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Two more days passed before the fever finally broke. Dean watched as Brooklyn groaned and moaned as her body became drenched in sweat, a sign the fever was losing its grip. The infected lesion on her back no longer carried the vile smell it had in the early stages of infection but continued to drain out smaller amounts of pus.
"Cas….Dean…." Brooklyn whimpered.
Castiel gently placed Gabe back down beside Rowan as Brooklyn began waking up. She looked around seeing the angel and hunter on either side of her both with concern and relief on their faces.
"Hey, Brook, how you doing?" Dean stroked her sweat soaked hair.
"Thirsty…." Castiel hurried to fetch a cup of water. He held her head up tipping the cup towards her lips. Brooklyn slowly sipped the cold crisp water feeling it wash over her parched throat and mouth.
"What happened? Why am I all sweaty?"
"You got an infection and you just now broke your fever," Castiel gently broke the news to her. Brooklyn nodded as if she wasn't surprised by the news.
"Would explain the vivid hallucinations I was having. Something about a black horse and a cherry tree then lawn gnomes chasing Dean through the streets of Lawrence."
Castiel tilted his head in typical angel fashion while Dean wasn't sure what the Hell to make of it.
"Uh strange," Dean responded.
"Indeed," the angel second the hunter.
Dr. Teague knocked and entered seeing Brooklyn was awake.
"Good evening Brooklyn, how are you feeling?"
"Not sure but I think somewhere between feeling like I was slammed by a Mack truck and having my ass kicked by Lilith," she answered as the doctor checked her pulse and temperature.
"Well the good news is we have the upper hand on your infection. Seems the double cocktail worked. But you're still very weak."
"My babies, how are they doing?"
"They are just fine. Dean and Castiel have been keeping them fed with the special formula I prescribed. When you are well enough you can begin breast feeding."
Brooklyn looked down shocked at how engorged her breasts had become. Dean observed the swells beneath the gown with eyes wide open. Castiel merely reached out and touched through the thin gown seeing two dark circles form.
"Maybe I should start now before they burst," Brooklyn commented.
"I am not so sure if that is a good idea Brooklyn. How about this? We pump the breasts and feed Rowan and Gabe that way."
Brooklyn nodded as Dr. Teague left to fetch a pump.
"Want some help?" Dean perked up with a glint of hope in his eyes.
"I think I'll be just fine, Dean. Besides I'm sure the nurse will be competent enough to handle the task until I can take over," she patted his hand seeing him feign hurt.
The same nurse returned with a pump in hand. Brooklyn watched as the nurse lifted her shirt and connect the pump. She turned away instead looking at her little ones as they moved and squirmed around. Brooklyn smiled seeing they were doing alright.
Castiel went over lifting Gabe in his arms. The tiny blue jewels looked up at his identical sapphire depths. He brought him over to Brooklyn as she was anxious to hold her son. They were able maneuver around the pump and soon Gabe was with his mother.
"Look, it's Mini Cas!"
"Very funny, Dean."
"What Cas? I mean he does look just like you what with the same unruly hair and flashing eyes."
"And Rowan isn't a mini version of you?" Brooklyn said teasingly.
"Well she does have my striking good looks and charming personality," Dean smirked.
Brooklyn rolled her eyes as Castiel merely tilted his head with flashing blue eyes.
Dean continued smirking knowing he was right.
"Alright, Brooklyn now we need to do the other side," Brooklyn felt the cup and pressure that went with it soon feeling it on the other breast.
Rowan began turning agitated as her brother wasn't near her. Dean strolled over picking his daughter up.
"Someone not getting enough attention?" Rowan squeaked as if to say yes.
She looked so small bundled in the soft blanket and cap with only two tiny hands and set of wide green eyes looking up. Rowan had his nose mouth and most noticeably his eyes, eyes that were the same piercing emerald shade as his own. She was gonna be a knock out when she got older that much was for sure.
Dean brought Rowan over and sat down beside the bed. Gabriel began making tiny noises and wiggled his fingers as Rowan followed her brother. Castiel sensed the tight bond between brother and sister reminding him of the same bond Sam and Dean shared.
The nurse finished up placing the bottles in the small fridge. She instructed the both men on how to warm them back up when it was time to feed then left the trio alone.
"I can't wait to get home," Brooklyn sighed taking Rowan in her other arm.
"I know, Brook," Castiel caressed the side of her face thankful she was going to be alright. He looked over at Dean catching the hunter's eye. Dean knew the angel wanted to talk to him.
"We'll be back Brook. Cas and I are gonna go downstairs to the cafeteria."
She nodded suspecting the hunter was hungry.
Castiel and Dean promised to return looking back at the ones they loved as they slipped out the door.
"Dean I could tell something weighs on your mind. What's bothering you?"
Dean stopped and turned to face the angel.
"Um now that Rowan and Gabe have been born I was wondering what was going to happen with us."
"What do you mean Dean? I do not understand."
"I mean are things going to change, will Brooklyn be only with you now? Will I be allowed to share a bed with her still or not?"
Castiel nodded finally understanding what Dean was trying to convey. He placed a hand on the man's shoulder as Dean observed his eyes soften.
"Dean, you share a child with Brooklyn and therefore share a connection a bond with her. I will not deny you that opportunity to bond with her over Rowan. I have also developed a fondness for you Dean as we are now family."
Dean smiled as the angel accepted him as part of his family.
"Thank you, Cas," the angel smiled.
"Remember Brooklyn had said she wished for this to work out between all of us. I believe that is her way of saying she wishes for nothing to change."
Dean nodded before they returned to the room, forgetting about the cafeteria. As they approached the door Brooklyn could be heard talking. The angel and hunter paused listening as she continued to speak.
"I love you both your daddies very much. You and your brother are greatest gift I could've ever asked for. I know we won't be a conventional family but you know what it doesn't matter. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise."
Dean and Castiel looked at one another both deeply moved by her words. They were a family.
Brooklyn looked up to see them return empty handed but shrugged it off. Rowan and Gabe were now quiet in her arms. She smiled at her son and daughter kissing each on the forehead.
"My little ones," she whispered.
Dr. Teague softly knocked and entered. She couldn't but help feeling the smile breaking out upon her face seeing Brooklyn bonding with her daughter and son.
"Dr. Teague," Dean greeted the physician.
"Hello Dean, hello Castiel," she smiled warmly at both.
"How are you feeling Brooklyn?"
"Alright I supposed. I wanna go home though."
"Well, you did just break the fever and I wanna keep you another day or two just for observation."
Brooklyn sighed sadly as she leaned back against the bed.
Two days later she was seated in the wheelchair being pushed by Dean. Castiel held one carrier in each hand as they headed towards the doors where Markus waited with the Impala. He got the doors so Brooklyn could sit with each baby on her side while Dean and Castiel sat up front. Markus left in his own vehicle but not before meeting the next generation of the DeTaurius line.
Brady and Sam finished up the preparations as they heard the the familiar rumble. They did one more check before rushing out to greet everyone. Sam knew the angel and his brother were still pissed over what happened three days ago and didn't expect them to warm up to him right away.
Dean collected Gabe as Castiel got Rowan refusing to let Brooklyn exert herself so soon. Brady rushed out taking his best friend in her arms.
"Welcome home, Sun Devil," he kissed her on the cheek before releasing her.
Sam was hesitant to approach but Brooklyn took the first step. Smiling warmly, she took Sam's hands in her own before bringing him into an embrace. She ignored the purple yellow bruise on his left eye.
"I hold no fault towards you, Sam."
"You don't?"
"No, you were but used to get to Rowan and Gabe. Ruby exploited your desire to see the good in everyone to get closer to you and earn your trust. I would've probably done the same thing."
Sam nodded before looking at Dean and Castiel from the corner of his eye. Dean turned and headed in the house with Gabe. Castiel instead approached the hunter. Sam watched as he gently put Rowan down then picked her up out of the carrier offering her for him to hold.
"Meet Rowan Samantha Ravenwood, your niece."
The hunter smiled as he took her in his arms. Rowan reminded him of Dean making him grin even wider.
"Sam listen I wanted to talk to you about what happened."
Oh no here it comes, he thought.
"We learned more of what happened from Michael minus the emotions of course. While I do not regret reacting the way I did I just wanted to say I forgive you. Dean may take more time to come around he still loves you but Sam you must be more open. No more lies, no more secrets. I have seen what secrets do."
Sam could only nod as he was led inside while holding Rowan.
"Dean, I know it bites what Sam knew but you'll have to talk to him at some point. He's your brother and deep down you know he didn't put Gabe and Rowan in danger intentionally."
"I realize this Brady but he knew how I felt about Ruby. I never trusted her from day one and for good reason. She nearly let Damon get away with my son and daughter if not for Michael Raphael and Chayyiel."
Brady knew Dean was being bull headed but he did have a point. He never trusted the demon from the get go yet Sam insisted on trusting her. The hunter turned his attention to Gabe who was gurgling and making noises to get someone's attention. He leaned over picking up the little tyke.
"Mini Cas," he simply stated. Dean laughed at the nickname.
"I said the exact same thing at the hospital but Brook and Cas just glared at me."
"Well it's because it's the truth, Dean. I wouldn't be surprised if he looked exactly like him when he got older," Brady held the baby higher making silly faces earning the approval of Gabe through the happy little noises he made.
The door opened then closed as the other three entered. Dean noted Sam holding his daughter but could see how happy his brother was holding her. Even his daughter didn't hold anything against the man as she giggled when he talked to her. Perhaps he needed to let go of the anger.
Just then Gabriel appeared. The Messenger was not alone as Chayyiel was right by his side.
"My daughter, welcome home," Brooklyn ran into his arms glad her father was here.
"Hello Dean, Castiel," Chayyiel addressed them. "How are my charges?"
Brooklyn pulled back confused. She looked at her father then at Dean and Castiel.
"Uh, what's going on and who is this?"
Alright next chap Brooklyn finds out about her children's newfound talents and their own bodyguard! Thanks for all the support everyone!!!!