Chapter Twenty – Something Has to Change

Renee looks at the clock in the waiting room as she waits to hear something from anyone about how Dean is. She lets out a heavy breath and leans back in her seat. They'd been here for nearly two hours already and she hasn't heard anything since they asked her to leave the room.

When she finally hears her name called, Renee stands up and looks over to where the nurse is standing. "I'm Renee," she says.

The nurse walks over and gives her a small smile. "Renee, I'm Charlotte. I've been with Dean since he was brought in."

Renee nods. "Is he okay?"

"He'll be okay." Charlotte explains everything that's going on with Dean. Renee is surprised by the injuries that Dean had sustained. "Did he tell you what happened?"

"No. He came in the door and called for me. When I walked out of our bedroom, I saw him collapse."

Charlotte nods. "It's only speculation, but it appears that he was in a fight. With the injuries that he has gotten, it falls into line with a fight. But…"

Renee frowns at that. "But what?"

"It appears that he wasn't able to defend himself right away."

"So you're saying his was attacked from behind?"

"That could be the case. Or he didn't think his attacker was a threat. He's not talking to us about it. Maybe you can get something out of him though. I'm not trying to tell either of you what to do. But we can help if he wants to pursue anything."

"Okay. Thank you. Can I see him?"

"Of course. Come with me."

Renee walks into Dean's room. She watches as he looks over. "Hey," she says softly.

"Hi," Dean says.

She sits down on the edge of the bed and takes his hand. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm okay." He gives her hand a soft squeeze. "I'm sorry, Baby."

She shakes her head. "I'm just glad you're okay." She leans down and gives him a soft kiss. "What happened?"

"Got jumped."

"You know who did it, don't you?" She watches him for a moment. "Don't lie to me, Dean."

He sighs. "I knew one of them. The one who did most of this I didn't know." He lifts her hand and kisses her palm. "I know it looks bad, but it could have been much worse."

"How can you say that? I saw what happened when you came in."

"Big guy wanted me dead."

"Is he the one you know?"

"No. I knew the other guy. Big guy wanted him to kill me. He left, leaving just the two of us."

"You weren't shot though."

"No, he didn't shoot me."

"The other guy would have come back. Why didn't he come back?"

"Fired a shot into the wall behind me."

Renee can't hold anything back any longer as she finally breaks down. She covers her face as best as she can with her only free hand. "Oh God."

"Baby, don't cry." He kisses her palm once again. "I'm okay."

"Megan knows what you do."

"What? What are you talking about?"

"She knows what you do. Apparently she's known for a while. She told me she knows how you make your money. She's heard you talking about it before. And she knows you've been arrested. She knows you were arrested for hitting her stepdad." She wipes her eyes before looking at Dean once again. "She asked me when you were going to stop."

"What'd you tell her?"

"I told her that she'd have to talk to you. I can't answer that one for you." She rests her hand on his stomach. "Dean…"

"I'll stop. I will."

"When?"

Before either can say anything else, they're interrupted. "Dean Ambrose?" The both look over to see two cops standing just inside the door. Dean frowns.

"Yeah."

"Mr. Ambrose, you are under arrest."

Renee's eyes widen. "What? He was the one that was attacked."

"Renee, don't." Dean squeezes her hand.

"But…" She looks at him and lets out a soft breath.

"Ma'am, I need you to step away."

Renee gives Dean a quick kiss before standing up and stepping away. She watches as one of the cops steps over to Dean. He goes over all his rights. Renee looks at the other cop. "What happens now?"

"Until he's released from the hospital, we'll just stand watch. When he is released, we'll bring him in."

"Am I allowed to visit here?"

"As long as one of us is in here, he can still have visitors."

"Okay. His sister is going to want to see him."

"Of course." He smiles sadly at Renee. "This isn't something we like to do."

She nods. "No, I bet not." She looks over at Dean who is watching her.

"I'm sorry," Dean says.

She shakes her head. "I'll come back later with Megan."

"Okay."

Renee looks at Megan as they walk down the hall to Dean's room. "He's got some bruises and cuts," she says. "But he'll be okay."

"Will they have him in handcuffs?" Megan asks.

"I don't know." Renee hadn't wanted to tell Megan about the arrest, but she really had no choice. She knows there will be at least two cops there. There was no way getting around that. Megan is too smart to not know what would be going on. When they reach Dean's room, they stop by the cop that's standing outside the door.

"Can I see my brother?" Megan asks.

The cop smiles down at her. "I think that can be arranged." He looks at Renee. "Are you his girlfriend?"

"Yes. Renee Young." They walk into the room once they get the okay. Renee watches as Megan goes immediately to Dean.

"Hey you," Dean says as he hugs Megan. "I'm so sorry, Megan." He kisses the side of her head.

"I don't want you to go to jail."

"I know, Peanut. But no matter what you will be with Renee. And no matter what I will always love you. That's never going to change."

Renee isn't surprised when Megan stays with Dean while they're there. She doubts Dean is surprised either. It's obvious that neither of them are sure of what will happen after tonight. While they know he's staying overnight at the hospital, they don't know what tomorrow brings. His injuries aren't a big enough threat to keep him any longer unless something happens overnight; which means he'll likely be released in the morning. And if that happens he'll be headed straight to jail. She would bail him out if possible, but after that who knows what could happen.

When it comes the time for Renee and Megan to leave, Megan clings to Dean a little longer. Dean rubs her back. She finally climbs off the bed and Renee approaches. Dean takes her hand and gives her a small smile.

"I'm sorry."

Renee nods as she leans down and kisses him. "Something has to change, Dean."

"I know. It will. I promise things will be different."

"Okay." She kisses him again. "I love you."

"Love you too." He pulls her in for one last kiss before letting her pull back.

Renee takes Megan's hand. They both give Dean a quick wave before they walk out of the room.