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Jade felt like time had stopped. What? What did Dean just say? Sam? What was happening? She forced herself to remain calm… getting worked up would do nothing to help her or Sam at the moment.
"Jade, you still there?" Dean asked, a slight crack in his voice.
"Yes, yes I'm still here – um, what happened to Sam?" She asked fearfully. Part of her wanted to know, know what was happening to her twin but the other part of her would rather not know because that would just make it more real.
"Car crash – apparently we're still his emergency contact numbers and the hospital called… he's in pretty bad shape" Dean told her and Jade's heart dropped. What the hell did that mean? Was he dying? Severely injured? What?
"How bad?" She managed to croak out and Dean gave a sigh on the other end of the phone.
"I don't know… they wouldn't tell me" Dean said loudly and that got Jade even more worried. They didn't know the condition Sam was in… did that mean it was life threatening?
"I'll be right there" She muttered, preparing to hang up but Dean said, "Do you want me to come pick you up?" And Jade looked around the quiet street –should be easy enough to get a car.
"No it's okay, I'll meet you over there in a few hours" She stated, already selecting a small ford car, dark blue, not too noticeable – ah perfect.
"Okay, be quick" And with that they hung up. Jade raced over to the small car concealed behind a large fence. Making sure no one was watching she pulled herself up to the top of the wooden fence, almost falling off as she completely forgot her body couldn't do what it did before because she was pregnant. Being extra careful, she slid down and landed on the green grass, almost losing her balance.
"Damn pregnancy" She muttered, keeping her head ducked as she ran over to the small car. Like a miracle it wasn't locked and Jade silently thanked whatever god was out there before stomping her foot on the gas pedal and drove, the tires squealing
Please Sammy, please be okay… I need you to be okay, she kept thinking over and over again, tears building up in her eyes. The last time she spoke to him was only yesterday… YESTERDAY, and he was completely fine, cheerful, happy, telling her about how Jess and him were finally in the 'serious relationship' column – how could things turn from great to worse in less than twenty four hours.
Driving sixty five in a thirty zone probably wasn't the best idea but Jade was in a hurry, narrowly missing the cops on her tail she skidded into the hospital parking lot just two and a half hours later which was quite a feat because the journey should've take just under four hours.
Not even bothering to shut the car door, she ran full pelt into the hospital, the white washed walls making her want to be sick – everything was way to clean, it freaked her out just a little. Whipping her head back and forth she located Dean standing next to reception, his face ashen white.
"Dean" She called out, running over to stand next to him, "What's happening? Is Sam okay? How bad is he?" she rattled off questions, her heart leaping out of her chest.
"The doctor's just coming" He replied and with that a middle aged woman with pulled back black hair came striding up to them, her face set in stone.
"Family of Sam Winchester?" She asked, and immediately, both she and Dean nodded.
"Well… Sam has had a lucky escape, walked away with a concussion and minor cuts and bruises, a sprained ankle – nothing life threatening. We're keeping him in for a couple of nights for observation but if he rests for a week of two he'll be back to normal in no time" And with that Jade breathed a sigh of relief. Sam was alright, not in the best condition, but he was alive and that was what mattered.
"Oh thank god" Dean muttered, running a hand across his face and Jade nodded.
"Can we go see him?" Jade asked the doctor, a frantic edge to her voice. She just wanted to make sure he was alright, she needed to see it for herself… see if the doctor was actually telling the truth and Sam wasn't stuck in a coma or something.
"Of course, room 211 just down the hall – he's a bit confused but you can go speak to him" And with that she pointed down the hall, smiled, and walked away. Jade and Dean both glanced at each other and they set off at a brisk walking pace, desperate to see their brother. Just before they entered the room Dean grabbed her arm and stopped her.
"Do you think it's a good idea for me to go in there? I mean… we parted on pretty bad terms; I haven't spoken to him in… eight, nine months? He's not gonna want to see me" Dean said flatly and Jade raised her eyebrows.
"Seriously Dean? Your brother is in the hospital, he could've DIED, and you're worried about a stupid fight?" She demanded, peering up at him and all he did was stare back, "Fine, do whatever you want but if you need me I'll be in there with my injured brother because I care" And with that she ripped her arm from Dean's grasp and strode into Sam's room, her eyes immediately 'cooling' down when she saw Sam.
He was awake but a large bandage covered his head, his foot was propped up on the bed and various amounts of bruises and cuts littered his face.
"Oh Sammy… what have you done to yourself?" She asked and Sam chuckled, peeling open a black eye.
"Well, Dean always did say I was a magnet for trouble" And Jade laughed, pulling over a chair and picking up Sam's hand.
"Idiot" She said, smiling at Sam, "Well, the doc said your fine… just have to stay in this hell hole for a couple of days" And Sam frowned, "A couple of days? Can't I just leave now?" He asked, trying to sit up but Jade gently pushed him back down.
"Um… how about no Sammy… relax, I mean, it's not too bad – people catering on your every need, free food, comfy bed, what more could a guy ask for?" She said jokingly and Sam shook his head.
"This is not my bed… I want my own bed" He moaned and Jade gave a small chuckle. Guess the pain meds were starting to kick in.
"Tough luck bro, you're staying here" And with that Dean walked in, looking nervous. He took a few careful steps into the room but not walking any closer.
"Hey little brother… how're you doing?" He asked, standing at the foot of Sam's bed, peering down at Sam. Jade looked sideways at Sam and saw shock flit across his face before a very small smile settled on his delicate features.
"I've been better" He said softly and Jade glanced between the pair. You could cut the tension with a knife that's for sure.
"Well" Jade said, standing up "I'm gonna go get you an overnight bag, is the key still on the top of your door?" She asked and Sam gave a shaky nod, still looking over at Dean.
"Okay, cool… back in a while" She said, walking out the room but Dean's shout brought her back.
"Thanks Jade" He whispered sincerely and Jade nodded, "Yeah and hey look, I'm sorry about being a bitch earlier I dunno what came over me" And Dean smiled back in recognition.
"Ah well, you have a right to be a bitch for a few more months yet, it's no skin off my nose sis" And he walked back into the room and sat in Jade's seat. Jade decided to leave them to it… they needed a bro moment that's for sure.
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"So… everything been okay?" Dean started to say awkwardly, wringing his hands. He was glad when Sam let out a light hearted laugh, his hazel eyes alight with amusement.
"Apart from today yeah… yourself?" He asked and Dean nodded his head even though he knew it was a blatant lie – these last few months since Sam was gone had been… stressful, for lack of a better term.
"Average I suppose" He replied and then silence fell on the room, like dead silence and Dean had never felt more awkward. He hadn't talked to his brother in nine months, nine whole months and he had no idea what to say.
"Can I get you anything? Jello? Coffee? I bet the food here is…" He started to say, pulling himself from the chair but Sam's hand wrapped around his forearm, preventing him from moving.
"Don't go, lets-let's just talk" Sam stated and Dean sat back down in his chair.
"Talk about what Sam? There's nothing to talk about" He stated, a bit more harshly than he first intended and hurt flared up in Sam's bright hazel eyes for a split second before it disappeared.
"I know your mad, hell I'm still mad at you too but can't we just forget about all of this and just… just be brothers again for one day, maybe, I dunno… make this a proper goodbye instead of screaming ourselves horse at each other?" Sam asked and Dean gulped when his puppy dogs eyes cranked up a few notches.
"So it definitely is goodbye then? You're not coming back?" Dean asked… he had to be sure, he had to be sure so he didn't get his hopes up only for Sam to crush them.
"I dunno… maybe, I'm not even sure anymore Dean" And Dean's anger subsided – he could forget about all their crap for one day right? Sam needed him right now and Dean would make damn sure he was there, after all that's what big brothers are there for, aren't they?
"Let's not talk about it alright" Dean said, picking up a deck of cards on the nearby table. He had no idea where they came from – maybe the nurses put them there to occupy the patients, who knows. "I'll deal" He smiled; glad when Sam smiled right back at him.
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Jade reached up and felt for the key above Sam's door, eyes squinted in concentrated. It didn't take long and as she bent down slightly to unlock it someone tapped her on the shoulder, making Jade jump and for her heart to leap out of her chest.
"Whoa, hey… sorry for the scare" Chris said, giving her a small smile, his blue eyes shining.
"Oh, Chris hey… heh, how's-how's it going?" She stuttered nervously, subconsciously pulling her zipper cardigan round herself.
"Good actually, you? You're looking kinda spooked" He laughed, smiling charmingly.
"Spooked? Me? Nah… no just… busy, yeah…" And chris frowned at her.
"You sure everything's alright?" He asked again, looking more concerned than last time.
"Yes, yes everything's fine" She said cheerfully, with a fake smile then suddenly a series of kicks came from her stomach and she let out a small groan, "Ughhh, stop kicking me" She whispered but Chris must've heard her because he looked around in confusion.
"Kicking you?" He asked, raising his eyebrows. Jade let out a small laugh and opened Sam's door to his dorm room.
"Nothing, nothing… ignore me I'm rambling – no sleep" She stated and just when Chris was going to say something she interrupted him with a nervous laugh, "Well, nice seeing you again, catch up later but I gotta go, okay bye bye" And with that she stepped inside Sam's dorm room and shut the door quickly.
Once inside she breathed a sigh of relief – It was nothing less than awkward to say the least. Seeing him again after, what – five months?!
Jade shook her head to clear her thoughts and concentrated on the task set for her.
Fifteen minutes later she had ransacked Sam's apartment and picked up three sets of clothes including pyjama's and a pair of comfortable trainers – not sure what he wanted to watch she took in a couple of horrors and chick flicks, just to make sure.
When she got back to the hospital Dean and Sam were playing cards and Jade had to suppress a smile – at least they weren't shouting at each other, that was definitely a start.
"Having fun boys?" She asked, watching as Dean let out a disappointed groan and Sam laughed.
"Yeah, kicking Dean's ass has always been fun" And Dean glared at his brother.
"Don't get too cocky Sammy… I'll bite back" And Jade let out a laugh and sat down on the other side of Sam, watching in complete fascination as they played back and forth, sharing jello and generally, having family time which they hadn't had for over nine months. It was nice.
Both Jade and Dean left early that evening – their dad had called, demanding they get their asses home from wherever the hell they were and Jessica was flying back from her holiday in Spain so Sam would definitely be well looked after. Jade couldn't deny that saying goodbye, again, wasn't hard- because it was but she knew she would be back to see him again, or at the very least phone calls every week. But when she looked at Dean, when he and Sam were saying goodbye, she knew how much he was hurting, she saw it in his eyes. Even though he covered it up with a cocky remark and a sly smile she could see right through him like glass – he didn't want to say goodbye.
But they did and they left… back to hunting, leaving their brother behind.
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They did eleven hunts over the course of the next three months – some easy, some a little harder but none of them got hurt which was definitely a plus. As each hunt passed Jade could see how Dean would worry more and more. It started off as little things like giving her more weapons and progressing to the point where he was always next to her, on every single hunt. And even though she got mad at him on more than one occasion she really did appreciate it.
"Mmmmmm" Jade moaned, biting into her vanilla ice cream and pickles – strange combination but she loved it. Dean looked up from his magazine, making a gagging sound.
"Seriously? Ice cream and pickles AGAIN? Even I wouldn't eat that" And Jade made a face at him before sitting back on her bed and flipping over the channels on the telly in boredom.
Two hours later when they had just finished their dinner, waiting for their dad to get back from the police station Jade was walking around, one hand on her back that was aching terribly. She was so big now, even though she was only eight months along, she was surprised their dad hadn't noticed – well, she was wearing Dean's tops all the time now but it was still noticeable… but she was just thankful he didn't, it made everything easier.
"Jade, listen, I know you can't tell dad about your 'situation' but maybe If we came up with an excuse of something, get you out of the hunts for the next month or so it would be a hell of a lot safer" Dean brought up from his place on one of the hard wooden kitchen chairs.
"Then he would definitely know something was up" Jade counteracted, sighing at the difficulty of the situation they were in.
"Maybe but he wouldn't suspect anything this serious" And Jade sighed at that. It was true what Dean had said, getting out of the hunts now would be bliss, especially considering how her back and feet always hurt, how the kid would kick the living daylights out of her at all hours of the day, how she felt constantly sick… well, the list went on.
"Jade, your eight months pregnant you can't…" Dean started to say but suddenly, from the doorway, a furious voice yelled, "WHAT?" that literally shook the walls.
Jade and Dean both whipped around at the same time, eyes widening at the sight of their dad in the doorway, hands clenched at his sides, eyes wide and he was breathing heavily, looking madder than Jade had ever seen him. She shared a look with Dean, a look which clearly stated 'we're so screwed'
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