AN: On the short side I know, but a short chapter is still better than no chapter, right?

Chapter 36

"Where the hell is Shane? He should have been in contact with us by now." John was pacing the room up and down. They were all gathered in the suite next to the ICU room in Hunter's Cove. David was still in surgery, busy with Sam. Peter took care of Patrick when he and Bobby came through about an hour and a half after surgery started.

Patrick was laying down on one of the couches. He refused to be put to bed. According to him he was not ill so he didn't belong in bed. John smiled when he looked over to the young detective. This man proved himself over and over to the hunters. He was already like part of the family. It would be difficult for them to part ways with this spunky young man.

John's head went up in full anticipation but was clearly disappointed when he saw that it was only Joshua and Caleb. "You're boys are back quickly. Did you do a proper job on those salt and burns?"

Joshua was the one shaking his head before he answered. "There was no opportunity for us to do anything. When we arrived at the farm it was crawling with cops. We were almost spotted but we took cover and looked things over. From what we could gather someone phoned the police about some weird lights and noises coming from the farm at night time. The county sheriff came out to investigate. I think he got more than he bargained for when he stumbled on to the two bodies. The rest is history. We know that the bodies were taken to the county morgue so Caleb and I will make a turn there later this evening and take care of the last business. I must say I'm glad that Bobby wiped everything down because explaining all our fingerprints over that scene that would have been tough."

"Shit, what else can go wrong today. Why the hell did the sheriff today of all days to go and check out the place! Patrick do you have any pull with them, can you find out what they have?" Bobby turned to Patrick noticing that the young man tried to sit up straight.

"Not really, but if you can hand me a phone I can see what I can get out of them." Patrick tried to stand up but was pushed back down on the couch by John.

"There is still enough time to sort that out. You get some rest. For someone who is not ill you look scary. So keep your feet up, we will misuse you again in about an hour." Patrick wanted to argue but he didn't feel too well and he decided to stay put as he was told to do.

John was starting to wonder once again on the whereabouts of his son and was getting his phone out in trying to contact Shane when the door opened for the second time.

John was over at Shane's side even before the young doctor could move to close the door. "What the hell Shane, are you all right? Please tell me this is not your blood you are covered in."

"No dad, it's not mine. I'm fine. I'm sorry it took me so long to get back here, I got caught up in something."

"Caught up in something is the right expression to use. Hell boy, if that is not your blood, where the heck are you from, to be covered in it from head to toe?" Bobby looked Shane over, taking in the bags underneath Shane's eyes and how he kept his eyes downcast the whole time."

Before Shane could answer Dean's voice sounded out from over the room. All of the hunters jumped slightly when they heard the voice. They had forgotten that Dean was also in the room with them. It took David, Joshua, Caleb and John to pry Dean loose from his brother when they wheeled him into the ER. "He lost a patient, can't you see. He is covered in guilt. Shane never understands, you can't safe everyone." Dean didn't look up but merely hooked his arms beneath his drawn up legs resting his head on his knees.

"Shane, what happened boy?" John also noticed that Shane didn't make any eye contact with anyone.

"Dean's right dad. I did lose a patient. But he is wrong too. I'm not covered in guilt. I'm supposed to be covered in guilt but not this time." Shane squeezes past the hunters setting himself down next to Dean.

"I followed Garry after he returned when dad dropped the money. It was weird." Shane went on and explained to the hunters what happened at the bus terminal. "I tried everything in my power to keep him alive, not because I wanted him to live, but because of an oath I took. I worked on him for the past four hours and as we were closing him up he stopped breathing. Resuscitation didn't help. I declared him dead at 22:08. His body is in the morgue down stairs we can salt and burn it later."

When Shane felt Dean's body trembling next to him, he lifted his arm and tucked his brother under him. "I'm sorry I was not here for you and Sam. I checked on Sam before coming here. He is still holding on. David will be finishing up within the next few moments." Shane placed his head on Dean's shoulder and closed his eyes, only to open the again. He took something from his pocket he hold it out to his father. "The key to the safe box; the money is still there." Placing his head back on Dean's shoulder he was asleep even before he could notice that Dean was asleep himself.

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