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The gang was still in the hospital, waiting for news from Hunter who was in surgery for nearly two hours now. Shane now and then made an attempt to comfort Dustin and said it was going t be alright. Dustin really wanted to believe him but somewhere he felt something was wrong. Blake was trying to stay calm and hope that was his brother was gonna be okay. Tori sat next to him, her head resting against his shoulder as she ,too was praying for Hunter's safety. Cam was pacing and tried to talk to passing doctors to get information about Hunter but no one told him something. He saw the doctor that was threatening Hunter rush by several times and tried to get something out of him. He always got as answer. 'We're trying or best and we have no idea' He even tried telling he was a doctor but that didn't work either so he simply returned to pacing. He did see the shot wound and with his medical knowledge knew it wasn't good. Hunter lost a lot of blood and he didn't know what damage the bullet had done. He didn't want to tell the other because he didn't want to worry them since they were all about to freak out. Especially Dustin and Blake while Tori and Shane seemed calm. Well, as calm as they could to support their friends but they were about to freak too. So was he. No one could imagine their live without the thunder. He was a part of their team, of their family. Yes, he was dark and broody often but lately he really opened up to all of them. Ever since he and Dustin got together he stopped being a jerk and became more friendly. Finally after three very long hour the doctor returned. Dustin, Shane, Blake and Tori stood next to Cam. Cam could already tell the result by the face of the doctor. His expression saddened.
" I'm sorry. We weren't able to save him. We thought we had him but then his heart stopped and we weren't able to revive him. I'm sorry about your loss." Jesse (doctor) said.
Dustin sank to his knees, burying his head in his hand and cried. Blake wasn't far from tears either. Tori hugged him tight as she too felled tears well up in her eyes. Cam was having a quiet conversation with the doctor about what exactly happened and had to rub some tears out of his eyes. Shane kneeled down next to Dustin and hugged him. Dustin cried against his chest. He couldn't believe it. This seemed like a dream. A very bad one.
" This can't be happening." Dustin sobbed. Shane softly rubbed his back.
" I know but it'll all be okay." Shane tried to sooth him as he fought against tears.
" How can you say that! Hunter's dead!" Dustin pulled away and ran out. Shane didn't go after him, knowing Dustin needed to be alone. Instead he walked over to Blake.
" I'm sorry for what happened, man." Shane said as he didn't know anything better to say. This had to be a dream. In real live this just couldn't happen.
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" Dustin? Dustin! Wake up." Dustin heard Shane voice. He opened his eyes and looked at Shane ,then at the doctor who just walked in.
" I am pleased to say that we were able to wave Mr. Bradley. His heart stopped during the operation but we were able to revive him." Jesse told them. sighs of relief were heard. Dustin looked confused.
" S-so he's n-not dead?" Dustin stammered.
" No." Jesse replied. " He's in recovery now but we should be able to move him to another room in about an hour." So it was a dream after all. Hunter was still with them. He must've fallen asleep against Shane's shoulder.
" Thanks, doc." Blake said as he wiped some tears of joy away.
" Call me Jesse and I will come to get you when we have transferred him to another room." Jesse told them before walking out to go do his rounds and call Steve to tell him about hunter's condition since he had asked him to keep him informed.
Dustin looked at his watch: 6 P.M. He had slept for nearly three hours. They had arrived at the hospital at a quarter to three or something.
" Why didn't you guys wake me when I fell asleep?" Dustin asked the others.
" Because you looked tired and that way you wouldn't worry so much." Shane explained. Dustin was about to burst out in laughter. He dreamed about Hunter's dead for crying out loud.
" 'kay. I'm gonna see if I can find something to eat. I'll bring you guys something." Dustin said. The others nodded
" I think he's really upset." Tori said after Dustin left.
" Yeah. That plus the fact that he seemed really surprised when he heard Hunter wasn't dead." Shane replied.
" Maybe his sleep wasn't as peaceful as we thought." Cam replied, sitting in Shane's lap. It al dawned on them that it was possible that Dustin had dreamed about Hunter's dead and that that was the reason of his confusion.
" If I dreamed about that, I would be confused ,too." Blake added. Then they started talking about Hunter.
Two hours later, Dustin finally returned.
" Dude, you've been gone for two hours!" Shane stated.
" Um, yeah. I sort of lost my way. It's a big hospital." Dustin replied sheepish, handing them all a sandwich with cheese.
" The doctor said we can go see Hunter." Tori told them.
" Ooh." Was the only thing Dustin said. The others exchanged a look.
" I checked on him half an hour ago and he was still asleep." Blake reported. After the doctor had given them the room number, they deiced to wait for Dustin and told Blake that he should check up on him and then come back.
" Let's go see him." Cam suggested. They walked to Hunter's room and quietly entered but Hunter was already awake.
" Hey, bro. How are ya feeling?" Blake asked, sitting on the side of his bed. Shane took place in the chair next to his bed, Dustin in another while Tori sat next to Blake.
" Tired and sore but for the rest I feel fine." Hunter replied, studying Dustin who seemed a little distant. He looked at Blake who shrugged. A knock on the door was heard and Steve and Jesse entered.
" Mr. Bradley your awake I see. Let me first change that bandage while Lt. Sloan will inform you on what will happen with those guys." Jesse walked over to Hunter and removed the bandage examining the wound.
" Hmm, it's bleeding a little. I'll wrap a bandage around it and if it's still bleeding tomorrow, I'll stitch it up again." Jesse told him as he refreshed the bandage. Hunter nodded.
" 'kay, thanks." He said. Jesse returned to stand next to Steve who wrapped an around his waist. Jesse slightly blushed.
" Steve." He hissed.
" Don't worry. They're cool with it." He said. Jesse didn't know about four of the guys being gay. Everyone nodded.
" Back on topic. Leo will get convicted for rape, attempted murder and beating up. As for the other four. The only thing we can charge them for is breaking entry." Steve reported.
" What? After all they did?" Shane exclaimed.
" I'm afraid so. Their trail is Saturday, I would suggest you all come." Steve replied.
" I'm not going." Dustin said. The last thing he wanted was seeing them again
" Mr. Bradley isn't either." Jesse added.
" But they have to testify." Stave said to Jesse.
" No, they don't. I tested Mr. Brooks, remember? That should be enough to prove the rape and me and Mark treated Mr. Bradley. You've got enough prove." Jesse explained.
" Yes, but we still have to prove the beating up." Steve shot back.
" Simple. I say I was the one treating the injuries." Jesse replied.
" What? That's lying in front of judges." Steve said.
" I know that, you know that but they don't so if they don't want to testify they don't. and that's final." Jesse said, smiling at the rangers. Steve sighed.
" That's how it always goes with us. He has the final word!" Steve said, causing a glare from Jesse.
" Same here." Hunter smiled.
" Hey!" Dustin exclaimed, playfully hitting him. " You're lucky your already hurt."
Hunter snickered. " Ooh yeah, what were you planning on doing then?"
" Um, I… no idea but I'll think of something!" Dustin replied as he climbed in the bed, resting his head against Hunter's chest. The whole room burst out in laughter.
" We're going. I'll keep you informed how the trail goes." Steve announced.
"Bye!" was the general reply. The others stayed a while longer and then returned home except Dustin who insisted on staying with Hunter. Both boys were quick asleep each of in their own land of dreams.
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Turned out longer then expected. Aah well, next chapter: Dustin tells Hunter his decision! Review!!