Chapter 13

The brothers found the book and Sam decided to put it in the trunk of the impala. No demon could get in there without being trapped. They decided to stay outside a bit, sitting on the trunk, in the hospital's parking lot, taking in the fresh air.

- You think the book is related to the vamp nest dustings? Sam asked Dean.

- I don't know what to think. Once Hailey wakes up, we'll get on it. Meanwhile the book's safe. Dean said patting the truck.

- Speaking of... How do you think Hailey managed to wake up from a clinical coma?

- Not sure... One second she was peaceful, the next she was gagging on the tube. Ripping her IVs out... She even got a punch at a nurse.

- Dean! Sam! Hurry! They heard Jo call from afar.

Both brothers jumped off the car and ran to Jo.

- What's wrong? Asked Dean

- It's Hailey, something's wrong. Jo said before running inside followed by the two men.

They reached the intensive care unit and ran to the waiting room. Bobby was with the doctor while Rufus and Ellen stayed near the door of the entrance.

- What's going on? Dean asked Ellen.

- We're not sure. A bunch of doctors ran inside a few minutes ago. Ellen explained.

They all watched as the doctor talked to Bobby scratching his head. Two other doctors walked over to them and exchanged with them. After what seemed like an eternity, the doctors went back into the hallway, leaving Bobby stunned. Dean walked over to Bobby. He could feel his heart pound into his eardrums. Bobby turned as he heard someone approach him. Dean stopped and waited for Bobby to start talking. Hoping his gut feeling was wrong.

- She's...

- She's what Bobby? Dean prepared himself for the blow.

- Healed.

- Wh- what? Dean whispered his throat tight.

- They ran their tests. Her brain is completely healed, so are her ribs... She doesn't even have a bruise left... They're calling it a miracle. Bobby said taking his cap of and scratching his head.

- How? Dean asked stunned.

- Beats me. Bobby said looking lost.

Bobby made his way to the group to explain the situation to them. Dean took the opportunity to make his way to Hailey's room. He sneaked in her room as two doctors were talking, their backs to him. He slowly closed the door and went to her side. All the IVs and tubes were removed. She looked better, even her complexion was back. He sat next to her on the bed.

- Hailey? He called softly taking her hand into his.

Her eyes fluttered opened and she gave him a lazy smile. Once she noticed where she was her features changed into confusion.

- Wh- where am I? She asked in a raspy voice, trying to sit up but felt too weak because of the drugs.

- ICU. What do you remember? He asked softly

- Hmm... Pastor Andrew called... oh god, Pastor Andrew... Hailey managed to push the words out, tears running down her face. Suddenly her eyes widened.

- The book! We need to get the book! She said trying but failing to get out of bed.

- Shhh... shhh... Take it easy. I got the book. It's somewhere safe. Calm down. He reassured her while holding her against the bed. Hailey relaxed at his words.

- He died for that book. Hailey whispered.

Before Dean could ask any more questions, Rufus swung the door open, a panic look on his face.

- Dean, get away from her! He ordered.

Before Dean could react, Rufus threw holy water at Hailey. She shrieked at the cold water. Rufus practically jumped on her and took out a blade. Dean launched at Rufus pulling him away from her.

- What the hell Rufus!? Dean asked

- You think that's still Hailey? Rufus asked pushing Dean away.

The older hunter threw the blade onto her bed. Hailey managed to sit up this time looking more confused than ever.

- What's going on? She asked in panic.

- You know what to do! Rufus said pulling out another blade.

- You think I'm possessed? Hailey asked disgusted.

- Would explain the recovery. Rufus said and Dean caught on.

- Recovery? She said looking at them both confused again.

- Just do it then we'll explain. Rufus said placing his knife, ready to stab if necessary.

Hailey grabbed the silver blade on her bed and ran it inside her palm with a shaky hand. She winced in pain as blood started to trickle down her arm. She showed the cut to them. Both hunters let out a sigh of relief.

- Now can someone tell me what the hell is going on? She asked throwing the blade back to Rufus, who caught it expertly by the handle and shoved it back inside his waistband. Dean grabbed some gauze from the cabinet, sat next to her and wrapped her hand, keeping the pressure to stop the bleeding.

- You were hurt... pretty bad Hailey. Dean said.

- I'll go get the gang, tell them I was wrong... Rufus said before he left the room.

- What's pretty bad Dean?

- Me and Sam... we found you under a lot of debris, brought you here. The doctor said you had internal bleeding and a bad concussion, broken ribs... They lost you twice in the OR. They told us your brain had swollen... The next twenty four hours were critical.

- Oh my god... How long was I out? Hailey asked not feeling hurt at all.

- Seven hours tops... Dean said and Hailey took in a sharp breath.

- You're completely healed Hails.

- How is that even possible? She asked in a shaky voice.

- We don't know... I'm not even sure I want to. Dean said sadly, getting up from the bed and taking a few steps away.

- Dean... Hailey started but the whole gang busted into the room.

They all took turns to hug Hailey, telling her how happy they were she was ok, making Hailey feel overwhelmed. Dean took advantage of the distraction and slipped out of the room, but Hailey saw him leave and frowned. Jo quickly took her turn and jumped into bed hugging her friend.

- We totally have to girl talk later. Jo said with a devilish smile.

- Oh god... Hailey rolled her eyes and Jo giggled

Dean walked outside into the parking lot. He pulled his keys out getting to the Impala. After all he had been through in the last day he needed a drink... or ten. He unlocked and opened the door, only to be slammed shut by Sam who had followed Dean.

- Going somewhere? Sam asked, raising an eyebrow.

- Yeah, need a drink. Wanna come?

- Hailey's still in ICU Dean.

- Yeah and apparently she's fine. What's your point?

- You're seriously going to do this again, to Hailey?!

- Do what?

- Shut her out. Like you did with me.

- I don't know what you're talking about Sammy.

- That look, it's the same you use to give me when I told you about my premonitions.

Dean rolled his eyes and leaned on the car. He crossed his arms and Sam did the same.

- I think we can be agree, that whatever happened to heal her like that... can't be good. Dean said.

- Why not? Just because we don't understand what happened doesn't have to be evil here.

- When isn't it, not evil Sam?

Sam went quiet. Dean wasn't wrong.

- I don't care. Sam finally spoke.

- Excuse me? Dean asked

- We could've lost her tonight Dean, hell we did, twice. So whatever evil force brought her back to us and fixed her... I'm grateful. If that means we have to face the consequence later... So be it. But right now, I'm grateful and I'm going to be with Hailey because she's alive, that's all that matters or should, anyway.

- Sam...

- You do what you gotta do, Dean. Sam finished bitterly and walked away from his brother.

Dean stood there and watched Sam walk inside the hospital. Once, Sam out of sight, Dean looked up at the night sky, welcoming the cool air hitting his face.

- So yeah, I got there to return the book and I didn't see much but... I think she was a little girl and another demon wanted the book. When Pastor Andrew told them he didn't know... She burned him alive. Hailey explained fighting tears at the end.

- A little demon girl... that's not creepy at all. Jo said sarcastically.

- We found him... or rather a pile of dust. We thought it was you. Sam said remembering the feeling of thinking she was dead.

- You guys thought I was the pile of dust? Hailey asked.

- Yeah, not the best part of my day. But we spotted you underneath the door and broken junk.

- Thank god for that. Hailey smiled at Sam.

- So the vamps being dusted and Pastor Andrew... It's related to that book? Ellen asked.

- Pastor Andrew died for that book. Dad we have to check it out.

- And we will. As soon as you get release. I'm not taking my eyes off yah. Bobby said and Hailey smiled softly.

All of them looked completely drained. They all rushed at the hospital for her. They were worried and scared to lose her. She could wait for them to take in a moment to appreciate she wasn't dead, before they all got back to work. They started catching up and exchanged the latest news and gossip of the hunting world, when they heard a knock on the door.

- You guys mind giving me a minute with Hailey? Dean asked the hunters.

They all agreed and started exiting the room, continuing their conversation as they did. Sam slapped his brother's shoulder and smiled at him as he passed the door. Dean nodded gratefully at Sam. Once they all left Dean closed the door and took in a breath before taking a seat in the chair next to her.

- I freaked out. Dean said deciding to go straight to the point.

- I noticed. Hailey smiled warmly at him.

- Listen, Dean, I can't imagine what you've been through in the last couple of hours. The last thing I remember is a blinding flash of light and waking up here. I have no clue how I healed. But I'm still me. I'll go through every test you can think of, to prove it to you. Hailey pulled at Dean and he got up to sit on the bed next to her. She caressed his cheek and turned his head so he was facing her. She deeply stared into his eyes before slowly leaning forward and lightly pressed her lips against his. It didn't take long for Dean to deepen the kiss.

- How long do you think we have before they get back? Hailey asked out of breath.

- What do you have in mind? Dean purred back.

- Well... Hailey started to say getting out of the bed, Dean following her.

- Whatever it takes so you know it's me. She said smiling seductively.

Hailey pulled Dean inside the small bathroom, locking it behind her.