Chapter 24
Hailey had managed to strip the angel from his clothes on the couch. She had disinfected his wounds the best she could, wrapped his scorched skin, putting a cream on the burns first. She even stitched a couple of cuts and what seemed like bite marks. Once she had fixed him up, she brushed a cool cloth on his face, trying to get his fever down a bit. She then grabbed a light sheet and covered him. She picked up the bloody gauzes on the floor and put everything away. Picking up his clothes and putting them in a bag, once she grabbed the trench coat she started to inspect it. It wasn't ripped like his shirt and pants, only stained. She quickly wrote a note and left it on the coffee table next to Castiel. She grabbed the bags and the beige trench coat and left the apartment.
She quickly made her way to the trash and put the bags inside. She crossed the road to the dry cleaning store and after a very awkward exchange the man said he could wash the stains and have it ready late morning tomorrow. It was already almost 9pm, which meant the stores were closing. Hailey walked back to her apartment. Noting to herself, she had to buy the angel some clothes in the morning.
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The hunters decided to have a big meal and drink, tonight they would celebrate. Tomorrow they'll deal with how Dean was back. Not long after supper Ellen and Jo came over. Jo threw herself in dean's arm.
I can't believe you're here! Hailey must've freaked!? When is she coming? Jo asked pulling away. Dean seemed at a loss of words, since Bobby and Sam would talk about everything he missed by not being here, but they never mentioned Hailey, apart saying she was fine.
It's a little late, I'll try calling her tomorrow... Bobby said shortly.
Bobby, Hailey should know-
Johanna. Ellen warned, cutting her daughter off. Dean noticed, every time someone would mention Hailey, everyone seemed... Uncomfortable.
Well... Once she knows she's gonna lose it!
Dean forced a smile and nodded. The last time he saw Hailey, she had told him she hated him. She had never came back to him. Part of him was dying to see her again, part of him thought she wouldn't come back.
Dean sneaked upstairs as everyone talked about the latest hunt and whatnot. He slowly opened Hailey's room, walked in the empty room and sat on the edge of her bed. He closed his eyes and took in the faint smell of what was Hailey, he never knew if it was a perfume or soap but if he concentrated hard enough he could still pick it up. He got up and opened a few draws, they were all empty. So Hailey had come back, at least for her stuff, since when he remember her room being full of her stuff. Maybe Bobby sent it her way too...
Hey... Sam said as he found his brother in Hailey's room.
Dean looked up and nodded to his brother. Sam walked in and took in the emptiness of the room. He hadn't come into this room ever since she left. It made it more real that she was gone. He could only hope she would now come back, for Dean.
Dude, did she ever come back? Dean had to know.
Sam knew he brother had to know. Even if that mean Dean would punch him, he owed him that much.
About a second too late. Yeah she came back, Dean...
Dean looked confused so Sam sat on the edge of the bed and took a deep breath.
When the hellhound... Took you. She was there. She had came running and... it was just too late. Sam said fighting tears of the memories of that night.
Jesus... Dean said in a ghost of a whisper, sitting next to Sam, feeling his legs weakening. She had seen him die. He remembered choking on his blood trying to breathe and being ripped opened.
I heard she cried for two straight weeks then she got obsessed with finding a way of getting you back.
You heard? Dean asked not liking where this was going.
After burying you... I left.
Sammy...
Oh wait it gets worst. Sam said hating himself even more. Dean was silent as he waited for his brother to tell him what happened to Hailey while he was gone.
Just like her, I tried everything possible to bring you back to me, to her. Some demons I tortured told me the only way I could get you back was to find Lilith, which I gladly focus on finding. I missed the bitch twice, like she knew I was getting closer to her, you know. So I came back home. Of course Hailey welcomed me with open arms. Sam smiled a bit remembering her hug.
Sammy-
I got her in my plan to track Lilith, Bobby tried to stop me and a knocked the poor guy out, lied to Hailey and we left. She tried getting me to think about it first, but I missed her twice already, I wasn't going to lose my chance. I knew she would let me go by myself... Once we got there. There was a white flash of light and a blast. I was thrown on her car and Hailey- Hailey was just gone.
What the hell happened, Sam? Dean asked, getting up feeling the need to punch something or someone.
That blast... whatever it was killed Lilith. Hailey came back to Bobby's two days later, she said demons grabbed her when the blast hit. They didn't know what to do with her, since Lilith was out of the game and she waited till she had an opening and ran, killing two demons. Told Bobby she couldn't take this life anymore, she needed out and get a normal life... She left because of me Dean...
Both brothers stayed silent. Sam was waiting for the Dean's reaction. Dean took in everything his brother told him.
It seemed too easy to blame it on Sam. But really Dean knew he was the one responsible for the all the mess he put everyone through.
It's been one long day... Dean said rubbing his face with both hands.
I'm sorry Dean, I didn't-
I know. Dean nodded and patted his brother on the shoulder before going back downstairs.
Sam pulled out his cell phone and dialed Hailey's number. As usual it was still disconnected. He sighed and got off the bed joining the gang downstairs.
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Hailey woke up early and checked on the, still unconscious, angel on her couch. She was pleased to see the sweating had stopped and he seemed less discolored. She took a shower and called in sick at work and quickly wrote a note before leaving the apartment.
Once she came back, she unlocked her door and as usual locked it behind her before setting the bags down. She sat on the floor next to Castiel and grabbed the cloth on the coffee table and dabbed it on his forehead. Castiel groaned and slowly opened his eyes. He looked up to her eyes in confusion and she smiled warmly back.
Welcome back. She greeted softly.
How? Castiel asked trying to push himself up but was too weak to pull his weight. Hailey slowly pushed him back against the pillow she had gave him the night before.
Easy now, I found you on my couch bleeding and burnt when I came back from work.
I'm naked. The angel stated.
Uhm... Yeah, don't worry I didn't peek, strictly professional. I had to get to the cuts and what I assume were bite marks. I did a pretty good job sowing you back together, if I do say so myself. Hailey said a bit proudly.
The angel stared into her eyes deeply.
Thank you. He said intensely, reaching for her hand and held it.
Well, I'm just happy to... Interfere. She smiled at the use of his words and then got serious.
Last night... You said you were on a mission...
Castiel managed to push himself up and swung his legs off the couch, feeling his energy come back a little, but not enough to heal yet.
Whoa! Still naked, buddy! Hailey said looking away and pulling the sheet to cover him back up.
Sorry... the angel said a little embarrassed.
What was the mission? Hailey asked getting back to the subject.
Castiel clearly didn't want to answer. Clearing not remembering what he had told her last night before he passed out, so Hailey decided to play dumb.
Alright, top secret, I get it... But seeing what it did to you... I hope it was successful. She said as lightly as she could.
It was... Castiel nodded and froze at the face of pure shock Hailey wore on her face.
Dean's out of hell... She whispered getting up and backing away slowly.
This time Castiel wore the same shocked face as Hailey was.
