Chapter 29
Hailey was discharged a few days later, with strict orders to stay off her feet and relax, which Hailey thought it was the most ridicules thing to say to someone, relax, It always did the opposite. Alex had stopped by when she heard from Ruth at work about Hailey's leave and hospitalization. She had brought flowers and gossip, she even flirted a little with Castiel but he hadn't notice at all, which Hailey had found hilarious. Castiel never left her side. Hailey had even tried picking a fight about it. But he only remembered her she had to relax, which was quickly getting old, but she decided to drop it, pouting. This is what Hailey was reduced to; pouting.
Leaving the hospital Hailey demanded they take a taxi, once inside she rolled down her window, and she welcomed the pure December wind, taking big breaths, she watched the Christmas lights and decorations pass by, she knew she was going to be stuck inside again for a while, well till her check up appointment in two weeks, three days after Christmas. Hailey loved Christmas, but this year she wished it would just skip by. Maybe next year would be a better one she smiled and rubbed her belly. They had stopped to the drugstore to pick up Hailey's prescriptions and she was finally home. She hated to admit it, but the short drive and walk up the second floor really tired her. Castiel, without a word, helped her out of her coat and hung it near the door. He had walked into her room and Hailey kicked off her boots and lifted an eyebrow in the direction Castiel had gone too. She made her way to her room and Castiel had tossed her blankets to the side and had placed three pillows ready to be laid on. He was turning on the TV for her, still holding on to the bags he got from the drugstore.
Castiel, stop. Hailey said putting her hands up.
Listen... It's not I don't appreciate everything you did or doing but... Don't you have bigger matters to attend to then playing house? Like... Stopping the apocalypse?
The doctor said-
I know what the doctor said! I can handle myself. You need to help Dean. I'll get Alex to do an order for me and spend some time with her when she isn't at work, I'll sleep like I have never slept... you just go do what you got to do.
Things have calmed down, for now. They don't need my assistance... Castiel lied. Ever since Dean was back from Zachariah's alternative life, he had prayed, well more like demanded for Castiel to, as he put it, get his feathery ass down there and explain why he said Hailey's name before his disappearing act.
Hailey accepted his explanation and nodded.
You seem tired, Hailey. You should rest.
Yeah... Wanna watch TV with me before I sleep?
Castiel gave her the remote and they both settled on her bed. Hailey started switching channels and stop on a movie.
Oh god I can't believe it; national Lampoon's Christmas vacation... My dad and I... well Christmas wasn't always turkey and family reunions, but we always decorate some poor shrub of a tree, sit down and watch this movie, every year, dad would get me eggnog and he would open a bottle of brandy, dad would laugh so hard... Then we'd opened one or two presents and it was back to research, evil doesn't really take a vacation, you know. Hailey took a moment thought about her dad... She wondered if he was going to continue their tradition this year even if Hailey wasn't there. Castiel smiled sadly at Hailey. He hated seeing her sad. He hated keeping away the people she loved from her.
God I miss home... Hailey said, her voice full of emotion, before she changed the channel and Castiel looked at her confused.
Doesn't seem right to watch it... Hailey explained and stopped at a cooking channel. Soon enough Castiel heard her familiar light snores escape her and got up from the bed. He turned the TV off, walked over to Hailey and pulled the sheets and blanket on her, she snuggled into them and a light smile crossed her face. That's when Dean's voice started up again in Castiel's mind.
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C'mon you son of a bitch! Show yourself! Dean demanded, Pacing in their motel room.
Dude, you were pretty out of it that night, you think maybe... Sam was going to say he dreamt it but Dean hotly cut off Sam.
Then I would have hallucinated about Uriel being dead. Sam I heard what I heard. Don't you think Castiel's hiding is proof enough?
I wasn't hiding... I was busy. Castiel corrected Dean and both hunters jumped in surprised.
Busy with what? Dean asked and Castiel looked away.
Cas... Dean warned.
I made a promise... To keep her safe...
Hailey? Dean asked completely confused and Castiel nodded.
You know anything about this? Dean asked, thinking Sam was in on it.
What? No! Sam answered a little insulted.
Bobby. Bobby asked me to keep her safe. It's what I was doing.
Is she alright!? Dean asked, not hiding the fear in his eyes.
Yes. Yes she's fine.
What happened? Dean ordered and Sam slipped out
She was in trouble. I helped. Now she's safe again. Just like I promised Bobby.
That's the vaguest explanation I've ever heard. Dean said angrily and took a threatening step forward.
It's the only one you're getting. Castiel said just as threatening and stood a bit taller.
For a moment both of them glared at each other. Then Sam came back into the room and was taken aback from the tension he sensed in the room.
He checks out... I was just on the phone with Bobby, he did ask Castiel to keep an eye on Hailey... He, he wants to talk to you Cas.
We're not done here! Dean said turning back his attention to the angel, who was already long gone.
Son of a bitch! Dean yelled and kicked his Bed.
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Bobby was sitting at his desk, he had just hung up with Sam who asked him if he had asked Castiel to look after Hailey. The elder hunter confirmed it explaining how hard it was not knowing where Hailey was or what she was doing. When Bobby asked why the sudden question, Sam vaguely explained what had happened and Bobby told Sam he wanted to talk to Castiel himself. If something had happened to Hailey, he had to know.
Bobby poured himself a drink and almost chocked on it as Castiel appeared in front of him.
What happened? Castiel, she is all I have... If something happened... I need to know. Bobby begged, Castiel could hear the worry in his voice, see the fear in his eyes. Castiel took a breath and hoped he wouldn't regret this.
Bobby... We need to talk. The angel said seriously and Bobby could only nod.
Author's note: Hey guys another short chapter. I know... Sorry. Already working on the next one ;) I know Christmas in July huh... lol. Special thanks to bjq, SquirrelNotSam, and Arianna Le fay for your reviews! I never had so many! I'm so happy you guys like the story. Thx to RinaBea and Whooo-are-you, for following the story ;) Till next time!
