It was two weeks into her chemotherapy and Madison was asleep in her bed. They just arrived home from treatment, and she had already thrown up multiple times.

Since Sam was making more money than Dean was, the decision was for Dean switch from the day shift to the 6-12 shift. He would bring Madison to treatment and stay with her and Brianna until Sam arrived.

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Dean was straightening up Madison's room when he saw her stir.

"Hey, you ok?" He asked, quickly by her side with a bucket in hand.

Madison nodded. Her entire body was sore; even bending her toes felt like each bone would break. Her skin was dry and itchy, and she had dark circles under her once beautiful, vibrant eyes. One side effect of the chemo was Anemia, which left Madison exhausted after doing the simplest tasks, not too mention the constant need for oxygen.

When she started to loose her hair, she decided to just shave it. She thought it would be less painful, but it still hurt no matter what she would have chosen. She was currently wearing one of Dean's blue bandanas.

"Remember, Brianna has…danced today. Her recital is…coming up…pick up the paper…work for it," she said.

Dean smile at his sister. Now matter how terrible she was feeling, she did everything she could for her daughter. She still did her hair every morning and helped her with her homework. She played games and watched movies and the little girl was only out of her sight if Sam and Dean told Brianna it was time for bed or time to let mommy rest did.

Madison was soaking in every aspect of her daughter. She just loved being with her, even if it was just watching a movie. Having her little hand in hers or twirling her fingers through her curly hair, she loved it.

"You got it, I'm gonna go pick her up at the bus stop, I'll be back in five ok?"

Again Madison just nodded; she still thinking of her little girl. How can I stand to be without her? Tears rolled down her face because she knew the outcome to this story.

She wouldn't live to be an old woman or see her baby graduate, marry, and have babies of her own. The chemotherapy would not save her, and nothing supernatural could stop it. It was just giving her time. Time she so desperately wanted. Needed.

Then of course there were her brothers, who did everything for her. Dean remained stoic about the situation, trying to be the shoulder for everyone to cry on. Sam was depressed, and rarely mentioned Melissa. Madison wished he would, give her some normalcy.

God I am gonna miss them…

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She heard the front door open and the pitter patter of little feet running up the stairs. Brianna had to wear a mask when she first came home from school around Madison. If Madison got sick it would not be good. After Brianna showered, she was ok around Madison. Even under the mask, Madison could see a huge grin on her face.

"Mommy I got a 98 on my spelling test!" She squealed, whipping the test from her bag.

"Oh baby… you did… wonderful!" Madison smiled, her voice soft but Brianna understood.

"What did Uncle Dean say?"

"He promised me ice cream!" She said happily

"I said what?" Dean asked, sticking his head around the corner.

"Uncle Dean, you remember saying that to me, right?" The little girl asked with a mischievous look on her face.

"Actually, I think I do remember!" He said, tickling the little girl. She giggled through the constant shouts of no but Uncle Dean didn't listen. He put her down and Brianna went and sat next to her mom.

"Oh! I have another surprise for you!" Brianna scampered out of the room.

"God, she's a little ball of energy today." Dean laughed, sitting in the small chair next to her bed.

"Yea, she is," Madison whispered, a stray tear escaping her eye.

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Minutes Brianna came bounding into the room with something small behind her back.

"Ok, close your eyes." Madison agreed.

"Stick out your hands." Again Madison complied and felt something light be placed in her hands.

"Ok, open them!" Brianna yelled. Madison looked down and in her hands was a bandana of Dean's that she had glued jewels on.

"I bedazzled some beautiful beads on the bandana for my beautiful Mommy," Brianna smiled.

Madison sat there, stunned. It was a beautiful, thoughtful gift, and she loved it. She was quiet for a few minutes, and Brianna spoke up again.

"Do you like it?" She asked shyly.

Madison nodded, "Oh baby it's… beautiful, I love it… and I love…you." Madison eased her arms up and untied her bandana and tied the other one on.

"You look gorgeous Mad. You did a great job sweetheart!" Dean said.

"Uncle Sam helped a little," she said shyly.

Madison smiled and looked in the mirror that hung above her dresser on the other side.

"You look like Cinderella when she goes to the ball with your jewels on," Brianna whispered.

"Well then, I guess… we'll have to get you… one… so we can both be princesses."

"I already made one for me Mommy! This way we can look the same forever!"

Madison smiled at the kindness of her daughter.

"Thank you princess," Madison looked at the clock. "Quick, your gonna be late! I love you!"

Brianna blew her a kiss and Madison caught it and blew her one back.