Cruzen4jensen I decided to update again. This one is for you and Jackie. Glad you like it.

Sheila

Chapter 28

Sam continued to sit on the floor, Dean's head in his lap, rocking back and forth. Tony was worried. He finally got the bleeding to stop from the chest wound and had gotten up to wash his hands. He wanted to check Dean to see if the bullet went all the way through or if it was still in his chest. He had to turn him over on his side to find that out, but Sam wouldn't let him no where near Dean again. Tony knew he had to be careful, because Sam was so close to having a nervous breakdown it wasn't funny.

He knealt down in front of Sam, and looked him straight in the eyes, but kept his distance.

"Sam," he said and Sam glared at him, not really seeing him. Tony raised his hands palms out, so Sam could see he wasn't hiding anything.

"Do you know who I am?" he asked. It seemed liked he didn't, but Sam looked at him and said, "I know who you say you are." he said accusingly.

"What? What do you mean? Who do you think I am?" asked Tony even more worried.

"You say you're my friend Tony, but I don't think you are. I think you're Lothos. He said he could look like anyone," said Sam his voice shaking a little.

"What makes you think I'm Lothos?" asked Tony. "Come on Sam. You know I'm not a demon. I want to help Dean and you. You need to let me look at Dean's back. I need to see if the bullet is still inside or not." Tony took a step toward Sam and he lashed out.

"Stay away from my brother man. I will not let you get near him again," said Sam in a low and dangerous voice.

"Sam, I need to check him. I need to see if he's still ok. I'm not the one who shot him. I'm not Lothos," said Tony pleadingly and watched at Dean's life began slipping.

"No," yelled Sam. "You stay the hell away from him." Sam lowered Dean's head and slowly stood up and took a step toward Tony, who after seeing the look in Sam's eyes, backed up, careful to keep his hands where he could see them.

"Sam," said Tony nervously. "Do you even see me, or do you see Lothos?" he asked and backed up some more.

"I see you Lothos," said Sam. "Where is Tony?"

"Son of a bitch," said Tony angrily. How was he doing it? Lothos still controlled Sam and Tony knew that if he saw Lothos, he wouldn't be getting near Dean anytime soon.

"WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE TO TONY!!!" yelled Sam.

"I am Tony Sam," he said. "Come on! If I were Lothos I would have just let Dean die, but I didn't. I worked with him until I got the bleeding to stop. Sam, I need to check him again, ok?" Sam shook his head and continued walking toward Tony until he was backed close to the wall. "SAM!!" he yelled.

"I will not let you hurt my brother again," said Sam and took a swing at Tony. He ducked, his own temper getting the best of him. He" grabbed Sam's hand and spun him around to face the wall. He pinned one arm behind his back. He winced at the pain that was in his own arms but he didn't let it stop him. If he didn't get to Dean, he would die.

"Put your hand on the wall Sam," said Tony. Sam struggled but Tony held him tight. He applied pressure to his pinned arm and Sam winced in pain and stopped struggling.

Put it up there now!" said Tony. Sam did as he was told and placed his hand on the wall. Tony pressed him close, so his face was also against the wall and held him there.

"Good! Now you listen to me. I am not Lothos. I am Tony. I want to help you and Dean, but I swear if you don't calm the hell down, I'm going to cuff your ass. Do you understand me!" said Tony.

"Let me go, you son of a bitch," yelled Sam and began to struggle again. Tony applied more pressure to Sam's arm and he cried out and went still.

"Sam, I promise you I'll do it. I'll tie your ass up but I be damned if I'm going to let you beat the crap out of me because you think I'm someone else! Did it ever occur to you that Lothos is still in your head and trying to do this to you again! Did it ever occur to you Sam, that this is a damn trick to get you to turn against me, and think I'm the enemey now!" yelled Tony and just for good measure and because he was so angry he applied a little more pressure to Sam's arm. He cried out again in pain and finally came to himself and despite the pain, grinned. It was the best thing Tony had ever seen in his life, but he still held Sam still until he was sure.

"You're going to have to teach me that move Tony. It's very effective," said Sam and Tony let out the breathe he was holding. He let Sam go, and he turned around and rubbed his arm.

"I'm sorry," he said and Tony nodded.

"It's ok. It wasn't your fault. Now listen, I need to check Dean, ok? Gonna let me?" asked Tony and Sam grinned again.

"Let me help," said Sam and both went over to Dean who was unconsious still. They rolled him over. Tony looked, then they rolled him back on his back.

"Well," said Sam, worried.

"The bullet went straight through, and the bleeding's stopped, so he should be ok. He just needs to rest now." Sam nodded and Tony looked at Sam. He was ok for right now, but Tony knew that Sam was still real close to the edge and could easily go the other way again.

"You need to rest to," said Tony and immediately Sam began to protest.

"Dean. I can't. I'm afraid to," said Sam getting frantic just at the thought. Tony ran over and grabbed him, because he was getting hysterical.

"Calm down and listen to me Sam," said Tony. "You are exhausted. It's been at least 7 days since you've even closed your eyes."

Sam shook his head, beginning to protest again, but Tony stopped him.

"You've got to get some rest Sam. It won't be so easy for Lothos to control you if you get some rest. You're about to drop. You need to do this."

"But, No, Dean!" sputtered Sam.

"I'll watch Dean Sam. I promise. I'll watch you both. If anything happens I'll wake you up, but you need to get some sleep," said Tony, taking him by the arm and leading him over to the couch. Sam tried to pull away, but Tony was insistent.

"You're going to sleep Sam. I mean it. I'll watch you both. Nobody is going to hurt you or him, anytime soon. I promise," said Tony and gently pushed him down on the couch.

Sam looked worriedly at Dean then up at Tony. The look in Sam's eyes broke Tony's heart. He was scared to death. "If he wakes up," said Sam.

"I'll wake you up if he does. If anything at all happens Sam I'll wake you up ok," said Tony and reluctantly Sam nodded and laid down. He was asleep before his head hit the pillow. Tony let out a breathe looking at both of them and daring Lothos or Alanya to touched them. He went over to the trunk and pulled out a couple of blankets. He placed one on Sam and one of Dean, so they'd both stay warm and then he sat down in the chair between them and watched them both.

"You're both going to be ok," said Tony. "That's a promise." He laid his head back against the chair and let them both sleep, careful to watch out and not go to sleep himself.