Epilogue
Castiel was staring out of the window looking at the full moon and the fast approaching twilight with rain falling silently trying to wash away the stains of last night. He couldn't believe that he was alive but then at what cost? He couldn't help but wonder. Though Dean would strongly disagree to this because for him Cas mattered the most and he was worth the risk. He sat down feeling tired on his hospital bed. His legs were tired from all the pacing in his room. He had two anxiety attacks when they finally told him that Dean was fine and out of danger. The attacks were also the reason why he had been given sedatives which clearly were not working. He woke up twice due to nightmares. He wished he was could be like Dean who had managed to rescue him despite being shot in the arm once. Cain had made sure to bruise that part of his arm again. He could still remember the whole scene Luci lay on the floor Clutching his bleeding stomach and Dean lying next to him with Cain putting his foot on this bandage of his arm. His back was turned towards Castiel who had managed to untie his hands from behind the chair. He saw the .22 caliber pistol on the table next to him. He reached for it and pulled the trigger. Castiel touched his shoulder that still hurt due to the recoil of the gun.
"Lucie," he said aloud. Was he OK? The recoil had sent him back with his chair. His head banged on the wall behind. He heard the roof crash and saw light filter through as he looked up.
Michael rushed inside the room. Castiel looked at Michael and he stopped in his tracks. There were tears in his eyes lined with guilt on his face. Castiel looked deeply into his eyes as though trying to peer into his dark soul. He simply smiled faintly and Michael came forward and hugged him. They both held each other for a while trying to find peace and solace in each other's company. Castiel felt as though he was finally home. He suddenly remembered as he looked over Michael's shoulder he realized he was still in the hospital. He pulled away and looked at Michael inquisitively. Michael understood the questions his brother wanted to ask. "Lucie has lost a lot of blood, but...they're sure he'll pull out. They said Sam pulled him out at the right moment. Not before he too was shot by one of Cain's men." This information made Cas even more bewildered since he knew that Dean would never forgive himself if something happened to Sam. Sensing this Michael went on "don't worry he's fine and also...in fact he's been struggling to meet you".
As Michael looked up and saw that Sam was now standing in the door looking down. Castiel smiled and waved Sam inside. Sam's face was bruised and his hand was in a cast. He stood in front of Castiel; meanwhile, Michael pulled a chair for him to sit. Sam sat down heavily and looked straight at him with nothing but regret lined across his face. He wanted to say something but Castiel knew that his conscience would not let him. Castiel was the first one to speak "Sam please don't apologize I know that your heart was in the right place. I know what my family is and sooner or later we had to face judgment" Castiel looked up to Michael who had turned his back to him. He knew his brother did not accept his views.
"Please Cas it's not just about your family it's about mine too...I mean Dean...will probably hate me... I used his feelings towards you and ..." He looked down to hide his tears that were rolling down his face.
"Sam, he's your brother and if I know anything about him. He doesn't give up on his family. In fact, he taught me the same lesson to not give up on mine" Michael turned to look at him and they smiled at each other.
"Also I can't thank you enough for giving me a second chance with Dean "
Suddenly, Dr. Gabriel the annoying newbie who had sedated Cas earlier barged in "sorry to stop this Reunion but sheriff Winchester is throwing quite a huge bitch fit and he insists on seeing you Cas"
Castiel smiled at Michael who helped him up and whispered in his ears "you had picked the right one for yourself all along."
