Hello dear readers.
Hannah knows Sam is a good father, he just sometimes over reacts just a little.
Please let me know what you think of these little side stories. Should I keep going?
Hannah quietly slipped out of her bedroom. For the first time since she'd meet him, Hannah had dearly wished that Sam had went off on some hunt, and not been home. When she opened the door to the twin's room, she wasn't really surprised to see her daughter wide awake and sitting up.
"Good morning." Hannah lowered the side of the crib and picked her daughter up. She held her close for a few seconds before going about the morning routine of changing and dressing. Just as she was finished with Emma, Noah was coming awake. She had him changed and dressed and was heading down the stairs when she heard.
"Mommy?"
Hannah turned to see Ethan standing just outside the room he shared with his cousins. "Go back to sleep baby."
"Why are the babies dressed?" Ethan asked running his hand through his hair.
"We're going to take a really quick drive. You go back to sleep, we'll be back before you and Daddy wake up."
"Why can't I go?" The hurt on the little boys face cut right through Hannah. Not for the first time, she realized just how much stuff her kids would probably get away with.
Sighing she said. "Fine hurry up and get dressed. Quietly don't wake your cousins." Ethan turned and hurried back into the bedroom. Hannah glanced at her and Sam's room. "Or your father." Turning she headed on down the stairs and placed the twins in their playpen. By the time she had the diaper bag ready Ethan was tiptoeing down the stairs.
"I think Aunty is awake." Ethan whispered.
Hannah nodded, sitting the bag by the door. "That's okay. Head on out to the van I'll be right there."
As Ethan walked out of the house Kathy was coming down the stairs. She looked over at her sister and crossed her arms. "You are seriously doing this."
"Not so loud." Hannah whispered. "And I know what I'm doing. Just please help me get them to the van."
"Fine." Kathy said tossing up her hands. "Let me slip on some shoes."
Hannah smiled as she picked up Noah and the bag and headed out to the van. Ethan was already standing before one of the car seats. He helped his mother buckle in his little brother. Hannah heard the door to the house open and close. Just as she was about to turn around she froze.
Closing her eyes she whispered. "Oh no."
"Going somewhere honey?" Sam's voice usually lifted her sprits. This time she just about cried. Slowly she turned to find a fully dressed Sam Winchester holding a brightly smiling Emma. "You didn't really think you slipped out without waking me did you?"
"I was kind of hoping I did." Hannah answered honestly.
"Can I at least know where you're going so early in the morning, without me?"
Hannah sighed. "It's nothing big, honest. In fact you were supposed to be gone on that darn hunt. Not hand it off to Dad. And before you say it, I'm not keeping secrets from you. I was going to tell you, as soon as we got home."
"You're Mommy is so cute when she babbles." Sam said tickling his daughter under the chin. "And usually I understand everything she's saying. Today, not so much."
"The twins have a doctor's appointment." Hannah blurted out.
Instant concern took over Sam's face as he held Emma closer. "Are they sick?"
Smiling, Hannah touched Sam's arm stretching up to kiss his check. "No they aren't sick. It's time for their shots."
"Oh." Sam relaxed slightly. "That doesn't really explain why I can't go."
"Not so much that you can't." Hannah took her daughter and turned toward the van. "As you shouldn't."
"I shouldn't what?"
Hannah said nothing as she buckled Emma into her seat. Ethan was already buckled in, watching his parents. Not able to ignore it any longer Hannah turned and faced the man she loved. "You shouldn't come with us." And again her heart was torn in to. Taking his hands in hers she kissed them and looked up into those beyond beautiful hazel eyes. "It's not because I don't want you there. Or that the twins don't want you there. I'm trying to…well protect you."
Sam laughed. "You're kidding right? Protect me from what?"
"Did you ever go when Logan got his shots?"
"Once." Sam shrugged. "He cried a little,then kicked the doctor. That was about it."
"How old was he?"
"Two."
"There is a big difference between two and one." Hannah said softly. She watched as Sam looked over her head into the van. She saw the question come to his mind and prayed for him not to ask it.
"How was Ethan?"
"He cried." Hannah answered honestly. "Not for long though."
"I missed all of them." Sam whispered.
Closing her eyes Hannah thought of all the reason to insist Sam stay home. Unfortunately none of them came to her mouth. Instead as she opened her eyes and looked into those deep hazel ones, she held the keys up. "I'll tell you where to go." Before she could change her mind she turned and got in the van.
The doctor's office was in a brick building, that from the outside looked like someone's house. Once parked and unloaded Hannah lead the way. Sam insisted on carrying both babies, so Hannah had ahold of Ethan's hand. As they walked in, the receptionist looked up and smiled.
"Good morning."
"Morning." Hannah walked over and signed in. She'd already filled out all the paperwork, the day she'd stopped in and made the appointment.
The receptionist looked passed her and smiled even bigger. "Oh my, they are adorable."
"Thank you." Hannah glanced back to see Emma looking around, while Noah's head laid on his father's shoulder.
"It'll be just a couple minutes."
Hannah nodded and the small family moved over and sat down. There were a few other people in the waiting room. Sam sat down keeping both babies securely on his lap. Ethan sat down between his parents leaning his head on his father's arm. Hannah continued to pray everything would go smoothly.
Soon a door opened and a young nurse called. "Winchester."
Hannah stood, but noticed she was the only one. Looking back at Sam she whispered. "That would be us."
Sam looked up at her then stood. They followed the nurse down a small hallway and into a room.
"First we need to weigh the little dears." She reached out her hand to take one of them. Hannah saw Sam tighten. Stepping forward she took Emma from him then handed her to the nurse. Thankfully the nurse seemed not to have noticed anything. The nurse placed Emma on the scale then took her temperature. Handing her back to Hannah she smiled. "Next." Clearly reluctantly Sam let the woman take Noah from him. Hannah had learned early on to always have Emma go first. As long as she didn't make a fuss, neither would Noah.
"Everything looks perfect. The doctor will be right in." And with that the nurse was gone.
Sam sat down on the chair holding Noah close. "How much longer?"
Hannah leaned over and kissed Sam on the top of the head. The door opened and an elderly man came in followed by the nurse.
"Hello, hello I'm Dr. Ron. Before you ask no that's not my last name, my last name is hard for me to say, let alone little ones." He smiled and winked at Ethan who smiled, but stayed hidden slightly behind Sam. Noah turned his head but kept a grip of his father's shirt. Emma giggled and made a weird gurgling sound. Dr. Ron laughed as he pulled the rolling chair closer. "So who do we have here?" He was looking right at Ethan with a warm smile.
"That's Noah and that's Emma." Ethan answered.
"And may I ask whom you might be?"
"Ethan."
"Very pleased to meet you Ethan." The doctor held out his hand. Ethan glanced up at Hannah who nodded. The boy shook the offered hand. "Now I'm guessing that this is your Mommy and Daddy."
Ethan nodded. "Sam and Hannah."
Dr. Ron held his hand out to Sam. "You good sir, look as though you would either like to run, or punch me. Please choose the first one I won't stop you." Sam only nodded as he shook the man's hand. Turning to face Hannah the doctor again held his hand out. Hannah shook it returning the man's smile. "So I understand we are here for our shots."
"Are you going to hurt them?" Ethan asked.
The smile shifted to pure grandfatherly kindness as he again faced Ethan. "I am going to do everything in my power to try and not hurt them. But unfortunately I cannot promise not to."
"We understand." Hannah said laying her hand on Sam's shoulder.
"First I'm going to take a look. Make sure everything is just as it should be." Dr. Ron moved a little closer to Sam. "And don't worry young man, there is no way I'm even going to think of taking him away from you."
The doctor started to look in Noah's ear but the boy turned away pulling closer to Sam.
"Uhm Doctor Sir." Ethan said coming out from behind his father. "You can look at mine first."
Dr. Ron smiled as he leaned over and looked into Ethan's ears. He then looked into his mouth. Next he listened to his heart, and lungs. When he finally turned toward Noah, he had no troubles examining him, then Emma.
"Alright time for the not so fun part."
"Uhm do Emma first." Hannah said pulling up her daughter's sleeve. "And if you can do it quick more the better."
"I'll do my best." Dr. Ron smiled at Emma.
The baby watched as he cleaned her arm, then held out the needle. Hannah turned her daughter's head and held her close. The needle going in wasn't so bad. In fact it was in and out before Emma sniffed and silent tears started falling. Thankfully Dr. Ron did move fast and had the needle in Noah before he saw his sister crying. Unfortunately Noah started crying right away.
"There we go all done." Dr. Ron said as he put the band aid on Noah. He patted Noah's back then Emma's. "You both were very brave."
Hannah was glad he didn't say anything else. Once he left the room she looked at Sam. He was holding Noah close whispering things, but Hannah could see the fury in his eyes.
"Sam."
"Can we go now?"
"As soon as you take your other hand off your gun." Hannah calmly said, as she stood. Emma had calmed down to silent tears. "And stop looking as though you want to murder whoever walks in front of you." She hadn't even realized she'd been holding her breath until she saw Sam's arm come back around, and he stood. She handed him Emma deciding it would be best to keep both his hands full. Taking Ethan's hand they left the room. "Head on out to the van while I pay. Ethan you go on and help Daddy."
"My you are one lucky little lady." The receptionist grinned. "My ex never came with me to the doctor. Hell he never even knew when the kids went to the doctor."
"I would say Sam is one of a kind, but he's got a brother just like him." Hannah said as she paid the bill. When she walked out of the building, she was a little surprised to see Sam leaning against the closed van door. Walking over she laid her hand on his back. "I thought we could go have breakfast now."
"I'm sorry." Sam whispered.
"For what?"
Sam let out a soft laugh. "I should have listened to you. How many?"
"This was the fifth." The gasp from her big strong hunter tore out what was left of her heart. Wrapping her arms around his waist and laying her head on his back Hannah said. "They will remember none of this. Ethan doesn't. I've asked."
"I'll remember."
"Forever." Hannah said forcing Sam to turn around. "You will remember the time it was your fault they were in pain. But you know what they will remember? You. Your face. Your arms. Your words. You always being there when they truly need you."
Sam pulled her into his arms holding her tight. "You are the best Mommy ever."
"To all my Winchesters." Hannah smiled up at him. "Now can we go eat?"
Laughing Sam opened the door so she could climb in. As he started the van a thought came to Hannah.
"Sam would you have really…I mean…"
Sam slowly turned and looked at her. "What do you think?"
At that moment Hannah decided to never let Sam go to another doctor's appointment, ever again.