Author's Note: Hey guys! I was originally going to make you wait…but this chapter wouldn't leave me alone so I finished it early. Because I have absolutely no idea of how to make you guys wait…I decided to just give it to you. So…without further ado…here it is. Chapter Six. What happened to Gabe? Will he live? Uh-Oh…you should probably read on. Thanks for reading guys. I love you all. Leave a review?

True Rayanne Adaire

Chapter Six

Dean

Everyone was tense and quiet as we drove to the hospital. Cas rode with Sam and I in my car…the '67 Chevy Impala Bobby had helped me fix up. Sam rode in the backseat, his knees drawn up to his chest, while Cas rode beside me. Silently, I reached over and took his hand. He flashed a worried smile over at me as he squeezed it. We were still silent when Sam spoke, his voice breaking in strange places.

"I'm sorry…I didn't mean to get Gabe killed…"

"Dean. Pull over." Cas ordered, his face expressionless.

"Cas…"

"Just pull over Dean."

I did as he asked and watched in silence as he got out and climbed around to sit next to Sam. My little brother was crying into a ratty old hoodie that I knew had belonged to Gabe. Cas hugged him for a long minute and then pulled back to give him a smile.

"You didn't get him killed. Gabe chose to throw himself in front of you…correct?"

"Yeah but…he only did it 'cause…"

"Why?"

"Well…I'm not supposed to say anything because there are a few years between us but…you're our brothers and I don't think he'd be mad at me. Gabe and I…I love him and he loves me. We started dating a few months ago but only Lucifer knew 'cause they're twins and I…I…he didn't want John to get me so he threw himself in front of the bullet and…I'm sorry!"

Cas chuckled, pulling my brother in for another hug. "Sam…you're not at fault. And I'm sure Gabriel will be just fine. He's stronger than he looks. This is not your fault. You…you knew the guy that shot at you?"

Sam nodded, meeting my eyes in the mirror. "He's my dad. John Winchester. He's not supposed to be near us but he keeps finding us and…I'm sorry Castiel. This…this is my fault."

"It's not. You're safe and that's what matters. Gabriel will be just fine. Let's get to the hospital to see him, all right?"

Sam nodded and Cas climbed back into the front seat again. It took me a minute to start breathing again…to be able to drive. My dad…my dad had done this. He'd shot at my little brother…had shot Gabe. Yeah, Gabriel was annoying at times but he was still one of my best friends and I…John had tried to kill him. My own father. I'd known he hated us but this…this was a new low. Cas touched my arm, taking my attention away from my anger and I looked over at him. His bright blue eyes were filled with concern. Not pity. Concern. My heart jumped and he leaned in to kiss me softly before taking my hand in his own again. I started the car and drove the rest of the way to the hospital, Cas' hand never leaving my own. Bobby was waiting in the parking lot with Lucifer when we got there.

"Has there been any word yet?" Sam asked, not looking at Lucifer. Lucifer noticed.

"Not yet Sammy. It's not your fault…you know that right?" Lucifer said, coming to stand in front of Sam.

"It was my dad that did it, though. He wanted me. Me not Gabe. If I would have let him…"

"Stop that. Now. Gabriel wouldn't have let that happen even if you'd have begged him. He loves you Sam. This. Was. Not. Your. Fault. I know my twin. Better than anyone else does. And I know he'd never have let John hurt you. Ever."

Sam's eyes teared up and Bobby cleared his throat. "You boys stayin' out here or comin' in?"

"We'll stay out here. Cas doesn't do well with hospitals and I…I can't see him like that." Lucifer said, wrapping an arm around Sam's shoulder.

"All right. I'll come out when there's been any news."

"Thank you Bobby." Cas said, speaking up for the first time since we'd gotten to the hospital.

"Not a problem."

Bobby retreated and, as soon as he was in the hospital, Cas turned and buried his face in my chest. I wrapped my arms around him, holding him close and he breathed deeply. For a long minute, we stood like that. Sam and Lucifer were talking in the background but I was tuning them out, concentrating on the warmth of Cas in my arms to keep me calm. If I let myself think about what was happening, I would explode and something bad would happen and I couldn't let that happen. After a moment, Cas pulled back to look at my face.

"Are you all right?" he whispered and I shook my head.

"My dad did this. My own fucking father. He…he…I knew he hated me but I didn't think he hated me this much. I…I'm sorry Cas. If Gabe dies…I'll take the blame for this."

Cas rolled his eyes before placing a hard kiss on my lips. "Shut up Dean. You are no more to blame than Sam is. Whatever John did is on him. He's the idiot that shot at his own son. It was Gabriel's choice to step in front of Sam. Stop blaming yourself for things that are not your fault."

"Cas…"

"He's right Dean. You didn't do this. You had no idea John was even here. Both of you stop blaming yourselves. Gabe'll be fine. He has to be."

Cas hugged me again and this time I didn't pull away. We were still standing like that when Jo came running out, Ash on her heels. Lucifer nudged me and I turned, my heart in my throat.

"Is he okay?" Lucifer asked, sounding for the first time like the sixteen year old kid he was.

"He'll be okay with time. He's sleeping now…just got out of surgery. We can see him tomorrow. Bobby wants everyone but Lucifer and maybe Cas to go home and sleep."

Cas smiled, nudging Sam with his hand. "You go with Lucifer, Sam. If Gabe wants to see anyone when he wakes up it'll be you."

Sam's face lit up. "Are you sure? He's your brother?"

"We're triplets…I can see him and Luci whenever I want. Besides, I want to spend the night with Dean."

"Thank you!"

Lucifer and Cas hugged briefly before they took off for the hospital. I smiled, taking Cas' hand as we headed back to the car.

"That was nice of you." I commented, turning the radio down.

"It was the truth."

"He appreciated it. And I did too. You made my little brother a very happy person."

"I like Sam. He's a good person."

"I didn't know you guys were triplets."

Cas laughed. "Yeah…we don't look much alike. I'm the youngest…technically speaking. And the smallest. Even Gabriel is bigger than me. It's embarrassing."

I grinned. "I like your size. You're cute."

He kissed me, rolling his eyes as we got out of the car.

"I love you Dean." Was all he said.

'I love you too Castiel…'