Not too sure on this chapter - let me know what you all think - the story is changing :) any comments would be appreciated - if they are nice hehe
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It had just been over a week since the incident with Sam and Dean was losing his mind. Each day he spent up to 6 hours with Bert his new lawyer; a slimy grey haired man, who really didn't have much patience for such a high profile case.
It was at the end of the fourth day that Bert turned and informed Dean that he didn't think there was a case at all. Dean had looked at him in mute confusion. Bert continued to inform that it would be best if Dean plead Guilty. With that Bert stood and left. Dean didn't confess this to his family, just smiled at his parents and went back to hid in his room where they couldn't see his fears.
On the fifth day, without permission, Bert had started his strategy in a guilty plea. He was shocked! Had his parents hired this guy on purpose? Without realising he stood up and walked to the back yard where Bobby was helping his Dad with the truck. He caught Bobby's attention and indicated he wanted to speak to him in private. Bobby followed him round the corner of the house where Dean turned and faced him – face clear of expression.
"The lawyer wants me to plead guilty"
"But you're not" Bobby grabbed Dean's shoulder "Son?"
With that Dean walked back into the house and to his Lawyer. He continued to listen to what the lawyer was saying; using Jargon he didn't quite understand. Dean cleared his throat and questioned "why would I plead guilty when I am innocent?" He felt like that little kid back at school again, thinking he was asking a serious dumb question and everyone around him would laugh at his unintelligence. He looked upon the Lawyer who turned gobsmacked to him.
"Well Dean I thought that would be obvious. Listen you seem a genuine young man and I appreciate that. But you also seem considerate"
Dean nodded
"Well, just think about how much this is setting your parents back. Not just financially but emotionally. I mean from what you have told me, that can't have been an easy phone call to receive in the middle of the night"
"No, I mean I didn't do it on purpose, I was desperate for help"
"Ok, so not just your parents, think about your brother and his wife and son. They aren't getting financial support from work – they have had to take time off to be here"
"I didn't ask them to"
"Dean, like I said. You're a good guy. I am just choosing the easy route for your family. I thought that's what you would have wanted. Am I wrong?"
Dean looked at his Lawyer with trepidation.
"Your innocent…ok! We can go through the whole court battle which can take weeks – even more cost. Drag your families and friends names through the mud to clear your name. is that really something you want to put them through Dean? When you can just say one word that will protect them"
"But what if that word isn't true, everything I've worked for over the years will be for nothing. I didn't do it"
"So you choose your own happiness over your families?"
"Of Course not"
"Then shall we work on the guilty plea – you will get less time Dean"
Dean nodded in agreement.
On the seventh day, Dean walked into the living room where his family sat (Including his uncle Bobby and Aunt Karen – minus his brother) with tears in his eyes he confessed…
"I don't want to let you down, I don't want the Winchester name sneered at. I don't want people not to trust a Winchester representing them in court, or administering drugs in the hospital. I don't want someone taking their car to a different mechanic because you are associated with me. I will plead guilty."
It was Karen that approached to him and grabbed him. "Look me in the eyes Dean; you know they contain trust. These arms were held out for you when you when you were a toddler taking his first steps. I love you like you were my own. If you confess, I'll be here for you. But Dean look at me…are you guilty?"
Tears spilled down Deans eyes as he shook his head and he fell into her arms and mumbled "its easier this way"
"Dean…everything you just confessed into fearing in what would happen! Would happen because you confess! You say your innocent; people will respect you more for fighting. So my baby boy! Fight. Don't let this injustice happen! If it's the family's reputation you fear – we will all be looked upon if you confess to a crime you didn't commit. You fight this and if the worst happens we can look in people's eyes and say he fought! Our Son! Dean Winchester was NOT GUILTY! And we will fight until the bitter end until justice prevails. My darling boy, there is not a bad bone in your body! You didn't do this, our names will not be ruined, because we will all stand next to this boy that we love! I guarantee it Dean!"
With that he walked away.
Karen turned to the small party around her. "we need the cavalry! That boy isn't not going down for something he didn't do!" she looked around, she pointed to John "Get The Harvelles down here – he always listens to Ellen and if not. I tell you what will break him, Jo! She has as much as superhero worship as Jake! We need them as back up! And you!" she pointed to Jess "Get that idiot husband of yours, to sort himself out"
On the Tenth day, Dean hadn't spent any time with anyone apart from Bert the Lawyer. He hated how he felt, he wasn't sleeping, he wasn't eating. He felt constantly sick. In a few weeks' time he was going to be standing in front of a jury and saying he attacked one of his students. He didn't even know what student! But to protect his family he would confess to something he didn't do. He was sat against the Desk waiting, Bert was late...
Suddenly there was a commotion, voices rising and Dean questioned whether he should go out and investigate.
Next minute Bert walks in looking flushed. He starts packing his papers away and turns to look at Dean. "Good Luck, Mr Winchester. You're going to need it!" Dean was confused. He stood up and stared at Bert. "What are you doing?"
"I fired him"
Dean turns to see his brother standing at the table with an abnormally large briefcase. There is hatred in Sam's eyes and Dean swallows.
Bert leaves and Dean is screwed!
He turns to Sam who still has hostility in his eyes.
His brother, who he helped raise. Has just fired his lawyer, he has no representation. He is royally screwed.
He turns to his brother
"You hate me that much! I have never done anything to you! You want to screw me over that much Sammy?"
"Not at all Dean!" Sam throws a lever arch file on the desk
"I've spent every day since our argument creating your case!"
Dean stares at the folder now lying on the table it is full to the brim – a lot of work has clearly been put into this folder
"Dean Winchester, Nice to meet you! My name is Sam Winchester – I have been an absolute Dick to my older brother. I miss our friendship. Our late calls. I love how he protects my wife and son. I'm an idiot. I am a man that my brother sacrificed me to be. I was selfish and I never saw the commitments you made to me.
My name is Sam Winchester! California Lawyer trying to make partner, husband to Jess Winchester, Father to Jake Winchester, My parents are John and Mary Winchester, Surrounding by caring and loving families such as the Harvelles and Singers.
The Man that stands before you was built and Raised by Dean Winchester and I've took advantage of that. Dean Winchester has never asked anything of me! And in return I have treated him like shit!
I can't apologise for that!
But" he throws a contract onto the table
"Dean Winchester – these allegations against you are unjust, evil and I will fight them till the end. My Big Brother is a hero! And my young Son should never have had to remind me of that!"
Sam throws a framed document on top of the contract, the title on the yellowing paper reads 'my hero by Samuel Winchester aged 4'
"Dean Winchester – I, Sam Winchester, have began my case and wish to represent you in court with the backing of my company."
Please, Please. Let me help you – my big brother, my hero, my best friend, my sons godfather, and someone I can only hope to restore our relationship to what it once was?"