Chapter 77

"Dad it's not Jack's fault," said Sam. "He can't help it. Trust me I know."

"I know that Sammy. That is the only reason I haven't blew his brains out, but he can not work on Dean when he's seeing things," said John and looked at Brad. He was in the processes of putting on a pair of sterile gloves.

"I'm not going to be able to do this John," he said.

"You better," said John angrily. Brad looked him in the eyes and knew there was no reasoning with him.

"I'm going to need help," said Brad. "John I need Jack's help."

"Forget it," said John.

"John," said Bryan. "Listen. Jack seems to be okay right now. Let him help."

"No," replied John stubbornly.

"John it's going to take two to get this device out. Nemesis has it wrapped around some arteries. I can not do this by myself. Please." John glared at the young doctor but finally said okay and lowered the gun. Jack got slowly to his feet. He turned to look at John. "I'm sorry," he said. "I would never hurt them on purpose."

"I know," replied John even though he was unsure about the whole thing. Jack walked over to stand with his brother. He also put on a pair of gloves. Dean began to moan.

"Shit!" said Jack and gave him some more of the sedative. "I'm afraid he's going to wake up in the middle of this," he said and Brad looked at him. "Let's hope not," he replied. Brad took the scalpel and Jack took a pair of hemostats. He picked up one of the wires and held it while Brad cut it loose. Dean moaned again.

"No Dean," said Sam. "Please don't wake up." Jack pulled up another one of the wires and held it while Brad cut that one also. It was going better than either one of them realized. There were two more wires to go.

Suddenly the lights went out in the motel and the temperature dropped to freezing. "What the hell," said John and quickly turned around. Bryan did the same. "No!" he said and pulled his gun but Nemesis raised his hands. A blue light shot from them and hit Bryan square in the chest knocking him all the way across the room. Tony whirled but Harper and one of the guards grabbed him before he had a chance to draw his weapon.

John turned and pointed the gun in Nemesis direction. He fired. The bullet hit the immortal in the heart and he jerked backwards. He looked down at the bullet hole. When he looked back at John, he was furious.

"How dare you," he said in a low voice. He looked at Sam who winced as the immortal stared deep into his eyes. He was transfixed. He couldn't move. John raised the gun again but the immortal knocked it out of his hand then light flew from his hand and he pushed John back. He walked up to Sam who still couldn't move.

"Sammy!" yelled John and jumped to his feet.

"Don't!" said the immortal but never took his eyes of Sam. He grabbed Sam and knocked him down. The second guard came over and pointed a gun at him. Sam froze.

"Stop the procedure," said the immortal. Jack and Brad both ignored him. There was only one more wire to go and by God they were going to get it. Jack held the wire while Brad cut it. They pulled the device from Dean's chest and threw it on the ground. Nemesis grinned which neither of the two doctors were expecting.

Nemesis looked down at Dean. "Well go on then. Sew him up." Jack and Brad looked at each other. Brad stitched him up while everyone watched. Nobody knew what to expect. When he was finished Brad stared defiantly at the immortal. Nemesis walked over and jerked the IV out of Dean's arm.

"Leave my boy alone," said John but Nemesis just laughed. He looked down at Dean and stared intently at him. Dean began to moan and soon was writhing in his sleep.

"Stop it!" yelled Sam and jumped up. Nemesis whirled to stare at the young hunter. Sam stopped in his tracks. Dean began to cry out in pain.