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A/N: I just published another oneshot that I would like for you all to read and review 'Things don't always go as planned'. Also I have only been getting like two reviews per chapter and it makes me really sad so please review more! I love hearing from you guys.
Previously
He was going to fix Dean if it was the last thing he did because that is what friends do
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It was Monday morning and Michael was scrabbling around the house trying to gather everything he needed for the day and wishing his son good luck.
"Now remember if you ever need anything I'm only a phone call away." He answered as he gathered his briefcase and jacket.
"Gees you act like I'm leaving for school or something. I'm just going on tour I'll probably be back crashing on your couch in a couple of months anyway." Balthazar answered double checking his duffel bag.
"I know but I miss having you around. I'm proud of you son." He replied wrapping the young singer in a hug.
"Thank you Dad."
The honking outside brought the two Novak's apart, "I guess that's my ride. Tell Cassie I'll call him once I land."
"I will Balt. Be safe and have fun." The proud Dad answered from the doorway as Gabriel wandered out of the bedroom, "Bye Balthazar."
Putting his bag into the trunk he turned around to wave before getting into the taxi.
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Castiel wandered downstairs as his Dad and Gabe were leaving, "Have a good day Cas. Balthazar already left but he said he would call you when he landed."
Nodding in answer he started rummaging through the cupboards in search of something to eat.
"Don't get in any trouble today. Call me or Gabe if you need anything. Have a good day."
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It was anything but a typical morning in the Winchester household.
"Do I have to go?" Sam whined as he was putting on his jacket and Tony was grabbing a book to read to Dean.
"Yes you have to go to school. I don't want you missing anymore school and I'm sure Dean wouldn't want you missing any either. Besides I need to go and talk with Dean's principal before I go see him."
"Fine, but you have to promise that you'll call me if Dean wakes up." Sam demanded as they made for the elevator to the parking garage.
"You'll be the first call I make."
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Finding an empty parking spot Tony parked the Mustang before stepping out of the car and making his way towards the school building. When he had talked to Mr. Novak on Saturday he had been asked if he wanted to be there for the expulsion meeting with the Christensons.
Walking into the office he was met with sympathetic glances from the office ladies as he walked over to Principal Novak's office he caught a glimpse of the wall clock and saw he was a couple of minutes early. Knocking he let himself in.
Looking up Michael saw Tony walk in with some pictures in hand, "Good morning Tony. They should be here any minute. How is Dean doing?"
"Still in a coma they aren't sure when or if he'll wake up. I have faith in him that he will wake up." Tony answered settling himself in one of the chairs and soon he heard the door open behind him.
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Gibbs was walking through the doors of the ICU with a cup of coffee. Tony called him the night before asking him to sit with Dean while he took care of a meeting in the morning. He gladly agreed and here he was coming into the room where he saw Dean in much the same position as he last saw him in.
"Good morning Dean."
There was no response, but when he talked to Ducky and told him the news the Medical Examiner told him that the best thing for coma victims is to talk to them and let them know they weren't alone.
"I know you probably don't want to listen to me but Tony had a meeting. So you're stuck with me for awhile."
Pulling up a chair to rest against the side of the bed he put his cup on the floor by the chair leg and grabbed a tiny hand rubbing it to warm it up.
"Since I don't talk much and you aren't going to be doing much talking for awhile I'll tell you how to build boats." He said smiling because maybe if he got far enough he would tell the boy how to get the boat out of the basement.
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"What do you mean you're expelling Jared?" Mr. Christenson yelled turning purple in the face with anger.
"Exactly what I said your son broke many school rules, embarrassed our school in a federal building and severely bullied another student. I don't know what else you want me to say. He was warned previously, but he didn't heed the warnings. I'm sorry but there isn't much more I can do." Principal Novak answered calmly from his swivel office chair.
"What's he doing here?" Mrs. Christenson screeched pointing towards Tony who was sitting and listening intently to the conversation.
"That would be Tony Winchester; his brother is the one Jared was bullying." Michael answered.
"That's fine and dandy but what is he doing here?" Jared asked peeping up between his parents for the first time just as the door opened and the school liaison officer walked in.
"After Dean left the field trip he attempted suicide," The Principal answered as he was greeted by gasps from the parents who instantly deflated looking at their son in shock, "he is currently in a coma and doctors aren't sure if he will ever wake up. I invited Mr. Winchester here this morning because I wanted to know if he wanted to press charges. So Mr. Winchester would you like to press charges?"
Tony stood up answering, "Yes I would like to press charges."
Coming closer the officer pulled Jared up and shoved him against the wall before handcuffing him, "You are under arrest. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law."
"What? You can't do that to my baby."
"We can and we will Mrs. Christenson. I'm sorry it has to be this way."
The parents watched as their son was escorted from the building before turning to Tony, "You just ruined our son's life. He had so much going for him. He was accepted to Princeton and was going to start there this fall on a full Track Scholarship."
Tony looked back before picking out two photos he had printed off from last summer when Dean had stayed with him for a couple weeks while John and Sam helped Pastor Jim. Dean was happy smiling as Tony snapped the picture of him on the beach, "Here take these. This is my brother Dean. He had a lot going for him too."
Turning he left the office to be with Dean. His brother had to wake up.
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Nearly two weeks had passed and soon it was January 24, Dean's 15th birthday.
"Abby he isn't even awake." Tony protested when he saw the Goth coming into the ICU room carrying a platter of cupcakes.
"Just because he isn't awake doesn't mean we can't have a party. Besides I put a lot of work into these cupcakes." Abby pouted as she settled herself into a chair as the rest of the team came into the room along with Caleb and Cas, "You would be surprised at how hard it was to talk his Doctor into letting me do this, but we have an hour to party."
He smiled, "Thank you."
Tony watched as everyone laughed and ate. It truly was a party except for Dean who was still lying as still as ever in the hospital bed. Ventilator and feeding tube firmly in place along with the heart monitor. Every once in awhile Dean would twitch a finger or toe but he hadn't woken up.
"Are you going to have a cupcake? They are quite delicious."
He looked up and saw Cas handing him one of the black frosted cupcakes. He took it and dipped his head in reply, "Thank you Castiel. You do know that you don't have to be here all the time right?"
The boy nodded before replying, "Dean is my friend and I want to make sure he is ok. I feel extremely guilty for what happened to him. I just want to be here for him."
Looking over to Dean who was pale with large bags under his eyes and looking small wrapped in the hospital scrubs and machinery. He felt an overwhelming sense of anger at the Christensons and their spoiled son who was now facing 25 years in jail, but he felt nothing but gratitude towards the boy in front of him, "You have nothing to be ashamed of. You did exactly what I would want someone to do. Dean hasn't had it easy the last couple months but I think you helped him last longer then he would have otherwise. You have nothing to feel guiltily about. Thank you for being there for him Cas."
Reaching out to squeeze Cas's shoulder he heard something click behind him. It got everyone's attention; everything went silent as one of the machines started beeping.
"HELP! We need help in here." Tony yelled hysterically hoping that today wasn't the day Dean decided to give up. Wasn't the day he had to watch his little brother die.
Doctors and nurses came storming into the room and all the party goers moved to the sides of the room while they did their jobs.
"Is Dean going to be ok?"
Looking down he saw Sam by his side and bent down hefting the 10 year old into his arms to comfort them both before he whispered back, "I hope so."
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Moments that felt like hours passed before Dr. Hale turned around with a smile on his face.
"What happened? Is Dean going to be alright?" Tony asked nearly shaking the doctor in his frenzy to get information.
"Yes Dean will be just fine," he was greeted with sighs of relief before he continued, "What you all just heard was Dean triggering the ventilator. It means that he is starting to try and breathe for himself instead of letting the machine do the work. This is a very good sign."
Smiling with eyes welling up he shook the doctor's hand, "Thank you."
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Three weeks later Dean woke up. It wasn't anything impressive really. Tony was reading the Bourne Legacy to him when he heard a rustle in the bed and looked up to see closed eyelids.
"Dean? You waking up buddy?"
A set of emerald eyes looked at him briefly before closing again. Getting up Tony walked to the nurses' station he informed the ladies about what had just happened, "Dean just woke up."
The ladies quickly jumped into motion and paged Dr. Hale as they started towards the ICU room.
An hour later Tony was finally back with his brother and was relieved to see the ventilator removed and in its place was a nasal cannula.
"This is good news Mr. Winchester, Dean has made huge improvements. He should be waking up anytime if you want I would call your family because after Dean wakes I will have to send him in for a mandatory 72 psych counsel, they will determine what will happen from there on out."
Tony nodded before walking over to Dean and held one of his restrained hands, "Come on buddy wake up for me. Let me see those pretty eyes."
Dean opened them for the world to see and squeezed lightly on his hand.
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That Thursday everyone was back and visiting with Dean or attempted to before he fell asleep. Shortly thereafter everyone left except for Gibbs, Sam and Tony who flicked on the TV and channeled surfed for something Dean would like in case he woke up.
"When is Dean coming home?" Sam asked from the couch he was supposed to be sleeping on.
"I thought I told you to go to sleep?" Tony asked settling on one of the poorly made syfy channel movies that always played late at night.
"But I want to know when Dean is coming home?" Sam whined getting up and coming closer to the bed.
Tony passed an uncertain look to Gibbs who he had already told about the mandatory psych counsel and the uncertainty that would follow.
Seeing the look his brother passed to Gibbs Sam knew something was up, "What aren't you telling me? I'm big enough to know what is going on."
"Dean isn't coming home for awhile. He is going to move somewhere else for awhile and get some help to get better."
"Will I be able to see him?" He asked because if Dean wasn't able to come home then he at least wanted to be able to see his brother.
"I'm not sure kid. Probably not for awhile."
"Why not? Did I do something wrong?" Sam asked puzzled.
The eldest brother shook his head, "No, you didn't do anything wrong. Dean just needs help that he can't get elsewhere. It's going to be different for awhile."
"Your brother is going to be just fine Sam. He did the hardest part by waking up." Gibbs answered trying to help.
Sam nodded. He was upset but he knew it would be best for his brother, "I'm going to sleep now."
"Good night Sam."
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It was Friday afternoon and Dr. Hale was going over the final details before he moved Dean to the psych ward, "He won't be able to have any visitors for the first 72 hours as we find those are the most critical in patient aid. They will be calling you Monday morning for a consult with his doctor to discuss a plan of action and they will inform you of visiting hours then. Do you have any questions?"
Tony looked to Dean who was still trapped to the bed and looking around with hooded lids, "Is he going to be alright?"
"Physically he will be just as he was before, but I can't tell you about mentally. I'm afraid it isn't in my area of expertise. I'll give you a few minutes before I have the orderlies take him." Dr. Hale nodded before turning and waddling from the room.
Walking over he reached down to hug his brother, "I love you Dean and we are only doing this to help you. Me and Sam will be there when ever they let us. Ok? You listen to whatever the doctors and nurses tell you."
Coming to join his brothers Sam sat on the edge of the bed, "Tony's right. We are only doing this to make you better. I'll be there every chance I get."
"Dean Winchester?"
Turning around they saw two young males entering the room with a wheelchair, "We are here to take Dean."
Nodding Tony moved him and Sam away from the bed while the two men unlocked the restraints and moved Dean into the wheelchair, "Anything you want to say before we leave?"
Green eyes looked at the brothers then closed in answer.
"We'll see you soon Dean."
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