Bacon and Morning Afters

by JimberlyShipper

So this is a Destiel fic that I wrote for my friend Michelle, whose birthday is today. Dean wakes up in a strange apartment and it has changed his life forever. It's completely AU, and it's human!British!Cas. There might be more but for now this is it.

4. You Keep Me Without Chains

Chapter Four: You Keep Me Without Chains

Something always brings me back to you
It never takes too long
No matter what I say or do
I'll still feel you here till the moment I'm gone

You hold me without touch
You keep me without chains
I never wanted anything so much
Than to drown in your love and not feel your rain

Set me free
Leave me be
I don't wanna fall another moment into your gravity
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be
But you're on to me and all over me

Oh, you loved me 'cause I'm fragile
When I thought that I was strong
But you touch me for a little while
All my fragile strength is gone

The next morning Dean awoke in the hospital. He remembered how much that sucked, to wake up and know that you were still in the hospital. He let out a groan and turned to look around the room. Cas was asleep on the foldout couch, there was a couch in the room that folded into a bed. This hospital was very swanky. Dean had no idea what the hospital bills were going to be, but he was very afraid to see them. Cas had insisted that he was going to take care of it for him, but Dean had no idea how he was going to do that. Of course, they hadn't discussed Cas' finances, but he knew that Cas was a writer. Dean knew that he was at least comfortable, from the house that Cas lived in. It was much nicer than Dean's place. Dean wondered if anyone else was still here, or was planning on coming back. He knew that they had made an exception for Cas, they'd told them that he was Dean's fiance. It didn't matter if it was true or not. They knew they were permanent, they didn't need a piece of paper yet to prove it.

Although Dean was thinking why wait? They could get married, and then Dean would be on Cas' insurance. Dean knew that he was meant to be with Cas, and there was nothing that would prove to him otherwise. He knew his family was on board too, he knew that they had changed their minds on Cas when the man had been so adamant at staying at Dean's side through all of this. Dean honestly hadn't needed proof that Cas loved him, but it had definitely proven to him that Cas was the one for him. He had never been so happy in his life. He had thought he'd found forever with Lisa, but it had proven to be wrong. Not that he missed Lisa. He didn't. The last time he'd had an attack like this had been because of her.

Dean was going to call out to Cas to tell him he was awake when there was a knock on his door, and he saw Jo standing there. "Hey, Jo. You're here early." It was only nine o'clock. Dean set his bed up some as she came in the room, walking quietly to avoid waking up his boyfriend.

Jo had come here to tell Dean something, something that she was afraid to tell Sam. She knew he'd be accepting, but that didn't mean that she wasn't scared. Her news wasn't exactly something they had planned. She sat down in the chair beside Dean's bed. "Dean, I have some news… and there's no one else to tell but you. I mean… I need to tell Sam, but I kind of want to tell you first. Mostly because this wasn't planned and I don't know what he's going to say. I want to see what you think he might say."

She kept her eyes on Dean, who kept his green ones on hers, waiting for her to speak. Jo let out a breath, and then said, "I'm pregnant." She waited with bated breath as Dean digested this information, and he smiled. "That's great, Jo!" He gestured for a hug, and she leaned out, letting him hug her. She was glad that he was happy. When she'd pulled back, she looked at him. "What do you think Sam is going to say?" She asked, wincing at the thought. She and Sam hadn't actually discussed kids yet, they weren't even engaged. However, they had been together for a long time now, and it was definitely something that they could weather together. Jo wasn't doubting that Sam would stay with her. They had been together for four years, of course.

"I just found out a couple of weeks ago. I'm about two months along." It was one of the reasons Jo had been so quiet also, besides her worry about Dean, she was pregnant and had been unsure of how to tell everyone. She was having her possible stepbrother's baby.

Dean was so glad that she had chosen to tell him. He gave her a grin. "Sammy's gonna be so happy, Jo. I know that he's been so happy with you. You're the love of his life, Jo. He… there was Jess, in college, but she died unexpectedly, and he never really dated again till you. You've been together for four years, you shouldn't worry that he's going to go anywhere. He's always wanted kids, Jo. This is going to be good news, I promise you." He said, hoping that that reassured her. He didn't want to alienate her, she was going to be family now forever. Dean was glad that it was going to be Jo, she was a wonderful girl and she had been very good to Sam. Dean didn't want to see her go.

"You're always going to be family, Jo. You are perfect for Sam. I know you two haven't talked marriage and kids yet, but I know that this is gonna be good news for him." Dean was so glad that this was happening right now. The entire family needed some good news. Their family may be a bit unorthodox, but they were family nonetheless. Dean couldn't imagine that they couldn't deal with anything that the world wanted to say. He knew that some people might find it strange that Jo and Sam's parents were dating also, but none of them had so far, and Jo and Sam had actually started dating first, and it wasn't illegal so it's not as if it was a real problem.

Before Jo could answer, Cas stirred. He opened his eyes and settled them on his boyfriend and Jo. "Good morning, Jo. You're here early." Cas said, his British accent coming out groggy with sleep. He didn't know why Jo was here so early, but he kind of wished that she wasn't. He didn't know why. Cas ran his hand through his messy black hair. "I'm going to go and get some coffee, can I get either of you anything?" He knew that Dean wasn't going to be pleased with his breakfast options, he was on a strict diet at the moment, and it didn't include bacon. Dean would worship bacon if the opportunity would present itself.

When they both declined anything, Cas decided that while Jo could refuse something if she so chose, Dean could not. He was bringing Dean some fresh fruit and cottage cheese, and maybe he could get some turkey bacon by Dean. He went to do the best job he could to freshen up in the bathroom of Dean's room, he needed to shower but it could wait till he'd had some food and coffee. He knew that Dean was going to be disappointed that he didn't also get coffee, but diet soda was just as good for caffeine. He was going to have to deal with that. Cas was determined to take care of him, regardless of whether Dean liked it or not. He could learn to deal. Cas intended to have him around for a long time, and that meant that he was going to make sure it happened.

Stepping out of the bathroom, Cas leaned down and kissed Dean. "I will be back in a bit with breakfast, whether you like it or not you are eating something, Dean Winchester. It may not be what you like but it will be something that you're going to eat." He told him, smiling at Dean as he rolled his eyes. Cas cupped his jaw. "I do it because I love you." He told him, and with one more kiss, swept from the room. He knew where the cafeteria was, and headed down that way. He didn't know how he was going to get through this. He was already starting to feel the wear of the whole thing.

To his surprise, upon reaching the cafeteria, he found John. Cas knew that the man had apologized to Dean, but he wasn't sure that he was ready to forgive the man. Cas came to a stop in front of the man, his arms tightly folded. "You're here early." He said, not sure that he wanted to actually talk to him. Cas still didn't think that John was really on board with his son being with Cas. Cas knew that there were motives that he might have, but he wasn't sure that he wanted to hear what they were. Cas didn't have kids, but if he did, he would love them no matter what. And that included dating someone that he didn't think they should be with. At some point, you had to trust your children's judgment.

When his son's partner greeted him with such frosty attitude, John didn't have any surprise at all. He didn't expect the other man's forgiveness at all. At least, not till he had time to prove that he was on board. John didn't mind proving that he was on board with things, he knew that it was what he deserved after what he'd done. John was a cop. He was a practical man, and he knew that he was going to have to work to make up for what he'd done. John gave him a soft smile, trying to prove to him that he was here for both of them.

"I know, I have a lot of ground to make up for. I came to get breakfast for Dean and you before I went upstairs. Ellen has some work to catch up on, and now that Dean is somewhat out of the woods, I need to get back to work. I have to be in this afternoon. I don't mind, I want to do what I can to help Dean with the hospital bills which I know are going to be astronomical." John said, pleased to see the look on Cas' face change to add a bit of surprise. He was pleased he'd been able to elicit something other than anger out of the man.

"Although I presume you are here for the same reason."

Cas didn't want to acknowledge that John was right. He wasn't coming up with a reason to turn the man away, also. He didn't have something that would require the man to leave them alone for breakfast. Especially with his potential daughter in law already there. He unfolded his arms as they moved out of the way to accommodate some people that needed by. "I am here for Dean's and my breakfast. I feel I should tell you that Jo is here also. She is upstairs with Dean." Cas didn't know what he was going to say to John, this felt awkward, although he hoped it felt that way for the other man, also. More so for John is what he was hoping.

He started them towards the food, he knew what he was getting for himself and Dean, and he didn't care much what John had intended to get for them. He headed for the fruit, grabbing some apple slices, some pineapple, and then moved to the cottage cheese. John made his own choices, and Cas also grabbed some orange juice for himself and a Diet Pepsi for Dean. Cas decided at the last minute to grab some bagels and some strawberry cream cheese. He wanted to have enough in case Jo decided she was hungry also. Cas grabbed another orange juice and then headed to pay, knowing that John was behind him with his breakfast also. Cas refused to give John the opportunity to pay, he pulled out his gold Amex card and paid.

When John saw the Amex, he had to admit, he was surprised. He didn't know that Cas was well off. John wondered if Dean knew that. Not that it mattered, Dean loved Cas regardless of how much money he had. John also wondered if that was going to factor into Dean's hospital stay and operations. He had to admit, he wouldn't mind if Dean got some help with that, although he knew that Dean was too proud to accept help from Cas. He was too proud to accept help from anyone. John had raised him not to be that way of course, everyone needed help sometimes. He paid for his own breakfast, an egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich and an iced cappuccino, which he had been surprised to find that he liked a great deal. John walked with Cas in silence up to the ICU, where Dean's room still was. John had thought that Dean being in the ICU was over, since he'd been doing so well the past few years. They had thought he might need a new heart one day, but they'd never really thought that it would happen just three short years after he'd been in the hospital after Lisa. Dean had been in and out of the hospital when he was young. But nothing ever too serious, not like this. Dean had been around for most of Sam's childhood, which was something that John wished he could claim. He'd been working too hard to make sure that there was a roof over their heads.

When they reached Dean's hospital room, John let Cas step in first, and followed him in. John greeted Jo with a kiss on the cheek, and a pat on the shoulder for his son. He sat down on the other side of the bed, watching as Cas put the breakfast down on Dean's attached bedside tray. John opened his sandwich, watching as Dean groaned over the choices he had to pick from and Cas' gentle insisting that he was going to have to deal with it. It was what was healthy for him. John was blown away by how much Cas was stepping into the role of caretaker. John honestly was pleased that Cas was taking care of Dean so excellently. He knew that he could worry less with Cas in his son's life.

"Dean, I'll have you know that your boyfriend is right, you shouldn't put any more stress on your heart than you should right now." John told him, taking a sip of his coffee.

Taking up some apple slices, Dean turned to look at his father. "I don't know Dad, I see that sandwich you're holding and I would much rather eat that than fruit and cottage cheese. Although I'd never turn down a bagel." He said, Cas was busy spreading the strawberry cream cheese on a bagel for him. Dean missed the coffee he could have had, but he liked Diet Pepsi okay. It was better than no caffeine at all. He groaned when Cas slipped a straw in the can. He didn't want to drink it from a straw.

He was pleased to see that Jo had taken some of the fruit and one of the bagels. Dean had hoped that she would eat something. But then again, he knew about the baby. Dean wondered if Sam was going to be as happy as he'd told Jo he would be. Dean was sure of it, but he didn't know for sure. Dean himself had always wanted kids, but he wasn't sure that Sam had wanted them. Sam had never expressed an interest in having kids. Dean knew that he might feel differently though, there was a lot that went on in Sam's head that he didn't share with Dean. Dean wasn't exactly going to press him about it, he didn't want to force Sam to talk about things that were really none of his business. That was Sam;s job, Sam was the one who pressed Dean about things.

"Cas, you are doing a great job of taking care of me though, I am super lucky." Dean said, tugging Cas down to him and giving him a kiss.

Jo was pleased to see that John had come to see Dean. She was also pleased that he seemed to be content to watch Cas and Dean interact and keep whatever thoughts he might have to himself. Jo could tell though, that he was regretting his rash words. He was definitely on board now, Jo knew the man well. He was a good man, despite what Cas may believe. Although if Cas did believe that he wasn't, Jo wasn't sure that he was wrong about it. John hadn't exactly proven to him otherwise. Although he seemed to be willing to make up for what he'd done. That was what proved to Jo that he was a good person.

It was something that she actually wanted that he might become her stepfather. He had been with her mother for two years. That was the longest John had been with someone since Mary. Jo was glad that it was his mother that had gotten him to settle down again. Of course, just dating wasn't at all a commitment like a marriage was, but they knew it was a big step for John. Sam had told her that the entire time he was growing up, John hadn't dated anyone with any kind of permanence. It was amazing to her that Sam was so well adjusted. She credited it to Dean, who had been the one to raise Sam for the most part. Dean had had to grow up much faster than other kids had. John's friend Bobby Singer had taken care of the boys till Dean was 12, and then he'd taken over taking care of Sam after school.

Thinking of Bobby, she turned to John. "John, where's Bobby? I know it's been awhile since we saw him, but he would want to know that Dean's here." Dallas was a big place, and Bobby still lived there, but they hadn't really ran into him lately. Bobby's wife had died in the last few years, and he'd taken to being a bit of a monk and a homebody. Didn't leave his place much.

When she asked him, John turned to look at Jo. "Actually, I called him this morning when I got here. He's coming some time today. He said Ellen actually called him last night, but he wasn't awake when she called." John was honestly worried about Bobby. They hadn't heard from him in two years, and John wasn't sure that their letting Bobby have his space had been a good idea. The man didn't lean on anyone anymore, and that wasn't doing him any good.

"He's definitely not doing so well. I don't know what to do to help him. Because while I know what he's going through, I can't tell him how to deal with it. Everyone deals with it differently. It's just something that he has to figure out for himself. I don't know what to do. But I figure we have to figure out something, because Bobby isn't the type to ask for help with something like that. He's really old school."

Dean was glad to hear that Bobby was coming. He didn't know when it had been the last time he'd spoken to Bobby. He'd lost count of the days. Dean loved Bobby fiercely. He had been there for Dean and Sam when they were growing up. He was like a second father to them. Dean didn't know what he'd do without him. Whenever Dean had needed someone to rail about John and his choices, he'd had Bobby. Dean wouldn't be who he was without him. He would forever be grateful to Bobby for being in his life. There was nothing that he would be able to do that would make it up to him.

"You've got a point, Dad. I've been worried about Bobby. I think us giving him space was the wrong idea. He's just been doing the wrong thing for two years." Dean felt very guilty, if the roles were reversed, Bobby would have been on him like white on milk. He wished that he could turn back time and fix it. Dean brushed his hand over his hair and reached for a spoon to take a bite of cottage cheese. He liked it, but he definitely would like to go without it. He was touched that Cas was trying to take care of him. Dean loved him just for that. It was just amazing how much Cas was willing to do for him.

Dean looked at Cas, who was fussing with his blankets. "Hey, Cas. Will you marry me?"

As soon as he asked the question, everyone in the room stopped and looked at him. Including Cas. Cas looked at him, his heart pounding out of his chest. He knew how crazy it was to say yes. Cas had never been the crazy impulsive type, but he knew that they were meant to be together. He could tell by the way that he was so in love with Dean after two weeks together. He had never been more crazy in love than he was right now. It felt like he was where he was meant to be. He licked his lips. "Yes." He said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Dean's eyes brushed with tears. "Really?" He asked, and Cas nodded, and Dean grabbed him, tugging him down and kissing him. Jo and John shared looks, and Cas could feel his heart swelling in his chest. He pulled back to look at Dean. "Are you serious? You really want to marry me?" Dean asked, and Cas nodded. He leaned forward and kissed Dean again, being careful not to bump the LVAD wires. He couldn't believe that this was happening. He was so in love with Dean. Dean broke the kiss and looked up at Cas.

"I want to do it today."

That gave Cas pause. He couldn't imagine waiting, he knew that Dean was feeling right about that, because he wanted to do it immediately too. It was both of their first wedding, and Cas wanted to do it right. However, just because they did a small ceremony here with someone officiating didn't mean that they couldn't do it right when Dean was feeling better. Cas looked down into his eyes. Those green eyes were going to be his Kryptonite. "Are you sure, Dean? I am sure it can be done, but I don't want you to be doing this because you think that you're going to…." He couldn't even get the words out. Dean wasn't going to die. He wasn't. Cas wasn't even letting himself think that.

Dean looked into Cas' blue eyes. He loved Cas so much. He didn't know what he was going to do. He didn't know how he was going to get by without him. He was glad that he didn't have to. "I am sure, Cas, I love you, and I want to be with you forever. You and I are forever, and I know that we are. Sam is already ordained, he helped some friends of his get married in college. I know he'll do it if I ask him. We will be happy together, Cas. We can do it up right when all of this is settled and I have a new heart. But in the meantime, I can't stand to not be married to you. I want to be your husband. I have never wanted to marry anyone more than I want to marry you." It was true, he had wanted to marry Lisa at one point, but it had been very ill advised to be with her, and he was glad in the end that they broke up.

"You are my life now, Cas."

When Dean said those words to him, Cas could feel his heart swell so much that he could barely focus on anything else in the room. He forgot all about his breakfast as he looked back into the eyes of the man that he loved. Cas couldn't keep the tears out of his eyes. "I definitely want to be with you forever, and if you want to do it today, then we'll do it today. You're right, we can do a real wedding when you're out of the woods." Cas didn't know what he'd done to get this lucky. When Dean had walked into Harvelle's that night, Cas hadn't seen this as what would happen.

"You're my life, too, Dean." Cas said, wishing he could take him in his arms and kiss him like he'd never been kissed before. But with Dean's family in the room, that wasn't exactly possible. Cas wished he could so much. "I am proud to be with you." Cas wiped his eyes. He couldn't believe this was happening. He was so happy he could burst. "I love you so much." He told him, cupping Dean's jaw. "Call Sam right now, and Ellen. They should be here." Cas said, and Dean nodded. "I'll go find a bible. I know that people use it to condemn gay weddings, but I promised my mother that if I ever got married, I would use it to get married to my husband." It had been very important to his mother.

Dean wasn't a God person, but he would do whatever Cas wanted. "Whatever you want, baby. I'll call Sammy." He said. He reached for his phone, and cycled through till he got Sam. He didn't hear what Cas and Jo were going on about, but it sounded like they were both happy. Sam answered on the fourth ring with a hello, and Dean said, "Sam, I need you to come to the hospital and marry me and Cas." Dean wanted to marry Cas immediately. He didn't want to waste any more time, he knew that it was Cas for the rest of his life.

"Please Sammy, I need you to do this. I can't…." Dean didn't want to say that he didn't want to die without having married Cas, but he didn't want to say that out loud. He didn't want Cas to worry. Dean wasn't worried, but he knew that it was a possibility. Dean didn't want to deal with that if he didn't have to. Dean just wanted to marry Cas. Focus on the good right now. "I just, I need to marry him, Sam."

It didn't surprise Sam at all that Dean was asking for this. Sam was surprised that it was this soon though. At least, today. Sam was quiet as he mulled over this. "Are you sure you want it to be today, Dean? I am not doubting that you want to do it, but I just wonder if you're not just doing this because you're afraid of dying." Sam didn't think that they should beat around the bush, it's not as if Dean didn't know that was a possibility. "I don't want you to regret doing this in a few months, Dean. You and Cas barely know each other. I know that you've thought about that. I'm not denying that you love each other. That is obvious to anyone who spends time with you for longer than five seconds."

Sam was still worried that this was going to be the wrong decision. But he knew that he would do it. If this was what Dean wanted, Sam would do it. "But if this is what you want, then I'll do it." Sam said, he was getting ready to go to the hospital as it was. He'd gotten the note that Jo had left for him, telling him where she'd gone. Sam was sure that Dean was happy. That wasn't what he was concerned about. "Is there someone there to be a witness? I can go and get the license before I get to the hospital, thankfully. You really know how to do something spontaneously." He said, shaking his head a bit and laughing.

"It means so much to me that you're willing to do this, Sammy." Dean said, he was so glad that it was going to happen. Dean looked over at Cas and mouthed that it was going to happen, and he was rewarded with Cas' big smile. Dean could hardly believe that this was going to happen. It was starting to feel real. "Of course I have witnesses. Dad's here, and Jo, and Bobby and Ellen are going to be coming too." Dean said. He was glad that Bobby was going to be here. He felt bad though, no one was going to be here for Cas. Who did Cas have to lean on? He had no one right now. Dean thought he might have friends, but he'd never mentioned any of them.

Dean went over the details of the whole thing with his brother, watching Cas interact with Jo and John. Cas was over the moon, and that was the important thing. Dean was glad that Cas was happy. When he hung up, he cycled through till he found Bobby's number. He decided to call him, see if he was still coming by the hospital. Dean was worried about him quite a bit. It was remiss of them to never have checked in in the past couple of years. He hit the button to call him, hoping that Bobby would at least answer, but honestly, he most likely would, Bobby was old school, just like John. They both didn't think about the concept of caller id and answered any ringing telephone.

When Bobby answered the phone, he wasn't thinking. He'd gotten the call about Dean about an hour or so ago, and he'd been mustering up the courage to go. Bobby had been staying away the past couple of years because he didn't know how to act around anyone. Bobby had lost his wife, and he had lost his buffer. Bobby could be hard to get along with, and it just got worse after his wife passed away. Bobby said, "Bobby Singer, who the fuck is this?" It was just a habit, and it was one that he needed to break himself of.

"Bobby?" Bobby heard, and he was taken back a few years. It was Dean. Bobby hadn't heard from him in awhile. He adjusted his ever present ball cap. "Hey, Dean." He said cautiously. He didn't know what was going to happen. He knew how serious the situation was, John had been sure to tell him the truth over the phone. He didn't know what else to say. He didn't want to even think about the possibility that Dean wasn't going to be there. Bobby had raised Dean, or rather, had helped John raise him. He knew that John had wanted to be there for Dean more than he had when he was growing up. Bobby understood why John had had to be away so often. He had been glad to be there for Sam and Dean.

"I'm planning on coming over to the hospital today." Bobby promised.

"I know you are." Dean said, sounding as if he knew exactly how Bobby felt. "I need to tell you some news, Bobby." He didn't know how to tell him. It was hard, when he wasn't sure that Bobby was going to accept it. He let out a breath. "I know it's been a long time since we talked. Well, I'm getting married today. To a man named Castiel Novak." Dean said this slowly, wanting it to really sink in. Dean couldn't handle it if Bobby was going to be out of his life. However, he wasn't going to let it stop him from being with Cas. Nothing was going to stop him from being with Cas. Nothing. "I was hoping that you'd be here when it happens. Sam's ordained, and he's going to bring the marriage license with him when he comes to the hospital."

That was… what? Bobby had to sit there and absorb that for a moment. He hadn't expected that at all. "You're… marrying a man?" He asked, he had known that gay marriage had been legalized, but he was sure that Texas was one of the states trying to get it overturned. He didn't know why this was happening, but he wasn't going to let it get in the way of being in Dean's life. If Dean was marrying a man, so be it. As long as he was happy. Bobby didn't know what to say, but he knew that he would find the words.

"You're marrying a man… okay. I will be there. Whatever you want that makes you happy, Dean, I want for you." Bobby knew that Dean might not have long. He had to stay hanging in there until he could get a new heart. That might not be possible. Bobby didn't know what he was going to do if something happened to Dean. He loved Dean like he was his own. Bobby licked his lips. "What time is this going down? So I can be there. I want to be there for you, Dean." Bobby didn't even hesitate. He had helped raise these boys, and he was going to be there if Dean was finally getting married.

The relief in Dean's voice was evident. "I'm so glad, Bobby. I didn't want to get married without you here." It was something that he would have done, but he wouldn't have been happy about it. Dean said, "We're fixing to do it as soon as possible, I just talked to Sam and he was on his way to getting ready to leave. I have to call Ellen and let her know." Dean said, he wondered if the next wedding they'd be going to was John and Ellen's or Jo and Sam's. He wasn't sure what he was hoping for. He knew they made an unorthodox family, but they were still a family.

"So just get here as soon as you can. I don't know for sure when this is all going down. But I want to get it done as soon as possible." He didn't want to wait any longer than he had to. It was just what he wanted. Dean knew that this sense of urgency was coming from a desire to do it while he had the chance, and that wasn't something that he wanted to examine too hard. He sighed, trying to decide whether he wanted to say that out loud to Bobby. He had always been able to talk to Bobby about anything. He knew that John and Jo and Cas were still in the room though, and he knew that it would sound weird if he asked for privacy. He didn't want to do anything that was going to make him seem weird.

"I just hope that you'll get here in time, Bobby. You helped raise me and you're family. I don't want to get married without you here."

"I'll be there, Dean. I promise." Bobby said, and they hung up. Bobby was still in shock from hearing that, but he supposed that he ought to get ready. He even thought he had a suit somewhere, although if he knew Dean that wouldn't matter. He let the information absorb, and then went up to get dressed.

A couple of hours later, and everyone had converged in Dean's hospital room. Sam had gotten the marriage license, and they'd all signed it. He'd gotten a notary, too, so it was all nice and legal. Sam was starting the ceremony, and they'd gotten through the first part, and now it came to the vows. Dean and Cas wanted to do their own vows. Dean was holding Cas' hand, Cas was sitting on the bed with him. Dean was looking into Cas' eyes. He didn't know what to say, there weren't enough words to say that meant that he loved him. "Cas, I am always going to be with you. This may be faster than everyone else moves, but we know what we want. We know that this is forever. I am going to spend the rest of my life showing you how much I love you. We will be together for a very long time, Cas. For the rest of our lives. You're going to be the happiest husband in the entire country. I promise you that."

The tears gathered in Cas' eyes. He loved the vows that Dean had said, but a part of him was worried that it wouldn't be as long as Dean wanted it to be. He told himself that that wasn't going to be true, and he let out a breath. He kept his eyes on Dean's green ones. "I love you, Dean. I haven't ever been this happy." Cas said, he still couldn't believe that this was happening. It was the best day of his life. Cas "I am going to spend the rest of my life showing you how happy you make me. I want you to be as happy as I am. You are the best thing to ever happen to me. I just want you to know that. Sometimes you just know when it's right. No matter how long you've been with someone."

They did the rings, and then Sam pronounced them husbands, and they kissed eagerly, Dean cupping the back of Cas' head, his fingers moving softly in the hair at the nape of his neck. Dean felt so happy right now he could burst. The rings they'd exchanged had been Dean's grandfather's ring, (John's dad) and Mary's dad's ring. They had wanted to get their own rings, but they knew that they didn't have the time for that. These would do, and Dean was thinking that maybe it could be permanent. He liked the idea of wearing Henry Winchester's ring. Dean had never thought that he'd be wearing it, but he liked the look of it on his finger.

The hospital had let them order pizza for a wedding dinner, as long as Dean only had a couple of slices, and they had to be cheese topping and that's it. Dean was bummed about that, but it was better than nothing. He was looking around the room, Sam and Jo were talking with Bobby, Ellen was sitting on John's lap on the couch, which had been folded back up before everyone else had gotten there. It wasn't a big family, and Dean wished that Cas' family had been able to come, but it was what was his family. He loved that they had all been there. Dean was holding Cas' hand, who was sitting on the bed with him. Dean played with Cas' fingers.

"This is it, Cas. This is our life." Dean said, looking around the room. "It may not be what everyone else has, but it's ours." He was so happy right now. He knew he had to be careful, keep his heart rate down. The LVAD was still ever present, and he knew that he was going to have to remember constantly while it was in to be good. It was hard, he wasn't so good at that. Being bad was his bag. At least, doing things that were bad for him. With Cas, he didn't want to do that anymore. He wanted to do the right thing, for Cas.

"We're married, Cas. This is it, forever."

Cas reached up with his free hand, cupping Dean's jaw. "I know we are. Nothing is going to keep us apart, Dean. Nothing." They hadn't discussed last names, but Cas was debating hyphenating. He wanted to be a Winchester in name too. He looked around the room. This was his family now. He had a family. Cas had never thought that that would happen again. It had though. And he was going to do whatever he had to do to keep it.

Author's note: Well, we've reached the end of another chapter. I bet you didn't see them getting married coming, did ya? XD. I cannot promise that it will be as fluffy going forward. But like I said, Destiel is going to be rock solid. I decided Jo was pregnant! I also can't decide whether I want John/Ellen to be endgame or Bobby/Ellen. If you want to cast a vote, go ahead! I will take it into consideration. I hope you enjoyed! Not sure when the next update will be, but I imagine it's going to be soon, this fic keeps coming out of me very quickly.