Never Stop Searching

Chapter fourteen

After about a week of recovery, Dean was finally allowed to check out of the hospital.
"Congratulations Mr. Winchester you've made a full recovery, just remember to take it easy for the next couple days and keep some pain meds handy. That wound will be hurting for a long while, " his doctor said to him as Dean prepared himself to leave. His side still hurt like hell but other than that he felt fine and it was relief to finally be able to walk on his own.

"Yeah I got that, thank you for everything, " Dean said as he left the room. In the lobby he could see his dad paying for all the medical bills, he could also see that Ellen was talking to someone on her cellphone. Normally Sammy would be with them but today Ellen had convinced him to go to school as he almost missed a whole week at this point. Dean understood that because the last thing he wanted was for his little brother to fall behind.
"Yes I've made my decision and I am going to talk to the boys about it today, " Ellen said to whoever she was calling. "Yes I think Sam will be very pleased once I tell him," Ellen responded.

Dean wondered what she was talking about but made no move to ask because he knew that would be rude.
"Oh Dean there you're son, I'm glad you're feeling better I've been meaning to talk with you, " Bobby said once he noticed Dean.
"Is everything okay? Is that about Sammy?" Dean asked still very confused.
"Sorta but not in a bad way, as you know you're a legal adult now and your brother is still a minor, " Bobby said to him.
"Yeah?" Dean asked still not sure what his adoptive father was trying to say.

"Well Ellen and I have been doing a lot of thinking, and since you're Sam's older brother we think its best we make you his legal guardian, " Bobby explained and Dean blinked a couple times in response trying to process what was just said.
"What?" Was all that came out of his mouth.
"You heard him son, we think Sam should stay with you, " Ellen said hanging up her phone so she could join the conversation.
"Isn't that what you want? " Bobby asked.
"Of course that's what I've always wanted but I don't really have ways to provide for him, I've spent all this time looking for him that I never focused on much else, " Dean admitted.

"We're going to help you out Dean, you don't have to do any of this alone. So what do you say?" Ellen asked him.
"Where do I sign?" Dean asked, even after all these years looking out for his brother was still his job. So what other way to do it then to be there for him every single day just like how he was when they were kids. Instead now they wouldnt get separated for it by other people.

"So that's what happened, " Sam explained to Jessica and she intrigued by his story. She hadn't seen in days and he comes back a lot different, it was a good different and she liked it. He wasn't scared of talking to her anymore which she was grateful for because she liked him a lot. He was also now standing up for himself and others against people like Dirk.
"You seem different Sam, " she said to him
"I do? " He asked in confusion.
"Yeah and I quite like it, " she said to him and gave him a quick kiss on the check.

He blushed drastically at this and when she tried to walk away thinking that he didn't feel the same way, he stopped her.
"Hey wait umm Jess, " he said and she looked back at him.
"Yes?" She responded, hope evident in her eyes.
"I umm really like you, " he admitted.
"I really like you too, " she responded with a smile.
"Then maybe you wouldn't mind going out sometime, " he said forcing himself to not stammer on his words
"I'd love too, " she responded.

Sam was going to say more but the sound of his brother's car interrupted him. He was confused but figured maybe Bobby was just using the impala. However he was beyond surprised when he got inside and saw Dean sitting in the driver's seat.
"De?" He asked in shook.
"Hiya Sammy, by the way nice job with the girl you picked out a hot chick, " Dean responded and Sam hugged him.
"Dean I am so glad you're okay! " Sam exclaimed.
"You can't get rid of me that easily, besides you and I are going to be spending a lot more time together, " Dean told him.

When Sam asked what that meant, Dean explained what had happened earlier and how he was legal guardian now.
"Wait you're serious?!" Sam asked his eyes lighting up with delight.
"Yes I am but this means you have to do what I say, " Dean said to him and Sam playfully pushed him.
"Hey I am driving! " Dean playfully complained.
"I know but the car isn't moving now, plus you're a terrible driver, " Sam teased.
To get him back, Dean started the car briefly and Sam fell back in his seat.
"Oops my bad, " Dean said with a sly tone.
"Ugh Jerk, " Sam said as he buckled up.
"Bitch, " Dean responded playfully.
"Hey you know you love me, " Sam said to him.
"Do I do know that? Yes, yes I do, " Dean confirmed.