Bonnie's Theft

Chapter 24

"Give him something for the pain. I'm his next of kin and I override whatever stupid concerns he has," Stefan demanded.

"I'm afraid that it's just not that simple," Jo tried to explain growing frustrated. "Damon's of sound mind and body and unless you can get him declared incompetent in a court of law. We have to go by his wishes. He's my patient and if he doesn't want to be on these mind altering drugs. You all should respect that."

"Okay, will just get him declared crazy. Considering he can't remember his wife. I don't think that would be especially hard," Enzo piped in.

Caroline's mouth dropped open. "Are you serious? He'd never forgive you."

"Maybe not for a few centuries, but he'd get over it.

Alaric frowned as he looked upon the doctors face. "He's just joking."

"It's getting late. I have a few more patients to see, but please call me if you need anything else." Jo replied faintly before hurrying down the hall.

"We almost lost him today and I was home taking a shower," Stefan replied his shoulder slumped.

Caroline wrapped her arms around her husbands shoulders. "You cant begin to take care of him unless you take care of yourself first."

"Well, hopefully I can take one problem off of your to do list," Alaric said looking around the group. Now was a better time as any. "I've found a spell that could bring Bonnie home."

"Why didn't you say that earlier," Caroline exclaimed enveloping Alaric into a huge hug as she jumped for joy.

"I can be out hunting for the perfect witch right now and you're holding back information." Enzo sneered.

Caroline released her grasp from around Alarics neck. "Oh shut up."

"What do we need?" Stefan asked standing up a little straighter.

"It's completely different than the one we used the first time. In fact it might be to early to celebrate," He said looking at Caroline over his lashes. "Because we're missing the main ingredient."

"Whatever it is I will retrieve it." Enzo said tired of the theatrics.

"The spell needs the blood of a Bennett witch."

Caroline's blood ran cold as she stepped away from the group. "There are no Bennett witches."

"Its not like Bonnie kept a vial of her blood around the house for emergencies either. Dammit," Stefan said fuming as he hit the wall next to Alaric. Creating a small dent.

Caroline looked around a tad scared that the nurses might have noticed. "Lets go to the roof." She said already pushing him towards the emergency stairs. "You need to get some air."

"For once Caroline has the right idea. I think I'm going to head to the lobby and pick up a nice looking nurse," Enzo said turning around. "Stay with him friend, text me if he wakes."

"Yeah," Alaric shrugged. He turned and looked at the unconscious body of Damon. He looked so peaceful there.

Enzo stood outside in the open air wishing that he actually smoked. He saw a nurse come out of the revolving doors and head to the outer parking lot. His eyes twinkled a bit. Even if the world does change. Somethings stay the same he thought as he began to slink behind her. Before he knew it he was hurtling into the air before landing with a thud on the cement behind a blue pickup truck. He cried out as he looked down at his leg to see a white bone sticking out. He was going to kill whoever did this. He looked up to see the back of the truck.

Elena was leaning over the rear full size bed. A triumphant look on her face as she forced a small pout. "Aww, did you break something." She hit the back window twice and the truck roared to life as he left the parking lot.

Enzo braced himself as he popped the leg back in place.

"I saw what happened. Are you alright?" The nurse from earlier asked as she approached in a panic.

Enzo grit his teeth. "No, but I will be." He sank his teeth into the nurse's neck. Taking just enough to heal his leg and then release her. "Go home. You won't remember how you got the bites." He stood up and looked into the distance of where his former flame disappeared. He smelled the air and tried to sense her. He used his vampire speed and took down the road. He caught up with her a little ways away. He watched from afar as the car made a slow trek up the hill. He took advantage of its momentum lag and jumped into the back seat.

She pushed her back against the front of the cab. Having no place to run.

Enzo nodded towards the driver seat. "Why is he driving?"

"I can't gloat and drive at the same time."

He stared for a moment waiting for her to say more.

"I also needed a ride home."

"You don't have a home," Enzo said snidely.

She stood on her knees and slapped him across the face. "I hate you."

"The feeling is mutual, love."

She leaned over and kissed him on his lips. "Still hate you."

He threw off her jacket and ran his hands underneath her top. "As much as I hate hearing your voice right now. Doubt it sincerely love."

They continued to make love in the back of the old man's pickup truck. Not caring who might see them underneath the moonlight.

X X X X X

"Everyone gone?" Caroline asked going back to the room to see Alaric there alone.

"Yeah," He nodded rubbing the sleep from his eyes. He had just been nodding off. "Stefan?"

She stepped further into the room. "Home. Tucking Emma in right about now. She seems to calm him."

"Why didn't you go?" Alaric asked sitting up a little in the chair.

"Because he needs someone here. He's so scared of not being here when it happens," she nodded swallowing the lump in her throat.

"I can stay if you want?" Alaric offered.

"No, go." She waved him off. "Our resident researcher needs all the sleep he can get."

He nodded and stood up. He got to the door and looked over in a whisper, "Even if we had the main ingredient to the spell. Something like this is going to take a lot of power and we couldn't possibly find a witch in time enough."

"It's alright. I don't blame you and I will make sure that Stefan doesn't either." She took the seat that Alaric had vacated moments earlier. The tv was now off and Damon was stills sleeping soundlessly. She kicked a book at her feet and looked down to see what it was. It was Alaric's journal. She leafed through the pages and realized quickly that it included the spell and various notes and research on Kahlan. She started to get up and look for him and thought better of it. She would see him tomorrow and everyone needed there sleep.

"Thank God, Someone's still here," Jeremy said rushing into Damon's room.

"Jeremy its late. Now is not the time." Caroline said shaking her head. Wondering how he got pass the nurses at the reception desk.

"You have to listen. I have something that might jog Damon's memory. It's a video from where they found him. Matt got ahold of it before anyone asked too many questions."

Caroline sighed and looked at the dvd case and frowned. "We all know what your feelings are towards Damon. Why would you do something like this for him?"

"Because as much as I may hate it. He's the only one that might be able to bring her back. Alaric's way didn't pan out. I know plan B when I see it."

"Caroline move out of the way." Damon said hoarsely.