Faith's eyes opened and she sat up straight, breathing in deeply, a whistling sound coming from her lungs.
"Mom!" Priestly exclaimed.
Sam & Dean
Sam watched her steadily, unsure of how to react.
The sound awoke Dean, who'd been barely napping on his bed.
Faith and Priestly
Faith coughed, her hand going to her neck and feeling the welts. She choked in another deep breath.
"Mom?" Priestly said quietly.
She nodded.
Sam
"How do you feel?" Sam asked, staring her down from his chair beside the bed where he'd been holding vigil.
Faith and Priestly
"Like I did mushrooms and got eaten by a bear," Faith told him. She reached across for his hand.
"I'll get you some water," Priestly said, going to do just that.
Sam
As Sam took her hand in his he felt his barriers come crashing down. All the wrath he'd felt the day before just melted away, and his eyes teared up.
"I'm glad you're back," he said softly.
Faith and Priestly
"Hey," Faith said softly.
She moved to the edge of the bed and took Sam's face in her hands, then pressed her lips against his forehead.
"Shhh, it's ok."
Priestly stood awkwardly for a second, before sitting down next to Faith. He put his hand on Sam's shoulder.
Sam & Dean
Sam closed his eyes, leaning in to her touch as he let a couple of tears fall.
Dean watched on, silently.
"I'm sorry," Sam whispered.
Faith and Priestly
"It's ok," Faith told him gently.
She glanced over at Dean.
"Kansas, I just died. Get over here and give me a hug."
Priestly smiled at that.
Dean & Sam
Dean smirked as Sam hung his head.
"You do know you don't have to go and get yourself killed to get a hug from me, right?" Dean stooed from the bed and made his way over.
Faith and Priestly
"Oh really?" Faith grinned, reaching out to Dean with one hand. "Well, I'll stop doing it then. All this time, I thought that was the key to a Dean hug."
Priestly tentatively patted Sam on the back in a reassuring way.
Sam & Dean
Sam wiped his eyes, giving Priestly a thankful glance before standing up.
"So many people think that," Dean looked confused, grabbing her arm and pulling her up for the hug.
"Glad to have you back, gorgeous."
Faith and Priestly
Faith grinned and slipped her arms around Dean's waist, goosing him with one hand.
"Glad to be back, favourite Winchester."
Priestly raised his eyebrows. "Dad's not your favourite?"
"Dean always has a ready supply of candy on hand."
Dean & Sam
"Your Dad is definitely not her favorite," Dean winked.
"Sure. That's why I'm the one who sleeps with her," Sam mused.
"Hey, been there done that," Dean shrugged, before messing Faith's hair.
Priestly and Faith
"Gross gross gross!" Priestly put his hands over his ears. "Verging on scarring child for life!"
Faith snorted, and then pulled her son in for a hug.
Dean & Sam
"And we thought our family was messed up," Dean smirked as he walked past Sam.
"Dean, this is our family," Sam responded solemnly.
Faith and Priestly
Faith grinned, and let go of Priestly. She reached out for Sam slowly.
"Yeah, Uncle Dean," Priestly grinned. "You're a part of this messed up family unit too."
Dean & Sam
"No wonder!" Dean threw his hands up.
"Well guess what, kid. You're the only one of us who hasn't died and come back yet. Better start getting used to the prospect," he teased.
Sam pulled Faith into his chest and started swaying her slightly.
Priestly and Faith
"Puts some excitement into the day then," Priestly grinned.
Faith wrapped her arms around Sam's waist and leaned her head on his chest, her breathing still laboured from her neck injury.