Sacrifice for a Loved One

                     Chapter 12 – Imposter

          It's been a day and a half since Blaine had surgery. His vital signs have been improving steadily so the staff was allowing more visitors in at one time. William and Samantha were sitting with Blaine. “He looks do so peaceful when he is asleep. I remember watching him sleep when he was a little boy. I miss those days.” Samantha says looking longingly at her son. “Do you think we should have kept him with us in the safe house?” William asks Samantha, doubting their decision. William, we are not going there. I know my son well enough that if I had given him the choice between staying with us and leaving for a few months but having to deal with a tough situation he would have taken the few months. He wasn't happy forced to stay in a place that felt like a jail. End of discussion.” Samantha tells William. How did I get so lucky to marry such a smart and beautiful woman for my wife?” William says as he wraps his arms around her shoulders.

          Doctor Sanchez enters the room saying. “Good Morning, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. Did you get a good night sleep?” He asks. “The best we could.” William says. “Well give me a few minutes to exam Blaine and then we will talk about where we are in his recovery.” The Doctor begins by checking Blaine's heart, pulse, blood pressure, temperature. He ends by examining his eyes and his wounds. “Alright, I like the way he is looking this morning, his coloring is better. So I suggest we try to wake him up. I am going to start by decreasing the sedation. That means he should start waking up in a few hours after the sedation works its way out of his system.” The Doctor says as he decreases the IV sedation flow. He will also be moved to a regular room. This should allow for more visitors when he is up to it.” Dr. Sanchez adds. “Do you have any questions?” He asks. “When do you think he might be released because we will need to make arrangements?” William asks. “If he continues to improve at the rate he is now I would say 4 to 5 days. But don't hold me to it.” The Doctor says as they hear. “Excuse us.” Kurt says as he and Burt walk into the room. “How is he doing?” Kurt inquires. “I will let the Anderson's update you on Blaine's condition I have patients to see. Oh, before I go a nurse will be coming in to change Blaine's bandages and clean him up a little. During that time you should go get some lunch.” Dr. Sanchez tells them as he walks out the door heading to see other patients. “What did the doctor say about Blaine?” Kurt asks waiting with anticipation. William repeats what Dr. Sanchez had told them and a smile appears on Kurt's face. He is thrilled he will be talking to Blaine soon. Kurt is sitting next to Blaine and talking to him when Stephanie Molina enters the room and says. “Mr. Anderson, I'm just notifying you that the agents are changing assignments and I will be your shadow now.” “Great, Stephanie. Thanks for telling me.” William says politely. Stephanie turns to leave and runs into the nurse who is entering the room. “Excuse me. I'm so sorry I should watch where I'm going.” Stephanie says as she leaves the room and waits outside keeping her eyes open. “I'm here to take care of Blaine so I am going to ask you to leave.” The nurse says as she carries bandages and a square bucket filled with soap and water. “How long will you be?” Samantha asks. “It will take at least an hour.” The nurse says not taking her eyes off Blaine. “We will be back soon. Love you.” Samantha says as she places a tender kiss on his cheek. She turns and leaves the room with the others as they head to the cafeteria for some lunch followed by Stephanie. Now alone in Blaine's room she places the bucket down on his tray and the pile of towels on his bed, being careful not to let the towels spill over and expose her gun.

          “That smells good William. I'll have to try it tomorrow for lunch.” Burt says. “I am so glad Blaine is going to be waking up soon. There is so much I want to tell him.” Kurt says too excited to sit still. “Mr. Anderson I have a question I am not sure you can answer but I would like to know. What is the name of the man who shot Blaine? I need to put a name to his face.” Kurt says waiting to hear his name. “I probably shouldn't tell you but I understand. You are going to find this strange but his name was James Stone.” William informs Kurt. “No not Blaine's name. I want to know the name of our abductor.” Kurt restates the question. “James Stone” William repeats. “The agency decided for an additional layer of protection they would have Blaine take his name. Blaine didn't know it though. They didn't think he would look for someone with his own name.” William explains. “That is weird.” Kurt thinks with a questioning face. “William what is going to happen to Blaine when he is released?” Burt asks knowing Kurt would like to know. “A lot depends on what Blaine wants to do as well as the information the agency has about his security. However, since James, his sister, and their main goon were caught Friday night and are no longer alive, Blaine might be able to start his life. We will just have to wait and see.” Williams explains. “Excuse me Mr. Anderson. The three people we caught Friday night were all males. We did not capture the sister as far as I know.' Stephanie says making sure William has the correct information.

          “Excuse me.” A nurse says as the group looks up at the nurse. “I'm sorry to bother you but that is my ID badge.” She says as she points to the badge in the middle of the table. “I can't believe I forgot it. We are required to wear them when we are working with patients.” Kurt hands the ID badge to the nurse who thanks him. She starts to leave when Stephanie says. “Wait a minute. Every employee has an ID badge like the one you are holding.” Yes” The nurse answers. “What happens if you forget your ID badge?” Stephanie wonders. “You can't work without your ID badge on. That is hospital policy and it is strictly enforced.” The nurse answers before she turns and leaves. Stephanie looks at William and William looks at Stephanie with looks of worry showing on their faces because they have both realized something. Stephanie starts talking into her collar. “Emergency, emergency Room 406 Blaine Anderson stat.” Kurt has noticed their strange behavior and quickly asks. “What's wrong? Something is wrong I can feel it so tell me! Stephanie can feel Kurt's eyes glaring at her so she finally says. “The nurse I bumped into earlier in Blaine's room.” She says. “What about her?” Burt interrupts. Stephanie answers. “She wasn't wearing an ID badge so we need to check it out.”  “NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” Kurt yells as he leaps from the table and starts running towards the elevator knocking into people and their food flying all over. Not wanting to wait for an elevator Kurt decides to find the stairs and starts running up the steps two at a time as fear starts setting into his body.

          “Well Mr. Anderson now that we are alone I am going to help you. NOT!” The nurse says with a tone of hate. “You are responsible for my brother's death. All he wanted was for you to tell him where your Father was. But you wouldn't do it and now he is dead. So as I heard my brother say to you once before. It's time to pay the piper.” The woman says as she yanks the two IVs out of Blaine's hands not caring that his hands are now bleeding. She steps out of the room for a brief moment and returns with a large laundry basket filled with dirty sheets and rolls it near Blaine's bed. She grabs Blaine's shoulders pulling him towards her and leaning him onto her shoulder. She begins to pick him up when she hears Blaine start to moan and feels him trying to move on her shoulder. “Put him down!” Kurt yells loudly. His anger is at the boiling point. The woman sees Kurt and gives him a glare that makes his skin crawl but he stands firm. “Put him down, now.” Kurt repeats with determination. “Or what fag, you're going to hit me your scarf.” The woman says with a smirk, not afraid of Kurt. Blaine's groans are becoming louder and he is moving more trying to relieve the pain in his side. “You want me to put him down? Fine” The woman says as she quickly pushes Blaine off her shoulder and he falls to the floor landing with loud thud. Blaine screams as pain shoots through his body while Kurt pulls the large laundry basket towards the door out of the way. He leans down trying to help Blaine who is groaning in pain. Kurt begins to panic as he can now see the blood on Blaine's hands and a dark red spot forming on his hospital gown. Kurt realizes that Blaine's abdomen incision is bleeding. He needs a doctor. Kurt looks up and sees a gun pointing directly at him. After dropping Blaine the woman had grabbed the gun that was hidden in the towels. “Stand up and get away from him.” The woman yells with the gun in her hand staying aimed at Kurt. “He's hurt, he needs a doctor.” Kurt begs hoping she will give in. “I'll say it one more time because I am a nice person. Get away from him or you will hear what my gun has to say to you Kurt Hummel.” The woman repeats as her gun is still pointed at Kurt.

          Outside the room Stephanie is standing and watching what is going down trying to figure the best way to solve this situation without anyone getting hurt. She had tried to get the Andersons and Burt to leave but they won't. She knows she doesn't have a lot of time before she needs to act. She is ready to move at any second though if something happens. “Blaine” Kurt calls. “Just lay still. Don't move around do you hear me.” Kurt tells Blaine. Blaine opens his eyes enough to see the gun the woman is holding pointed at Kurt. “You can't get out of here so just give up. You need some help and you will get it here at the hospital.” Kurt suggests. “You think I'm crazy don't you? She says as she slowly bends over Blaine who is lying on his right side, not losing eye contact with Kurt. “No, I just think you need some help, you have gone through a lot.” Kurt says hoping to gain her trust. Blaine groans and calls Kurt's name. “He needs a doctor.” Kurt pleads. “He's not going to need a doctor where he is going.” She says as she puts her arm around Blaine's waist and pulls him up to stand. Blaine let out a scream as his heads starts spinning and he feels dizzy. Blaine's head is hanging down but it does start to clear a little. He realizes he and Kurt will be dead if he doesn't do something. With all his energy he pulls up his right arm to make a 90 degree angle at his elbow. He moves his arm forward and with all his might pulls his pointed elbow back into the woman's chest. The woman bends over taking Blaine with her as she feels the pain of being hit by Blaine's elbow. She struggles to stay standing while holding Blaine up too, but she manages to regain her balance. She points her gun and a shot is heard.