Sacrifice for a Loved One

                     Chapter 13 – Standing Up

Stephanie has been inching her way into Blaine's hospital room hiding behind the large laundry basket. Her gun is drawn and she is ready to shoot as soon as an opportunity arises. Stephanie is thinking to herself as she closely watches things develop. “She's bending down. She's going to pick up Blaine. He'll be in the way. Keep talking to her Kurt. What's Blaine doing with his, oh crap, he's going to elbow her. She's falling get ready to go.  Damn she caught herself. Blaine's not standing back up. She's aiming the gun at Kurt. She's going to shoot Kurt. Please don't move Blaine. Shoot!

A bullet leaves the gun chamber and it seems like it is moving slowly through space as it heads for the target. The bullet hits the target and she drops the gun. The sound of the gun hitting the floor is heard throughout the room. Agents enter immediately with their guns drawn. But not fast enough, the woman has retrieves the dropped gun. Blaine is still being held tightly in her arm. “Don't move or he's a dead as a duck.” She says with the gun pointed at Blaine's head. The bullet hit her shoulder as blood can be seen coming from the wound. “Drop the guns now!” “She shouts with pain on her face. “Empty the chambers first. Then you can drop your guns on the floor.” She demands as she listens to hear the bullets and guns hitting the floor. “Now I'm calling the shots here.” She says looking around the room. Blaine is getting weaker as he is forced to stand with the woman. She is having trouble holding him up. “Hummel, you want your boyfriend? Come and get him.” She says as Kurt rushes to grab a hold of Blaine. Kurt puts Blaine's arm over his shoulder and Kurt puts his arm around Blaine's waist. Kurt senses that Blaine is not going to be able to stand very long since he is already carrying most of Blaine's weight. “Now just stand there and hold him up.” She says as she moves behind the boys using them as her protection. “In the laundry basket, I want all the agents in the laundry basket now, or else. She says as she points her gun at the boys. The agents slowly lift their legs to get into the laundry basket. Blaine can no longer hold on to Kurt and he begins to slide down Kurt. Kurt catches him before he hits the floor and he gently guides him down to the floor where he moans in pain. Kurt sits on the floor with Blaine and places Blaine's head on his lap his eyes barely open not sure of where he was. “Kurt” Blaine calls out to him. “SSHHH” Kurt whispers as he put two fingers on Blaine's lips. “We're going to be alright I promise.”

“I've got to do something.” William says to Samantha as they are waiting outside the room. They can hear what is being said by the woman. He hears the agents emptying their guns and realizes that time is running out. Someone he loves is going to die if he doesn't do something. “I'll be back. I love you.” He says to Samantha as he stands up and walks down the hall to talk to an agent.

“Jamie.” A man yells from the door getting everyone's attention. “Put the gun down.” He says clearly. “Roger Cannon, or should I call you William Anderson since that is your real name. Long time no see. What brings you to town? Oh wait, could it be you are here because your son is about to die or maybe you feel guilty about the fact your son has suffered a great deal because of your spying and lying activities, while you hid away like a chicken for years? So now you want to be a hero by saving your son, so your son can be proud of you? “Father” Blaine says when he realizes he is in the room. “I'm sorry I didn't do a better job.” “You did great Blaine. I want you to just lay still and listen to Kurt.” Your family has been looking for me for years and now I am here, so why don't you let the boys go since you have me. They haven't done anything to you.” William suggests as he walks a little closer. “Do you think I was born yesterday? If I let the boys go you're not going to let me walk out of here. Besides I have grown fond of them, especially that curly hair one.” She says. “I'll be honest with you Jamie. No, you will not be walking out of here a free woman. There are numerous agents and police waiting outside this room waiting to take you into custody for the illegal acts you have done. I can't promise you freedom, but I can promise you my support at your trial. I will testify how you were treated by your family. I promise you will receive some professional help to deal with your family's actions and the affects it has had on you. You are a better person than this Jamie. The real Jamie is a pretty nice person. I know because I have seen her.” William says to her. “If you think I'm going to fall for your lies you are not as smart as I thought.” Jamie says as Blaine starts to moan again. Kurt covers his mouth trying to keep him quiet. William realizes his son needs medical attention so he tells Jamie. “Listen, I'll make a deal with you. I will walk out of this hospital with you and go wherever you want to go. I guarantee your safety out of the hospital.” Jamie thinks as she looks around the room and finally makes her decision. “Okay, I will accept you offer. We are going to HELL!” Jamie yells and looks directly at William and pulls the trigger. William falls back as the bullet hits his chest and blood can be seen. He collapses to the floor. Jamie quickly turns the gun towards her head and pulls the trigger. Agents quickly enter the room and secure the location as they find out the condition of both people. Stephanie goes to William and asks. “Do you like the new bullet proof jackets?” William opens his eyes and says. “The red liquid is a nice touch.” He says as he gets up quickly and goes to his son. Another agent confirms that Jamie does not have a pulse.

Dr. Sanchez is already there assessing Blaine's condition. “We need to get him back in bed so I can start treatment.” Dr. Sanchez says. “This is a crime scene you cannot touch anything. He needs to be taken out of this room.” An agent says. “Get me a gurney!” The Doctor yells. “You can't bring anything in here.” The agent says causing Kurt to get upset.  “Look out!” Kurt says as he gently places Blaine's head on the floor. Kurt stands up. He bends down to carefully put his arms under Blaine's legs and shoulders. Using all his strength Kurt begins to lift Blaine. The Doctor and William help Kurt stand. Kurt carries Blaine out of the room to a waiting gurney. He is rolled to a new room where the medical staff takes over to stabilize Blaine. Kurt, Burt, and the Andersons wait outside Blaine's room waiting to hear news about Blaine's condition. “Thank you William for ending this nightmare. You took a pretty big risk. You saved our sons.” Burt told William. “I'm sorry it ever got this far.” William says.

The door finally opens and they are allowed to go in. Blaine is lying in bed with IVs reestablished and looking tired but his eyes are open. Dr. Sanchez begins to talk. “Okay, after assessing Blaine's conditions it looks like he came through this ordeal without too many additional injuries. Right now he is being given some pain meds that are starting to kick in. I am asking that you try to keep him as calm as possible and lying still. Now I will let you be with him but remember he needs his rest so don't stay too long.” Dr. Sanchez says before he leaves the room and the Hummels and Andersons are alone for the first time in years.