Inspired by Taraji P. Henson's Instagram picture from the hospital, I hope and wish she has a speedy recovery. AU set in Season 4 sometime before 4x20 where Joss is alive because I love her lol, if you haven't watched this season don't worry cause I'm not giving much away. Hope you enjoy :). Oh and I added things and I don't own these characters if I did we would have Cookie and Carter lol. All spelling and grammar mistakes are mine.
John had never been so scared in his life. Sure he face countless new death experiences, but the possibility of losing Joss always made his heart go into overdrive.
It wouldn't have been so bad if he knew what took her down, and while he hopes to never repeat Joss getting shot by Bottlecap or Simmons, seeing his beautiful woman pass out in the middle of the store scared him beyond words.
The day started off like any other. John woke up at 6 like clockwork and choose to wake up his lady love with soft kisses which lead to a very good morning in between Joss' sheets and an even better morning in her shower. After rushing to put together a quick breakfast John and Joss kissed Taylor goodbye and went to work. With Fucso out sick and Shaw gone it was up to John and Joss to solve homicides and help numbers all while dogging questions about their relationship to coworkers.
When quitting time came a tired Joss threw John the car keys and reminded him they needed to go grocery shopping. Apparently having two males in the house meant never having enough food. John tried to convince Joss to go home and rest since midway through the day she became nauseous and lighthearted, but Joss chalked it up to the heat. An hour later John watched in horror as the strongest person he knew suddenly fainted. Panicked John carefully looked her over for blood pleading with her to wake up, his overactive imagination thought of snipers and poisoning while he called 911. Thankful the EMTs let John ride in the ambulance with them to the hospital.
John couldn't handle the silence and fear that waiting brought so he called Taylor, Joss' mom, Fusco and Finch was already on his way. Then John prayed he couldn't help but think maybe he was the cost of this, they hadn't been exactly cautious once his new identity of Dective Riley started dating Detective Carter, John all but moved in with Joss and Taylor within two weeks and wasn't as vigilant as he should've been.
Time ticked by slowly as the waiting room became filled with Joss' family. Taylor came with his dad, Joss' mom brought her aunts and Finch broght Bear in his working uniform while other detectives in the 8th sent ballons and flowers. Finally after what seemed like forever a doctor came in declared Joss was fine and her fall was because of exhaustion and dehydration, but she was awake and asking for John and her son.
"I'm sorry I scared you guys." Joss said looking from John sitting on her left to Taylor sitting on her right. Joss knew her guys were scared, she was scared herself waking up in a hospital room where her lost memory was of her and John shopping.
"What happened." Taylor asked while John silently caressed her hand staring at the iv.
"I was just doing way to much today and didn't listen to my body or John and rest. But don't worry I'm a tough cookie" Taylor nooded, kissed his mom on the cheek and left the room to give John and his mom so privacy
"John, baby looked at me." Joss said after a few minutes of silence. She waited until John lifted his head and was sadden to see his normally vivid blue eyes barely holding back tears
"Hey... I'm sorry for not listening, when I knew you were right, but I'm ok." Joss said caressing John's face.
John slightly smiled and teased "Do I need to call in the doctor? The great Jocelyn Carter never admits to being wrong." Causing them to laugh, it was true she was kinda stubborn, but it was what he loved most about her.
"Never again Joss. Don't worry me like this. I thought I lost you for real this time" John begged. He hated this helpless feeling feeling but he was glad yet again Joss was safe.
"I promise, I'll always try to listen and let you know when I'm not doing too good." Joss said squeezing his hand trying to reassure him. "Speaking of which, I'm probably not going be 100% for a couple of weeks atleast."
John's eyebrows forehead creased in confusion while he knew exhaustion required rest it wouldn't take that long to be ok, but before he could ask she continued. "I mean it's going to suck getting used to being hormonal, always having to pee and God losing the weight last time was hard enough"
Seeing John's confused face Joss figured it was time to break the news that she asked the doctor to hold back on. "Baby, what do you want for your first Father's Day?"
"H- huh?" John stuttered.
"You're gonna be a father surprise."