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She drew her hand up to her head, IV drip line and all and scratched her head nervously. 'Handsome can you shut the door please? Then I will tell you everything, I want you to know about it.'

'Okay.' He stood, closed the door and took his place on the end of the bed.

'3 years ago I got a phone call off my brother Joel, he told me it was impossible for him and his wife to have kids. He then asked me to donate eggs to get fertilised by their friend's sperm to help them. I accepted, my brother deserved to be a father; he acted like mine for a long time. The only one to protect me in rough times, so how could I say no?' She scratched her upper arm nervously. 'Then this morning I got a phone call off him saying my just 2 and a half year old niece was rushed to hospital and needed a liver transplant. He then said that her best bet of survival was for the biological mother and father to get tested for being a match, Drew the biological father wasn't so I was their last hope. That's why I'm here, in a hospital bed and will be for 10 more days.'

'Oh baby girl. I hope your brothers appreciate it.'

'Well Joel does. Matt's not too sure, he thinks I'm doing it to get back in with the family. I told him clearly that I don't care if they go back to ignoring me after; I just want that little girl to walk out with her mom and dad. He of course came out with that their not her real mom and dad though are they?' She began to feel angry again. 'I told him where to go and then Joel told me I was a match and a doctor said they were admitting me if I didn't want to withdraw.'

'Well I'm staying, Hotch has given me 2 weeks leave and I'll be working from home to help you get better. You're stuck with me goddess.' He saw her smile. 'Your an inspiration P really you are.'

'I actually like that idea handsome, don't think I'd like to do it alone.'

'Good, because there isn't any changing it.'

'Oh and because of me having to stay in hospital for 10 days, they said I can get transferred to Potomac Hospital but I'm not allowed to leave at all.'

'That'll be good. The guys are worrying over you.'

'I really should tell them eh?'

'Yeah but when you're ready. Can I tell you something before I bottle it?'

'Go for it hot stuff.'

'I'm just going to blurt it but Penelope Garcia I love you. Before you go any further, I love you more than a brother. I'm practically in love with you. My every thought is of you, I want you near me when I can't have you. I've been thinking this for the last month or so and was going to take you to a date and tell you but now, I felt now was the right time.' He watched a tear fall from her eyes. 'Too much?' He said disappointedly.

'No, perfect.' Was all she said smiling largely at him. 'I can't believe Derek Morgan loves me. I love you too handsome for a long time.' She smiled and laughed at that.

'So will you be my boyfriend' He said with a side grin.

'Boyfriend is so high school, partners, lovers?'

'Hmm, well for now partners but one day I will prove otherwise.'

'I'm going to be a pain in the arse for the next month I hope you realise.'

'I can take it.' He said grabbing her hand.

'I'm actually really scared.' She said sheepishly looking down. 'I thought I was okay, all alone but you came when I really wanted you and now I have to admit it to myself.'

'You're going to be fine, I'll be here after. I'm not going anywhere.'

'Thanks.' There was a tap on the door and before her hand could be drawn out Morgan's hand the door opened.

'Oh Penny, you've got a friend.'

'Why does that shock you Matt?'

'You've never had friends. I was made to come and check on you by Joel but you're obviously fine.' He looked at Derek. 'So who are you?'

Derek stood and put his hand out. 'Derek Morgan, I work with your sister, we are more than friends too.' He looked at Penelope who gave him an appreciative smile.

'You, Penny and him?' He laughed. 'You got to be kidding me. His real? And why would a man like you go for someone like her?'

That was it; Derek swung and hit him in the nose. 'I think you had better leave, your sister is helping your niece and all you can do is pass judgement. Oh and I'm very real, and I love your sister.' Her brother scattered from the room. 'Sorry I don't know what made me hit him. I just don't think he should come in here and be like that to you.'

'It's okay; someone was bound to do it soon. You're forgiven.'

'Thank you.' He laughed at her smile. 'So his the arse of your life is he?'

'The one and only.' There was another knock on the door but this time the doctor came in.

'Oh I didn't realise you had visitors Ms Garcia.'

'It's okay this is Derek Morgan, my...'

'Partner.' Derek finished for her.

'Ah I see so I guess you'll be the one helping her to recover.'

'You bet.'

'Right well, Ms Garcia. As you know we will take a piece of your liver, the incision will be here.' She showed on herself where the incision would be made on her abdomen. 'Due to the age of Victoria the left lobe of your liver will be taken as it is smaller and more suitable for hey body to regenerate. As the donor of an organ I must tell you that you will be in immense pain. I must warn you on that stance, you will have problems with mobility for at least a week after the surgery.' Penelope just nodded, feeling Derek take her hand she squeezed it. 'Because of where the liver is you will have a chest drain in place and a catheter as we would prefer for you to stay in bed for the next couple of days.' She watched in understanding. 'The chest drain will need to be in longer, to take out any built up fluid that may affect your breathing and recovery. Right now I want to check your blood pressure, heart rate and get some blood to test for infections.' 10 minutes later they were left alone again.

'Well that was embarrassing.'

'Why was it?'

'For you to hear I need a catheter? Not really the sort of thing I would want you to hear handsome.'

'Well it's done and I don't care. I think you're brave doing this.'

'I'm actually crapping myself, I'm so scared.' She laughed. 'They always say the donor has it worse than the receiver, so I just walked myself into that lovely.'

'Well you have me to help you and you are staying at mine until you are better.'

'Ooh, does mean more bed sharing?' She said teasingly.

'More than usual, if you want that.'

'Hmmm, nice thought to calm me down.' They were interrupted by another knock on the door.

'Sorry to interrupt but we have had an opening and the surgery will be moved to 7 in the morning. You have about two hours until you are not allowed to eat, we don't mind if you bring in outside food.'

'Thank you.' She watched the nurse smile and leave. 'Less time to worry now.'

'You'll do great, and you have me here.' He smiled. 'How about that food?'

'I'm not really hungry, maybe something light?'

'I'll see what I can do baby girl. Want me to ring Hotch?' He kissed her goodbye, as she nodded yes and then left hastily.

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When he came back he saw her talking to tall slim man, with the same blonder hair and brown eyes as Penelope.

'Hey handsome, this is my brother Joel. Joel this is Derek Morgan.'

'The infamous Derek Morgan we meet at long last. I've heard a lot about you.' He stood and shook Derek's hand.

'Nice to meet you too.' He said a little uneasy about what had happened between him and Matt.

'Don't worry about Matt, if you hadn't have hit him I would have. His just annoyed that Pen is giving so easily to me and my wife Casey again.'

'Hey J, I would do it anyway.' She turned to Derek. 'So handsome what you get?'

'Just something light like you asked baby girl.' He smiled at her.

'Well I'll live you too it.'

'Yes go back to Casey and Victoria. I don't want to see until tomorrow after this is all over. Got it?'

'Loud and clear Penny.'

'Good now go.' She smiled as he planted a kiss on her forehead and left.

Once they finished eating, he settled in the chair next to her bed.

'Handsome your going to get a sore neck in that thing.'

'I'll be sleeping on the couch over there don't worry.'

'Are you sure?'

'Positive. I rang Hotch, he wants to come here day after tomorrow, his worried said he wouldn't take no for an answer.'

'Okay, I think he should bring the others, no way I'm going to be able to hide this now.'

'They won't change to you P. They will admire you more like I did.' He smiled taking her hand. 'Why don't you get some sleep?'

'Okay handsome.' She said shifting down into the bed to get comfortable. 'Can we first just sit here and talk?'

'Sure, what about?'

'Anything.'