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Rossi had been back in that building the moment help was with him, he was going to show them what they were dealing with, he had someone from the floors above but up until the 6th floor he knew what was there and who needed help.

Now after hours of a rescue mission he was in a hospital getting cuts and gashes seen too while he waited on news. He remembered when he got to his floor, he'd forced help to JJ and Penelope first, and then to other agents that were trapped, selfishly he wanted his family seen too.

Everyone that could was cleared of the building except Derek and Reid who refused to give up their posts next to Pen and JJ. Hotch and Emily had put up a fight to stay near but the rescue workers had forced them to leave and get to safety. It didn't take long for Rossi end up the same; he was forced out and into the back of an ambulance without so much as a second glance.

'Sir we'd like to keep you in overnight, its just precautionary, the doctors just want to be sure.'

'I'll be fine.'

'Sir...' The nurse said not letting up with her tone.

'I'll stay in one of my friends rooms but that's all.'

'Okay then, just let us know where and we'll discharge you fully. Have you got any family for us to call?' He shook his head. 'Well you're free to go.' He thanked her and climbed down from the hard bed and went out of the room. He headed down to the waiting room to see if there was any news on anyone. Walking in he now saw Emily sitting next to Hotch's brother, Morgan's mom and sister had turned up, Emily's mom was there, JJ's family, Reid's dad.

'How bad?' He asked Emily as he got closer.

'Broken ankle, couple of cracked ribs, I'm stuck in this place until tomorrow night at the earliest.' She replied nonchalantly. 'It's amazing how adrenaline keeps us going.'

'You did good in there.'

'So did you Dave.' She said with a smile. 'Aaron's in surgery for a bleed, Morgan's got massive damage to his shoulder, broken ribs, the rest is cuts and bruises.'

'Any news on the others?' She shook her head. 'Last I heard JJ was still in surgery and so was Pen.' Emily said and shifted uncomfortably on the seat.

'Emmy! Emmy! Emmy!' Was all that could be heard up the hallway. 'Where's daddy and Emmy?'

'Jacker's I'm right here!' Emily called out and soon the little 5 year old bounded around the corner. 'Whoa there little man you gotta be gentle.'

'Okay Emmy.'

'How's my favourite nephew?' Sean asked as he sat forward.

'Uncle Sean!' He yelled and threw himself at Sean, immediately being pulled into the man's arms and being faced in Emily's direction. 'Emily and the rest of the clan are gonna be really sore for a little while. You think you could keep the activity light until they're better?'

'Does that mean Aunt Penny too? And JJ?' He nodded at Jack and the little boy smiled with understanding. 'Where's daddy?'

'He's being fixed up right now so he'll be as good as new.' Sean looked up after saying that and looked at Jess who'd brought him. 'Thanks for bringing him.'

'It's okay; we need all the family we can get right now.' She said and a calm settled around everyone, the news being what they needed, the news being what they weren't getting just yet. Time passed slowly before Reid or Derek appeared, the same reasoning's of staying overnight. No word was being given easily on JJ, Hotch or Penelope and it was being to make each of the team reach the end of their nerve. They just wanted to know.

'Penelope Garcia?' A doctor said, it must've been more than 6 hours ago since the others were rushed away and now they were all wary of news.

Derek jumped up the quickest, not caring in the slightest for his pains. 'Yes.' He said as Emily, Rossi and Reid came to stand behind them.

'Is there somewhere private...'

'No, we're all here for her.' Derek cut in harshly.

The doctor sighed. 'It appears that a severe impact was sustained to Ms Garcia's back, we fixed the breaks but with the amount of swelling it's hard to tell how long, or if at all, she'll regain movement of her legs.'

'She's paralyzed?' Derek asked devastated, he wanted to keep his promise alive but at this rate it was failing him.

'We won't if it's conclusive paralysis but for the mean time she doesn't have any movement below her waist.' The doctor continued to tell them and he wished he had better news. 'She's in the ICU for the moment; we'll let one of you down every now and then until she's fully awake. It'd be best to get her actual family in.' He then left them and Derek ran his good hand over his head.

'What are we gonna do? We can't find a fucking number for her brother's to get them here.' Derek asked feeling at a loss, everyone stared at him then. 'I'll tell her about it.'

'I think that's wise Derek.' Rossi said putting his hand on Derek's shoulder. 'It's gonna be okay.'

'Hotchner? Aaron Hotchner?' A new doctor spoke up and everyone spun around. 'All of you?' There was a collective nod. 'He pulled through and once we stopped the bleed he stabilised immediately, he'll be fine, just sore for some time. He's in recovery at the moment, when he's brought to his room I'll allow a couple of you in but for now he needs his rest.' Everyone settled then, things were looking up in areas but still greyer in other areas.

'I'm having Pen at home with me.' Derek said after silence overtook and he couldn't deal with it. 'She's gonna need the help and I'm giving it to her.'

'Is that because you two are together?' Emily asked softly and Derek looked up at her and she smiled weakly. 'Before I asked for your cell I heard you tell her you were gonna make her your wife regardless.'

Derek smiled at that. 'I'm going to. Whatever it takes.' Derek said and Fran took his hand as his sister's hand went and rested on his shoulder.

'Jennifer Jareau?' A voice came and JJ's mom was up as were the team, Reid pushing more forward than the others. 'She's critical for the mean while. There was a lot more damage than it appeared. We're going to keep her sedated until such time as her STATs stabilise more but for now we're continually monitoring her. I'm sorry I can't offer much more than that. It's just going to be up to her now.'

'What damaged happened?' Reid asked, he'd told her there wasn't much. He wanted to know how much he'd lied about.

'It's more nerve than anything but her left kidney was affected but we repaired the damage there and we had to remove her right ovary to stop a bleed. I know from her notes she's got a child and there's nothing to say she can never have children, it'll...'

'Just be difficult?' The doctor nodded his solemn response. 'When can we see her?'

'Not until tomorrow morning, then we can see about waking her up and see where we're heading with her recovery.' The doctor left them then; the third one in under two hours and they all looked at one another.

'We need to pick a room now or we wait here.' Emily said aloud as she stared off, everything creeping in on her now. The biggest angst in her leaving her body as she knew the love of her life was somewhat nearer to okay.

'Derek, be the one in Pen's room, if there's anyone she needs to wake up to, it'll be you.' Rossi said as he passed. 'The rest of us are gonna have to camp in Hotch's room.'

'That or be tied to a bed.' Reid added in knowingly and they all agreed.

'What are you lot going to do?' Derek asked as he turned back to the families gathered, they all got their answers, no one was leaving except for Jess who was taking Jack home, the rest refused to leave. Rossi excused himself, he needed some air as he told them, what he really needed was to check in with someone.

For the moment, Derek and Emily went to the people they needed to be with. Both equally scared as to what sight would be bestowed to them. Unlike them, the others had to wait and see what lay ahead of them in the aftermaths of the explosions on the BAU building.

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