Diagnosis Hatred-Ch 10
Penelope woke up the next morning and sighed happily, she then felt her husbands lips on her neck, she smiled and said, "morning hotstuff", he said, "I'll show you a good morning baby girl". She giggled and said, "you already have sugar, you already have", as the couple made love over and over the night before they hung on to each other for dear life, each kiss, each caress, each thrust everything was perfect, they made love each time like it was their last time just in case it was.
Derek smiled against her neck and said, "how are you feeling this morning"?, she said, "good, relieved that you and Dave know now but worried about how the teams going to take the news". Derek said, "they love you baby girl and it's going to rip their hearts out just like it did to all of us", she nodded her head yes in agreement.
Penelope said, "Derek what if these treatments don't work"?, he put his finger over her lips and said, "don't say that, from now on we're only going to think good thoughts sweetness, good thoughts". She kissed his lips gently and said, "alright angel fish, anything for you", he winked at her and said, "how about we take a shower and then grab some of your favorite muffins and coffee on the way to the office"?, she said, "I'll take a shower with you on one condition".
He said, "and that condition issssss"?, she kissed his lips and said, "if you wash my back", he grinned and said, "ohhhh baby I'll wash every inch of your perfect body". She threw back the covers and said, 'catch me if you cannnnn", he laughed and said, "ohhhh you're gonna get it" as he chased her into the bathroom and closed the door behind him.
Meanwhile at Savannahs place she collapses against Anthonys chest, he runs his hand down her back and says, "now that's the way I like to start the day, how about you"?, she kissed his lips and said, "most definitely". Anthony said, "I love spending time with you Savannah, I love" and before he could tell her that he was falling in love with her she crashed her lips against his.
About 90 minutes later Penelope and Derek are standing outside Hotchs office door, she takes a deep breath and blows it out as she raises her hand and gently knocks. Hotch looks up from his paperwork and says, "come in", the door opens and Derek and Penelope step inside and she says, "bossman I need to talk to you for a minute".
He nods his head and said, "sure Garcia", she sits down and says, "I had my annual checkup while you guys were gone on your last cases and I got some bad news". Hotch said, "what kind of news"?, she said, "sir I was diagnosed with stage 1 Hodgkins Lymphoma", he said, "ohhhh Garcia I'm so sorry".
She said, "don't be Charlie Brown, it's not your fault", he said, "what are you going to do"?, she said, "tomorrow I'm going to go have my chemo port put in and then next week I will start my treatments". Derek said, "we wanted to tell you first and then we want to tell the rest of the team", he nodded his head and said, "how about I text them and tell them to come to the round table room"?, Penelope said, "thank you bossman", he stood up and walked around to her and hugged her tight and said, "I'm here for you, we're all here for you", she smiled and said, "thank you, that means the world to me".
Hotch picked up his cell and sent the others a text and then the three of them headed to the round table room, before the others arrived he said, "I take it Dave, Fran and the girls already know"?, she nodded her head and said, "right". Their attention then turned to the door as JJ, Emily, Reid and Dave walked through the door.
Hotch said, "the reason I asked you all in here this morning isn't a case, Penelope has something that she needs to talk to you all about", their attention then went to a very nervous Penelope. She took a deep breath and said, "you all know that I had my annual check up the other day", they all nodded their heads yes in agreement.
She said, "I got my results and my doctor found something", Reid said, "found what Garcia"?, she said, "well boy wonder she found out that I have stage 1 Hodgkins Lymphoma". He shook his head and said, "but you aren't showing any signs, nothing but being tired, are you sure"?, she hugged him and said, "I'm sure Reid".
He wrapped his arms around her and said, "you're going to beat this and I'm going to help you", JJ and Emily looked at each other and then her and said, "us to" as they hugged her. When they pulled away she said, "tomorrow I'm going to have my chemo port put in and then next week I start my chemo".
JJ and Emily wiped away the tears that were streaming down their faces and JJ said, "if their is anything you need please don't hesitate to let us know". Penelope said, "right now all I need is your prayers and your strength", Reid said, "you've got it", JJ said, "absolutely", Emily said, "always PG, Hotch said, 'count on it Garcia" and Dave said, "anything for you kitten".
Penelope blew out a deep breath and said, "so bossman I'm going to need to be put on emergency leave, temporary of course", Derek said, "I know that it's going to make the team short but I'm gonna need the time off to". Hotch said, "don't worry about it, I'll take care of it, the two of you can take all the time you need".
JJ said, "what are you going to do now"?, Penelope wiped her eyes and said, "now I would like to ask all of you to come over tonight and bring Henry and Jackers for a family movie night". Everybody smiled and instantly agreed and she said, "good, we'll pig out on pizza and chips, soda, candy, cookies, everything that's bad for us" causing everybody to laugh.
Penelope looked around at everybody and said, "I hope that you all know how much I love you", everybody nodded their heads yes in agreement and said, "we do, we do". Derek rubbed her shoulders and said, "now what do you want to do sweetness"?, she looked up at him and said, "now I'd like to see my babies, spend the afternoon doing things with them".
Derek said, "how about we have a picnic in the park that way Hank can feed the ducks"?, Penelope grinned and said, "ohhhh I love that idea" as she headed toward the door. Before stepping out into the hall with her husband she looked at her family and said, "I love you", with tears streaming down their faces they all said, "we love you to" and then they watched as the smiling couple intertwined fingers and headed down the stairs and toward the elevator.