Chap. 12 Talking with you again

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Derek was asked to leave the room when the doctor and some nurses entered the room. He was more than reluctant to leave Penelope but Hotch grabbed his arm and led him outside.

Hotch decided to call Reid, Rossi, JJ and Emily.

They were soon by their side waiting for some news. Derek was staring blankly at the room's door. Emily came by his side and grabbed his hand. He stared at her for a second and squeezed her hand back.

Some minutes later, the doctor finally went out.

"Well, I see that you're all here," he said, used to see all the team by Penelope' side.

"As you know, Ms Garcia woken up. She is quite well. There's no brain damage. We removed the breathing tube through her throat and replaced it by an oxygen mask.

Her injuries had healed more or less… she will be with a cast on her leg and arm. She will need much rest and have someone to take care of her for some weeks."

"Will she be alright?" Hotch asked.

"Yes… in due time."

"Thanks Doctor. When would she be able to leave the hospital?" JJ asked.

"We'll keep her one week, then it will be ok. She will have to check her injuries with me every two three weeks."

"Ok. Thanks a lot. Can we se her?"

"Of course. But we put some medication in her IV, she will soon be asleep."

"Thanks." Derek said and immediately went into the room.

"The team smiled, knowing that everything was going to be ok, now that Garcia was awake."

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"Hey baby Girl." He said softly smiling at her.

She removed the oxygen mask and whispered.

"Hey."

"I'm sorry." They said at the same time. Derek chuckled, but soon he was crying uncontrollably.

"Don't cry." She said with a rasped voice. She quickly put the oxygen mask again as she has some trouble breathing.

"I'm sorry, if I didn't come to yours…."

"No, no. it was fate. I had been so harsh with you. I'm sorry. It's just… I was frustrated."

"Frustrated?"

She took some oxygen through the mask and put it down.

"Because I love you… I wished you felt the same for me and I became frustrated."

"I love you." He blurted and blushed immediately.

"I know that you do. I'm ok with that."

"No, I'm in love with you. That was why I came to your place. This is why I was overprotective when another man was around you…."

"Do you mean it?" she asked with a little voice.

She looked so vulnerable that his heart went to her; he leaned down and captured her lips in a meaningful kiss.

"WOW!" they heard someone said from the door along with some giggles.

Derek pulled away and stroked Penelope cheek smiling.

"I guess that there are other persons eager to see you Baby Girl."