Diagnosis Hatred-Ch 25
As Reid watched his friend continue her treatment he hoped beyond all hope that he was right, he hoped that she wasn't sick at all that her test results were being faked. Now all he had to do was wait for Tiffany to finish the testing on the sample he had given her and then he would know for sure one way or the other if he was right.
If he was right and she was fine that meant that he was going to have to find a way to prove that Savannah was involved on tampering with the blood work and making Penelope look sick. The longer he sat there the more he wondered why, why would she do that, why would she make Penelope think she was sick when she was perfectly healthy.
He was pulled back to reality when Penelope said, "Reid, Reid, are you alright"?, he smiled at her and said, "I'm fine, I was just thinking, that's all". Penelope said, "are you sure"?, he said, "positive", she nodded her head and said, "alright as long as you're sure", she then winked at him and Derek before laying her head back against the seat.
When Penelopes treatment was over Sheila said, "are you ready for your scans or would you like to grab something to drink first or go to the bathroom"?, she said, "can I have some water", Sheila said, "sure" and then walked over and got her some water. After she finished the water she said, "I'll be ready after I go to the restroom".
Sheila smiled and nodded her head as Penelope walked up the toward the bathroom, Derek looked at Sheila and said, "how long will the scans take"?, Sheila said, "probably around an hour or so depending on how long it takes to get her settled". Derek said, "can I go with her"?, Sheila shook her head and said, "I'm afraid not but I'll be with her every step of the way and I can let you know how she's doing".
Derek said, "thanks Sheila", she said, "sorry that you can't go with her Derek", he said, "I understand it's okay", she blew out a deep breath and then smiled as Penelope rejoined them. Penelope said, "thanks I feel a lot better now", Sheila said, "ready to go"?, she nodded her head and said, "ready", Sheila then looked at Derek and said, "I'll keep you updated and let you know when she's finished with her tests".
Derek nodded his head and said, "thanks Sheila", he then kissed his wife gently on the lips and said, "I love you", she said, "I love you to hotstuff", she hugged Reid and said, "love you boy wonder". Reid smiled and said, "I love you to Garcia" and then him and Derek watched as Penelope and Sheila walked up the hall and disappeared through the double doors.
Reid put his hand on Dereks shoulder and said, "she's an amazing woman", Derek smiled and said, "you have no idea", Reid said, "how is she really doing"?, Derek said, "she's doing better than I am". Reid listened as Derek said, "she's strong, she's a fighter but part of her wonders how much longer she will be able to hold our children, hold us, be able to do anything".
Derek ran his hand over his head and said, "I can't lose her pretty boy, I just can't", Reid hugged his friend and said, "you won't, you won't" as tears streamed down their faces.