"Well," the doctor began. "The surgery was a great success. But she may need to stay here for a few days.
- Any summary of injuries? Morgan asked.
- Actually yes. - He replied. "She has a sprained foot which can be a problem because she'll have to walk after she gets out of here." But if she stays in a wheelchair for a few days she'll get better without surgery. She has no signs of sexual abuse what really made me happy. Even though her back is seriously injured, I believe she will heal on her own if she gives her time. She will need antibiotics and she needs to stay awake for 24 hours because of a concussion, this is clear after the anesthetic's effect has passed.
"Why did not you let her know when she arrived?" Morgan was angry.
"She needed emergency and complicated surgery. The stab in the abdomen opened an ancient scar. The doctor said. "She was shot, so whoever hurt her knew exactly where to hurt."
Luke thought it was all over with the doctor's words. His girl was gone.
- Agent Alvez? The doctor asked.
- Hmm. Yes, doctor? He spoke from his trance.
"During the surgery she spoke his name when we injected emergency adrenaline into her and she came back. The doctor said. "I think she wished she were there when she woke up.
"I do not know if that's a good idea." Luke said.
- Luke. Hotch approached him. "She'll want someone there when she wakes up."
"I did not save her in time." Luke started to cry.
- Agent Alvez. The doctor said. - She says her name after returning from an attack means that she will react to the treatment. I think you'll be there to make her feel better.
"How long will she be in a coma, Doctor?" Rossi asked.
"She's going to be in coma for two days for verification." The doctor said. "If Agent Alvez needs a break, I can come and get him soon."
- I can go now. Luke said.
"As soon as we pack her in the ICU and put all she needs to breathe you'll be called." The doctor said. "In the meantime, if you need and security guards on the bedroom door, do that."
- Why do you say that? Hotchner asked.
"There was a man around here asking about Miss Garcia. He said he was your boyfriend and wanted to hear from her. - Answered the doctor.
- Kevin? Morgan asked.
- I think that was his name. - Answered the doctor.
"Kevin's been in Berlin for three years. Said Hotchner.
"What is he doing here?" - JJ asked. - They fought ugly last time and he was transferred to the Berlin unit.
- I can tell if he's here. Said Hotchner.
Hotchner stepped away from the group. Kevin was sitting in one of the bar chairs.
"May I ask what you're doing here?" Hotchner asked angrily. - When you came back?
- Last week. - Kevin replied. "I came to see Penelope."
"She's in another now, Kevin. Said Hotchner.
"I know Agent Morgan left the unit. - Kevin replied. "And she broke up with Sam."
- Kevin. Hotchner took Kevin by the arm and led him out of Luke's sight. "Are you watching Penelope?"
- She was my girlfriend. - Kevin said.
- "Era" is a wonderful word choice, Kevin Lynch. Hotchner was nervous. "When you broke up with her and got the building messed up, I had to comfort her because she almost got fired.
"She needed to see that I loved her. Kevin yelled from outside the hospital.
- Kevin. Is this a joke? Hotch seemed to want to twist Kevin's neck. "You break up with her, and suddenly your love comes back?"
"She's involved with Agent Alvez, is not she?" Kevin asked.
"Yes," Hotchner replied. "I suggest you go back to Berlin and stay there."
"I will not give up on Agent Hotchner. Kevin yelled before leaving.
Hotchner punched the wall next to the door.
- What did that guy want? Luke asked.
"Being an asshole, he went with her when they were done." - Answered Hotch. "They have not called you yet?"
"No," Luke replied. "You're taking too long, are not you?"
Hotchner was ready to say something when the doctor appeared.
- Doctor. Morgan asked.
- Something wrong? - Hotchner And Luke asked at the same time.
- I'm a little tired just agents. The doctor said. - 12 hours of surgery are not easy.
"Can I go see her?" Luke asked.
"Yes," the doctor said. - Follow me.
Luke followed the doctor and felt that when he saw her he would fall at the foot of her bed.
She looked so beautiful on UTI's bed that Luke thought about taking a picture and saving it for him. He came in and sat down beside her.
Hearing the noise of the machines that helped her breathe, he let the tears wash over him.
He took her hand and made small circles with his finger. He took the ring from the box in his pocket. Luke had not told anyone about the little diamond ring he'd bought for her.
"I wanted to wait for Penelope." Luke said. "But I do not think we really have enough time to wait." Luke put the ring on her finger. - Use this. When you wake up you can answer me.
Luke leaned back in the hard armchair of the room. He made a note to buy a better armchair for the hospital room.
- I can enter? Hotch asked, knocking on the door.
- In between. Luke said.
Hotchner looked directly at the diamond ring on Penelope's finger.
"You put a ring on it." Said Hotchner.
"When she returns, she can tell me whether she will marry or not." Luke said. "Anyway, that ring's gonna keep her."
"Even if she does not accept it?" Hotchner asked.
"Hope is the last to die. Luke replied.
"What if she does not wake up?" Hotchner asked.
- She's going to Aaron. Luke said.
Suddenly Penelope's heart began to fail.
- We need help here ! Luke shouted. - Penelope. Do not go away please ! Do not go!
"You must move away, Agent Alvez. Shouted one of the nurses.
- Come on Alvez. - Got Hotch. Come on.
- No. Let me go. Luke shouted. - Just let me go.
"Let them work." Said Hotchner.
"I just have to stay with her." Luke released himself from Hotchner.
- Special Agent Luke Alvez. Cried Hotchner. "If you do not come here now, consider yourself fired."
Luke stopped and came back.
"That's bad, Hotchner. Luke said.
- But it works very well. Hotch replied.