Disclaimer: I don't own Criminal Minds, though it would be nice.
The next day the team was sitting around Garcia's bed talking when someone knocked on the door.
"Hello Penelope." Dr. Micksney said as he entered the room and closed the door behind him. "It's just about time to get you prepped for surgery." He said with a comforting smile before turning to the others. "It'll take a couple of hours and they'd like to get started as soon as possible so if the rest of you could leave while we get her ready it would be most appreciated." The doctor said.
"We'll be right here waiting for you when you get out Garcia." JJ said reassuringly as she hugged her friend.
"Everything will be fine." Hotch added with his hand on her uninjured shoulder.
"No worries." Emily whispered as she too hugged Garcia. The two laughed at the expression. It was the same thing Garcia would always tell her when she was stressed or nervous.
Reid walked up to Garcia and was immediately pulled into a hug. Rossi was last as he too smiled reassuringly and patted her arm.
"Dr., do you mind if I stay for a minute?" Morgan asked from his spot next to Garcia as the others left.
Dr. Micksney looked at him and saw the determination written on his face and then at Garcia who was obviously nervous. "Alright you can stay for a minute while I go tell the nurses that Miss Garcia is ready." He said nodding before leaving the room and closing the door behind him.
"You nervous baby girl?" Morgan asked as he tucked a strand of hair behind Garcia's ear.
"Is it that obvious?" Garcia asked with a small smile.
"Anyone would be nervous in your situation." Morgan answered. "Everything will be fine." He said and leaned down to kiss her on the head.
"But, what if I can't see when they're done? What if something happens and I'm blind?" She asked.
Morgan sat on the side of the bed and turned toward her as he took her hand in his.
"Penelope, everything will be ok and if by some random chance you do loose your sight then we'll work through it. The team and I will always be here for you no matter what. I'm never going to leave you again, I promise."
"Thank you." Garcia said softly as a couple of tears escaped her eyes. "I've missed you guys so much." She said and looked down as she wiped away another tear.
Morgan lifted her chin up with his finger and used his other hand to wipe away the tears. "I love you Penelope." He said. "I tried to tell you earlier when you woke up, but we got interrupted and…"
"I know sugar I love you too." Garcia said with a smile.
Morgan sighed and took her hand again before looking her in the eyes. "I'm in love with you. I have been for awhile, but it just didn't dawn on me until I took that job and you weren't with me. I missed you so much it hurt and there was just something missing. I came back so I could be with you princess. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you. Do you believe me?" He asked.
Garcia was still silently crying as she looked into his love filled eyes. "Yes." She answered softly. "I love you too. I always have hot stuff."
Morgan smiled broadly before putting his hand behind her head and leaning forward. They were inches apart when there was a knock on the door and they jumped apart in surprise.
"I'm sorry, but it's been over a minute and we really need to get going." Dr. Micksney said and blushed slightly when he realized what was going on.
Morgan reluctantly stood up then leaned back down and gently kissing Garcia. It was feather light and only lasted a second, but it was like nothing he'd ever felt before.
"I'll be right here when you wake up princess." He whispered before standing back up.
"The surgical waiting room is just down the hall by the elevators. I believe the others went there to get some coffee." The doctor said with a smile and moved aside as a couple of nurses came in.
Morgan looked back, smiled and winked at Penelope before leaving the room and making his way to the waiting area.
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