He took her hand, thumb moving across her skin slowly. He expected her to pull away, but she just stared at him, tears sliding down her face.
"I'm sorry," Penelope whispered. "I can't wait for you. I can't...I can't live like that."
Kevin nodded. "I know." He sighed. "I just can't pass something like this up."
"I know. I'm not mad, Kevin. I just...I'm gonna miss you." More tears fell down her face.
He pulled her into his arms then, holding her as tightly as he could. Penelope Garcia had been the last thing he'd expected in his life, and by far the best. For the hundredth time, he wondered if he was doing the right thing. When they finally pulled away, she sniffed, wiping at her face.
"You better let me know how you're doing once in awhile, or I'll have to hack the government."
Kevin gave her a sad smile. "You'll do that anyway."
"Probably. But you don't want me doing it when I'm uber worried and upset."
"Trust me, I have a healthy fear of your hacking skills." Leaning forward, he kissed her forehead. "Bye, Penelope."
She waited until he was out the door. "Bye," she whispered.