What Doesn't Kill Us-Ch 26
Penelope looked up at Derek and held on to his hand for dear life, he said, "I'm here goddess, I'm here and I'm not going anywhere", he then pushed the nurse button to let them know that his baby girl was awake. When the doctor walked in she quickly checked Penelopes machines as she talked to her patient, she said,
"Ms. Garcia if you can understand me blink your eyes 3 times for yes and 2 for no, okay"?, she quickly blinked her eyes 3 times.
The doctor said, "are you in any pain"?, she again blinked 3 times", the doctor said, "would you like me to give you something to help with the pain"?, she then blinked 2 times". The doctor said, "I can give you something to help with the pain that won't put you to sleep", she blinked 3 times and the doctor smiled and said, "are you having any trouble breathing"?, she blinked 2 times".
Derek watched and listened as the doctor said, "how about we get you off that ventillator, would you like that"?, she quickly blinked 3 times", the doctor said,
"alright let's get you unhooked". Derek stepped back and watched as the doctor removed the tube from Penelopes throat, when Penelope started coughing she said,
"okay, Ms. Garcia your throat is going to be sore for a few days so don't talk alot", she nodded her head yes in agreement.
Derek stepped forward and said, "can I get you anything"?, she patted the bed beside her and he smiled as he sat down and wrapped his arm around her, the doctor said, "are you hungry"?, she nodded her head yes. Derek watched as the doctor wrote in Penelopes chart and then looked at them and said, "I'll order you a tray with soft food, at least for today so that your throat can tolerate it".
Derek pulled his cell off his belt and sent a text to Reid and then kissed the top of Penelopes head and said, "you scared me baby girl, I thought that I had lost you". She looked up at him and scratchily said, "never handsome", he brushed his lips gently against hers and said, "I love you so much", she smiled and whispered, "I love you to".
Penelope looked up at the door when she heard a gentle tapping, she smiled when Reid stuck his head inside and said, "are you up for visitors"?, she nodded her head and whispered, "please come in, please come in". Reid, JJ and Emily walked inside and over to the bed, Derek said, "where's Hotch and Rossi"?, Emily said,
"they were going to see Tamara and then go to the airport and pick up Fran".
Derek filled with rage at the mention of Tamaras name but the rage subsided when Penelope gently squeezed his hand, he kissed the top of her head and said, "I don't know what I would have done if I'd lost you". She caressed his cheek and hoarsely said, "you aren't getting away from me that easily handsome", she tried to move in bed and winced in pain.
Derek said, "are you alright, do I need to get the doctor"?, she shook her head no and laid her head back against the pillow as the pain slowly left, JJ said,
"I know that you aren't suppose to talk but it is so good to see you Garcie". She smiled at her friends and said, "it's good to see you to", Derek said, "baby girl why don't you get some rest and when your tray gets here I'll wake you up", she winked at him before closing her eyes.
Emily, JJ and Derek headed across the room and he said, "why did they go see Tamara"?, Emily said, "they wanted to find out why she helped Dante", he took a deep breath and said, "did they find anything out"?, JJ said, "we don't know yet they haven't called". Derek looked up in time to see his mom and the rest of the team walking into the room.
Fran wrapped her arms around her son and said, "how's she doing baby boy"?, he said, "she's doing better, she's really sore and in a lot of pain but the doctor is saying that she should make a full recovery". She could tell that there was something else bothering her son but she knew that right now wasn't the right time to push so she decided to wait until later to try again.
Hotch motioned for everybody to step outside, Fran said, "you go ahead, I'll stay with Penelope", Derek kissed his mom on the cheek and said, "thanks momma" as he turned and followed Hotch out of the room. Derek said, "what were you able to find out"?, Dave said, "we found out that Tamara was forced into helping Dante with his plan".
Derek crossed his arms over his chest and said, "forced, how was she forced"?, he stood there listening in disbelief as Hotch and Dave filled him in on what Tamara had told them earlier at the jail. Derek what's going to happen now"?, Hotch said, "the information she gave us with what we found at Dantes place was able to save several more couples that were in his sights".
Derek glanced over his shoulder at the sleeping Penelope and said, "she still needs to pay for what she did", Dave said, "don't worry she'll still be paying for her crimes and that's a promise. Hotch nodded his head in agreememt as he put his hand on Dereks shoulder and said, "the main thing you need to focus on right now is that woman sleeping in the other room, she's still here with you".
He smiled and said, "speaking of baby girl, I was hoping that you could all help me with a few things", Emily said, "name it", he grinned and said, "I was hoping that you could help me surprise Penelope with a wedding"?, they were all smiles as Derek started filling them in on his ideas.