New Beginnings: Criminal Minds ~ Ghost Whisperer Crossover

Recovery

Chapter 7

Recovery

*Melinda/Kate's Point of View*

"Mom... that doesn't make any sense." She says and looks at me with her brown eyes. "Explain it to me again."

"Honey... thinking about it will only stress your brain out more." I say and smile. "I think you're going home today. Isn't that exciting?"

"Very." She says and smiles. "I've been in here almost three weeks. I just want to go home and sleep in my own bed and be in my own clothes."

"Home isn't where you remember, hun. We aren't in New York." I say and squeeze her hand.

She hadn't made much process since she woke up.

Which was definitely frustrating but she was trying... really hard.

There is a few knocks at the door.

"You respond to Meg. Remember?" I ask.

"Yes." She says and take a sip of water.

I watched as Hotch walked inside with JJ and Garcia.

"I wanted to stop by and give Meg these flowers." Hotch says holding a bouquet of roses. "The girls wanted to see you."

"That's so nice of you." I ask and look to my girl.

"Thank you so much." She says and smiles.

Hotch senses something and gives me a look but I only nod in return. He knows Savannah's injuries are going to affect everything.

"Wow!" I sat and smile. "JJ, you cut your hair."

"Yeah... I decided to go with something similar to yours." She chuckles and goes over to hug my daughter. "Now, how are you sweetie?"

"I'm okay. My head hurts like crazy..." Sav answers. "But I'm coping."

"Well that's good." She replies. "I think Pen bought you something."

"I saw it and had to get it!" Garcia squeals. "Your mom told me that you love elephants."

"I do!" Savannah giggles.

"Well I found this." She says handing her a stuffed elephant and box of candy.

"Aww thank you so much!" Savannah says and hugs both JJ and Garcia as Hotch and I step out of the room.

"This is going to complicate everything." He says sternly.

"I know... I've got it under control. She knows what to do." I say and look around, making sure no one was listening.

"Are you positive? She's 13 and had a brain trauma." He replies. "She could mess up and get you all killed."

"She's okay. She remembers everything from when she woke up." I say and run and hand through my hair. "She won't mess up. I trust her."

"And I trust your judgment, Callahan." He says. "Just make sure everything is okay before coming back to work."

"Yes sir." I answer and nod.

"If we really need you I will contact you." He says and turns to leave. "Give Meg my regards."

"Of course." I say and smile. "I'll call you when I'm coming back."

"Okay." He responds and leaves.

I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.

Why is everything so screwed up...?

Why couldn't everything just be normal again? I turn and open the door.

I put a smile on my face when I see my daughter laughing it up with my closest friends here.

She really likes those two... even though she doesn't remember them that well.

I guess everything will get better with time.

I hope...

*A Few Hours Later*

"How are you feeling?" I ask as I shut the door behind Garcia and JJ.

"Overworked. My head is killing me." She says and touches the bandage on her head.

"Then take a nap." I say and touch her cheek. "Your dad should be here to check on you soon."

"Okay..." She mutters and snuggles with the stuffed toy Garcia got her. "Think there is anything good on?"

"Maybe. Want me to look?" I ask and reach for the remote as she nods. "Frozen is on."

"What that?" She yawns.

"Oh... I forgot... this movie just came out." I say. "It was one of your favorites. It's just about to start."

"Can we watch it?" She asks and flashes me a bashful smile.

"Of course." I laugh and kiss her forehead. "Even though this will be the 1000th time for me."

"Oh jeez..." She says and pats a spot next to her. "Want to cuddle?"

"I'd love too." I say and smooth out her hair as I lie next to her and she lies her head on my chest.

As the movie played I watched her fall in love with it all over again. It was nice to see her happy again.

Then the iconic song that everyone either loved or hated came on.

Let it go.

I heard her sing along with Elsa and looked over at her.

"How do you know the song, hun?" I ask.

"I just do, I guess..." She answered. "Why?"

"Because there is no way that 12 year old Savannah would know this song." I say and smile.

"Then what does that mean, mom?" She asks.

"That means that you're getting your memory back, baby." I answer and touch her face softly.

"Really?" She asks.

"Yeah..." I say and kiss her cheek. "You'll be back to normal in no time."