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The Bio-terrorist part 2 - Derek Morgan (Criminal Minds)

Mallory felt herself breathing heavy. They had just learned that Morgan had been injected with an altered virus that so far had killed 2 people.

The team was now gathered in Spencer and Morgan's room. Mallory had gotten a cold cloth and was forcing Morgan to drink some water. He was half slumped against her in the bed. He wanted to sit up for the meeting but then she was behind him trying to keep the cold cloth to his forehead.

They both eventually slumped back against the headboard.

"Okay I just got off the phone with the hospital. The third victim died an hour ago." JJ said.

Mallory closed her eyes. She bit her lip. "We should bring Morgan there." Spencer said. "Why? They can't help him." Emily said angrily.

"What do you want to do Morgan?" Hotch asked. Morgan shook his head. "He hates hospitals." Mallory said quietly.

She tried to blink tears away but when she looked up Emily was looking at her with a knowing look. It was pretty clear now that Mallory and Morgan were MORE than friends.

"Use me...as bait." Morgan said. "What?" JJ asked incredulously.

"If he doesn't go to the hospital then how would the unsub know if he was suffering?" Rossi poses.

"He'll call us." Hotch says.

"Is that really what you want?" Mallory asked. Morgan nodded.

Mallory inhaled. "If someone could get me an IV from the hospital. I think I can keep Morgan as comfortable as I can. Do you want any morphine?" Mallory asked but Morgan shook his head. "I want to be awake to help."

"I'll run over and get an IV and see what else they can give you." JJ offered. She left quickly.

"Spencer you can stay with Rossi in my room. I'm going to stay right here."

"Hotch..." Rossi starts.

"You have a case to solve and a team to lead." Mallory said. "I'll stay."

Hotch stood and quickly walked out, followed by Rossi and Spencer.

Morgan was started to fade. "You should sleep." Mallory said. Morgan nodded before falling asleep right on top of her.

Mallory looked at Emily. "I don't know...how am I going to...I don't know how to do this." she resigned feeling the tears fall.

Emily moved closer to hold her hand. "We'll figure something out." Mallory felt the tears keep falling.

"How long?" Emily asked trying to distract her. Mallory laughed. "A few months...I was sure everyone knew."

Emily smiled. "I did." Mallory smiled too before feeling the sadness and impending doom. "Emily, I love him."

"I know."

Morgan woke up feeling a bit clearer than the day before. He realized quickly he was in his hotel room with Mallory under him. He realized everyone probably knew about him and Mallory at this point. That was good though. They would be there for her when....

He felt his chest ache and started to cough. Mallory woke up. "I'm sorry." he said with a hoarse voice. Mal reached for a water bottle. "Take small sips." she whispered.

Mallory stood up and walked over to the small table. "JJ must have brought this by from the hospital." She pulled out a thermometer first. She walked back over to Morgan. She took his temperature. "100.4" Morgan groaned. "That explains the headache." he says. Mal went back to the bag.

"There..there aren't any pain meds. I have Advil in my room. I can go get it or I can get something else if you want..." she rambled on. Morgan could tell she was starting to panic. It didn't happen often, but he recognized the tone of her voice.