His Secret (Sequel to Fibonacci)

Chapter 14 -- Years in the Making

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No One's POV

For the next month or so, the entire team was in and out of the hospital, supporting their recovering friend; that is, all except for Derek Morgan. Against the protests of the hospitalized doctor, Agent Morgan had practically moved into the hospital room as well, most nights sleeping across a few chairs. Though, he had recently upgraded to sharing the tiny hospital bed with his recovering love now that he was almost finished recovering. 

Today, however, was one of Spencer's favorite days, in which the entire team was huddled around his hospital bed, just talking. 

"You know there's a few things I still don't get," Rossi voiced, "Why did he kill himself? I was thinking death by cop at the extreme...never that he would take his own life." 

After a short pause, it was the man situated as comfortably as possible in the hospital bed who responded simply, "Virginia is for lovers."

"I don't get it." Emily said.

Spencer explained, "His last words..'Virginia is for lovers'....that's why he did what he did......his lover is gone and he's never coming back....what more does he have to live for in a place for lovers?"

After yet another moment of silence, the conversation continued with Morgan asking another question, "What I want to know is how that bastard knew which inmates to give the messages to."

It was JJ who replied, "Well, he mentioned how rumors spread across the prison a lot...he probably heard about us from some of the inmates and figured it out."

"He was also our intern for a short time," Hotch added, "Who knows what sorts of information he could've stolen then." Everyone nodded in agreement. 

"Hey, can you guys maybe give us a minute." Morgan asked the team, his eyes silently pleading. Everyone once again nodded in agreement, slowly filing out of the room and closing the door. 

"What's wrong?" The younger man questioned, concern ever so slightly etched within his tone. 

"Nothing...I just uh....I'm glad you're alright.....I don't know what I would've done if you had..." 

"Stop. Okay...I'm here," Spencer paused, grabbing a hold of Morgan's hand, "I'm not going anywhere...you're basically stuck with me."

Morgan chuckled, "Yeah...that's what I wanted to talk to you about....that night...the kiss....you don't understand how long I've wanted that....I've actually liked you for a long time." 

"You'd be surprised..." 

Morgan smiled at this reply and continued, "I guess what I'm trying to say...is...I want to call you mine...that's what I've wanted for..gosh, it seems like forever now.....will you consider...being my boyfriend? I completely understand if you need time to think it over but-"

"Derek!...My answer is no." 

"Oh.....okay, I understand...."

"My answer is that no...I won't consider it.....I don't need to." 

The smile that began to form on Morgan's face was enough to convince Spencer that he was indeed making the right decision as he announced, "Of course I'll be your boyfriend." The new couple, smiles plastered on their faces, shared a kiss. This kiss was years in the making for the both of them, and they savored every second before they finally pulled apart. And not a moment too soon, as none other than Penelope Garcia burst through the door, JJ on her heels. 

"Hey fellas! I hope I'm not interrupting anything, but I don't care!" Penelope exclaimed, taking a seat next to Morgan with JJ sitting on the other side of Spencer's bed. 

JJ said, "The others headed home, and I ran into her when I was saying goodbye to Em." 

"If you need to head home to Henry, I completely understand. He probably needs you." Spencer mentioned.

"Actually, Will's got him tonight. I wanted to stay with you so Morgan could head home and get some rest." JJ replied. 

Automatically, Morgan protested, "Oh no, it's okay, really!" 

"That's why I'm here chocolate thunder, you need to get some shut eye in your own bed! Let's go!" Penelope replied.

Seeing how unsure his boyfriend was, Spencer voiced, "Go. It's alright! You've been here every night since I got here. I'll see you tomorrow." After another moment of uncertainty, Morgan agreed, giving Spencer a short kiss before leaving with Penelope, who squealed upon seeing them display such affection for the first time; Spencer had no doubt that Penelope would talk Morgan's ear off the entire car ride. 

"How are you feeling?" JJ asked. 

"Honestly....I've never been better."