I have decided to have some year round fun with our friends. I am going to attempt to write a little something for each month based on a holiday or even that month. Now, it means there will be at least one a month, and sometimes more. Some of the holidays will be obvious. Some of them not so much. Some of them will be little drabbles and some may need a chapter or two. Some will be fluffy, some a little angsty. I will try to include all of our little gang, but some may feature one more than the other.

Reviews and holiday or month suggestions CHEEFULLY accepted!! I plan to start the rating at T, but will take it higher if I ever work up the nerve to write some smut!! :}}

That make sense to everyone? Ok, here I go!!!

DISCLAIMER: Now there will be a full year of me whining that I don't own them!!

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OCTOBER – Pink Ribbons

The glass jar appeared on Cho's desk on October first. At first glance, it looked like an ordinary candy jar. But the inside had no goodies to tempt Rigsby. This one had only a few nickels and dimes within its transparent cylinder. It was the outside that gave the only clue. It was tied up with a pink ribbon.

In typical Cho manner, he made no comment. He simply placed the jar on the top corner of his desk. Those who understood would understand immediately. He would wait to be asked by the others.

Lisbon and Van Pelt knew immediately what it was and what it represented. Surprisingly, Jane refrained from any quips. Rigsby stopped alone said anything. After he dug into his pockets and deposited his loose change, he picked up the jar.

"Wow. Is it October already? Ya know the one thing I have never understood is why they always talk about Breast Cancer Awareness. Don't they think we are all kind of aware by now? Jeez, does anyone not know someone affected by this?"

Cho had at first tensed up when he saw the glass in the large hand of his partner. He calmed himself and shrugged at Wayne's query. He had learned to not get pulled into these rhetorical conversations with Rigsby. It was a one way ticket to a migraine.

He wasn't about to ask people for money. The jar was there. It's presence a potent reminder to them all. They dealt in life and death. Sometimes it felt good to feel like you could contribute to maintaining life.

Once Rigsby had broken the ice, Van Pelt had to ask.

"Who is she Cho?"

It wasn't a subject he discussed easily or often. Like most of his life, he kept it to himself. But Van Pelt had been a part of the team long enough. She had found her place and he respected her. Being the rookie in a close knit team pretty much sucked. But she had handled it well. She had even handled Rigsby's obvious adoration well. Cho knew she was interested right back. But she had enough class to maintain a professionalism he could admire. He answered her.

"My Mother and my aunt. My mother is a survivor. My aunt was not so fortunate. We do the Walk downtown in 2 weeks. And we do the Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society in May. Since it happened, my quiet mom has become quite the advocate on the subject."

Cho swung back to the file in front of him. He had said all he would on the subject. Either you got it or you didn't.

"Ok, thanks for telling me that. I have a change jar at home I will bring in later on in the month for you." Grace's voice was a little softer when she spoke to him, but she refrained from saying anything further. She followed his lead and went back to the computer screen.

Lisbon watched the exchange with interest. She knew all about Cho's family history. She also knew it wasn't something he spoke of very often. She and Cho went back a long way. Grace Van Pelt may not have known it, but she had passed a huge milestone in her career here at the CBI. Not only did she get real personal information shared by Cho, but she had said exactly the right thing in the right way. Lisbon could see Jane pick his head up as he watched the two agents. She prayed he wouldn't ruin the moment. For once, he didn't.

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See....Not the obvious, but if you are all sweet and review, I will add an extra one for the obvious holiday this month!!