Finally the sequel to First Move. To those who read and liked the first one, I'm sorry for the wait. I hope you all like this as well. This story will only have two chapters. The song in this chapter is Andy Griggs' You Won't Ever Be Lonely.

Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds or the songs and lyrics used in this story.

Happy Reading and Enjoy!


Chapter 1

"Reid, are you coming with us?" Garcia asked sitting on the edge of his desk.

"Where?"

"A bar. The whole team is going."

"I guess. Saying no will only get you and Derek in 'annoy Spencer til he says yes' mode."

Garcia gave him a wide smile. "Great. We're leaving after work."

He shook his head and went back to work.

Excited that Spencer was going she went to Derek's office. She lied and said the whole team. If Spencer found out he said yes before Derek, he'll yell and complain for days. Pen only did it because ever since Derek and Spencer started their relationship they have been spending less time with the team. She wasn't ready for that change.

"Chocolate muffin." She said loudly as she walked through the door.

Derek raised his head and smile. "Am I going to like what you planned?"

"Of course. Its just a simple night out with the team in a bar. I asked Spencer and he said yes. So will you be joining us?"

"You know what I will. And don't worry I won't give your secret away, baby girl."

She felt her eyebrows go up. "What secret?"

"That you lied to my pretty boy. Just promise not to do it again. You know he has trust issues."

"You're right. I'm sorry and I promise not to do it again. Maybe I should just tell him the truth."

"Tomorrow. I don't want you to ruin your night."

"Thanks."

"No problem. Now back to work."

He watched her walk through the bullpen and give Spencer a silent sorry look. Derek shook his head. Tonight will give him a chance to surprise Spencer. He had been planning this for months. Doing it in front of the team will show Spencer how serious he is.


"Can't we just give them an excuse and go home."

"No, pretty boy. Have you realized that we have been spending less time with the team? This is good for all of us. Especially for Pen. Do you want to ruin her night?"

Spencer stopped and looked at him. "I didn't know that. Oh they must be really hurt. Why didn't anyone say anything? And no I won't ruin Garcia's night."

"I don't know. You'll have to ask. Now lets join the others."

The couple walked into the bar and was flagged down by a very excited Penelope. They made their way to the table that had everyone else seated with drinks in front of them. Spencer sat down next to JJ, while Derek grabbed another chair and sat next to him. Without thinking about it the two joined their hands and left them on Derek's leg.

"Great everyone is here. Now we can all catch up on the new in our lives. I'll go first. Kevin and I are moving in together."

Everyone looked at her for a moment. After they decided she was serious, they all congratulated her.

"Will and I are thinking of having another baby." JJ announced.

"I finished another book. It will be out next year." Rossi smiled.

"Emily and I are dating." Hotch declared. Emily smiled and leaned over to kiss him.

Everyone had a dropped jaw expression. Garcia was the first to recover.

"What? When did that happen?"

"A month ago. Remember the case when Aaron had gotten hurt. That night we decided to stop dancing around each other." Emily answered.

"Oh my god. This is so exciting." Garcia squealed.

"Garcia stop making a big deal out of it." Hotch gave her a stern look.

She deflated and looked at Derek and Spencer. "What about you two?"

Derek smiled. "We don't have any news at the moment."

Spencer nodded. "Sorry Pen."

"Oh come on. There has to be something." She was flabbergasted that her favorite couple was boring.

They just gave her another sorry look. After that Spencer asked Rossi about his book. Hotch joined that conversation. The girls talk about the future baby. Derek was left to his own devices. He decided to begin step one and two of his plan. He got up from the table and went over to the DJ who was setting up for the night's karaoke. He put his name and song in first then went to the bar for a shot. To this day he'll never understand how Spencer got the courage.


Spencer turned his head when the DJ spoke Derek's name. He watched his boyfriend climb onto the stage with a microphone in his hand. What the hell is he doing? He thought as the song began to play.

Life may not always go your way
And every once in awhile you might have a bad day
But I promise you now you won't ever be lonely
The sky turns dark and everything goes wrong
Run to me and I'll leave the light on
And I promise you now you won't ever be lonely

For as long as I live
There will always be a place you belong
Here beside me
Heart and soul..baby you only
And I promise you now you won't ever be lonely

Derek kept eye contact with Spencer. He seen the surprised look but kept singing.

It's still gonna snow and it's still gonna rain
The wind's gonna blow on a cold winter day
And I promise you now you won't ever be lonely
You're safe from the world wrapped in my arms
And I'll never let go

Baby, here's where it starts
And I promise you now you won't ever be lonely
Here's a shoulder you can cry on
And a love you can rely on
For as long as I live
There will always be a place you belong

He didn't think he could love Derek more than he already did. This was the best thing that has ever happened to him, apart from their first night together. Hotch didn't care that Morgan was singing this for Reid. He pulled Emily tighter to his side and kissed her temple. Emily made a mental note to thank Morgan. JJ was watching both men and seen the love in their eyes. Garcia and Rossi were still trying to get over the shock of Derek singing.

Here beside me
Heart and soul..baby you only
And I promise you now you won't ever be lonely
No,no,no,no,no,no
No, you won't ever be lonely

Derek finished the song and walked off the stage. He went straight to Spencer and down on one knee. He pulled out the box and looked into wide shocked eyes.

"I love you and want to spend the rest of my life doing so. Will you marry me, Spencer Reid?"

Spencer recovered from his shock as the tears escaped his eyes. "Yes. I love you too."

Derek put the box on the table and pulled Spencer into a tight hug before kissing him deeply. The applause around them barely registered in their minds. The two separated when Derek was pulled away. The team exchanged hugs and then settled back down in their seats. Morgan pulled Spencer into his lap and slid the ring onto his finger.

"Derek Morgan, why didn't you just ask him when we were discussing new things?"

"Because I wanted it to be a surprise and do it the way I planned. Besides I owe this to pretty boy. He risked it all months ago to tell me his feelings and I almost lost him."

"Thank you. I loved it." Spencer whispered in his ear.

He turned his head and looked at the other man. Derek kissed him again.

"Stop that. Wait until you're at home." JJ teased.

"Good idea." Derek stood up and grabbed Spencer's hand. "This was fun. We'll see you tomorrow. Again congrats to all of you. JJ, I have dibs on the kid. Come on baby, let get you home."

Spencer nodded and waved to the others. They walked away before Garcia could stop them. Derek drove a little over the speed limit. They got home, let Clooney do his business then locked up the house. Spencer decided to show Derek how happy he was at the moment.

Hours later the happy couple collapsed on their bed in exhaustion. Neither cared enough for a shower. They just wrapped around each other and dozed off.


Back at the bar

"I never pictured Derek as the type to do a very public proposal." Rossi spoke after the happy couple left.

"Well it was like he said, it was for Reid. We all seen the heartbroken look when Morgan didn't catch on after that song." Emily defended.

"I can't believe he didn't tell me. I would have helped." Garcia pouted.

JJ was a little annoyed by the other woman's words. "Morgan doesn't have to tell you everything, Pen. He told you he wanted to do things his way. And under no circumstance will you try to plan their wedding unless they ask for it. Do you understand?"

Garcia was shocked that her friend was treating her this way. See looked at the others for help but saw that they were siding with JJ. She sighed in defeat.

"Yeah. I understand."

"Good. Now I'm sorry but I have to get home." JJ stood up and left.

"She's right, Pen. Just wait until they ask for your help. JJ didn't say all that to mean but you do have a way of doing things before being asked. At work its fine but outside of it you just have to let us do things our way. Okay?" Emily consoled the distraught woman.

Garcia nodded. "I need to go. Kevin is waiting for me."

"Pen, you don't have to leave."

"I'm fine, Emily. Thanks. And really, Kevin is waiting for me."

The remaining three watched her leave. Neither one knew if she was telling the truth.

"Well do you two want to leave?" Rossi asked.

Hotch and Emily looked at each other. "Sorry Dave. We have to get Jack from the sitter's."

"Don't worry about me. I have an early meeting with my publisher."

They left the bar and went their separate ways.