Kevin Lynch sat next to his girlfriend on her couch and asked her, "Hey Plum Sauce pass me the soy sauce."
"Kevin you know I hate the sight of soy sauce. Gideon left it all over my desk last time he was on crutches."Penelope made a face picking up the small packets of sauce and tossing them at Kevin.
Kevin smiled and said, "Well thank you anyway my awesome tech girlfriend."
Penelope rolled her eyes, she really liked Kevin, but he was horrible at pet names and flirting. When it came to Kevin, Penelope couldn't come up with any for him other than Kev. Somehow sculpted chocolate god of thunder just doesn't fit. Penelope giggled at that thought.
Kevin quizzically asked, "Hey Pen, what is so funny?"
"Oh nothing Kev." Penelope tried to stifle her giggles.
Just then Penelope's phone rang. She looked at her caller id and it said Hot Stuff. Penelope smiled before she even started speaking to him.
"Hiya Hot stuff."
Kevin rolled his eyes. Kevin wondered why his girlfriend's best friend had to be Derek Morgan. Kevin spent a lot of time in high school hiding in lockers from guys that looked like Morgan. He was a dumb jock, he kicked ass first and asked questions later. He was reckless, and a player.
"Oh, okay Derek I will see you in 45. Biya Hot Stuff."
"Penelope, where are you going?" Kevin asked gruffly.
Penelope explained, "Kev, I forgot that I promised to help Derek pick out birthday gifts for his niece and nephew. They are at that age where they are starting to get into tech-"
Kevin cut Penelope off and said, "So you are leaving our date night for Morgan? Pen you frustrate me."
"Kevin you knew when we started dating that Morgan is like my family. I made a promise to him. You just showed up out of the blue at my apartment tonight. "
"Pen that is another thing we need to talk about. Why don't we live together yet?"
Penelope said in a deflated tone, "Kev you know I like my space. "
Kevin angrily said, "Whatever Penelope, just go. We all know there's no way I can talk you out of meeting Morgan."
Kevin said Morgan like he was dragging it through mud.
"Oh Kev I am sorry, I promise I will make it up to you. I will call you when I am done, then you can come over and talk."
Kevin sighed and said, "Alright Penelope, I hope talking is not all we will be doing." Kevin tried to make a sexy face. It didn't work. He looked more like he wanted to sneeze.
Penelope internally groaned. Sex with Kevin Lynch was, borderline okay, he certainly didn't have the reputation Derek had, but- . Penelope had to stop that train of thought. Thinking about Derek while trying to convince her boyfriend that their friendship was normal was not a good idea, the truth is their friendship wasn't normal.
Penelope gave Kevin a quick kiss on the cheek. She was in no mood for a wet gross kiss. But Kevin had other ideas. He cupped Penelope's face and gave her a messy, sloppy, wet kiss. Penelope tried to smile, but she was more pissed her lip gloss was messed up.
Kevin looked pretty pleased with himself walking out of Penelope's apartment.
Penelope sighed, wiped her mouth, and reapplied her lip gloss. She headed out the door and climbed into her land boat of a Cadillac. While she was making the drive to Derek's, Penelope decided to contemplate her relationship with the two men in her life. Kevin and Penelope had a lot in common. They both loved hacking, and technology. When a new program came out, or a RPG (Role Playing Game) they would get super excited. They liked the same sci-fi movies, and television shows.
But Kevin and Penelope also had some differences. Penelope liked to dress in bright colors. Kevin could care less about what he wore. His clothes were often time disheveled, and not put together at all, and most of his shirts had some sort of stain on them. Mostly either soy sauce or ketchup. She wondered how he ever got full when half of his dinner was either on, or down his shirt.
Another thing Kevin and Penelope did not have in common was Penelope's love for her job, and Kevin could not understand it. She loved all of her co-workers. They really acted like a family. Kevin didn't get it. Kevin grew up in a two parent house hold. He already had a family. The hacking part of work was fun, but the people Kevin said he could do without.
Kevin also hated the music she listened to. It was electronic and upbeat, she also would torture Kevin with show tunes, and god awful pop songs. Kevin got really upset when Penelope started listening to R&B, and rap songs that Derek liked.
Penelope just sighed.
Then she let her mind drift to Derek. Derek was everything Kevin wasn't. Derek was strong, and confident. The man dripped sex. Penelope recalled the first time she saw Derek after working out. He was covered in sweat, and didn't have a shirt on. Each and every one of his abs were well defined. Penelope had to turn her head. She felt herself blush.
Derek had joked and asked Penelope, "Hey baby girl, you see something you like?"
Penelope had to get control of her thoughts. When she gained control she replied," Mmhm you do know how much I like chocolate."
Derek chuckled, leaned really close to Penelope and whispered, "Anytime you are ready to take a bite let me know."
Penelope just winked, and walked away. If she had tried to speak, her voice would have cracked.
Penelope shook herself back to the present.
Derek and Penelope had things in common as well. They were both adventurous. They dared each other to do ridiculous things all the time. When they were around each other they flirted like horny teenagers. They both loved old black and white movies, and they loved teasing each other. It was so easy to be around him.
But they also had a lot of differences. Yes Derek knew how to use a computer, but he wasn't into them like Penelope was. But yet he would let her babble on and on about a new program she was creating to help narrow down her searches.
When the Fisher King hacked into her system, he let Penelope go on and on about Honey Pot Farms and a honey nets, and a snort log list. He just held her and let her cry.
But the biggest difference is, Morgan was gorgeous. Penelope didn't see herself that way. She thought that she wasn't thin enough or pretty enough for him. Morgan had an endless parade of skinny little bitches hanging all over him.
Penelope was just a few turns from Morgan's house. She loved the way hanging out in his house felt. He had big comfy furniture, and a great TV for watching movies. Not to mention the adorable golden retriever that was Clooney.
Penelope parked her car, and started walking towards Derek's front door. She used the key he gave her to let herself in.
While standing in his foyer, and giant ball of fur, came barreling towards her. Penelope bent down and rubbed behind Clooney's ears.
Derek came jogging down his stairs and said, "Hey baby girl. Thanks for coming over. I figured you forgot. I hope I didn't interrupt something."
Penelope responded, "Actually you saved me from having to argue with Kevin, about why I don't want him to move in."
"Angel baby why don't you want Kevin to move in?"
"He is messy, and sloppy. I just don't want him too." Penelope began to frown.
Derek hated to see his best friend upset, but he couldn't get over how cute she was when she wrinkled her nose.
Penelope sighed and said, "Derek can we just drop it. I don't want to talk about it right now."
"Sure baby, but when you are ready you can always talk to me. Got it?" Derek tipped Penelope's chin so their eyes met.
Penelope smiled and said, "You Derek Morgan, are my knight and shining armor."
"Now that is what I want to hear mama. Now let's go. We need to get to the mall."
Derek put his arm around Penelope, and they walked to his SUV.
Inside the car, the normal control freak Derek let Penelope pick the station. She picked some obscure college station that played really odd techno music. But he had to admit that at least it wasn't more show tunes.
Derek and Penelope finally reached the mall. Derek jogged around and opened the door for Penelope. They walked arm and arm inside. Derek and Penelope headed straight for an electronic store called, Stereo hut. Derek wasn't sure what to get his niece and nephew. Penelope started looking around. She found two tablets that the kids would like.
To make the tablets special, she would jail break them, and add fun games, and music software. She would also add a tracking program so if they got lost or stolen they could be found.
Penelope showed Derek the tablets, and the skins she could get for the tablets, so they didn't fight about whose tablet is whose. Penelope asked what their favorite colors were. She got one skin that was purple, and the other was a dark green.
Derek walked up to the counter and put his arm around Penelope. He gave her a quick kiss on the forehead, and said, "Thank you mama."
Penelope loved his public displays of affection. It made her feel pretty.
The cashier behind the counter commented that they made a cute couple.
Derek and Penelope both blushed.
Penelope said," Umm we are not a-"
Derek finished her sentence, "couple, we are um just best friends."
The cashier sheepishly replied, "Oh I just assumed. Oh man I am sorry."
"Don't worry about it." Derek said. "If this pretty lady wasn't already in a relationship, I would snatch her up in a heartbeat."
Penelope just stared at Derek. She wondered if he had meant it, or if he was just being nice. Penelope told herself that he was just being nice.
Penelope didn't question Derek about what he said in the electronics store. They just walked around the mall talking.
Some women in the mall openly stared at Derek ignoring Penelope's existence. Derek didn't seem to notice, he was too busy talking to his best friend.
They stopped in front of a scented candle store. Penelope wanted to get some vanilla candles. Derek walked in with her.
The girl behind the sales counter shamelessly flirted with Derek, but for some reason Derek wasn't paying her any attention either.
Penelope thought to herself, "What the hell is going on with Derek today?"
Normally Derek would at the very least flirt back and maybe get her phone number. Instead he found where Penelope was and draped his arm over her shoulder. He took his card out of his wallet and paid for the pretty, expensive candles.
As Penelope and Derek walked out of the candle store, the sales girl shook her head. She thought to herself, "I must be losing it if, even when his girlfriend wasn't looking he never looked my way."
After leaving the candle store, they headed to Footlocker. Derek needed new running shoes.
Derek got his shoes, and they headed out of the mall. Penelope had fun just being around
Derek. She didn't need software, or online games. Penelope realized that she rarely thought about computers when Derek was around. With Kevin, those games had been an escape from his crap.
"Hey red delicious what is going on in that pretty little head of yours?"
"Oh nothing, I was just thinking about how much fun it is to hang out with you."
"Well red it doesn't have to end. You want to come over and have movie night like old times."
"Sure, wait I can't-Kevin. I told him, you know what. Sure. I would love to."
Penelope shot Kevin a text, telling him they would talk tomorrow. Then Penelope shut her phone off.
Derek glanced over at Penelope. He hoped he wasn't over stepping his boundaries, but hey is baby girl wanted to hang out with him, and that is all he cared about.
Kevin balked at the text message.
From P: Having movie night with Morgan. Sorry luv. Talk to you tomorrow.
Kevin spat angrily to no one, "What the hell. I thought she had given up movie night with Morgan. Now she is going to be staying at his house? "
Kevin tried to call Penelope, but he got no answer. He texted her a few times and still no answer. Thoughts of Morgan banging his girlfriend crept into his head. Then Kevin thought to himself "I did leave a kiss for her to remember me by. Oh who the hell am I kidding, when it comes to guys like Morgan they get what they want because they are good at what they do."
If Derek wanted Penelope there is nothing legal Kevin could do to stop him.
Kevin decided that now would be a good time to crack open the Jack Daniels. Kevin knew drinking liquor made him mean and aggravated, but he just wanted to get drunk and pass out.
Derek put the DVD in to the DVD player. Penelope hummed while waiting for the popcorn to get done.
Derek called out from the living room, "Hey baby do you want pizza, or Chinese?"
"Surprise me hot stuff."
"Alrighty hot dogs it is." Derek said in a teasing tone.
Penelope scrunched her face up and said, "Ewww, Morgan gross."
"Just teasin, I say we go with Chinese, just no soy sauce." Derek winked, and Penelope smiled.
"See Derek got it", Penelope thought to herself.
Derek patted the couch cushion next to him Penelope came over to sit next to him. She handed Derek the popcorn, and Penelope opened the bag of Twizzlers.
They ignored the opening credits. Derek was too busy trying to steal a Twizzler from Penelope.
He tried everything he could to get the candy out of her hand. But Penelope just teased him taking slow bites of the Twizzler. It was driving Derek insane. He never wanted to be a piece of candy so badly before.
Derek huffed then he stood up. He pinned Penelope down on the couch using his knees, and stole the whole bag.
Penelope pouted and said, "Derek Morgan you give me back my Twizzlers, right now."
Derek in a sexy, teasing manor said, "Take them from me."Derek wiggled his eyebrows.
"Derek you know I am not strong enough to take anything from you." Then Penelope got an idea.
She pushed Derek back on the couch, came within inches of his face. She raised one eyebrow and said in a low and sexy growl, "Derek may I please have my Twizzlers back?" Then she bit her bottom lip.
Derek was shocked, he knew he would have to sit up soon or there would be a tent growing in his pants. So Derek silently handed her the Twizzlers and sat up.
There was a knock at the door, to Derek's relief. Derek walked over, and opened the door for the Chinese delivery guy. He paid, and tipped the delivery man.
Penelope and Derek dove in the delicious Chinese food, and watched Die Hard 1 and 2. After they finished eating and watching the movies, Derek convinced Penelope to just spend the night. He still kept the guest room up for her. So Derek loaned her an old T shirt from when he was a beat cop in Chicago, and a pair of sweat pants.
They told each other goodnight, and headed to their separate rooms. Derek looked back towards Penelope's direction and sighed. He really loved his baby girl and stay with him forever. But Derek knew that she had Lynch. Derek may have been a player, and back in the day a womanizer, but he was no home wrecker.
While Penelope was sleeping, she heard the familiar noise of Derek having a nightmare. Half asleep she tip toed into Derek's room, and climbed next to him, like she used to do before she dated Kevin.
Derek recognized Penelope was there, and whispered in her hair thank you. After a few minutes Penelope sat up quickly. She may have slept in the same bed as Morgan, but never with him just in boxers, and her just in a t shirt and underwear. The sweat pants were a horrible fit, and they were annoying so Penelope kicked them off.
But Morgan was already peacefully asleep, and he had his strong arm wrapped around her. So she sighed, and went to sleep.
Penelope woke up with sunlight streaming in her face. She felt the strong arm of her best friend still wrapped around her. Then she was aware again that she was just in a t shirt and underwear.
She knew it wasn't appropriate but she just wanted to enjoy this moment a little bit longer. While she snuggled back against Derek, Penelope could feel his erection pressing against her bottom.
Penelope mouthed."OMG."
Derek started to stir. Sleepily he said, "Good morning baby girl." Then he realized he had a morning erection and was only in boxers. Derek grabbed a pillow and put it in front of him, and started apologizing.
"Derek, Derek, sweetheart stop it, I know all about morning wood. Calm down. But I do want to warn you, I am not wearing pants. You had a nightmare and I just ran in. I am sorry too."
Penelope looked down. Then she looked back at Derek.
They both just started laughing. They were making a mountain out of a mole hill.
Penelope hoped out of Derek's bed and started walking towards the guest bedroom to get her clothes.
Derek watched her ass in her black lace boy shorts. Derek wanted to run behind her and smack her ass, and drag her back to his bedroom.
He shook himself out of that thought because, he knew she had Lynch. All Derek was doing was waiting for Lynch to fuck up. At this rate they would be broken up by the end of next week.
Penelope got dressed, and after Derek was dressed, they gave each other a quick hug, and Penelope headed to her apartment.
Penelope was walking up the stairs when she saw Kevin looking awful. He reeked of liquor, and looked like he hadn't slept in days. He was still holding the bottle of Jack Daniels.
Kevin strolled, slash stumbled over to Penelope. He then pointed at her, and said, "Pen-elo-pe can we talk now. PLEASE?"
Penelope rolled her eyes. She said yes, and unlocked her door. Once inside Kevin took a swig of Jack and made a face. Then he slurred, "Penelope what the heck was last night?"
Kevin pulled out his phone, and read her text.
From P: Having movie night with Morgan. Sorry luv. Talk to you tomorrow.
Still slurring Kevin then said, "I asked you to stop with the movie nights. It isn't okay for another man to spend the night with you.
Penelope sighed. "Kevin nothing happened. We watched frackin movies. What is so wrong with that? I told you he is my best friend."
Kevin started to get upset. He started pacing back and forth. Kevin took another swig of Jack and winced.
Penelope tried to grab the bottle from him, and thought maybe she could get some coffee in him, but Kevin had other ideas.
Kevin stopped in front of Penelope, looked her square in the eye, and said in a voice so cold it sent shivers up Penelope's spine, "Penelope choose. Me, or him. And you better pick right."
Penelope looked down at the floor. Before she could speak, Kevin sputtered, "You have to fucking think about it. God you are dumb. You think the man you call a chocolate thunder of some shit, would want you, please he would never want you? Maybe if you lost a couple of pounds he would give you a mercy bang."
Tears started to fall from Penelope's eyes. Kevin tried to comfort her, she pushed him away. Kevin tried to comfort her again. She pushed him even harder.
Kevin spat out, "Didn't I tell you to choose, me or him. Fucking just pick already."
Kevin took another swig.
Penelope gathered all the courage she had in her and said, " I pick HIM."
Kevin sputtered, "Wha-, What? What do you mean you pick him."
Kevin raised his hand, and slapped Penelope.
Penelope didn't know what came over her, she told Kevin in an arctic tone, "You know what Kevin, I slept in his bed last night, in just my t shirt and panties. He was having a nightmare."
Kevin slapped Penelope again. She tasted blood.
"You know what else Kevin, he is fucking HUGE."
She knew that any sort of talk about sex made Kevin either nervous or mad. Kevin has heard stories from some of the office girls about, Derek's abilities. It was another reason why Kevin was jealous.
Kevin walked in a wide circle with hatred in his eyes. Kevin looked at the bottle of Jack, and splashed Penelope in the face with the liquor. Penelope screamed out because her eyes were burning.
"Kevin what is wrong with you?"Penelope cried.
"You know what is wrong with me; I fell in love with a fucking slut. I bet if he would have let you, you would have sucked his dick. Hmmm. Would you have come home and kissed me?"
"Kevin I am not going to even dignify anything you just said with an answer.
Kevin grounded out, "Why is that?"
"Because, Kevin I don't like kissing you. Your kisses are sloppy and-"
Penelope found herself on her ass, and the wind knocked out of her.
Kevin had punched Penelope in the stomach.
Kevin stood over her and said, "So bitch, Morgan is fucking huge huh? Is he bigger than me?" Kevin started to choke Penelope.
Even though Penelope was in pain she wouldn't give up so easily.
Penelope gritted her teeth and said, "What do you think? I know he can do what you can't"
Kevin eyes flashed with hatred with a gravel sound in his voice Kevin asked, "What is it that he can do?"
Penelope said, "Get me off." She was gasping for air. Kevin gave her throat one hard squeeze, and then Kevin backed away.
Kevin chucked the bottle of Jack at Penelope. If she had not ducked it would have hit her in the face.
"Oh you want to get off huh. Well fine let's try now."Kevin said bitterly.
Penelope was terrified. She begged and pleaded saying, "Kevin no, stop. Kevin stop it, I want you out of my apartment, NOW."
Kevin started stroking himself under his pants. Penelope looked around for something to throw at him. It was like Kevin was possessed. Kevin with his free hand yanked Penelope by her hair to make her sit up on the couch. Kevin was hovering over Penelope; he started to pull his pants down.
Just then she heard a key in her door. The knob turned and Penelope looked helpless into Derek's face.
Derek dropped her phone that he was returning, and said, "What the fuck is going on here?"
Kevin tried to bolt for the door, but Derek was much faster. Derek turned Kevin's head and made him look at Penelope. Derek through gritted teeth asked, "Kevin did you do this? DID YOU? Fucking answer me."
Kevin looked at the carpet in Penelope's apartment. Derek let his grip go on Lynch's neck. Derek balled up his fist and hit Lynch square in the jaw. Derek yelled, "Is that was you did to her? No, no I bet you slapped her first. Derek stood Kevin up and back handed him so hard Kevin flew into the wall.
Kevin let out a yelp.
Penelope crawled out of the room, and called JJ.
"JJ you have to come over here and stop Derek." Penelope was in tears.
"Garcie what are you talking about". JJ said with concern.
Penelope told JJ the shortest version of the story she could think of. Penelope said, "Kevin hit me, Derek came by to give me my phone, now Derek is going to kill Kevin."
JJ was already on another phone talking to Hotch.
"Garcie, go out there and see if you can stop Derek, "JJ said with a panic stricken tone.
Penelope ran out of the bathroom.
"Derek, Derek, Derek stop." Penelope kept shouting for him to stop.
"Please stop I don't want you going to jail for murder, baby please." Penelope was pleading with Derek.
Derek came back to reality hearing Penelope begging him to stop.
Derek and Penelope looked down at Kevin. Kevin looked fucked up.
Derek split his lip, broke his nose, and there was a lump forming on the side of Lynch's head.
Kevin spit out blood, and looked at Derek and said, "I guess you can have my sloppy seconds now."
Derek lifted his fist up again; Penelope gently put her hand on top of his fist. Penelope, pleading again said," Derek, baby boy please stop. I want you around in my life. I don't want to have to talk to you behind glass."
Derek immediately took out his phone and took pictures of Penelope's face. Derek grabbed a crawling Kevin and put his boot on his chest.
A few moments later, Hotch came rushing in and surveyed the scene. Derek had his boot on Kevin's chest, Penelope was holding Derek's hands, and Penelope's pretty face was bruised and banged up. He also saw a few spots of dried blood on her lips.
Hotch walked over to Derek, and told him to let Kevin up. Hotch, helped Kevin stand up. Then Hotch punched Kevin square in the stomach.
Kevin doubled over in disbelief that another person was going to kick his ass. Penelope looked wide eyed at Hotch.
Hotch leaned over Lynch's face and whispered, "You hurt someone that I considered to be a part of my family. I am only here- No, no Kevin look at me you piece of shit. I am only here to stop Morgan from killing you, but after seeing Penelope's face, I might just let him."
Kevin's right eye went wide. Derek shut Kevin's left eye with his fist.
JJ flew into Penelope's apartment. She was so concerned for Penelope that she didn't even notice Hotch hovering over Lynch.
Penelope was sitting in Derek's lap. He was whispering comforting words in her ear and rubbing her back.
JJ asked what happened. While Hotch called Rossi, Reid, and the Police.
Penelope took a cleansing breath and told JJ the whole story. Even though she should have been embarrassed about telling Kevin about a certain part of Derek's anatomy, but she wasn't. Frankly Penelope was shell shocked, and she just spilled the story out.
Then Penelope starting crying all over again, she knew she would have to tell Derek, that if he hadn't walked in, Kevin was going to rape her.
"Baby girl whats wrong. What are you not telling me." Derek's voice was shaky
Penelope sniffiled and said, "If I tell you, you can't hit Kevin anymore. Promise me."
Derek said concerned, "Okay mama tell me the rest."
"If you had not shown up, Kevin would have-"
"Baby girl what was Kevin going to do?...… Are you telling me that bastard was going to rape you?"
Penelope just shook her head yes.
Derek gritted his teeth, and grabbed Penelope's couch cushions. He had to fight his entire being to not get up and send a fatal blow to Kevin's temple.
Rossi bounded into Penelope's apartment, and surveyed the group of people. Hotch had Kevin in handcuffs waiting for the police. Derek looked like he could murder someone at any moment. JJ was kneeling next to Penelope holding her hand.
When Rossi saw Garcia's face it broke his heart. He could see hand prints all over her face and neck. She had a nasty looking bruise near her mouth. Penelope's hair was a mess and her clothes were stained with a brown liquid. Rossi walked by Kevin. Hotch stood Kevin up, and Rossi landed a bone crunching kick to the back of Lynch's right leg. Kevin cried out, and Hotch sat Kevin back down.
Rossi just mere inches away from Kevin's face said with hatred and anger, "You Motherfucker that is my daughter you assaulted. When you think of the limp you are going to have for the rest of your life, I want you to remember me.
Derek looked at Rossi with tears in his eyes, and said, "Rossi look what he did to her. You know that little bastard tried to rape her?"
Rossi looked at Derek and told him, "If it makes you feel any better I just broke his leg."
Garcia looked at Rossi and said, "Actually it does a little. But I feel guilty. I knew what I was saying to him was hurting him, but he hurt me first."
"Baby girl, I don't care what you say to me; I would never lay a hand on you. That is not a man, that is a punk bitch, and a coward."
Reid was the last to show up. Reid was confused. He was the only one on the team that wasn't told at least a little about what was going on. He had received a voicemail from Hotch instructing him to go to Penelope's apartment, but Hotch did not say why.
Reid saw Lynch in handcuffs; he was crying and beat up.
Hotch was staring daggers at Lynch daring him to say anything, Penelope was sitting on Derek. Then Reid saw her face. Reid walked over to Penelope, and said, "My God what did he do?"
Reid surprised everyone by walking over to Lynch. Reid yanked Lynch's head up to look at him.
Reid screamed at Lynch."What the hell is wrong with you? How dare you put your hands on Penelope? That is my sister. Are you so little of a man that you think the only way to feel better is to hit her? You are a loser. Look what you did."
Then Reid leaned so close to Lynch they were almost touching noses, and whispered in his ear, "Just so you know, that when you are getting passed around in prison for cigarettes, Penelope and Derek will be together, and it is all because of you. You lost."
With that Reid stood up, he turned and said with a smirk, "Oh yeah I forgot something. "Reid back handed Lynch just like Derek taught him."
Everybody in the room was stunned to see Reid act that way. But Reid shrugged his shoulders and said, "You protect your family. I don't doubt that all of you in here have hit Kevin.
JJ stood up and said, "Thank you for reminding me Spence."
JJ walked over to Kevin, he was almost inaudible by now, and lifted his head by his hair. "Kevin I hope you know now that you don't fuck with the BAU because we will come after you. That woman is the godmother to my child. She is a part of my work family, and my home life. You should be happy I don't shoot you in the balls."
Kevin whimpered knowing that if JJ could have gotten away with it she would have shot him.
Instead JJ tipped the chair Kevin was sitting on back. Hotch supported it with one of his strong hands. JJ spread Kevin's legs open, and sent a kick to his groan that made all the men in the room tense up.
Kevin threw up on Penelope's carpet. The pain in his groin was unbearable. Kevin put his head back down and prayed the police would come take him away.
There was a familiar rap on the door. It was the sound of the police. Officer Stephen Wright and Officer Jessica Holmby were greeted at the door by Hotch.
Kevin looked up and said, "Look what these maniacs did to me."
Officer Wright surveyed the room. He saw the tech analyst who helped local law enforcement bring down a serial bomber; she was badly bruised, and crying. The officers liked Ms. Garcia because she was kind, and bought treats and snacks to the officers when she had free time. She also volunteered at the precinct to counsel victims and their families. But Officer Wright had to be objective. He went to everyone and asked them questions about what happened. Derek took the blame for all the damage done to Lynch. Hotch and Rossi started to speak up but Derek over talked them.
Derek gave the statement that he was just dropping off her phone, and he walked in on Lynch who was about to rape Penelope.
A part of Officer Wright wanted to hurt the little handcuffed shit. But he knew he couldn't. The officers got the rest of the statements, and they hauled Lynch's sorry ass to jail.
On the car ride to the police station, Wright looked at Lynch in the rear view mirror and told him, that he was going to make a good prison bitch.
After the police had left the entire BAU team sat around Penelope's living room. Penelope stayed on Derek's lap until he had to go to the restroom. He washed his hands and placed her back on his lap.
Hotch called down to the BAU headquarters, and got sick leave for Penelope taken care of. Hotch also gave Derek time off. Hotch knew like always, Derek was going to take care of her and protect he and if anyone tried to stop him there would be hell to pay.
The EMTs looked Penelope over, they gave Derek a list of things she would need. Penelope refused to go to the hospital, she also refused pain meds.
After she was examined by the EMTS, Penelope left the group in her apartment to take a quick shower. She finally got a real look at her bruises and started to cry.
After a few minutes Penelope decided she was done crying. It wasn't her fault Kevin turned out to be a lunatic. Penelope got dried off, and dressed, and rejoined her family in her living room.
It was getting late, and slowly the family members of the BAU started to leave Penelope's apartment.
The only two that were left were Derek and Penelope.
Derek softly said, "Baby girl talk to me, you have been quiet for a while."
Penelope said in a shaky voice, "Derek I can't stay here. I will have nightmares. I have never been so afraid in my life. When Battle shot me I didn't see it coming, and I passed out afterwards. This I can see and feel all of it. For goodness sake he puked on my carpet."
"Penelope I had no intention of you staying here. That is why there is luggage on your bed. Let's get you packed."
In Penelope's bedroom Derek and Penelope packed quickly. The sudden urge to get the hell out of there was great.
Penelope sighed. She thought. "Oh God, what do the neighbors think? They had to have heard all of that."
Derek placed a light kiss on her forehead and said, "Come one mama. Let's get you to your new home."
Derek unlocked his front door. Clooney came bounding towards Penelope.
"Derek, do you mind if Clooney sleeps with me tonight, I don't want to be alone?"
"Baby girl you and Clooney are staying in my bed with me. We can watch TV until we fall asleep."
"Derek Morgan what did I do, to be lucky enough to have you in my life? I kinda love you Derek Morgan."
"I kinda love you Miss Penelope Garcia."
Derek jogged down stairs and got the ice packs the EMTs gave Penelope to put on her bruises.
Derek got back upstairs and saw that Penelope and Clooney were already getting comfortable in his bed. Derek wrapped a towel around one of the packs, and placed it near Penelope's mouth.
Derek hated seeing her beautiful lips marred by something as ugly as that bruise. Derek decided when that bruise healed he was going to kiss her senseless.
Penelope leaned closer to Derek as they watched a late night TV talk show. A few moments later Derek's phone rang. He looked down at the caller id to see it was his mom. Derek wondered now what was wrong. Normally his mother would call much earlier than this.
"Hey mom, what's up, you never call this late."
Fran Morgan with concern in her voice said, "Baby I had a feeling something bad happened today. I just wanted to call and make sure you are okay."
"Mom no I am not, Penelope's ex-
Derek looked over at Penelope, who shook her head yes and the word ex.
Derek choked up a little and said, "Her ex beat her up, and poured liquor on her."
"Oh God, is she okay." Fran's voice was full of panic.
"She will be. She is staying with me."
"I would tell you to take care of your baby girl, but I know you always do."
"You got that right mom."
"Hey Derek before I let you go, see if you can get her to come to Chicago. You have talked about her so much, and I have yet to meet her."
"Mom I will see what I can do, but yeah I would like that. We both have some time off. I promise I will try my hardest.
"I love you mom."
"I love you too, Derek. Bye"
"Bye."
"So where are you trying to get me to go?" Penelope raised an eyebrow.
"My mom wants to meet you. I guess over the years I have talked about you so much, it would be nice to have a pretty face to go with the name.
"Baby boy, my face is far from pretty right now. Look at me I am covered in bruises."Penelope was almost whining.
"Penelope you will always be beautiful to me. Now how about when you heal I will take you to dinner? Not just a whole in the wall pizza place, but what about maybe a French place."
"Derek Morgan are you trying to sweet talk me?"Penelope said in a flirty tone.
Derek wiggled his eyebrows and said, "You know it mama."
Penelope took a deep breath and said, "Derek I would love to go to Chicago with you, and meet your mom."
Derek beamed, and kissed Penelope near her ear. It was one of the few spots not bruised by a hand print.
"All right red delicious, let's go to sleep. Sleep is good for healing."
"Mmmkay hot stuff. Penelope said sleepily
"Goodnight, baby girl."Derek yawned.
"And I will show you a good morning."
Penelope slept in Derek's arms again. She thought for sure she would have a nightmare, but she was surprised to wake up the next morning and not have had one. Derek was still asleep so she closed her eyes and went back to sleep.
Derek's alarm went off at 10 a.m. Derek stretched, and looked over at a peacefully sleeping Penelope. Even with the bruises, and scrapes, she was still the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. Derek grabbed the list the EMTs gave him of things to get to make sure Penelope didn't suffer any permanent scars.
Derek decided to jog to the drug store. He left a note for Penelope. He also left a flower he picked from his back yard in a vase, with a glass of water, orange juice, an Advil, and a breakfast Danish with a strawberry filling. He also left an ice pack wrapped in a towel.
Penelope read the note.
Hey beautiful, I ran to the drugstore to pick a few things up for you. Hard head I know you hate pills, but take the Advil. Also eat something. I will be back in a few. We can chill in the bed all day, and watch movies.
I love you,
D
Penelope could see the tears hit the paper. Penelope was so confused. Did he really love her, or does he feel sorry for her? Penelope decided that she was going let whatever happens, happen. I mean it can't get any worse than her last boyfriend. As soon as she was healed, she was going to tell Derek how she felt, and let the cards fall where they may.
Derek got back from the drugstore. He got the things he needed, and wanted to go take care of Penelope. Derek bounded upstairs to his bedroom. He opened the door and started to say something but he found a sleeping Penelope still holding the note he wrote.
That made Derek smile. He just hoped when he was ready to tell her how he felt, she would believe him. Derek wanted out of the friend zone, and soon.
A little later in the day Penelope stirred. Derek got Penelope relaxing bubble bath. He ran the water in his bathtub and poured some of the vanilla scented bubble bath in for her. He also took out the candles he had bought at the mall.
Derek lit the candles and placed them all over the counter.
Derek knew Penelope loved his tub. Derek's tub was one they had found together when he was renovating his home. It was ivory and vintage. It was deep, and long enough for Derek to be able to stretch his legs out.
Penelope came into the bathroom and gasped and asked, "Derek is that for me?"
"Yes it is goddess. I know you have to be aching. So let me get the tub full. I will step out and you get your cute ass in there. Let me know if you need anything."
"Thank you baby." Penelope loved taking baths. She was glad Derek remembered.
While Penelope soaked, Derek yelled through the door, "Princess what do you want for dinner?"
"Whatever you want baby."
Derek teased, "So hotdogs it is."
"Aww Morgan. You suck."
Derek chuckled, "Okay what about lasagna?"
"I could go for lasagna."
Derek replied, "Awesome! I will check on you in a little bit."
Penelope just sat back in the tub, she had to add more hot water every now and then. She finally stepped out when she turned into a prune. Penelope finally felt like she had scrubbed Lynch out of her life.
For the next two weeks Penelope lived with Derek. She had the best time with Clooney, and loved snuggling with Derek. Now it was time to face the music, and go to Chicago.
Almost all of Penelope's bruises where healed. The hand prints on her face were long gone, and the bruising around her neck was a light yellow. With just a little make up, and some less revealing shirts and dresses, Penelope could look in the mirror and not be horrified.
Derek and Penelope packed the night before their flight. Derek placed their bags by the front door.
Derek had already dropped Clooney off and his dog sitter's home. Now Penelope and Derek sit on his big couch watching Leno. They were laughing at a standup comedian. Derek put his arms around Penelope and held her close. He loved the way she laughed. He was happy that Lynch hadn't taken her smile away.
When a commercial came on, Derek took Penelope's hand and said, "Alright mama bedtime." He pulled Penelope to her feet. She followed Derek upstairs. They changed in different rooms and headed to bed.
Penelope cuddled up with Derek and she fell asleep. Derek looked down at Penelope, he wanted to stay this way forever, and eventually add the sex part in there too. Derek could only take so many cold showers.
Penelope woke up, and the bed was empty. She could smell fresh brewing coffee, and the faint sound of R&B music. Penelope made her way downstairs. She saw a beaming Derek Morgan making breakfast.
"What are you all smiles about?" Penelope asked quizzically
Derek grinned and said, "My favorite girl in the whole wide world is coming home with me."
Derek and Penelope made their way through the busy airport. They knew if they didn't hurry soon, they would miss their flight, and Derek's mother would kill him if that happened. Derek decided it was okay this one time to flash his credentials.
Penelope teased, "So Mr. Morgan you are a big bad F.B.I agent."
Derek cocked his eyebrow and said, "You got that right."
Derek and Penelope were sitting on the plane cuddling and talking. Derek was giving her the Cliff's notes on his family. He told her that they were a close family, but a noisy one. They liked to have a good time, and laugh a lot.
Penelope was still nervous. "Derek what if they don't like me?"
"Beautiful, no, they won't like you."
"D wha-"Penelope felt panic creep up her spine.
Derek said with a twinkle in his eye, "They will love you."
A few hours later they landed in Chicago. Derek and Penelope grabbed their bags. Actually Derek grabbed almost all of them, he left the lightest one for Penelope.
Derek and Penelope made it over to the rental car place. Derek brought the SUV around so they could load the bags in the oversized vehicle.
Derek opened the door for Penelope to get in; he jogged around to the other side and got in. As soon as Derek sat down, Penelope grabbed his hand.
"Baby what did I say? They are going to love you." Derek then gave Penelope's hand a kiss, and placed both of their hands on her thigh.
Penelope's heartbeat speed up. She was looking at Morgan's hand on her thigh. She loved the contrast of their skin color. She had to get out of that train of thought so she looked out the windows at the sights.
Derek every once in a while point out places he hung out at, when he was a kid. They passed the youth center that he played football at. They pass the park where Derek got his first kiss, and according to the little girl, Derek wasn't good at it.
20 minutes later they reached the Morgan family home.
Derek Morgan glanced over at Penelope. He could see the nervousness in her pretty face.
Derek quietly said, "P they are going to love you. Don't worry."
"Derek I hope so.
"I know so."
Penelope took a deep breath and looked over at Derek and said, "Alright baby boy lets do this.
Derek patted her thigh and said, "That's my girl."
Penelope reached for the door handle. Derek stopped her and said, "Let me."
Derek got out of the giant gas guzzler and jogged around to Penelope's side, and opened the door for her. He took her hand and helped her out. Penelope thought maybe six inch stilettos were not made for SUVs.
Once they were out of the car, Derek grabbed their bags, and they made their way towards Derek's childhood home.
Derek went to knock on the door when the door flew open.
Desiree Morgan smiled, and said, "Well Derek Morgan its about time you made your way home.
"Hey Des."