Partners-Ch 2
Hotch said, "we are heading to Montana, sheriff Tony Acre in the small town of Arden has had 5 women to be taken a few days apart", Reid said, "any ransome demands"?, Hotch shook his head and said, "no, not a word, all of the victims were taken on this running path" he said as he pulled up a picture of the trail onto the screen".
Reid said, "that running path is 7.5 miles long but there are several places where someone could be taken", Hotch said, "each girl was taken withing half a mile of each other". JJ said, "any signs of struggle at the scene"?, Hotch pulled up pictures of drag marks from all of the scenes and said, "the girls put up a fight but due to the early time in the morning each one was taken nobody was around to hear their screams".
Dave said, "so if there hasn't been any calls for ransome what do you think the unsub is doing with the girls"?, Hotch said, "well he could be selling them or keeping for himself to breed, there are multiple things he could be doing to them". Reid said, "all of the victims are similar because they are all dark haired girls all about the same age and are pretty much have the same body build".
Hotch said, "so what are you thinking Reid"?, he said, "he's either selling them or using him for his own sexual gratification", Hotch said, "Penelope did you bring a go bag"?, she shook her head and said, "no sir". He looked at Derek and said, "Morgan take Garcia home so she can ready her gobag and then meet us at the airstirp".
Derek nodded his head as both him and Penelope got up and headed out of the room, JJ said, "I like her", Emily said, "so do I and I think someone else does toooooo". JJ laughed and said, "yeah Morgan was definitley interested in her to", Emily nodded her head and said, "ohhhhh yeah he was and did you see that huge smile on his face"?, she said, "ohhhhh yeah I did, this case is definitley gonna be interesting".
Derek climbed in the drivers side of his truch and said, "so tell me a little about yourself", she looked over at him and said, "well I'm a single mother of a 2 year old named Gabby". Derek said, "awww I bet she's adorable", Penelope nodded her head and said, "I adopted her when she was 2 weeks old and she is the bright spot in my life".
Derek said, "how long have you lived in Virginia"?, she said, "we just moved here a couple of weeks ago, I live on 32 Eagle Street", he said, "you are only a couple of blocks away from where I live". She said, "really"?, he said, "yeah I live on Clover Street", she smiled and said, "well I guess that would make us kinda like neighbors", he laughed as he nodded his head yes.
Penelope looked over at Derek and said, "so tell me a little about yourself", he sighed and said, "well I am the middle child of 3, I have an older sister named Sarah and a younger sister named Desiree". She said, "do they live close"?, he shook his head and said, "they live in Chicago with my ma", Penelope said, "my parents passed away when I was 18, they got killed by a drunk driver".
He looked over at her and said, "I'm so sorry", she took a deep breath and said, "thanks", Derek said, I try to get out to Chicago at least a couple times a month, that is when the unsubs will let me". She smiled and said, "how long have you worked with the BAU"?, he said, "almost 7 years", she said,
"does the job ever get to you"?, he nodded his head and said, "ohhh yeah and when things get so bad I go to my beach house and work on one of the 3 rooms that are currently being remodled".
Penelope said, "that sounds nice", he said, "ohhh it is, the house is down on James Lane, you can't miss it, it's the only one for a few miles", he said, "I like to work with my hands, it helps me relieve some stress". She said, "I'm guessing that in this job you are in need of a lot of stress relief huh"?, he nodded his head and said, "yeah, sometimes".
She pointed to her house and said, "right there, the one with the swingset in the back yard", he smiled and said, "you have a nice house Penelope", she said, "thanks, I'm trying to work on it but some things I just can't do by myself, ya know"?, he said, "I do", once he put the truck in park he said,
"if there's ever anything I can do to help just let me know".
They got out of the car and she said, "I couldn't ask you to do that"?, he said, "you didn't ask, I offered", she bit down on her bottom lip as they walked inside her house and said, "thanks Derek, I appreciate it". He said, "anytime baby girl", she laughed as she glanced over at him and said, "did you just call me baby girl"?, he said, "ohhhh I'm sorry".
Penelope said, "don't be, I liked it", the next thing they heard was Gabby running through the house squealing, "mommaaaaaaaa", Penelope picked her up and kissed her on the cheek and said, "hello sweetie". Gabby wrapped her arms around Penelopes neck and squeezed her tight, Derek smiled and said, "awww Penelope, she's beautiful".
Gabby was the child from a mixed marriage so she was a little lighter than Derek, Penelope said, "sweetie, this is one of mommas friends, this is Derek Morgan". Derek said, "you are just the cutest thing", April smiled and said, "she just finished her beef and noodles", Penelope kissed her daughter on the cheek and said, "that's mommas big girl".
Penelope said, "I'm here to pack a bag, we are heading to Montana on a case", April said, "no worries Penelope", she smiled and looked at Derek and said, "would you like to hold her"?, he said, "I would love to but are you sure"?, Penelope handed Gabby to Derek and said, "momma will be right back baby".
Gabby looked at Derek and then cackled as she patted his cheeks, he smiled and said, "you are adorable, yes you are", when Penelope came back downstairs a few minutes later she couldn't help but smile at the sights of Gabby sleeping peacefully in Dereks arms. Derek looked up at her and said, "I've always had a way with the ladies" causing Penelope to roll her eyes.
Penelope reached down and picked Gabby up and handed her to April, she then kissed the little girl on the forehead and ran her finger down her cheek and whispered, "momma loves you". Penelope said, "if you need anything April please call", she said, "I will, I promise", Derek picked up Penelopes bag and smiled as they headed out the door.
Before Penelope closed the door she said, "I'll call tonight and check on her", April waved and said, "be safe and we'll see you soon", Penelope waved one final time as the truck pulled away from the curb.