"So, how do you think we should tell our friends?"

Penelope leaned her head on her husband's shoulder as he absently ran his fingers through her hair while the two sat on the couch enjoying their morning coffee.

"I was thinking we could have them all over for dinner tonight. I know it's cold out but I could through some burgers and hot dogs on the grill and have my mom make her famous homemade fries, what do you think?"

"I think that's a great idea, Handsome! We can tell them our good news after we eat!"

"That works for me, Baby Girl. Why don't you call everyone and I'll run to the supermarket and get everything we need."

"Sounds like a plan."

He'd never been so happy in his life; he'd married the woman of his dreams, and now he was going to be a father in eight short months. Christmas was in three weeks and he felt as if he were the luckiest man alive. The two continued to sit for a few more minutes enjoying each other's company wrapped in each other's arms and day dreaming about a happy life together.

D.C. General Hospital – Afternoon –

"Just take it easy and make sure she follows this plan very carefully, okay?"

The emergency room had been rather slow for a Saturday morning and for that Savannah was grateful. The little girl in front of her had been her only patient since she'd been on duty. Her mother had brought her in frantic and exhausted after a long night of breathing problems and now she looked as if the world had been lifted from her shoulders after a few breathing treatments and a refill of her daughter's inhaler.

She couldn't help but notice the little girls golden brown ponytails and caramel complexion and she wondered how her and Derek's children would have looked. She'd had such plans of raising a family with him and being his wife but they hadn't gotten anywhere near the altar. Even now she could hear her mother's voice in her head warning her to move on with her life and find a man that was stable and home instead of one who loved his job more than he loved her. But Savannah knew that it wasn't the job that kept him away, it was his love for Penelope and for the life of her Savannah didn't understand what he saw in her. No matter, she would have the last laugh and if she could not spend her future with Derek Morgan then no one would.

Just as she handed the prescriptions and discharge papers to the young mother, Savannah's cell phone rang. She smiled as the name of Penelope Morgan appeared on her screen.

"Penelope, what a nice surprise!"

"Hey Savannah! I hope I'm not disturbing you."

"I'm never too busy to talk to you. What's up?"

"Well, Derek and I are throwing a little impromptu dinner tonight, nothing fancy just burgers and fries and we were hoping you and Sam could come?"

"Ooh, sounds like fun; I believe we're free and we'd love to come!"

"Oh, great!"

"Can we bring anything?"

"Nope just your appetites."

"Okay, then we'll be there! What time?"

"Everyone's coming around six."

"Perfect, we'll see you then."

Savannah ended the call she thought how amazing it was that after all that had happened between the four of them they were able to become friends. It even sounded strange when she spoke of how the four of them had been able to forge a friendship from two ugly breakups, but they had and now spending time together and talking on the phone seemed just a normal part of their lives in fact, the friends often joked about it.

But it wasn't a joke and there was nothing funny about any of it. The desire to win at all cost was what had driven her and Sam together and now she was more determined than ever to make Derek and Penelope pay for snatching her happiness away from her.

Home of Derek and Penelope Morgan – Evening –

The Morgan home was filled with all of their friends and family and Penelope was overjoyed. Having lost her parents at a young age she missed the gatherings and laughter of loved ones. It made her more excited about sharing her and Derek's good news. Christmas was just around the corner and already she was looking forward to picking a tree and decorating and having more gatherings just like this. She watched as Savannah and Sam seemed so happy together they'd been virtually inseparable, arm-arm looking longingly into each other's eyes. It was amazing how things had worked out for the four of them and if anyone would have told her they'd all be friends a year ago she'd had them committed. The jealousy she once felt whenever she saw Savannah and Derek together was now gone and Sam was no longer a threat to Derek. Funny how things work out, she thought to herself.

"Who want's coffee, tea?"

Penelope asked as she rejoined the others in the living room. Everyone raised their hands calling out their preference of hot beverages.

"I'll help you, Pen!" Savannah shouted from across the room.

"Oh no, I've got it!"

"I insist, besides, I want to look at your amazing tea collection before I decide what I want."

"Okay then, let's go."

Penelope locked arms with her "friend" and the two women headed toward the kitchen. JJ shot a quizzical glance at Reid and both shook their heads in awe.

Savannah admired the large kitchen, a chef's dream she knew that Derek had spent months designing and renovating especially for his wife. She felt a twinge of jealousy as she thumbed through the large collection of teas. Penelope grabbed the mugs from the cabinet and began lining them up on the island while the coffee brewed and the hot water boiled on the stove.

" I am impressed by your tea collection, Penelope. You seem to have a few new flavors every time I'm here."

"Thanks. I've spent a lot of time searching and tasting I guess you can say I'm sort of a connoisseur."

"I should say so!" Then grabbing one from the box…"This one looks interesting."

The two worked in sync filling the mugs and placing the drinks on two separate trays.

"How about if I serve the men and you serve the ladies?" Savannah suggested.

"Sounds like a plan!"

Savannah smiled allowing Penelope to lead the way. Quickly, she set her tray on the counter and fished a small vial from her pocket she'd been waiting all evening for the right moment. Looking around to make sure the coast was clear, she placed two drops into one of the mugs of hot coffee then slipping the vial back in her pocket, she headed out to join the others.

Savannah passed the mugs around to the men and Penelope did the same with the ladies. Penelope waited for Savannah to hand the last mug to Morgan and handed her last mug with Honeysuckle Jasmine tea to Savannah as the two exchanged smiles.

"I…or we have a special announcement."

Penelope motioned for Derek who quickly joined her wrapping his arm around her waist. Everyone watched the happy couple now beaming and nearly bursting at the seams.

"Derek and I have an ulterior motive for asking you all here tonight."

The smiles on the faces of their family and friends suggested that they had an idea of what was coming next.

"We found out yesterday that we are having a baby!"

Cheers of oohs and ahhs filled the room and everyone rushed to hug and kiss the happy couple. Savannah and Sam shot glances to each other both noticed the looks of sorrow and anger on the other's face. Savannah moved to Sam's side no one noticed them as they found comfort locked tightly together arm-in-arm as they waited their turn to congratulate the happy couple.

He'd always dreamed that Penelope would be having his baby one day not Derek's. This wasn't how it was supposed to be. He was glad he'd decided to go along with Savannah's plan it was the only thing left to do to get justice for what had been taken from him. He took a sip of his coffee knowing that Derek would not live long enough to see this baby born and Penelope would regret ever leaving him for a man that would soon die in her arms.