Author's Note: This part of the story is the initial planning phase between Dave and Penelope… then we move forward to the Truth…Revealed… in real time! Anyhow, thanks to everyone for the reviews… you know who you are **CoughKatie**CoughCrys**… and anyone else that I can't think of at the moment because I'm dopey from the dentist… I love the reviews and I hope to provide more… just tell me what you'd like… I'd also like to thank my muse and my inspiration… Anywho… R&R
**Nicole**
One Week Prior to "The Truth"…
David Rossi was busy looking at case files when Penelope Garcie barged into his office, slamming the door closed so hard that his plaques on the wall rattled.
"Can I help you Garcia?" Dave asked, startled.
"Sir, I need your help!" She yelped peaking through the blinds as she saw Morgan approaching.
"For?"
"Hide me."
"From?" Just then there was a knock on his door.
"Rossi?" Morgan's voice came from the other side of the door.
Rossi shook his head and signalled for Pen to hide behind the door. Then he said, "Come in."
"Hey Dave," Morgan peaked his head in the door. "Did Pen come through here?"
"Nope, saw her heading down to the filing area, bout 5 minutes ago though."
"Okay, thanks man." With that Morgan left and Pen came from behind the door.
"Now Garcia." Dave put his hands together. "What the hell is going on?"
"Derek caught me plotting."
"What were you plotting now?" Dave hung his head. She really had to stop doing that.
"Well I overheard Em and JJ talking and we all see it… and hell I'm no profiler but Hotch and Emily have a thing, and I was trying to plan a night out for all of us."
"So…"
"It's also to celebrate the end of the reign of the Wicked Witch."
"Oh, and Derek caught you?"
"Of course he did."
"So what do you want from me?" Dave was curious, but she did have a point.
"I was hoping, you'd use your famous powers and help?" She pleaded.
Dave let his head hit his desk. "You want me to play matchmaker?"
"Well sorta." Pen made a puppy face. "Please super agent Rossi?"
"Fine. But I have to finish Hotch assemble our team… we're still one short."
"I still can't believe Hotch is going to be doing her job." Pen said. "He hates it."
"But, he keeps our team together… it's the only reason. Plus, it gives him more time with Jack. Which is what he needs."
"So you'll help?"
"Yes, as long as you help me with our latest addition."
"Nikki?"
"Yes. She needs clothes and stuff, and since she's staying with me until we can get her her own place, I promised I'd help. But I hate shopping."
"Fair enough. I'll take her. We need to hash out a plan."
"Give me two days Garcia. You'll have your plan."
With that Penelope snuck from his office and went in search of Nikki Montgomery, their latest addition.
Dave looked at the pile of papers. He gave up, picked up the phone and dialled the Directors private line. "Sir, I think I have our final member."
"Good. Call them in, interview and if it works, he's yours no questions asked."
"Thank you sir."
"No, thank you Dave. This is more than Aaron needs at the moment, with Strauss transfer and all."
"No problem, sir." Dave hung up the phone. He then looked at this pile of folders which weren't cases. He took the top one and reread it carefully. He was impressed. So he picked up the phone and called the number at the top of it.
"Agent Daughtry." A male voice came from the other end.
"Agent Daughtry, this is SSA Rossi, from the BAU."
"Sir. It's an honor. How can I help you?"
"We got your application of transfer to the BAU."
"I understand sir." The agent on the other end seemed somewhat uncertain.
Dave smiled. "We'd like to extend the offer to you."
"You mean, join the BAU sir?"
"Yes."
"I'd be honored!" The other man replied. It was then that Dave distinctly picked up the accent that the younger agent was trying to mask. He was Texan. Dave looked at the area code, it was the Boston field office, so he'd moved around quite a bit.
"Then, be in D.C. by tomorrow, we've got things to settle down."
"Of course sir." With that, both men extended well wishes, and the conversation was over.
An hour later, Nikki and Penelope were in his office. "Yes, Garcia?"
"We're going shopping now, sir."
"Ahh. Right." Dave reached into his wallet. He handed a platinum card to Nikki. "You get whatever you need, and a few things that you want. Pen, don't bankrupt me."
Both women nodded and left, giggling like school girls. Dave just shook his head and went over some places that would be good for such an event, as Penelope had envisioned.
Derek Morgan couldn't find Pen, which was odd. He returned, after Agent Anderson had pointed back to Rossi's office.
"Rossi?" He asked.
"Come in Morgan." Dave sighed. He didn't have to lie this time.
"Anderson said Pen was just here."
"Yep. I sent her with Agent Montgomery to get her some clothes and other necessities on my tab."
"You sent our Penelope… with your credit card… to go buy clothes… for our newest agent… who is 21?"
Dave nodded.
"Are you out of your freaking mind Dave?" Derek exclaimed. "It's PENELOPE GARCIA!"
"I know, she knows the rules. Look, I'm in charge of Miss Montgomery, per the Directors orders."
"I know Dave, but seriously." Derek laughed. "I hope that card won't max out easily."
"I made sure."
"Ok, thanks man." With that Derek left to go get ready to leave.
Dave sighed. It was going to be a long week.
The Day before…
Dave sighed. Penelope and him had finally managed to get everything into place, and had even brought Derek in on it. Derek shook his head at the idea, but there was no way he was pissing off the woman he loved. He'd never live it down, nor would he survive. They had ordered a cake for the celebration. Derek had reserved a table at a new lounge in the D.C. area, Capitol Lounge and Pen had gotten everyone's RSVP, except Hotch's. That was JJ's job. And she was talking to him right then. Rossi looked on as Reid and Prentiss were explaining some things to Nikki about protocol, mainly bugging her about her being the youngest. The newest agent, Agent Mitchell Daughtry, was not there yet, per Dave's request. He had other plans for him, and the young man was playing along perfectly. Now as long as Hotch accepted, everything was in motion and set. Dave signalled for Pen to come see him.
"I'm going to give you another credit card. Each one of you gets a new outfit. Get it today or tomorrow, I don't care."
JJ returned and she was disappointed. "Hotch wasn't there. He had to go bring Jack to Jessica's. I'll try again tomorrow."
"He'd better say yes." Pen growled.
"OK there Pen." Emily laughed.
The team left and headed for home. Penelope sighed. This was going to work.
This is where you should go and read my other story… "The Truth…" If you haven't already done so… to be continued…
