Partners-Ch 3

A few minutes later Derek and Penelope walk onto the jet and sit down and it didn't take long before the jet was heading down the runway, Penelope took a deep breath as she looked out the window, she wasn't to keen on flying but with this job she knew that she would have to get use to it. When the jet had reached it's cruising altitude Hotch looked at everybody and said, "when we land I want Derek and Penelope to head to the last abduction scene and see if they can find anything".

He looked at Dave and said, "you and I will head to the police station to meet up with the sheriff while JJ, Reid and Em head to talk to the last victims family". Everybody nodded their heads yes in agreement, Hotch said, "we have a little time before we land, everybody should rest because when we land we need to hit the ground running because we don't have much time before he could strike again.

Penelope stood up and headed to the small kitchen and poured her a cup of coffee, when she turned around she saw the smiling face of Derek, he put his hand on her shoulder and said, "are you feeling better"?, she said, "how did you know"?, he laughed and said, "profiler remember baby girl", she laughed and nodded her head as he poured himself a cup of coffee before they headed back to join the rest of the team.

When they got back they saw Hotch and Emily laying together on one small couch and JJ and Reid were on the other and Dave was talking on his cell to someone. Derek sat down beside Penelope and said, "can I ask you something"?, she said, "sure hotstuff", he laughed and said, "what made you decide to adopt Gabby"?, she smiled at the mere mention of her daughter.

Penelope said, "I was friends with Gabbys mom and", Derek said, "you are a special kind of person Penelope", she said, "thanks, I just didn't want her to grow up in a strangers house, I knew that I could give her a good life". He put his hand on top of hers and said, "you are a good mom and I think you are doing a great job with her".

Penelope sighed and said, "thanks Derek", he winked at her and said, "you are very welcome", he then took a sip of his coffee, the rest of the trip was pretty much uneventful and soon the jet was landing. When everybody got off the jet they headed to the 3 waiting SUVs and all headed out in seperate directions.

It took several days before they were able to pick up a lead and then almost another week before they finally caught the unsub, he was keeping the women for himself, his plan was to impregnate them and then kill them after they had given him children. Penelope sighed as she looked out the window of the jet.

Derek sat down beside her and said, "are you alright"?, she looked up at him and said, "yeah fine, I'm just really missing Gabby, I haven't got to see her in almost 2 weeks". Derek smiled and said, "there is a huge park just a few blocks from where we live so maybe this weekend the three of us could go and spend the day".

Penelope said, "the three of us huh"?, he smiled and said, "welllll yeah, that is if you don't mind, I thought that we could spend some more time getting to know each other". She nodded her head and said, "the park sounds like fun, thanks Derek", he laughed and said, "ohhhhhh baby girl my reasons for suggesting the park were totally selfish".

She looked at him and said, "how do you figure that"?, he put his hand on hers and said, "that way I get to spend the day with two beautiful women", she laughed and said, "ahhhhhhh now I see". He said, "I really do want to get to know you better, you are an amazing agent and mother now I would like to get the chance to get to know the woman".

She felt her heart racing and said, "re really"?, he gave her his famous Derek Morgan smile and said, "yes really", she crossed her legs and said, "I really like that idea because I would like to get to know you better to". JJ smiled as she listened to the conversation, "ohhhhhhhh yeah" she thought as she listened to a very nervous Derek expressing his wishes to get to know the newest member of their team.

About an hour later the jet landed and as everybody was heading toward the SUV's Hotch said, "I got a test from Erin and she said that we were off for the next week". Derek smiled and said, "that sounds great, do you realize how long it's been since we've had that many days off in a row"?, Emily said,
"I believe it's been around 8 months".

Hotch looked at Penelope and said, "how about everybody come to our house on Sunday and we can have a get to know Penelope bbq"?, Penelope smiled and said, "that sounds great Hotch". Derek smiled and said, "I can pick you and Gabby up if you want"?, she bit down on her bottom lip and said, "that sounds great Derek", he grinned as they got into the SUVs to head back to the BAU to finish their paperwork so they could have the next week off for a little rest and relaxation.