Part 7 (ok, be patient with me on this one it's going to get crazy.)
After Penelope seen Derek off on the case, Mrs. Morgan and her returned to the house. "I'm still in awe over this house. It's wonderful."
"Now I know why he waited to show you. They did a lot of work. I still wonder what else he found in that room. He said he found a few things, but yet only told you of one and gave it to you." Mom said as they made their way to the back yard to figure out a good plan for where trees or bushes would go to flowers and what kind.
"I think a small gazebo or archway to the side here would look amazing with this house. Maybe a nice swing, double. It'd be nice to cuddle as we watch the stars." Penelope smiled.
Mrs. Morgan smiled at her. "I'm really glad you both are happy. I can see it written on both of your faces."
"I am, truly am." She smiled as she carried out two chairs and sat down in one. "Derek said the landscapers will be here tomorrow morning?"
She nodded as she sketched out where things would go. "Yeah."
They spent an hour there and as they looked at the stretch, they liked the idea and layout so far. Now they just couldn't wait to see it finished.
Returning home, they made supper and talked more about the wedding.
The next morning they drove to the house and just as they pulled into the driveway, a van pulled in behind them. As Penelope got out she walked over and smiled as she saw landscaping on the side. "Perfect timing."
The man walked over to the lady and smiled. "Yes it is. My name is Mark Anderson." He held out his hand.
"Penelope Garcia and this here is my future mother in law, Mrs. Morgan."
"Nice to met you." He said to both girls.
"You too. So, right this way." She lead his to the back yard.
"You have anything in mind?" He asked.
"We did up a rough sketch. This is where we will be having the wedding." She handed him the paper. "Either a gazebo or archway over here somewhere. Lillie's and Roses are my favorite so I want multiple colors of both. I'd like a small walk way from the front coming this way to the back yard." She ran over everything with him.
"Sounds great. My men should be here soon." Mark told her.
"Thanks great. Um, I have to go to work so we will be out of your way. If you need anything, our numbers are on the sketch. Other then that good luck and thanks." She smiled and Penelope and Mrs. Morgan walked back out to the car and left. "I am going to headquarters to work. You can take the car so you can go anywhere you need to and aren't stuck at home."
"Thanks Penelope." She smiled.
The week went on and on day two, things came to a stretching halt for Mark. They where digging a hole to put in a tree and then some flowers in the same area when they found a body. Well, more of a skeleton. He called Mr. Morgan who set up the appointment then his fiancé.
"Morgan." He said answering his phone.
"Sir, this is Mark Anderson, your landscaper."
"Oh, hey Mark. How's it going? She's not over working you is she?"
"No, but sir, something just came up. While digging a hole for the tree, we um, we found a skeleton. We can't go on."
Derek's eyes went wide. "Ok, um, call the local police and I will get there ASAP."
"Will do sir." Mark hung up the phone and did just that.
Derek couldn't believe this was happening. He walked over to Hotch. "Hotch, I have to get home."
"Something wrong Morgan?"
"You could say that. Mark, the landscaper called. They found a skeleton in the back yard while digging."
"Get going, we will wrap up and head back to investigate this"
Derek headed home, wondering if this skeleton had anything to do with the money and pictures from that hidden room. He'd have the team look into it when they got there.
