Baby Boom

Ch. 9 Who's the Daddy?

Warning: There is bad language in this chapter.

Author's Note: Thank you for the reviews. I am so sorry this chapter has taken so long to get out. I have been sick and also had a little writer's block. The beginning drags a little but it turned out better than planned. Anyway I really like this chapter. So please enjoy and thank you again for the reviews, alerts, and for reading.

Cindy

(Derek's point of view)

I always knew if we could just have one date it would be prefect. Dinner was fun, relaxing, and the food tasted great. I was so glad I had brought her here. Then we went to the movies. Dinner and a movie is a pretty average. Not with Penelope though. The movie was pretty good. Honestly though I couldn't concentrate on anything but my Baby Girl. I loved being able to touch her. We had always been touchy, now though he meant more. Holding her hand was something I never experienced before. Her hand was soft and smooth. I wanted to hold her hand.

When we got home I asked her for a second date. Then she said she didn't know. I felt my heart drop. I completely freaked out. The date was too simple. She didn't have as much fun as I did. I was too touchy. She didn't like being taken to a buffet. Dinner and a movie were too average. I was really worried I had blown my chances. I tried to stay calm. My mind was going crazy.

Then Penelope teased me, she said I could only have a second date if our first kiss went well. I had no doubt that our first kiss would be earth shattering. I only took a second before I pulled Penelope close. I kissed her softly on the lips. I didn't want her to feel scared or pressured. I kissed her again adding a little pressure. I was shocked at how soft her lips are. Then she opened her mouth. My tongue sought out hers. The kiss was better than I ever imagined. It was the best kiss I ever had.

Finally I pulled away. I let our foreheads touch. I wanted and needed to be close to her. I smirked and asked if that earned me a second date. She nodded and was about to say something when her phone rang. I cursed. I figured it was work. It wasn't it was J.J. She was in labor and asked for us to come.

Penelope and I headed to the car. "Is anyone there with J.J.?" I asked concerned. Penelope smile and answered. "She said the baby's Father is there with her." "Has she told you who he is yet?" I asked. "No but, I think we know him. Or he's got a bad past. Why else would she be so secretive about whom he is."

"I don't know Baby Girl. I'm a little worried. I mean this guy got between her and Will. I'm not sure I like him. And I haven't even met him yet." I rambled. "Angel you need to not judge until we've at least met him. Please for J.J. and for me promise you won't go off on him." Penelope said. I sighed but nodded. She was right I didn't need to make a scene yet.

I didn't want J.J. or Penelope mad at me. I do feel the need to protect J.J. She's like another sister to me. I just hoped this jackass had a good excuse. I tried my best to stay calm. I would give this guy one chance. He better treat her and Henry right.

We finally arrived at the hospital. They let us go right back. J.J. was laying in the hospital bed. She seemed much calmer. I figured she had just had some meds. I looked around the room. Where was that ass that got her pregnant? If he had left I would find him.

Penelope greeted J.J. first. Then I hugged her. "How are you?" I questioned. She smiled a little and said. "Better now it'll probably be a little while." I nodded. I was glad she didn't seem to be in as much pain as when she called Penelope. "Where's the Daddy to be at?" Penelope asked. J.J. was about to answer when Reid busted into the room.

"I'm sorry Sweetheart they took forever getting me your cup of ice." Reid said. He kissed her forehead. I saw Penelope starring at the two of them. No this couldn't be true. Reid loves Ashley. Pen put her hand on my shoulder. I knew she was trying to calm me down. That wasn't going to happen until we had some answers.

"Kid what in the hell?" I yelled. Both J.J. and Reid looked confused. "How could you do this to Ashley?" Penelope asked softly. Penelope looked ready to cry. Suddenly Reid and J.J. both started laughing. I grabbed Reid by the collar of his shirt. "Stop Derek I'm not. I promise I love J.J. she's my best friend. I'm just here to support her." Reid yelled scared. "Derek Ashley is here too. Spence isn't the baby's Father." J.J. shouted.

Ashley and Rossi walked in together talking. "What's wrong?" Ashley asked worried. I let Reid go. He and J.J. both started laughing. I didn't get why this was funny to them. Hotch and Emily walked in together. "What's going on?" Emily asked taking in the scene. "I honestly have no idea what's so funny." I answered getting angry.

"They thought I was the Father of J.J.'s baby. Derek was ready to beat me up. And Penelope looked ready to cry." Reid said still laughing. "But J.J. said on the phone he was here and then we came in and well." Penelope stuttered. "The baby's Father was here." Reid exclaimed in shock.

"Yes Spence. I've been trying to tell you all. I wanted Henry to be comfortable first. He's been around the whole pregnancy. He made sure I ate well, he rubbed my feet, and he went out in the middle of the night for my cravings." J.J. rambled. We all looked shocked. I wasn't sure what to think. I guess that's why we jumped to conclusions about Reid.

"When has he been around?" I asked. "All the time Derek." J.J. answered. "How could he be around all the time?" Emily asked. "The only way that could be is if he was one of us." Hotch said. All of a sudden everything made sense. How could we have not known? He had been so protective. They had little spats. He even agreed to bunk with her when we had to double up on rooms. He did make sure she ate and that it was healthy foods. I hadn't seem him rub her feet but, I did see him rubbing her shoulders and back. Everyone in the room starred at him in surprise. He didn't even filch. He just walked over and grabbed J.J.'s hand.

"I love her. I love Henry. I've loved Jen for a long time. I was just a broken man with little to offer. She showed me I was more." He said. "Wow I am just shocked." Reid said making everyone laugh. "We are some crappy profilers." Ashley joked. "Yeah but we did agree not to profile each other." Hotch said trying to making everyone feel better.

Hotch went over to Rossi. "Congratulations Dave you deserved this. Be good to her though or we will let Morgan at you." Hotch said as everyone laughed again. Rossi just shook his head. Penelope was crying. She hugged Rossi. "Thank you Kitten." Rossi said. Penelope whispered in his ear. He nodded.

After we all talked for a little longer the nurse kicked us out. Just Rossi stayed with her. We all headed into the waiting room. "Reid listen man I just wanted to say I'm sorry. I totally overreacted. I know you wouldn't hurt Ashley or J.J." I said. "It's okay I'm glad you want to protect them too." Reid said. "I'm sorry too Boy Wonder." Penelope said.

We sat waiting for word. Penelope called Henry's sitter and checked on him. She promised her that someone would relive her soon. Hotch called Jessica Jack's Aunt. She agreed to go and pick up Henry. She was already keeping Jack so she said it would be no problem. She would keep them over night and tomorrow Hotch and Emily would pick them up. Finally Rossi came out and said. "It's a …"