Healing Hands-Ch 9
When Reid was finished with his explanation Derek said, "but you're sure she's alright"?, Reid said, "other than being bruised and sore she's alright, I promise". Derek said, "I really wish I could talk to her", Reid said, "right now she's soaking in a hot tub of bubbles and then she's gonna face time with you".
He smiled and said, "good, I, I, well I miss her", Reid said, "and she misses you to, she's worried about you to", Derek said, "but I'm going to be fine, their is no reason to worry about me". Reid said, "and she says the same thing about herself, you are both stubborn and soooooo meant to be together" causing Derek to smile.
Meanwhile in the Reids bathroom Penelope sighed happily as she adjusted herself in the tub, she ached and was so sore from the beating she got from Sams visit the other night. She could feel his fists as they hit her face, as he punched her on the ribs, she winced in pain and blew out a slow deep breath, a few minutes later she slowly started making her way out of the tub.
She dried herself off and slipped into her night clothes, she cleaned up the bathroom and then made her way toward the bedroom, when she stepped into the bedroom she saw a note laying on the bed. She picked it up and smiled as she saw that it was a note from Reid that said, "I TALKED TO DEREK, HE'S WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU, HERE'S HIS NUMBER 545-4212, HAVE A GOOD NIGHT, JJ AND I ARE DOWN THE HALL IF YOU NEED ANYTHING".
Penelope pulled"?, the covers back and got the pillows situated the way she wanted before climbing onto the bed, she then adjusted herself on the bed and picked up her cell and dialed the number that Reid left for her. After a few rings she saw the handsome face of Derek Morgan in front of her, she said, "it's good to see you again handsome".
Derek said, "ohhhhh baby, are you alright"?, she said, "sore and bruised but I'm okay", Derek said, "you look so, so, so bruised", Penelope said, "I'll be as good as new in a few weeks so don't you worry about me". Derek said, "no can do sweetness, worrying about you is something I'm good at", Penelope said, "this feels so weird to me".
Derek said, "what does"?, she said, "feeling so connected to you when we have only known each other for a few days", Derek said, "I hear ya, it feels like we've known each other all of our lives doesn't it"?, she smiled into the phone and said, "it really does". Derek said, "I know that you'll be safe with JJ and pretty boy", she laughed and said, "they are very nice and their little boy is adorable".
He said, "Henry, yeah he's a sweetie", Penelope said, "how are your sessions going"?, he said, "well I had one today and she was okay but she's not you", Penelope laughed and said, "ahhhh I see how it is, I've only missed one session and you're already getting cozy with another therapist". Derek said, "you are the only therapist for me baby girl" causing her to grin widely.
Their talk continued for several hours before Penelope started yawning, Derek said, "I'm going to let you go, it sounds like you're exhausted", she said, "I am, it's been a long day". He smiled at her and said, "have a good night and we'll talk tomorrow", she winked at him and said, "good night handsome, sweet dreams", he said, "no worries there because I'll be dreaming about you".
After their call ended she gently rolled over onto her side and pulled the covers up around her and closed her eyes, it was only a matter of a few minutes before she had drifted off to sleep. Derek sighed happily as he turned the tv on, he couldn't help but smile knowing that Penelope was with JJ and Spencer and that she was safe.
