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They were so ensconced on staring at the gun and worried for each other that neither of them noticed that JJ and Reid had quietly snuck into the room. As soon as they saw Savannah's partner raise his gun up, they both pulled the trigger and each got a shot into his body. Reid leaned down and felt for a pulse. He looked over at JJ and shook his head no.

Initially, Penelope screamed out in horror. As soon as the shots stopped she'd looked over at Derek and thankfully he was just fine. He was smiling at her and pulled her into his arms and kissed her on the top of her head. The adrenaline rush, he was experiencing kept him from pulling back in pain.

"Baby Girl are you alright? Please tell me you didn't get hit."

"Slow down Hot Stuff! I'm fine, I promise! Are you alright?"

"I'm perfect as long as you're fine." He thankfully and appreciatively looked over at his heroes. "Thanks guys, I owe you big time."

Spencer widely smiled and replied. You don't owe us anything, bro. You're family and you certainly would've done the same for us, right?"

Derek shook his head and grinned. "You got that shot right."

JJ spoke up sarcastically, "Well, I guess we now know who Savannah's partner was."

Reid retorted, "I guess so, now we know how Savannah knew everything and got all that information."

The door to Derek's room flew open and Hotch, Rossi and the local police came running in. Rossi ran over to the bed and noticed the dead body on the floor. "Are you guys alright?"

Penelope rasped out. "We're fine Papa Bear, thanks to my gumdrop and our heap of gray matter." Everyone shook with laughter and relished in the moment. But, that would be short-lived.

Penelope looked around at her family and felt blessed. "I'm just glad that this nightmare is finally over. "

Hotch jumped in. "I'm not too sure on that. I think there is still one more part of this equation we are missing." Immediately, Dave snapped his fingers. "Of course, the money part of this. She couldn't afford to bankroll this operation and neither could he." He stated that as he pointed to the dead body on the floor.

"Dave you're absolutely right and I'm sure our little smug prisoner can fill us in on that." He looked at Derek and Penelope again. "Are you sure you guys are okay?"

They both nodded their heads. "Yea Hotch, we're cool. Go take care of business and let us know how it goes."

Hotch gave them one of his rare smiles and nodded in agreement. "You got it, Morgan. We'll be back later and congratulations! Let's go guys."

Penelope's shyly smiled while a sheepish look graced her face. "Heyyy, how'd you know?"

"The ring sort of gave it away." Penelope's mouth formed an 'o' shape and she giggled.

Dave, JJ and Spencer all responded in unison. "IT'S ABOUTTTT TIME!"

JJ grinned incessantly, "We so have to dish later, Garcie. I love you both!"

Spencer blurted out, "Congrats guys! Way to go, bro!"

Dave walked over and kissed them both. "Wait until your momma finds out. She is going to be in seventh heaven. We will all be back later and we will celebrate BAU style."

At that, they all ran out the door not even giving Derek a chance to talk first. After the team left, a couple of orderlies came and removed the dead body of one of Savannah's cohorts. The locals stayed behind long enough to take both of their statements. Once everyone was gone, the protective detail that Hotch ordered remained vigilant at the outside of Derek's hospital room door. They were both appreciative and felt much safer.

Derek's doctor showed up and gave him the once over and told him to take it easy and there still was no signs of infection. Penelope was able to breathe easier. The doctor finished and left the room, but not before telling them he would be back later.

"Sweetness, are you sure you're alright?"

"I promise my hero, I'm great! Especially, since the doctor said that you getting better and there is no infection. I hope you get to go home soon, so I can take care of you for the rest of my life. "

Derek grinned and patted the bed next to him. "C'mere baby, I want to hold you." She eagerly and gently complied. Now that his adrenaline subsided, his pain came back, but he didn't care. He winced as he held her and refused to let her go. He'd almost lost her again. He couldn't stand the thought of his life without her in it.

They laid there for a bit in each other's arms thinking about everything that happened recently. "Pen, how are you handling all this? I know this is all hard on you?"

Penelope sadly croaked out. "I just can't believe it was him. How could he do this to us?"

"I know mama, I know. This thing has been a total nightmare for everyone. I know why he did this, but I didn't think he had it in him to do this. I'm so glad they didn't succeed. It would have been the end of my life, if something happened to you. I love you so much, Goddess!"

She cuddled into him even closer and sadly smiled. He took the opportunity to kiss her temple and hold her closer. A few tears slid down her cheek. "Awww Baby Boy, I feel the same way. I know it would've killed me if you had died and if we hadn't found you when we did. I love you too, my chocolaty pop tart."

He chuckled at the new nickname. "Pop tart, huh? Silly girl, I guess we are stuck with each other, now? Is that okay with you?"

Penelope giggled, "Wellll, I don't know. You will have to ask my other boyfriend. I'm not sure if he would mind sharing my attention with you."

Derek's smile instantly turned into a frown, "Whoa woman, I won't share my Baby Girl with anyone! Who is the guy that has eyes for you? I will have to take care of him, as soon as I get out of here."

Penelope slightly pulled back and began to laugh uncontrollably. She loved his jealous side, it made her feel so wanted. During her laughing fit Derek became even more confused and angry. "What in the world is so damn funny?"

Through her laughter she managed to get out. "You, you're funny green-eyed monster. I know you will be taking care of him when you get out. So, chill! He loves you just as much he loves me."

Derek was becoming more and more exasperated. "Who the hell loves you besides me? Woman, stop playing with me!"

She laughed and laughed. It was time to let him off the hook. "Hot Stuff calm down! I will tell you what, I will describe him to you. He has four paws, is a furball, loves to wag his tail and is totally in love with his momma."

He shook his head and couldn't help the chuckle that escaped. "Damn you, Princess! You had me worried for a bit there. Well, he definitely has great taste, just like is daddy. How is my good boy, anyway?"

Penelope finally calmed down and let out a little giggle. "He's good, daddy. He is with his grandma Fran right now at the mansion getting lots of love and playing with Mudgie." Once that was settled, they made out a little bit and then decided to take a nap.

-BAU Headquarters

The team arrived back at Quantico and before picking up with their interview with Savannah again, they all drank some coffee and ran few checks on the other suspect. Once, the results came back and they were fully armed, Rossi and Hotch re-entered the interrogation room. Savannah and her lawyer were still there anxiously awaiting their return.

As soon as they stepped in, Savannah stood up and went ballistic. "Where the hell have you been? How dare you keep me waiting here all this time? I want to get the hell out of here already! I'm sorry for your loss. NOTTTT!"

Hotch shouted, "Sit down and shut up! You have the right to remain silent, I suggest you use it!"

Savannah smirked and decided she would rub some more salt in the wound. Little did she know they had some surprises for her. "Awww, did the widdle babies get hurt! I'm glad they're dead! Now, I can move on with my life. How is Frannie handling it?"

That was it, Rossi couldn't take anymore of her mouth and let her have it and roared out, "Shut your vile mouth! Don't let me ever hear my wife's name pass your lips again. You make sick, you demented animal!" He looked over at Hotch and he gave Rossi the nod to let him handle what was going to happen next.

Rossi geared himself up for the next part. "Now, first off, sorry to disappoint you, but Derek and Penelope are both still alive and well. Your partner failed at his mission."

Savannah slammed her fist on the table and screeched. "Nooooo, that can't be right. He promised he would take care of it. Damn it! I guess you guys got there in time."

Rossi sarcastically replied. "I guess we did. Now, he is sitting in the next room singing like a bird and putting this all on you. If I were you, I would try and save yourself and tell us who else was involved and how it all went down. We know that neither of you could afford to put this whole thing into motion. There was a money man and we need to know who he is."

Savannah sat there for a few minutes in silence trying to pull herself together and figure a way out of this predicament. The team knew that they had her right where they wanted her. Certain victory was in their reach.

"Well, Ms. Hayes what do you say? Are you taking the fall by yourself or are you gonna give them both up? Money goes along way. Who knows, maybe your banker will have you taken out, too. You never know.

Finally, she spoke up not sounding as sure about herself as she did earlier. "I'll tell you everything, if you promise me a deal and I will testify."

Hotch spoke out. "We can't promise that, but I will personally speak to the D.A. about you. She looked at her lawyer, who nodded to her in agreement.

JJ started the video recorder and then her and Reid walked into the room and sat down in the last two seats. They didn't want to miss anything. All of them sat there with stoic looks and arms crossed over their chests.

They all sat around that table for several hours as Savannah explained the whole sick and demented plan step by step. The idea was hatched when the hitmen decided to go after Penelope and she'd gone into hiding. Once all the hitmen, had either been captured or were dead, they figured no one would suspect them. They could use it as part of their scheme and this way, the authorities would suspect there was another rogue hitman out there.

The moneyman was the father of her partner. Once the mercenaries were located, the banker took care of everything and was happy to do so. The three of them all had the same idea in mind. REVENGE! They were all willing to have both Derek and Penelope dead, each for their own reasons.

Savannah's part was to get Derek alone and away from the team. She would also inject herself into the investigation so she could keep her partners apprised of the teams every move. She was able to direct suspicion away from herself completely. She'd known about the tracking being done in their home computer and Derek's phone. She also knew that the father was the money source completely. Lastly, her main partner was the one that had full and complete access to the BAU and Penelope's computers. He was the inside man.

Savannah finished up with a huge grin by saying, "You know for supposedly being the almighty and supreme BAU, you guys are a bunch of clueless profilers. We had you fooled from the get go. The only regrets I have, are that that bastard and his slut aren't dead and that I got caught. But, that won't matter when I get immunity for the deal for my testimony."

The team all stood and made their way to the door. They all turned around to see the look on her face as Rossi announced out, "Deal, what deal? We didn't offer or confirm that you had a deal. Hotch said he would speak to the D.A. about you, not for you! Have a nice life and enjoy your days in prison along with your money partner. "

Savannah jumped up and screamed out, "You bastards, you will get yours! I swear, I will see every one of you dead! Mark my words."

The team stood there and shot looks at each other and busted out in laughter.

"What the hell are you all laughing at?" Savannah screamed and stomped her feet like a petulant child.

Rossi was ecstatic that they had gotten to her and couldn't wait to spring the last bit of information on her. Rossi smirked, "Ohhh Ms. Hayes, one last thing I think you need to know."

She snarled out, "Yeah, what is it, now?"

Rossi rubbed his hands together in anticipation of the last bomb. "I just thought you would like to know there is nobody singing. Your partner is dead, Kevin is dead!"

At that, all the air was sucked out of her lungs and body. She felt defeated and plopped herself down in her chair and actually began to cry. The team was still laughing loudly as they made their way out of the room.

Rossi grinned from ear-to-ear as were the rest of team and then announced. "Let's get outta here and go and see the lovebirds. I'm going to call my lovely wife and let her know we have a double celebration in order. Sarah and Desi will want to be there, too!"

JJ spoke up, "I'm calling Will and tell him about it and ask him to bring Henry for a family celebration. Hotch, do you want Will to pick up Jack and bring him, too?

Hotch was sporting an uncharacteristic huge grin on his face. "You sure he won't mind? JJ replied, "Nahhh, he'll be fine with it. Cool?"

"That's great, thanks JJ. Jack would love that, after all, he and Henry are best friends. Paperwork can wait until tomorrow. Now, let's go party!" Everyone nodded in agreement, grabbed their things and headed to the hospital.

TBC

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