A New Journey
Summary: Follow the journey of Derek and Spencer as they start enter into the process of parenthood. Slash, Morgan/Reid, Adoption
Disclaimer:I do not own nor am I affiliated with Criminal Minds or CBS. I also have no connections with social services or any adoption agencies.
Chapter 10: The Room
A week after Derek and Spencer had met with Kyle and got his approval for the adoption they were finally ready to work on his room.
"Alright pretty boy, I have already put the primer on and painted the crown molding white. All we have left is to paint the room. These three walls need to be done in ivory like we discussed and this wall will have the wallpaper on it. We can do that after we do the painting," Derek said, pouring the paint in the two trays.
Picking up the pain roller, Spencer dipped it in paint and began working.
"Pretty boy, don't do it that way. You have to go in the same direction!" Derek exclaimed.
"Sorry," Spencer said going back over what he had just completed.
Two hours later and the bedroom walls were painted and it was Spencer who first spoke. "So, where did you put the wallpaper?" he asked, looking around.
"What do you mean where did I put it? You were the one who bought it!" Derek said.
"No, you were supposed to have gotten it. At 9:01AM yesterday I told you to pick it up at the store on your way back from the consult. "
"I don't remember you saying that." Derek countered back.
"Well I did!" Spencer argued.
"Okay, okay calm down, I will go pick it up know. Let me get my wallet." Derek said, trying to ease the pressure in the room.
"Alright, I already paid for it, so just go to the front desk. It is under your name and it is the world map wallpaper we agreed on. While you do that I will call in for Chinese take-out. The usual, okay?" Spencer asked.
"Yep, that's fine. I am off. Clooney, outside bud!" Derek said waiting for the dog before leaving the house.
20 minutes later – Outils (Tools in French)
After grabbing a sheet of wood, a small bucket of paint, and nails, Derek went to the cash register to get the wallpaper and check out.
"Ah, I was wondering when you would be in Derek, I have the wallpaper role for you." The owner, Claude Martin, said, pulling out the roll from beneath the register.
"Thanks Claude, I forgot to pick that up yesterday. Sorry for not coming sooner." Derek said apologetically, pulling his wallet from his pocket.
"Not a problem, I was expecting you would be by today. How is the room coming for that new boy of yours?" Claude asked, ringing up the order.
"Well, we just finished painting the walls. When we get home we are going to eat and then put this up. Did Spencer think to get the glue for the wallpaper?"
"No, but I added it on for you, figured he would forget about it." Claude said, taking the card from Derek.
"Good, so how is Margery?" Derek asked, signing the recipe.
"Good, just fussing over the grandbabies. She has been watching them more now that Claudia is back at work," He said, with a smile.
"Good to hear, we will have to get together for dinner again soon so you can see the room. See you Claude!" Derek said, gathering his purchases.
"Sounds great! Good Luck and don't let that husband of yours get glue on his fingers again," Claude said, with a laugh.
10 minutes later – Reid-Morgan Household
"Spencer, I'm home! Just need to drop some materials off in the garage" Derek said, dropping his keys in the bowl and heading to the garage.
"Okay, foods on the plates in the kitchen," Spencer called back, poring Clooney's food in his bowl.
"Thanks for ordering love," Derek said, pecking Spencer on the cheek.
"No problem. So, what else did you get at the shop?" Spencer asked him.
"Well, I got a couple pieces of wood to make a puzzle shaped chalkboard." Derek said, digging into his food.
"That sounds perfect Derek; Kyle is going to love that." Spencer enthused.
"I thought I might work on that after we do the wallpaper and shelves that way it gives you time to place the books you got him the way you want. Tomorrow when we have him we can take him out to the furniture shop to pick out a bed before we go and eat."
"Sounds good to me, where are we taking him for dinner?" Spencer asked.
"Thought we might take him to the diner, they should be able to cut up his meal in tiny pieces so he can eat it." Derek said, showing he had been thinking about that in advance.
2 Hours Later
Thankfully the wallpaper and shelves were up with no accidents. The last time they did the wallpaper it hadn't ended up so well. Spencer had managed to get glue on his fingers and got them stuck to the newly painted wall. It did not end up being very pretty for Spencer.
"Can you take Clooney on his walk tonight? I want to work on the assembly of the blackboard before we turn in for the night." Derek asked.
"Sure, go have fun, I will take Clooney for his walk. I will see you in bed." Spencer said, giving Derek a quick kiss before heading out with the excited dog.
Authors Note:
Well, hope you enjoyed that chapter! Sorry it took longer to post. I had to seek inspiration before writing it. The tumbler page has an idea of what the room would look like already posted for those interested.
Also, just wanted to send a thank you out to all the new followers and people who added the story to there favorite list.
Lastly, please welcome the new beta reader, xxxDrSpencerReidxxx! Super excited to have a beta now to review the story before it is posted. She is working on doing an edit of the previous chapters as well so stay tuned for that.
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