Savannah was in tears as she drove toward her cousin's home. He'd been kind enough to help her move and offered her temporary lodging until she could find an apartment. Foolishly she thought she'd be able to forget what she had done and moved on with her life with Morgan but she was dreadfully wrong.

They'd met at Rossi's Annual Fourth of July Barbeque. It was one of the rare times Derek had included her in the team's social gatherings. Cruz, the only other outsider seemed to gravitate to her almost immediately after his arrival. She felt comfortable in his company, almost like a kindred spirit; the two that didn't quite belong. As he was about to leave he made it a point to pull her aside, handing her his card and offering her his company and a soft shoulder to cry on.

Derek never noticed she was gone he was too wrapped up and wrapped around Penelope to notice that she had stepped away. Even now as she looked back, she should have seen what was really between them. After waving goodbye to Mateo Cruz she slipped the card into her purse forgetting about until a few weeks later.

The hospital was having an employee dinner honoring employees with outstanding accomplishments in their fields; Savannah was one of the ER doctors scheduled to receive a prestigious award. She was excited and looking forward to finally having Derek by her side when at the last minute he was called away on a case. She was livid, he was remorseful but it didn't stop them from having a huge fight as he slammed the door in her face. She went to the dinner alone and still angry with Derek. After several hours, she came home to an empty house and an empty bed…then she remembered the card.

Savannah was ashamed of herself; she wasn't a cheater and she loved Derek yet she couldn't explain her behavior. Now her indiscretion with another man had put him in danger. Mateo had promised to keep their secret he understood her remorse and her love for Derek. The details of her evening with him were foggy but she had done the unthinkable and he had been quick to fill in the details of their most intimate activities as she lay in his arms the next morning.

Unknown Location – Morning –

Morgan stood across the street from the Collier building. His first order of business before starting his day was to place a phone call to his handler. It was important to check in every four hours to make sure everything was going as planned.

"Harry's Deli."

"I'm here getting ready to head inside."

"Remember, no heroics; integrate yourself into the company…"

"…I'm a damn janitor!"

"Let people get comfortable having you around, get the files and get out."

"This isn't my first rodeo, man."

"Yeah, yeah you're the best. Let me know if you need anything."

"Thanks. Hey there is one question."

"Shoot."

"Why me? Why am I here? There are agents sitting on their asses who would love this gig."

"Who knows? Don't ask so many questions. Just do your job, get the files and…"

"…And what?"

"Don't get yourself killed."

BAU Headquarters – Garcia's office –

Every time her phone rang she prayed it was him; every time she touched her computer to conduct a search she was tempted to look for him but she knew her orders and her boss's stern look directed at her in the briefing sent a slight chill down her spine so, she resisted the urge to hunt him down and personally bring him home. Her heart ached at not knowing where he was and she missed him, their banter and flirting and his strong warm arms around her pulling her into his body. She'd been a frightened fool keeping her feelings from him; she only hoped she'd get another chance to tell him how she really felt.

Office of Mateo Cruz –

He gloated as he thought of the previous evening. He had plans for the lovely Savannah Hayes and he wasn't going to be denied what he wanted with her. He'd made her a deal but he'd say anything to get what he wanted and what he wanted more than anything was her…tonight she would be his and is alone.

He loved the power his position gave him and he wielded it like a mighty sword. This case had proven quite profitable for him over the years, as he was able to keep his eye on its progress. Seven agents had lost their lives attempting to bring down one of the world 's wealthiest businessmen whose multi-billion dollar empire was the hiding place for a deadly homegrown terrorist cell.

The American people were so paranoid about foreign terrorists coming here and wrecking havoc that they were totally ignorant to the fact that the deadliest and strongest cells originated right here on American soil. These men and women rubbed elbows everyday with unsuspecting Americans, in school, on jobs, never coming under the suspicion of their neighbors. Mateo Cruz with his position of power and with access to the highest of classified information was the perfect person to watch the backsides of these extremist groups and he had done a stellar job over the last several years. Now he'd use his friends to extinguish a problem by the name of Derek Morgan; he was in his way and as long as he was alive, Savannah's heart would never be his. For now he'd satisfy himself with having her in his bed even if it was against her will.

Location Unknown – Afternoon –

Derek made his rounds with another maintenance crewmember, Oscar Sampson. Oscar had been with Collier Enterprises for thirty years and took great pride in his position as the Janitorial Supervisor. Morgan watched the older man as he carefully inspected each office. It was his job to make sure his staff left the building impeccably clean. Morgan made mental notes of places to hide and doors to aid his entry and exit into the building, watching for security cameras and traps along the way. Things looked easy enough which seemed odd. He'd learned the hard way that things were seldom as they appeared. He continued to follow Oscar looking at everything with a critical eye. He was determined to not let his desire to go home rush him and cause him to overlook something and make a mistake. Besides, he wasn't sure there was anything to go home to. Maybe time away was just what he needed.

"Terry!"

The older man moved in front of him waving his hands in front of his face.

"Terry!"

Morgan blinked and shook his head. "Terry, yeah, that's me."

"Sorry, man...dust and vacuum every night…no exceptions."

"Man, where'd you go?"

"Home." He thought. "I'm sorry, just trying to make sure I got everything.

"Yeah, okay."

Oscar examined him not sure if he believed the younger man. He made a mental note to keep his eye on his new employee; he ran a tight ship and he wouldn't tolerate any weak links…no not on his watch!

BAU Headquarters – Office of Mateo Cruz –

Cruz began gathering his belongings; it had been a long day and his mind had been occupied with other things. He was looking forward to the evening with his special guest. Derek Morgan was on an indefinite mission and out of his way. He wanted her; mind, body and her heart and starting tonight there would be no one who would be able to keep him from her.

Heading toward the door he pulled his cell phone from his pocket. "First things First." He thought to himself. After three rings the call was finally answered.

"Harry's Deli."