Baby Boom
Ch. 11 Team Time
Author's Note: Thank you so much for the reviews and alerts. The next chapter will be called Alone time. I'm still planning on about 30 chapters for this story. Anyway thank you again and please enjoy.
Cindy
[Three weeks later]
(Penelope's point of view)
The past few weeks have been long and lonely. We've had two long cases in a row. One was in Springfield. Derek did get a chance to stop by and see his Mom. He told her we are dating. Fran was thrilled and told Derek he needed to bring me so she and could officially meet. The latest case is in Nashville. I knew the team was exhausted. J.J. was still on maternity leave and Emily had to stay behind on desk duty since her due date was so near. After the first week the three of us started doing lunch everyday. J.J. and Rossi had bought a house together.
"Are you missing Derek?" Emily asked frowning. "Do you miss Hotch or does J.J. miss Rossi?" I questioned back. Emily laughed and said. "I'll take that as a yes." "I always miss Derek when he's gone on a case. I just miss him more now. We haven't even had a chance to go on a second date yet." I complained. The girls both nodded in understanding.
A few minutes later my phone rang. "Hey Baby Girl." Derek said. "Hi Hot Stuff." I said sadly. "Penelope cheers up." Derek ordered. He always hates it when I'm sad. "I miss you Derek." I said trying not to cry. "Me too Baby but, I've got good news." Derek said. "How good is your news?" I asked. "I have great news then." He answered.
"What's the great news?" I asked hoping it was that they were coming home. "We will be on our way home very soon." Derek answered. I could hear the smile in his voice. "Wow that's great." I responded. "That isn't the great part." Derek said with a chuckle. "No Sweetheart the great part is that we have ten long days off. Even you do this time." Derek explained.
"Now that is great news D. Maybe tomorrow night after you've had time to rest we could finally go on our second date." I said feeling excited at just the idea. "Actually Hotch made a deal to get us this time off. We have to do some team activities. He decided we should do a team cook out for the first one." Derek explained sounding a little sad. "Oh that sounds fun." I said. I looked up and noticed that both J.J. and Emily were on their phones too.
"Okay well Ashley is bringing her famous pasta salad and Reid is making potato salad. Hotch and Emily is getting all the hamburgers, hotdogs, and buns. Rossi and J.J. are bringing drinks, chips, and dip. That leaves us bring dessert." Derek explained. "I bake way better than I cook anyway." I said actually relieved. "You sure do Baby." Derek said. "I'll go by the store later." I promised. "Good I'll see you later tonight." Derek responded. "Bye Hot Stuff." I said. "Bye Baby Girl be good." He said. "Or be good at it." I teased. He laughed as we hung up.
After I got off the phone I waited for Emily and J.J. to finish up their calls too. Then the three of us talked all about the cookout. I was really excited to get some time to spend with the team. I was disappointed that our second date was delayed yet again. I knew it would be soon though. J.J. and Emily teased me. They asked me if I go all the way on the second date. I said no after the third. They both looked a little shocked.
It was really late when Derek came in from work. I was in the kitchen baking. "What are you still doing up?" Derek asked after kissing me. "I had to get all the baking for tomorrow done." I responded as we kissed again. "Damn Baby that's a lot of desserts." Derek said with a laugh. "Yeah I made chocolate chips cookies, fudge brownies, cherry cheese cake, and Apple pie." I said as I pointed to each covered dish. "They all look amazing Baby." Derek said as he took the covers off each. "I really missed you Derek." I said almost crying. "I missed you too." He responded with another kiss.
"It's late P let's get to bed." Derek said. I frowned but headed towards my room. Derek grabbed my hand. "Sleep in my room tonight?" He suggested. "I don't give hanky panky before the second date." I said with a giggle. "Come one Baby just want to hold you." Derek said.
Derek handed me a t-shirt to sleep in. It was one of his old college shirts. "You look amazing." Derek said when I came out of the bathroom. I couldn't help blushing. I noticed Derek was wearing just a pair of red boxers. "Holy Cow Hot Stuff is the prefect name for you." I said. He chuckled and said. "Let's get some sleep." He crawled into bed first. Then he opened his arms and said. "Come on Princess time for your beauty sleep not that you need it." Derek said. I laid my head on Derek's bare chest. He kissed my head and whispered something. It only took me a second to fall asleep. I dreamed of Derek making love to me.
I was really shocked when I woke up. Derek was still asleep beside me. Normally he is up early. He can't sleep after a case usually. I looked over at the clock. It was already eleven. We were meeting the team at Hotch and Emily's at one. I decided I would go ahead and shower. When I got out Derek was holding two coffee cups. "Did sleep okay?" Derek asked me after a quick morning kiss. "Oh yeah. How about you?" I questioned back. "I haven't slept that well in a very long time." Derek admitted. I smiled and hugged him. "I'm going to go shower." Derek said.
Finally around 12:30 PM Derek and I finally left. When we arrived the whole team was already there. "Why are you two late?" Rossi asked wiggling his eye brows. "Derek took forever getting ready." I answered. "I figured it was because you were busy getting down and dirty." Emily said making everyone laugh. I felt embarrassed though. Derek didn't seem to be.
"Uncle Derek." Henry shouted running to him. "Hi there little man what's up?" Derek asked picking him up. "Will you play football with me and Jack?" Henry asked. "Sure let's go." Derek answered running off with the two boys. "Wow Kitten how many different desserts did you make?" Rossi asked. "I made cookies, brownies, cheese cake, and apple pie." I answered. "Lunch is ready." Hotch yelled. I held Ali while J.J. ate. Derek joined me after he finished his food. "Go get you a plate I'll hold the baby." Derek said. I gave him Ali and went on to get my plate.
The rest of the day was great. We talked and watched the boys play more football. We had dessert after that. Then the guys wanted to watch a football game. By the time the game was over it was really late. I was already falling asleep. "Let's get you to bed." Derek said. I fell asleep on the drive home. Derek carried me in. I felt him laying me down. "Sweetheart you might want to change." Derek said knowing I wouldn't want to sleep in my skirt or a silk blouse. Derek handed me a shirt. I looked around and noticed I was in Derek's bed.
"Penelope would you go out with me tomorrow?" Derek asked. I giggled and said. "I'd love to." I responded happily. I changed I fell asleep. Derek held me the whole night. I knew I could get use to this. I once again dreamed sweet and sexy dreams.