"How is he?"

"No change."

Savannah came closer and looked down on the man who'd only an hour ago left their home headed to work. He had no clue she was on to him; that she would do whatever necessary to stop him from reporting back to his team. More importantly, she knew that she could never let him live a life that should have been hers with the likes of Penelope Garcia.

"Did anybody see you?"

"No."

Another man stepped out of the shadows and joined her at the bedside.

"Are you sure?"

"I'm positive. No one saw me."

Then she looked at the taller man.

"Let me know if there is any change."

She turned to leave the room.

"He needs to be in a hospital. I'm a research scientist not a doctor."

"But I am a doctor and I say he stays here until…"

"Until what?"

"Until he wakes up or dies."

BAU Headquarters –

"Nothing! I've called him three times and all I get is his voice mail."

Garcia made no attempt to hide the panic in her voice.

"He's not at home. No sign of him or Savannah."

JJ rushed into the room followed closely by Reid. Something was definitely wrong. Savannah's admission had caught them all by surprised and convinced them that the threat was over.

"I'll call Savannah and…"

"Uh, no. I don't think you're the best one to call Savannah."

Hotch looked at her sternly.

"Oh…right, I suppose not."

"I'll try her."

Kevin walked through the door interrupting the conversation. Everyone's eyes shifted to the man who looked even more disheveled than normal. One thing was different though; his shirt was tucked in.

"Good idea. Kevin you call her."

"Right away, Sir."

"And Kevin…"

"Yes, Sir?"

"You're late."

"Sorry, Sir."

"Don't let it happen again."

"No, Sir. I won't Sir."

Kevin quickly turned on his heels and headed toward the office that he was now sharing temporarily with Garcia.

Location Unknown –

Savannah hadn't planned on complications. In fact, she hadn't planned on anything past her initial threat. She was out of her league and it was only a matter of time before everything would come crumbling down around her. Sam had already shown signs of cracking and Kevin was only out for himself, chasing some delusion of reuniting with Penelope. Honestly, Savannah didn't know what men saw in the wacky blonde geek. What she did know was that she had to carry on as if things were normal because once the team realized Derek was missing she'd be the first one they'd question. Savannah turned and took a long look at Derek lying unconscious on the bed. She wished things had turned out differently. She'd pleaded with him over and over for a baby. He wasn't ready, his job kept him away too much…she felt a tear on her cheek. It was all a lie; Penelope was pregnant and even in her state of denial she saw something in his eyes whenever he spoke of her.

"Don't worry Derek, I meant what I said…I'll do anything, anything to be with you…even if it means killing you!"

Then she turned and walked quietly out the door.

Sam checked the monitors. He hadn't much time to set up a makeshift clinic when Savannah insisted on bringing him here. His lab was set up for research on bugs and small animals not human beings. Even with his primitive and hasty set up he knew that this would not suffice for long.

He couldn't believe that he'd allowed himself to be talked into such madness. He'd told her that he was finished but she insisted that he had only begun. She was more than willing to confess to the authorities that he'd attacked her; she assured him she could be very convincing. Playing a part in her sick game to trick Morgan into staying with her was one thing, but murder; he wasn't sure if even his freedom was worth killing even Derek Morgan over.

BAU Headquarters –

Kevin jumped when Penelope walked through the door. She knew him and he had to be careful not to let on that anything was out of the normal. He'd pictured Morgan dead countless times. He dreamt of being the one to deliver the news to his Plum Sauce that her Chocolate God of Thunder was dead and being the only one she would allow to comfort her.

Garcia took her seat without saying a word to Kevin. Her mind was focused on finding Derek alive. She began doing what she did best…if he was out there she'd find him. She could feel Kevin's eyes on her and somehow she felt dirty at the thought.

"Penelope…"

"Kevin…just call Savannah like Hotch asked, okay? Please."

" I did. The call went to her voicemail." He lied. Then. "I-I just wanted to tell you…"

"I don't want to hear it, not now. The only thing that matters is finding Derek. Call her again."

Kevin turned back to the computer the sound of her fingernails tapping feverishly on the keys was the only sound left in the room. He began dialing Savannah's number and as he listened to the rings on the other end he found comfort in the fact that her beloved Derek would not be found until it was too late.

Unknown Location –

Something was terribly wrong. It was dark and cold and he couldn't move or see. His mind was screaming but it was dead silent all around him. Pain and the sound of screeching tires and voices…he knew the voices…He remembered pleading for help but they weren't there to help.

"It's not nice to touch things that don't belong to you, Agent Morgan."

Slowly and with great effort he was able to open his eyes. Things were blurry his head was splitting and he was alone. Then he heard the door open and footsteps. He noticed the white lab coat first as his eyes traveled up to a familiar face.

"You're awake."

After a few attempts he was able to speak.

"Where…"

"I thought you were a goner. You're a tough cookie that's for sure."

"Phone…I need to make a phone…call."

"Oh you're in no shape to talk, my friend. No I think it's best that you just lie still and rest."

"I need…"

Morgan summoned his strength and made a vain attempt to sit up. Nothing moved except the pain that seemed to radiate through every part of his body. He felt the weight of hands pressed against his shoulders holding him in bed against his will.

"Pen…call Pen…"

Sam smiled and turned slightly picking up a small vial and syringe from a cart nearby. Morgan's vision had cleared slightly and there was no doubt who the man was. Still unable to move he watched as the tan-colored liquid filled the syringe.

"Please…help me…"

"Of course, I have just what you need."

Morgan felt the prick as the needle was pushed into his arm. His body began to relax and as each second passed he felt numb almost as if he were floating. He needed to call his team, they would be worried, Penelope would worry and he'd made her a promise not to make her worry.

"Please, Sam…don't do this…don't…"

It was a shame really, Sam thought. He'd never cared much for Derek especially now. He was certain that he had something to do with Penelope breaking up with him although she had not admitted as much. He never understood their friendship; it seemed and sounded like more.

Derek fought against the inevitable as his eyes slowly began to close. He made a promise to himself, to Penelope and their unborn child; he would do anything to survive and make it home…and nothing was going to stop him from keeping that promise.

BAU Headquarters –

Penelope continued to search and wait for her babies to give her the answers she needed. Subconsciously, she ran her hand across her stomach; she couldn't do this alone. She needed Derek back with her safe and sound. The thought of her child not knowing him was unthinkable. Then there was a ping, then another. She bolted up as she read the screens. Kevin stopped what he was doing he too knew what that sound meant. His heart rated sped up as he waited for her say something.

"Oh my God…I found something!"