I don't own Criminal Minds, but I do own Presalee and the plot.

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The rest of the week passed very quickly, and before they knew it, it was time for Derek and Presalee to go to Chicago. It was Tuesday morning, and they were just loading up Derek's car to go. Derek was putting Presalee's suitcase and two bags in the back seat.

"Geez, baby," he said, coming back in the house. "Do all women pack this much luggage?"

"Most of us. And why are you complaining? You wouldn't let me help you, remember?" Presalee replied.

"Okay, just have my bag to put in, then Clooney. Then I'll come back to help you out into the car."

"Baby, I'm not an invalid, I can walk out there by myself."

"But it's hot, I don't want you to be uncomfortable." Presalee rolled her eyes. Derek had been extremely overprotective over the past few weeks.

Derek quickly loaded his luggage, and put Clooney in his cage in the back of the SUV. Soon, he was back inside, ready to take Presalee out to the car. They both got in the vehicle, and put on their seat belts.

"Ready to go?" He asked.

"Yes."

"Did you forget anything?"

"No."

"Okay, so we can leave?"

"Yes!" She snapped.

"Okay, okay," he replied. "What's wrong."

"I don't like it when you treat me like a child." She said.

"Baby, I'm not treating you like a child."

"Yes you are! You never let me do anything myself anymore! You always follow me around, like you're afraid I'm going to fall down or something. You don't even let me play with Clooney anymore. I can walk by myself, and I can take care of myself!"

"I just don't want you to get hurt, and no I won't let you play with Clooney until you are totally healed. You know how he gets when he's playing!"

"I know, I just want to be able to do a few things on my own! You know like an adult?" She said.

"Baby, if you felt this way why didn't you tell me sooner?" He asked.

"Because, you were busy fussing over me!" She retorted.

"Okay, I'm sorry. I'll try to let you be a little more independent. It's just that, baby, it kills me when I see you hurt." He said.

"I know, and I love that you care about me so much, and I love spending time with you. It's just, I need to breathe a little sometimes." She said.

"Okay, I promise, I won't smother you anymore. Just do me one thing, let me know when I'm bugging you okay?"

"Okay." She kissed him. "Let's go!"

Derek pulled the SUV out of the driveway, and they started towards Chicago.