Derek's excitement was surprising as well as contagious. Penelope watched him in amusement as they sat in her Doctor's waiting lounge unable to sit still.

"Baby, calm down" She said placing her hand on his knee. Derek stopped moving and grinned at her sheepishly.

"Sorry."

"It's okay," she replied giving his cheek a quick kiss before returning to her book. As she read she absently played with his hand,

"Penelope, the Doctor is ready for you now." The reception called out pleasantly. Penelope and Morgan stood to their feet and followed her into the Doctor's office.

"It's nice to see you again Penelope. How are Luke and Lorelai doing? I haven't seen them since the wedding."

"They're well. Dr H, this is my partner Derek Morgan." Penelope said introducing Derek.

"I trust you're taking good care of our girl." Dr Halsey stated making it known that he was checking Derek out causing an embarrassed Penelope to blush.

"Uncle Teddi!" she admonished.

"Dr H, is a family friend. He, my Dad and Luke's Dad all grew up together. He looks out for Luke and I, as you can see." Penelope explained as Theodore Halsey simply shrugged his shoulders grinning.

"Pleasure to meet you Sir, and you have my word, I am taking good care of her." Derek said solemnly.

"Don't mind him Derek, he likes to stir."

"So I have the results of your blood test and I am delighted to confirm that you Ladybug, are indeed pregnant." Dr Halsey announced somewhat proudly. Happily Morgan brought the hand he held to his lips.

"Now, I have referred you to a really good friend of mine Dr. Carly Manning, she's a great OB, I've spoken with her and she's expecting you."

"Thanks Dr H,"

"Now from what you've told me I would say you're nearing the end of your first trimester, but Carly will be able to confirm that for you for sure."

"Wow!" Derek breathed out in amazement, as Penelope smiled happily.

"So next time you're headed to the Hollow let me know and I can head on down there and we can do dinner with Luke and Lorelai."

"That sounds great. It's good to see you Kiddo. We don't see each other nearly enough for two people who live in the same city."

"I know, how about dinner next week?"

"That sounds good. I look forward to getting to know you young man. Whoever catches the Ladybug's heart has to be extremely special." Penelope rolled her eyes and gently nudged Derek towards the door before turning to hug Teddi goodbye.

"I'll call to set up the day and time, and thanks Uncle T."

"Pleasure Bug, your parents would be so happy right now." He whispered

"I know. I really miss them. Especially for the big things." She admitted tearfully

"They're here, they're always with you." He soothed giving her another squeeze before leading her out the door. He turned to Derek and shook his hand,

"You take care of her."

"I will." Derek promised as he draped an arm around Penelope's shoulders.

"You okay?" he asked as they buckled in. Penelope nodded and simply leaned her head against the head rest.

"I'm just a little tired, and hormonal. Luke and I tend to limit our Uncle Teddi encounters because as much as we love him, he reminds us of what we've lost. Growing up Uncle Teddi was a constant presence. He was the cool Uncle who let us get away with everything. He diagnosed Uncle Will's cancer. He was there with us when Uncle Will died. He never married and never had kids, Luke, Liz and I were the closest thing he had to kids, and after our parents died, he took it just as hard. He tried to be there for us and certainly looked out for us, but I think he found it just as hard to be in our presence, just as we found it hard to be in his."

"Hence he calls you Ladybug."

"Yeah, my Dad called me Ladybug. He and Luke managed to pick it up."

"I'm sorry Baby girl."

"I'm okay, I just miss them."

"What do you say we take a drive down to Hartford and tell your parents about the little slugger, and drive through Stars Hollow on the way home?" Penelope's eyes filled with tears,

"I'd love that." Derek gave her knee a gentle squeeze and started the car.

It was early Saturday morning, which meant they had plenty of time to make it to Hartford, Stars Hollow and back. Penelope fell asleep half an hour into the drive, so that he didn't have to wake her he called Luke to ask him where her parents were buried.

"Hartford Grove, everything okay?" Luke asked.

"Yeah, everything's good. Listen, we were thinking of dropping by on the way home if you're not too busy."

"Not at all, give me a quick call when you're on your way so I can grab Lorelai and we can do late lunch or early dinner?"

"Sounds great, we'll see you soon."

When they arrived at Hartford Grove Derek caressed her cheek coaxing her out of her sleep,

"Hey Baby Girl, we're here." Penelope stirred and opened her eyes,

"How did you know?" she asked confused,

"I have my ways, let's go." Derek got out from his side quickly enough so that he could open the door for her and help her out. Derek then opened the rear door and pulled out an arrangement of colourful flowers that he had picked up along the way.

"You thought of everything. Thank you Honey." She said gratefully wrapping her arms around his waist. Derek placed his lips on her head and returned the embrace. Hand in hand Penelope led him to her parents grave, she made a point of visiting every time she was at Stars Hollow. She had spent many hours sitting by their grave talking to them, and telling them about what was new in her life.

"Hey Daddy, Mom, this is Derek. The one I've been telling you about. We just wanted to let you know that you're going to be grandparents. I wish you guys could be here. I can certainly imagine the degree of spoiled this child would be, but I am confident that Luke and Uncle Teddi would do you proud in your place."

"How did you want to do this?" Derek asked as they pulled in at the Diner.

"Quickly?" she answered

"Just to warn you, he's probably not expecting the baby announcement. So in case he jumps ahead, ignore him." Derek smiled suspecting that Luke and Lorelai were waiting for an engagement announcement.

"Sure baby girl."

"Hey Bean, miss me?" Penelope called out as she breezed through the Diner doors. Luke grinned at the sight of her and excused himself from his patrons to give her a hug.

"Bug, it's good to see you. Derek, you too." He said reaching to shake Derek's hand,

"You too man."

"Hey Bean, do you think Caesar could cover you for a few minutes. I just need to talk to you a sec…pantry?"

"Ugh sure. Caesar, cover me." He yelled out to Caesar.

"Derek?" Pen said looking at him,

"You go on ahead, I'll be here."

"You sure?" she asked.

"Of course." Derek watched as Luke followed Penelope into the pantry.

"So…" she said turning around to face him,

"So…" he mirrored.

"I'm pregnant."

"You're what? Oh my gosh P that's awesome." He said pulling her into a bear hug.

"That's fantastic, how far along are you?"

"Uncle T thinks I'm nearing the end of my first trimester but I won't know for sure till I see his OB friend next week."

"Hence the trip to Hartford." He guessed,

"Yeah, his idea."

"Good boy!"

On the drive home, after enduring a meal with a very excited Lorelai Penelope covered Derek's hand that sat on the gear stick.

"Baby, what do you say we fly to Chicago in the morning and tell your Mom and sisters? While we're there, you can introduce me to your Dad. We have enough frequent flyer points to swing it."

"Just for the day?"

"Well, overnight at least. We have Monday off remember? I don't want to tell your Mom over the phone, and I know you're dying to tell her. I think she'd love it if we did it in person."

"She would. Yeah, that sounds great. We'll book when we get home. She's going to flip out." He said excitedly.

"Derek, Penelope, sweethearts what a wonderful surprise?" Fran Morgan exclaimed as she opened the door and found them standing before her. She gathered them both in a hug, obviously pleased to see them.

"Are you here on a case?"

"Errr no Mom, Pen?" he said looking at her.

"Baby, I think she'd love to hear it from you."

"Mom, you know those grandbabies you keep asking for?"

"Really?" Fran gasped looking from Penelope to Derek who both nodded in confirmation. Fran threw her arms around them both again happily,

"Oh my!' was all she could utter.

"I take it your happy Mom?" Derek teased earning a light smack on his arm. Fran wrapped an arm around Penelope.

"How are you feeling Sweetheart? How far along are you?"

"We're not sure exactly how far along but my family doctor suspects I may just be finishing my first trimester. I'm feeling okay. Hardly any morning sickness, I've just been tired mostly. It didn't even occur to me till I realised I had missed a couple of months that I could be pregnant."

For the next hour Fran lovingly asked questions as she beamed with obvious adoration for Penelope. She had accompanied them to the cemetery to visit Derek's Dad. She stood beside Penelope holding her hand as they stood back as Derek took a moment with his Dad.

"I'm so glad you're a part of this family Penelope. I want you to know that I may not be your Mother, and I know how much you miss her, and no one can ever replace her, but I'm here for you, any time of day." Fran murmured as she rest her chin on Penelope's shoulder as she stood behind her giving her a hug. Penelope turned to face her with tears in her eyes,

"Thank you. I really appreciate that. You're right, I do miss my mother, especially right now. I know how much she would have loved the idea of a grand child."

After dinner with Fran, Des, Sarah and her family, they had sent Penelope off to bed when they caught her trying to discreetly hide a yawn.

"So Baby brother when are you going to make an honest woman out of Pen?" Sarah teased.

"I want to, trust me. But right now, my making that suggestion simply looks like it's because I got her pregnant and she deserves more than that. She knows I want to marry her, when the timing is right, I'll ask her. For now we're concentrating on the baby and taking each day as it comes. I'd marry her tomorrow if she'd let me."

"Aww, our brother is growing up." Des teased jumping on Derek's lap throwing her arms around his neck.

"Oww. Gee Dessi, bony much. You'd think with the amount you eat you'd get some padding." He retorted with pure affection.

Penelope and Derek flew back after brunch with Fran who promised to visit soon. Penelope headed straight for his couch when they arrived at his place. Derek took out a pair of his sweat pants and her favourite jersey and handed it to her.

"Baby, why don't you get comfortable? We'll hang here for the rest of the day."

"You sure?" she asked somewhat guiltily. Being pregnant made her so tired that the littlest things exhausted her.

"Of course, go on, Get changed." Penelope didn't argue and got changed. When she emerged from his room she saw that he had pulled extra pillows and a blanker from the hall cabinet. He had set up the DVD's on the table for her to choose from, along with Water, glasses and popcorn.

"In case I haven't said it today, I love you." She said smiling at him.

"I love you too Princess. Now come and get comfortable. I'm going to change into my sweats." Penelope got herself situated. A few minutes later Derek found her snuggled beneath the blankets. He slipped in behind her pulling her against him, his hands resting on her stomach. Penelope loved how his hands automatically found their way to her stomach every chance he got. Even as he slept somehow his palm would end up on her belly.

"When did you want to tell the team?" she asked sleepily,

"Whenever you would like to Baby, it's your call."

"How about after the first check up?"

"Sounds like a plan."

"We need to tell them soon before Em implodes." Penelope joked as she had Em sworn to secrecy.

"That may be fun to see."

Penelope had an appointment with Dr Manning the following afternoon. Derek and Penelope both prayed that there wouldn't be a case that he would get called away. Thankfully it was a quiet day at the BAU which meant they were able to slip out separately in the afternoon. Leaving together would arise suspicions so they agreed to meet at the parking lot.

"Well Penelope, you're about 10 weeks pregnant. Are you ready to see your baby?" Dr Manning asked as she applied the gel on Penelope's stomach. Pen looked at Morgan who was giddy from anticipation and nodded. As soon as the paddle hit her stomach the room was filled with their baby's heartbeat. Dr Manning began to point out their baby's features and when Pen looked back at Morgan there were tears in his eyes.

"Baby she's beautiful." He murmured in amazement. Penelope chuckled,

"How can you be so certain she's a girl my love?"

After the ultrasound Pen and Morgan decided to head back to the BAU to tell their friends of their news. They walked into Hotch's office where he and Gideon were going through a few things,

"Hey, can we have a word?" Derek asked ducking his head in not letting go of Penelope's hand."

"Sure, come in guys." Surprised they watched Derek close the door behind them,

"Pen?" Derek prompted,

"Uh, we wanted you guys to be the first to know, I'm pregnant." Gideon and Hotch both stood to their feet beaming making their way to her.

"Congratulations." They said hugging her and shaking Morgan's hand.

"Wow!" Hotch said in obvious disbelief.

"I know, it's crazy. We're both really excited though."

A few minutes later they all came out of Hotch's office while a three faces watched expectantly from the bull pen. Without warning or reservation Penelope spoke,

"Soooo I'm pregnant," JJ and Emily jumped up from their chair and ran over to hug their friend while Reid followed close behind.

The whole team ended up going out to dinner that night to celebrate. Penelope couldn't help but feel extremely grateful that she was surrounded by so much love and that she was bringing a child into the world where there were so many people who loved him or her already wholeheartedly and unconditionally.