Morgan was awakened by a sharp kick to the ribs…then another…and another. He tried moving dodging the booted foot crashing against his body but he couldn't move his hands and feet were bound tightly behind his back.

"Wake up! You don't deserve to sleep! "

Earl breathing heavily looked down at the man at his feet. He loved seeing the pain in his eyes watching him struggle to break free to not show emotion or fear. It was just like coming face to face with a deer or some defenseless animal who knew he'd gotten the drop on them. All of them knew that it was only a matter of time before he pulled the trigger. Holding the life of another in his hands was exhilarating to Earl and he was going to enjoy taking this man's life.

Rocky Mountain General - Morning

"I'm pregnant!" Penelope blurted out.

She didn't know why she said it; just blurted it out over morning herbal tea. JJ looked at her friend, jaw slack and in utter shock. There were no words, nothing but stuttering and confusion.

"Did you hear what I said? JJ, say something."

"I-I- don't know what to say…congratulations?"

JJ didn't know what to say or think Derek had risked his life for her and the rest of the team. He'd promised to get her home back to her family she felt like she'd cheated him out of his own.

"Does Derek…"

"No. Derek doesn't know." She began. "I found out just before you all left. I wanted to surprise him."

Penelope began to cry as she placed her hand on her stomach. She'd felt queasy since she woke earlier and at first she'd brushed it off but now the slight twinge of pain had her attention.

JJ noticed a grimace through the tears and she knew Penelope would try and deny it if she asked her about it. She prayed that Will, Cruz and the other rescuers would find Morgan safe and bring him home. If they didn't she'd never forgive herself and she was afraid Penelope wouldn't either.

Rocky Mountains – Crash Site

"There'll be people coming back for me."

"So I expect but you'll be dead."

"What are you doing out here?"

"You ask a lot of questions for a dead man."

"It was self defense. If I hadn't killed him he would have killed me."

"That man was my cousin! The closest thing to a brother and my only family."

"Pardon me if I don't shed a tear I can't seem to reach my tissue at the moment."

The rage in the man's eyes caught Morgan's attention seconds before the butt of his rifle slammed across the side of his face sending blood flying across his shirt and down his face. Then there was the darkness…

Rocky Mountain Community Hospital –

Hotch and Reid had been officially discharged and were now seated in JJ's room along with Sandy and Penelope. Rossi who was still confined to the hospital sat in a wheel chair near the door pouting.

"Come on, Rossi, what's a few more days?" JJ teased.

"Tell that to my back those hospital beds are the worst!"

Rossi looked over at Penelope who was staring down at her hands totally unaware of the conversation around her.

"Kitten, how are you holding up?"

Garcia didn't respond.

"Garcia?" Reid said softly.

"I'm sorry. What?"

"Garcia, when was the last time you slept or ate?" Hotch asked.

"I got a few winks last night."

"Garcia?"

"Really, Boss, I'm fine."

Sandy stood and moved toward Rossi.

"Come on handsome why don't we go to the cafeteria and grab something to eat for everybody. You're buying."

"Sure Bella."

The two left breaking a little of the tension in the room while the others tried distracting themselves with idle conversation. No matter how hard she tried to be a part of the chatter Garcia couldn't help but think about Morgan.

Kevin knew that the rescue team was headed back to the crash site. He prayed for rain…and lightening, earthquakes…hell he prayed for a damn tsunami anything that would prevent Morgan's rescue! He hated the man that had won Penelope's heart. He wanted to blame the super agent for his loss but that was on him. He should have never gotten involved with a woman that was in love with another man and the fact that the other man was Derek Morgan made it even more obvious that he was setting himself up for humiliating heartbreak. Now this was perhaps his second chance he wanted to believe that but it was too early for him to start dreaming of houses and white picket fences and little Kevins and Plum Sauces running around the farm.

He'd do anything to get her back he imagined her heartbroken and needing a man's strong shoulder to lean on. He would even pretend to give a shit about the poor agent's untimely death then he'd hold her, comfort her and give her what she needed through her difficult time.

Kevin placed the last few things in his bag, turned off the lights in his tiny unkempt apartment and headed towards his car. Today he vowed to up his game and prove to the woman he loved just what lengths he'd go to to prove his love and then everything would be as it should be and once she was back in his arms he'd never let her go again.

Cruz hated helicopters they were so small and loud so many things could go wrong. This wasn't the time to entertain his fears he had an agent that needed help and that was all that mattered.

Will strapped himself in and exhaled trying to shake of the nerves. He couldn't help thinking about how close he had come to losing JJ; Morgan had promised to get her home and he made good on that promise. When the two of them were alone she'd told him that she saw Morgan just before she was carried away to the rescue choppers. Whatever it took he was bringing Morgan home to thank him personally for what he'd done.

Crash Site –

Morgan watched Earl as he rummaged through the wreckage sifting through debris and stuffing things in his backpack that he thought were of some value and casting the rest aside. He struggled to remain conscious the pain from his injuries was relentless still he struggled against the bindings until he felt the rope around his wrists give ever so slightly. It was enough to give him hope and as his captor continued to ravage the jet he increased his fight for freedom.

Earl shot a glance at Morgan and snickered at his futile attempts to get free. Things never changed everyone and everything always fought to the very end to survive.

"You're wasting your time! Even if you did get free I'll shoot you dead before you can even blink!"

Morgan watched the man, he was confident just like the other one that he'd shot. All he needed was a little more time to loosen the ropes. He wasn't going to stop until he took his last breath.

Rocky Mountain Community Hospital –

He felt his heart skip a beat. She looked so sad and vulnerable standing alone in the small empty waiting room. He loved how her golden hair sparkled under the sunlight that streamed through the window. She belonged to him seeing her standing there all alone he was sure of it. He smiled as he slowly approached, her back to him. She'd be so surprised to see him…and happy.

They had to find him, she thought to herself. They were making a family and he had to be okay she needed him to help her and to be happy about their child. They'd talked about having babies, lots of babies together. Everyone teased them about how beautiful their babies would be. So, he had to be okay…

She stood looking out the window into the grey overcast of the mid afternoon. Will, Cruz and rescue should be in the air now headed toward the crash site.

He was close enough to touch her now. Slowly he reached out to touch her shoulder wanting desperately to run his fingers through her hair but he resisted instead he placed his hand on her shoulder. She jumped and turned to meet his eyes.

She was surprised and confused…he mistook it for happiness and gratitude.

"Penelope."

"Kevin, what are you doing here?"