A/N: Here is the next chapter, sorry its a little short. If I keep to my original plan then there will only be one more chapter for this story, but I will start working on the next story as soon as this story is complete. Enjoy:)
Chapter 11- Safe and Sound
Walking out of the court house the five FBI agents found that the sun had moved and was now shining brightly high above their heads, forcing them to shield their eyes. Right away Morgan and Prophet made their way over to a Quantico PD squad car where the chief of police stood waiting for them to receive Brian Dorns. Still standing on the stone steps of the court house Gina scanned the street for any sign of Cooper and Beth. Finally after a moment she spotted them seated on the back end of an ambulance that had its doors open. Knowing that Mick and Prentiss would automatically follow her Gina ran down the stone steps and started to make her way over to her friend and colleague.
As she approached a smile of relief and happiness spread across Gina's face as she saw Sam cuddle Beth, with a blanket draped over her shoulders, close to his chest. Seeing Gina, Prentiss, and Mick coming over Beth reluctantly released herself from Sam's embrace, and smiled at her friends and fellow agents. Without breaking stride Gina walked over and embraced Beth in a hug as she said,
"I'm so glad that you are ok, and all he did was beat your face. Give it a week or two and the bruises will heal and you'll be good as new."
As the two of them parted Beth only had time to nod her head in agreement because at that same moment Mick pulled her into a semi bone crushing hug. Laughing softly Beth returned the hug. When Mick finally released her Beth looked up at him and said,
"Thank you for finding me, and getting the ropes off my wrists. You don't know how much they hurt."
Grinning Mick gently squeezed Beth's shoulder as he replied,
"No need to thank me Beth. I'm just glad that he didn't hurt you worse than he did. It really hurt me to see you lying there almost unconscious, and your face red and beaten. I really wanted to hurt the bastard."
Sam, with a murderous expression on his face, nodded his head in agreement as he said,
"So do I and I still do."
Already grasping Sam's hand Beth gently squeezed it to reassure and calm him. At that moment Prophet, with Morgan right behind him, approached and said,
"I agree with Mick and Sam, I'd like to hurt the guy too. Unfortunately he is now in police custody, and he will get the sentence he deserves. I guess that will have to do."
Seeing Beth safe in Sam's arms Prophet smiled as he walked over and gave her a quick hug. Fingering the thick blanket upon Beth's shoulders Prophet's smile grew bigger as he playfully asked,
"Aren't you hot with this on Beth?"
Seeing what he was trying to do Beth rolled her eyes as she replied,
"Yes I am actually, but Macho man here won't let me take it off. He says that I need to warm up after the time I spent in my basement cell."
Feinting disappointment Sam bowed his head and shook it slowly causing everyone around them to laugh. Still smiling Prophet looked from Sam to Beth as he asked,
"So what's the verdict according to the medics? Is Beth a free woman or does she need to travel to the hospital first?"
Looking back up at Prophet Sam sincerely nodded his head as he replied,
"She's free to go, the medics just recommend that she ice her face later on."
Beth, while cuddling deeper into Sam's chest, smiled as she nodded her head in agreement and added,
"And I would like to be able to go home as soon as possible."
Beth looked around at all her friends and family and smirked as she continued,
"And let me guess, Garcia is at the apartment watching Sarah?"
Sam, along with everyone else, nodded his head, and with a smile replied,
"Yes she is Beth, and I'm going to call her in a moment as we get you to the car."
Hearing that they would be heading to the car Beth was on her feet in a matter of seconds, the thick blanket laying in a heap forgotten on the back end of the ambulance. Still smiling Sam rose to his feet, and after taking hold of Beth's hand once again, started to make his way to the SUV. True to his word when they reached the SUV Sam pulled out his cell phone and pressed the familiar number on his speed dial. After just one ring he heard,
"Please tell me that you found Beth and that she's ok."
Glancing over to Beth seated in the passenger seat Sam replied,
"Yes P we found her, and she's ok. Just a little bruised in the face. We are in the SUV and will be heading back to the apartment shortly, just wanted to give you a heads up."
A sigh of relief could be heard on the other end of the line as Garcia replied,
"Oh thank God. Well then Sarah and I will be waiting near the lift for you guys' return."
With a final 'ok' Sam ended the call. Looking over at Beth Sam raised their intertwined hands to his face and gently kissed the back of her hand before he said,
"Garcia said that she and Sarah would be waiting for us near the lift…I can't tell you how great it feels to have you back and that you're alright."
Smiling up at Sam Beth gently squeezed his hand once again as she replied,
"I feel the same way; now let's go home so I can see our daughter and our anxiously waiting technical analyst."
Nodding his head in agreement Sam started the engine, and they started making their way home.
