A week later...

"I still think it's premature for you to take her home." "Dr. Carson said. - I understand that unsub is still loose, but can not we give another week?

- I want to see my things. Pen made a cute face. "I want to see everyone, and Rossi seems to want to tell me something."

- I even imagine what it is. He saw Penelope's gaze. "I'll get your papers then."

- Derek. Pen called the bridegroom. "What he meant by" I even imagine what it is. "

- Baby Girl. Derek went to her side. "I know what Rossi wants to talk about, but I think he'd better tell you. He told me as soon as you went into surgery in San Francisco. I did not want to hide for six months, but you had a little sleep.

- Right. "She did not like secrets. "So I thought about the wedding."

"Let me take you home." Derek looked at the time again. "We're going to Rossi's.

- Because? "Pen did not understand. "Tommy's back, is not he?" That's why they're here.

- Yes, baby. Derek put her in the wheelchair. "But I'll protect you anyway."

She did not say anything else. It seemed too good to be true. Derek said nothing about the threatening letters that reached her room and which he intercepted. Or the calls that forced Hotch to lead Jack and Emily to live with Dave.

Arriving at David's house, Morgan took Penelope out of the car and carried her into his arms. They were, after all, engaged.

Rossi watched as the car pulled up in the driveway and sighed. He would finally tell her the truth. She had all the DNA tests he did when she was in a coma, all the pictures of her old home and all the things they did.

He knew that such a thing was necessary. The experience of almost losing his daughter was terrible.

- Derek. Rossi opened the door. Hey Kitten.

Hey, Dave. - She smiled. "This stallion needs to rest now that I'm out of the hospital."

"Get some sleep, Derek. Rossi looked at him deeply. "Hotch and I can keep Pen.

"You're living here too, Bossman?" Pen thought Tommy was making something up. - I'm so sorry. Where is Jack?

- Garcia. "He knew the matter was serious. "First of all I need to talk to you and Dave really needs to.

- Hey. Rossi took her hand. "I saved a lot of time to get here and not tell.

- You are scarring me. Pen was frightened. Am I being fired?

- Penelope. Rossi took a deep breath. - I'm your father.

The room was dead silent, and even Hotch seemed to have frozen. Penelope kept trying to see if it was a bland joke, but Dave's gaze was real and frightened.

- Because? She knew she still could not just run away. - Why now out of nowhere?

"Since the day your mother went out with you, I came to you." And suddenly, the floodgates opened. "I've been looking for you for years, and when I finally did, I saw I could not get into you and rip you out."

"But you and I work together." She was more injured than annoyed. "So long that I could know you better."

- I know and I'm sorry. He lifted her chin. "I can not say I always wanted to tell you, because days and villains like Henry Grace could use my girl against me.

"Then if it were not for the sick we took ..." She smiled yellow at him. "Would you have told me?"

- Exactly. He knew forgiveness would not come immediately. "I understand if you do not want to forgive me now, but I do not even know if I deserve it.

"You know I always wanted you to be my father. She eased the tension. "Now I have, and I will not let it pass.

"Does that mean I'm tolerable?" He felt a weight being lifted from his shoulders. - I understand if you delay.

"I've lost so many chances with you, Dad. She braced herself for a hug. "That all I want to do is hug you and say Tommy will not win."

Hotch watched the exchange in silence, tears rolling down his cheeks.

"I've got something for you." He handed her the certificate. "You're going to need to marry your chocolate god."

"Did you put your name on it?" Pen felt the tears fall. - I do not know what to say.

"You do not have to say anything, my girl. Rossi hugged her. "Just that everything will be all right."

"Are you going to take me to my handsome boyfriend at my wedding, then?" His brown eyes almost begged. - Please.

- Whatever my daughter wants. Rossi kept his grip on her. - God, Penelope. You're the daughter anyone would want, right Aaron?

- Do not look at me. Hotch laughed. "I'd rather have her as a sister." After all, if Tommy is around, he will not give up.

- I have a plan. Pen said. - But we need all of the team here.

While Hotch called everyone and called Derek, Pen and Rossi stayed together. Being Penelope's father was wonderful, fun and everything he could want.

Despite this, there was no one happy at all about the wonderful life Penelope had gained in such a short time after she had left the coma.

Lisa still tried to talk to Luke, but he did not want to see the woman in front of him again. She was being irrational. Again.

Knocking on the door of a house not far from Rossi's and rented for two years, Tommy, now Elijah, received Lisa at his house.

I told you to be careful. Tommy pulled her inside. "What's so important to come at this time?"

"I want to be part of your plan." Lisa was direct. "But I want to punish Luke together."

- What has changed? Tommy poured her a whiskey. "Four weeks ago, you did not want your boy hurt.

- I understand he hates me. Lisa put the whole whiskey back at once. "I want to see him and Penelope dead."

"They're not together." Tommy reminded her. "And kidnapping three federal agents is tricky and risky.

"You did not understand me. Lisa patted the table. "I want Luke bruised and not kidnapped. And you can do whatever you want with the bitch.

"Lisa, your emotions will end my plan. Tommy stared at her. - Will not happen.

"What if I come to them and give you up?" Lisa knew it was a rocky path. "I'll give you a tray for them and I'll get Luke back."

"Are you threatening me, Lisa?" Tommy stared at her. - Huh?

- If I have to. She backed away. "I just want to get rid of those two."

Tommy found himself nodding. He could just eliminate Lisa at the end of it all. And who knows, stay with Penelope for him.