A/N: Sadly this is the last chapter of this story. But never fear, I have already started writing the next story, its going to be called Escaped. I hope you enjoy the last chapter. Thank you to all of you who have read and sent me a review. I really enjoyed reading them.

Chapter 12- Home

Standing in the lift with Sam by her side and the rest of the team around her Beth couldn't help but be eager to finally be home, and to hold Sarah in her arms. It may have been less than twenty-four hours since she had been abducted but to Beth it had felt like forever since she had seen or held Sarah. When the lift finally stopped at their apartment Beth waited as Sam quickly opened the wooden gates to allow everyone to enter the apartment.

Almost immediately as her feet touched the apartment's hardwood floor Beth started to feel relaxed. Standing a little ways from the lift like she said she would stood Garcia with Sarah cradled in her arms. Upon locating her friend Beth quickly made her way over to her and captured Garcia in an awkward hug. Almost immediately while holding Sarah with her other arm Garcia wrapped her arm around Beth and returned the hug. As they separated Garcia couldn't help but see the look of longing on Beth's face as she stared admiringly down at Sarah. Smiling down at Beth Garcia, while placing Sarah in Beth's arms, said,

"If I didn't know better I'd say that your precious angel here knew that you were coming home. Ever since I got off the phone with Sam she hasn't made a peep, it was as if she were listening for you guy's arrival."

Hearing this Beth couldn't help but smile proudly down at Sarah. Standing behind Beth Sam also smiled at their daughter as he reached around Beth and stroked Sarah's exposed arm as he said,

"That's our girl."

At that moment laughter erupted all around them. As she laughed Garcia got her first good look at Beth's face, causing her to gasp suddenly in shock, and remain silent, no longer feeling like laughing. Standing next to Garcia Beth couldn't help but hear Garcia's gasp in shock. When she no longer heard Garcia's laughter Beth looked up at her friend to see a look of shock upon her face to accompany her gasp. Not wanting to see Garcia freak out over her face Beth gave her a reassuring smile as she said,

"I'm fine Garcia, really. My face and my split lip all hurt like crazy but I'm fine. It really isn't as bad as it looks."

As she listened to Beth's words Garcia appeared to calm down slightly, but a look of loving concern was still upon her face as she replied,

"I know you are sweetie, but to see the result of what he did to you just shocked me. When Cooper said your face was red and bruised I figured just one or two bruises not your entire right side of your face. But I am thankful that that was all he did."

While she spoke Garcia gently ran her hand over the bruised part of Beth's face. After shifting Sarah into her left arm Beth gently placed her right hand over Garcia's hand as she said,

"It's your enormous, loving heart that makes you a great Friend Penelope. Just keep this thought in mind, in a week or two these bruises will have healed and I'll be good as new. That is what Gina told me, and I will always have it in my mind."

Nodding her head Garcia looked over to Gina and smirked as she watched Mick hug her around her waist from behind, and Gina didn't object to the embrace. Wanting to lighten the mood of the place Mick looked around at everyone and asked,

"So is anyone up for some celebratory drinks to celebrate Beth's return from her unexpected holiday?"

All around the room smiles appeared on everyone's faces. Even though she herself couldn't join in on the drinking Beth couldn't help but smile in response to Mick's question as well. With Sarah still cradled in her arms Beth went to join her now enlarged family in celebrating her return. This is where she was meant to be, and there was nowhere else for her except with her family.

The End