Emily paced around her living room trying to figure out what the hell happened to Derek, and why would anyone try and hurt him.

JJ grabbed a pen and a piece of paper to try and make a list of people that were angry at Derek.

JJ sighed and said, "I can't think of one person who would do this."

Emily said, "Maybe we are thinking about this all wrong. I mean Derek is liked by almost everyone. I mean he was popular in high school, hell he even was the star quarter back."

JJ then said, "Maybe someone is jealous of Derek."

Emily shrugged and said, "Maybe. What about someone who isn't happy with Penelope and Derek dating."

JJ asked, "You think this has something to do with him being half black?"

Emily shook her head and said, "No not like that. I mean Derek was a player. Maybe one of his exes wants him back."

JJ tilted her head and said, "Well that is one hell of a way to get a boyfriend. So we make a list of Derek's ex girlfriends."

Emily chuckled and said, "Jayje we are gonna need a bigger piece of paper."

Aaron knocked on Sam's front door.

Sam quickly opened the door and asked, "How is he?"

Aaron replied, "He is awake, but not ready to talk yet. Is throat is sore from having his stomach pumped."

Sam roughly scrubbed his hands over his face and said, "Man I have been through every bottle in my house, and I didn't find anything."

David said, "Yeah whoever did this probably took it with them."

Aaron sighed and said, "Sam you know the police are going to come over asking questions. We need to get this place cleaned up before that happens."

Sam said, "If you guys could help me and Mick that would be great."

David peered around and asked, "So where is our resident Brit?"

Sam laughed and said, "Passed out in the yard with some chick."

Aaron chuckled and said, "Classic Rawson."

The boys minus Reid started cleaning up. Reid was dropped off at home to check on his mother.

Penelope had fallen asleep against Derek after the doctor checked on him again. Derek was sleeping peacefully after the aching in his throat eased.

Penelope woke up and stretched. She wandered into the hallway to talk to Fran.

Fran asked, "Honey you sure you don't want to head home and get some sleep?"

Penelope sighed and said, "I can't go home until I know Derek is walking out of here."

Fran smiled and said, "Derek is lucky to have you."

Penelope blushed at the compliment and said, "I think we are both lucky."

Fran took Penelope's hand and said, "If you need to talk, I am here."

Penelope took a deep breath and said, "Fran for the life of me I can't figure out why someone would do this. Derek never made enemies, and he never bullied anybody. If anything he was always sticking up for people."

Fran said, "I know. My son suffers from a hero complex, he always has to save everyone."

Fran ushered Penelope behind the nurse's station and handed her a plate of cookies.

Fran winked and said, "I won't tell if you won't."

Penelope smiled and took a bite.

Fran found the remote control to the television and started flipping through the channels. Fran stopped at the local news with a flashing update sign at the bottom.

Fran placed her hand over her mouth and said, "Those poor people. I need to call doctor Franklin and tell him to get the trauma unit ready."

The local newscaster said, "Late last night on Johnston Ferry Road and older modeled Volkswagon was struck and careened into a nearby ditch. Local police have said that it was the cause of a hit and run accident. Both occupants of the car are considered to be alive, but in critical condition. The ambulance has just taken the unidentified passenger and driver to St. Johns Memorial hospital. Stay tuned for more updates."

Fran was concentrating on the news story making a mental list of people to contact. She was broken out of her thoughts when she heard something crash to the ground.

Fran looked over at Penelope who had gone stock still. Fran shook Penelope twice.

Fran said, "Penelope, sweetheart talk to me. What's wrong?"

Penelope pointed to the television and said, "That's…my parent's car."

Sam, Aaron, David, and Mick were busy cleaning up Sam's house when they heard a series of sirens blaring loudly.

Sam went to the window and said, "Shit you don't think the cops are coming now?"

David said, "No. Derek still hasn't spoken to them yet."

Aaron who also peered out the window said, "Whatever it is it must be serious."

Sam said, "Turn on the news."

Aaron, and David watched in horror as a tow truck slowly pulled the mangled Volkswagen out of the ditch.

David said, "No, no, no."

Mick looked over at David and asked, "What's wrong."

Aaron swore to himself and said, "That's P's parent's car."

David said, "Shit we need to get down to the hospital. Fuck. I mean first Derek, and now her parents."

Sam asked, "You think someone is after Penelope."

Aaron said, "I don't know…I just don't know."

Sam looked around his house and said, "This can wait. Let me get my keys and we can all go together."

Aaron said, "Can we pick up Spencer, and Ashley on the way?"

Sam said, "Yeah man."

David looked at Aaron and asked, "You think Em and JJ know about this?"

Aaron said "I don't think so, she would have called me. I will call her from the car."

Kevin rolled over on the couch. His arm hurt from the impact of the car accident. He was trying to figure out what to do. He knew he couldn't go to the police. He would be in just as much trouble as everybody else. Not to mention he had a video on his laptop that he promised Erin he wouldn't get rid of.

Kevin thought, "Maybe this shit isn't worth it."

Haley came downstairs and kicked the couch Kevin was laying on.

Haley said, "Get up loser. Erin wants us to all get our story straight."

Erin was pacing back and forth, "Listen I am not getting in trouble for this just because one of you decides to grow a heart and tell. As far as I know no one knows it was Jordan who drugged Morgan. And no one knows where we were last night."

Jordan asked, "What are you going to do about your car?"

Erin said, "I know someone who owes me a favor. They are going to get it fixed for me."

Haley took a deep breath and let it out and said, "We need to stop this. This is too far. I wanted to embarrass Penelope not get someone killed."

Erin said, "Stop being such a fucking baby. Everything is fine. Look the cops don't suspect anything and as long as we all agree to shut up about it, we will be fine."

Jordan was nervous, she tried to hide her doubt by turning the t.v on.

The newscaster said, "The two occupants of the Volkswagon have been identified and Patricia and Emilio Garcia. We just received an update from the hospital. They are in the intensive care unit. Both have suffered several broken bones, and Emilio who was the driver was placed into a medical induced coma to heal a very serious brain injury. There is still no update for who the possible driver was of the other car."

Erin pointed to the television and said, "See. Stupid cops have no fucking clue."

Haley stood wide eyes staring at Erin.

Haley said, "We almost killed Derek, and now her parents. This is too much."

Jordan croaked out, "Well its official I am never getting Derek back."

Haley yelled, "That is what you are worried about?"

Jordan said, "Well yeah, I mean we went through all of this, I might as well get what I want."

Kevin said, "You have got to be shitting me. Derek Morgan is not that damn important Jordan."

Erin looked at Kevin and asked, "Do you still have the video?"

Kevin sighed and said, "Yes."

Erin said, "Good. I think once Derek gets out of the hospital we make this thing go viral."

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