When We First Met

Ch 14

Derek and Penelope jumped apart and Derek said, "I'm I'm I'm sorry Penelope, I didn't mean to get", she blushed and said, "don't be sorry Derek, that was amazing". Sarah and Desiree were standing there laughing and Desiree said, "way to go big brother", Fran said, "be good to

your brother", the girls laughed as they headed toward the car.

Carmen grinned and said, "are you ready to head out"?, they grabbed their things and Penelope said, "we're ready auntie", Fran shook her head and laughed as her son walked past her. Carmen leaned in close to Fran and said, "I'm surprised it's taken this long", Fran laughed and said, "so am I Carmen, so am I".

When Derek and Penelope got into the van they heard Desi and Sarah singing, "Derek and Penelope sitting in a tree", Fran got inside and said, "alright girls let's stop teasing your brother and his girlfriend". The girls looked at her and said, "sorry momma", she said, "get buckled up

everybody" and a few seconds later she grinned when she heard the sound of four seatbelts clicking in unison.

When the van pulled out onto the road Sarah said, "how much longer momma"?, Fran said, "a couple of hours honey", Desiree said, "I'm hungry momma can we go through a drive through and get something to eat really quick"?, she looked at Carmen and Carmen said, "it's been a while since we've eaten, that sounds like a good idea".

Fran said, "sure baby, we'll grab something to eat before we hit the highway", Penelope blushed as she looked up at Derek and whispered, "you are an amazing kisser Mr. Abbott". He wiggled his eyebrows and said, "why thank you Mrs. Abbott", she laughed as the van pulled into the drive through so they could get some breakfast.

A few minutes later they were out on the road and Fran said, "we've got to be more careful from here on out", Derek said, "it's my fault momma, if I hand't sent that text then they wouldn't know where we are heading". Fran said, "baby boy it wasn't your fault, they would have found a way to find us one way or another".

Carmen looked at Derek and said, "your momma is right Derek, these are very ruthless men and they will stop at nothing to get what or who they want". He wrapped his arm around Penelope and kissed the top of her head and said, "everything's going to be fine sweetness, just fine", she took a deep breath as she relaxed against his chest.

Sarah looked up at her mom and said, "where are we going to live when we get there momma"?, Fran said, "that's already taken care of honey, a friend of mine is going to let us stay in one of the houses she rents". Derek said, "we need to ditch this van as soon as possible because we don't want them being able to find us".

Carmen said, "that shouldn't be a problem, when we get close to Quantico we can stop at a car lot and see if we can get another car", Penelope said, "what are we going to do about money auntie"?, Carmen said, "that won't be a problem, I have enough stored away". Fran looked through the rear view mirror and said, "and before you start worrying Derek, we have money put away to, so we don't have to worry anytime in the near future".

Derek smiled as he read a roadsign that said, "100 miles to Quantico", he tightened his grip around Penelope and said, "we will be there soon baby girl". She looked up at him and said, "I don't know what we would have done without you and your family Derek", he caressed the side of her face and said, "I'm not going to let anybody hurt you or your aunt, I promise".

He leaned down and gently brushed his lips against hers and when they pulled apart she smiled and whispered, "I meant what I said earlier, you are an amazing kisser". He gave her his Derek Morgan smile and said, "so are you baby girl, so are you", everybody was talking about their plans as Fran said, "I see a place we might be able to switch cars right up the road here".

As they pulled into the car lot Derek smiled as he watched his mom and Carmen get out and head toward the salesman and a few minutes later they were pulling out heading toward Quantico in their black and brown mini van all breathing a little easier because they knew that the goons would now have a little harder time finding them.