He had been up since three in the morning after they captured the unsub the team flew back to Virginia from Arizona. Foremost on his mind was his wife and children the doctors delayed putting her in the hospital until she was twenty-eight weeks along. His family was well cared for and healthy growing a little bit more each day. She was just about to enter her thirty-third week. He wanted to be with her so badly but he had responsibilities first his job and the never ending paperwork.
It was just after four in the afternoon when he entered her room he had to smile looking at her truth be told she looked not well all swollen and puffy. But they had been careful they watched what she ate she only gained the weight needed for the babies not one pound more. This late in the pregnancy she was holding on to lots of water and it showed in her face and legs not once did she complain. He was so very proud of her she was risking everything so that they could have a family.
Without making a sound he sits down in the chair closest to her bed he places his hand on top of hers then joins her in sleep. It is the smell of coffee that wakes him up. He opens his eyes to see the rest of the team standing there sipping away on what is commonly known as the lifeblood of police worldwide. Caffeine in any form will do just ask any one who carries a badge.
Feeling Derek gently squeeze her hand Penelope opens her eyes and smiles. "Hello my lovelies, what a pleasant surprise."
"She is very swollen it must be very uncomfortable retaining all that water." Reid says to no one particular. As JJ helps Penelope get more comfortable by moving pillows.
"Reid." Hotch says sternly.
"I'm sorry but I was only stating a fact. Maybe you should mention it to her doctors Morgan."
"Kid I'd shut up if I were you." Rossi tells him with a single glance.
"Thank you for your input Dr. Reid, I do believe our team has everything in hand." Dr. Steve says as he walks into the room. Looking at the group of people that he has come to know well over the past few weeks.
"Penelope, Derek I would asks you how you are feeling but I think I know already. I just looked over the latest results from all of the blood work and scan that you had today. Tomorrow you start your thirty-third week the day after you are going to do the c-section. That gives us time to book the OR and get everyone in place three people for each baby. One nurse, one pediatric anesthetist and one pediatrician. Your babies will get individual care from the start then once they are assessed we will have a better idea of when they can go home. One last thing do you still want the tubal once the babies are born?"
"Yes we've talked about it and it's what we want." Derek answers him.
"I'll tell Fran when we go out for dinner tonight and I'll book a flight out for Yvonne." Rossi tells them.
"Thanks Dave." Penelope and Derek each tell him.
"You Derek look like crap go home and stay there sleep and rest. It's going to be a long day. Do you need a note for your boss?" Steve asks looking right at Hotch.
"No, Steve he won't need a note." Hotch tells him with a smile ghosting his lips.
""Good. Now all of you say good -bye and go home and sleep follow the same advice that I just gave Derek."
"Rest Garcia you're going to it. I'll bring you something pretty to change into once they are born." JJ tells her.
"Thanks JJ, give my love to Will and Henry."
One by one they left leaving only Derek alone with Penelope. He holds her hand and kisses her gently.
"I'm glad that Rossi is sending for your aunt. I've missed her and I'm sure Fran has missed her too."
"Me too baby-girl, I bet she was sewing and knitting like crazy just like my mother."
I wouldn't doubt it at all. Derek dive home safe please you'll come see me tomorrow afternoon right after you've slept and showered?"
"Yes baby, I promise. Now eat your snack and go to sleep."
"Like I can do anything else." she said with a pout.
"Be good I'll see you tomorrow."
She ate very little of the food on the try she was very uncomfortable her stomach always felt full and even breathing had become a chore. A good deep breath is something that was just not possible at least for now.
It was just past two in the morning when she woke up a sharp pain ran across her whole abdomen. She tried to sooth her babies by rubbing her belly. As soon as she touched her belly she felt and heard a gush of water as it come out of her and onto the bed dripping onto the floor. She closed her eyes and said a quick prayer then hit the call button.
Penelope usually never called for help unless she needed help to the loo. When the nurse came to see which she wanted she was shocked to see a puddle of water ion the floor.
"My water broke." Penelope informed her.
She turns and walks just to the door and calls out to the other nurse.
"Call Steve and gather the troops, Penelope's water broke."
As she is changing Penelope's hospital johnnie and the starting to remove the wet sheets, cell phones start to ring allover the city.
"I started the cell tree and I called the OR., the NICU, the anesthesiologist got his call as well." The other nurse says as she comes in the room with fresh linen.
"I don't mean to be a pain but did you think to call my husband?"
"I'll do that right now. I'm sorry Penelope you caught us off guard." After the wet linen is changed and a blue absorbing mat is placed under Penelope.
The nurse picks up the room phone and taps the numbers as Penelope recites them. She watches as Penelope picks up her cell and tap one number on speed dial.
"Morgan." is the sleeping greeting that she hears.
"Mr. Morgan this is Lorraine the night nurse. Penelope's water broke we are gathering the troops."
"On my way." he tells then ends the call.
"Rossi" the gruff voice says then pauses before continuing. "This had better be good."
"Dave it's me."
"Kitten what's wrong?" He says sitting up in be wide awake giving her his full attention.
"My water just broke. Could you please go get Derek? I don't want him driving here."
"We will be there soon Kitten."
The two men meet in the hallway of Morgan's house Fran right behind Rossi running her fingers through her hair. "Lets go I've got everything ready and extra change for the coffee machine. I'll start calling the rest of the team once we are at the hospital." She tells them then she kisses Derek and walks passed both of them with a big smile.
"Would you look at that a grandmother is about to born."
"About to be Dave? Sarah has kids."
"How many times does a woman get to be the grandmother of four newborns at once?"
"I get it. I really do. But you know I wish someone would be kind enough to tell me why can't we do anything normal like everyone else?"
"You and Kitten normal? Now that is funny."