Learn To Love Again-Ch 21
The next 10 days flew by with Derek getting stronger and stronger every day and Penelope by his side, Hotch had called the school superintendent and arranged for Penelope to take a leave of absence so that she could be with Derek. However, the team minus their injured friend had been sent on another case but Reid kept Derek updated via text and phonecalls after they'd gone back to the hotel for the night.
Penelope and Derek had spent their time alone talking about wedding plans, they had decided that they wanted a Thanksgiving wedding and that was now only a few days away. Penelope had found the dress she wanted online and was having it sent back to Virginia so it would be there when her and Derek returned home.
Hank wanted to stay with his daddy and mommy but Derek was able to convince him that he needed him to go back home with his nana Fran and his aunts to help take care of Clooney. Hank was hesitant to leave his daddy but knew that he was leaving him in very capable and loving hands with his mommy. Penelope glanced at Derek and said, "I bet you're ready to get out of here aren't ya hotstuff"?, he winked at her and said, "truer words have never been spoke baby girl".
Penelope took him by the hand and said, "in a few days we'll be married and then nothing or nobody can steal you away from me", Derek gently squeezed her hand and said, "it's me that will be glad because nobody can take you away from me". Penelope laughed and said, "how about we just say we'll both have each other forever and ever and leave it at that"?, he kissed her lips gently and said, "deal" causing a smile to cover their faces.
Derek said, "baby are you alright"?, she said, "yeah, why"?, he said, "well you didn't eat much last night or this morning and you're staying tired". She sighed and said, "I'm good my love, I guess I'm still not over almost losing you", he wrapped his arm around her and hugged her tight and said, "I'm here goddess and I'm not going anywhere".
Penelope said, "good because after almost losing you I'm not ready to let you go, not now, not ever" as she leaned in and kissed his lips gently,one kiss led to two and so on and befor ethey got carried away Derek said, "I love you and in a few days you'll be Mrs. Derek Morgan". Penelope said, "and let me tell you I can hardly" and she covered her mouth with her hand and ran into his bathroom and closed the door.
Derek was right behind her and he opened the door and stood here on her knees with her head hanging over the toilet, he quickly wet one of the cloths that were on the sink and started rubbing it over the back of her neck. When she was finished and able to she sat back on the floor and looked up at Derek and said, "thank you" as she took the cool cloth and wiped her face with it.
Derek said, "are you alright, maybe you should let the doctor check you out"?, she said, "I'm alright", Derek said, "baby what aren't you telling me"?, she smiled and said, "I think that I might" and Derek said, "you think you might what baby"?, she said, "I think I might be pregnant".
A smile covered Dereks face and he said, "a baby"?, she said, "I'm not sure but I'm late, like late late", he sighed and said, "we need to find out sweetness", his hand went to her stomach and he said, "just think we might have created a little miracle out of our love".
Penelope smiled and said, "if we did that will give us something else to be thankful for", he nodded his head yes in agreement and said, "how about we find out for sure one way or the other"?, she said, "that sounds like a plan my love" as he gently helped her up off of the floor and they headed back into his room.