She Said No-Ch 21
Derek and Penelope were just finishing up their dinner when Hotch and Reid walked into the room, Derek said, "what's happened, I can tell by the look on pretty boys face that something's wrong". Hotch said, "another woman was found", Penelope said, "was she, was she raped"?, Reid nodded his head and said, "she was and she was stabbed to death".
Hotch said, "she was stabbed in her own apartment early this morning and found an hour ago by a neighbor", Penelope said, "is it the same man that hurt me"?, Reid said, "we're thinking so yes". Derek intertwined fingers with Penelope and said, "he's not going to hurt you baby girl, we won't let him, you're safe here with us".
She nodded her head and said, "I feel so scared, so dirty, so worthless", Derek said, "you're one of the strongest women I've ever met and I promise you that when we find this freak he's gonna pay for everything he did to you, everything". She blew out a deep breath and said, "I just want to feel normal again".
Reid said, "you will Garcia, you will and sooner than you think", Penelope smiled at Reid and said, "thank you boy wonder", he smiled at her and said, "sooooooo what's the news about getting to go home"?, Penelope said, "Friday, if I keep doing good I get to go home Friday". Hotch laughed and said, "Dave and Fran are already planning a family dinner".
Penelope said, "I just can't wait to get out of here", Derek said, "I can't wait to get you home with me where you belong", she sighed and said, "I can't wait for that either hotstuff". Reid pulled something out of his pocket and said, "this is from Henry", Penelope opened it and said, "awwwww how precious", she turned it around and said, "my Godson is a genius just like boy wonder" as they looked at her get well card.
The rest of the afternoon flew by and soon Randy was walking into Penelopes room, he asked how's the patient this evening"?, Penelope smiled and said, "doing good, I'm suppose to get to go home Friday". He checked her vitals and then said, "that's great Penelope", Derek said, "we can't wait to get out of here, no offense", Randy laughed and said, "none taken".
Penelope said, "soooooooo how was your date"?, Randy said, "amazing, I proposed and she said yes" and Penelope said, "congratulations", Derek said, "yeah man, congrats, when's the big day"?, he said, "not sure, she's wanting a big wedding and I want her to have everything she's ever wanted". Penelope looked at Derek and then Randy before saying, "awww he's a real romantic".
Randy grinned and said, "what about the two of you, have you set a wedding date yet"?, Derek intertwined fingers with Penelope and said, "the sooner the better as far as I'm concerned". Penelope said, "after everything that's happened, I'm not really sure", Randy said, "that's completely understandable Penelope, you just take your time and heal both physically and mentally", Penelope and Derek both nodded their heads in agreement.
Derek said, "how long have you worked here man"?, Randy said, "almost 5 years, I love my job", Penelope said, "and you have the temperament for it, you're so calm and caring". Randy said, "thanks Penelope", she said, "any time Randy, any time", he wrote a few things down in her chart and said, "I'll be back in a little bit to check on you but if you guys need anything please just let me know".
Penelope said, "thanks Randy" as they both watched him turn around and walk out of the room, he loved being in the same room with her but being with Derek was starting to get on his nerves. He walked into the storage room and said, "the sooner she gets out of here and heals a little bit she'll be mine again and again, we're so perfect together Penelope, so so perfect".
He was reaching up to get something off of one of the shelves when the door opened and Mallory walked in, she said, "oh good Randy I was looking for you", he smiled and said, "what can I do for ya"?, Mallory said, "have you noticed any changes in Penelope"?, he said, "only for the better, she's doing so much better now", Mallory smiled and nodded her head yes.
Mallory said, "keep an eye on her and if she needs anything just let me know", he said, "sure thing doctor" and then when Mallory walked out he rolled his eyes and thought to himself, "the only thing Penelope needed right now was Derek out of her life and me in it and then everything would be perfect". He then sighed as he grabbed a few things before heading out to do his rounds.