The Lottery-Ch 21
Hotch sat down with Penelope, Derek and Erin as they completed the paperwork, Erin was more than happy to let Penelope and Derek go ahead and move into the house knowing that she was going to pay the house off in full just as soon as her check cleared. When her name was sighed on the last piece of paperwork Erin smiled at her and said, "congratulations Ms. Garcia and welcome to your new home".
Penelope grinned and said, "thank you so much Mrs. Strauss", she stood up and shook the trios hand and said, "it makes me happy to see such a great couple getting their dream home". She picked up her stuff and waved at everybody as she headed out the door, Derek smiled as he looked at the huge smile on Penelopes face. a Reid walked over to her and said, "well how does it feel to be a home owner"?, she laughed and said, "it feels amazing Spencer, simply amazing and now we need to go shopping and fill this house with beautiful things. Hotch grinned and said, "might I suggest that you do your shopping online and get it delivered".
She nodded her head and said, "that sounds like a good idea but what about payment for the items"?, Aaron said, "don't worry about it, every store in town knows that you are the lottery winner so getting the stuff now and paying for it when your money comes in won't be a problem". JJ carried the computer over to the kitchen table and said, "come on Garcie let's get this shopping spree started".
Penelope laughed as she sat down beside her best friend as they started looking for living room furniture, Dave grinned and said, "do you want us to help you get your stuff packed up Morgan and get it to the new house"?, he smiled and said, "thanks Dave and it won't take long to get some of my stuff packed up and get it here".
Penelope looked up from her computer and said, "only some of your stuff handsome"?, he nodded his head and said, "yeah my momma and sisters are going to be staying at my place while I'm here with you". She smiled and said, "that's great", Derek smiled and said, "and she can't wait to meet you since she thinks she is gonna be getting those grandbabies she has been wanting for years", everybody laughed.
Penelope pointed to the screen and said, "what do you think about this furniture for the living room Derek"?, he sat down beside her and said, "if you like it then I like it beautiful". She laughed and said, "she said, "I love it and I was thinking about putting a loveseat like this", she pointed to one and said, "right over there on the other side of the couch close to the fireplace".
Derek kissed her temple and said, "that works for me sweetness", Dave smiled and said, "we better get your stuff packed and here to the new house as soon as possible because I know that you don't want to be away from Penelope for to long". He smiled and said, "you're right there Dave", he smiled at Penelope and said, "baby girl I'm going to go with Dave to my place and pack a few things but Hotch and Reid will be here with you".
Penelope nodded her head and said, "alright handsome but please be careful because we don't know where Sam is"?, he walked over and kissed her lips ever so gently and said, "I will be careful and I will be back as soon as possible". JJ grinned and said, "by the time you get back we will have the entire house furninshed".
Derek laughed and said, "whatever my baby girl wants my baby girl gets", he then grabs his coat and heads toward the door, Reid follows them across the room and when Derek walks out onto the porch he says, "lock the door behind us and don't let anybody in until we get back". Reid smiled and said, "don't worry Derek we'll take good care of Garcia for ya".
Derek grinned and said, "thanks Spencer", Reid then watched as Dave and Derek headed towward Daves SUV, after they pulled away Reid closed and locked the door and walked back over to join JJ and Penelope as she continued shopping for stuff for the new house. On the ride to Dereks place Dave looked over at him and said, "can I ask you something"?, Derek said, "sure man, you can ask me anything".
Dave laughed and said, "how do you really feel about Penelope"?, Derek took a deep breath and turned to Dave and opened his mouth and said, "that's easy Dave, I'm falling in love with her". Dave smiled and said, "I knew it, I knew it", Derek grinned and said, "how could you tell"?, they pulled into Dereks graage and Dave said, "that's easy, you can tell by the way you look at her, I've seen love before Morgan and it's definitely written all over your face".
They got out of the SUV and headed inside to grab some stuff because Derek couldn't wait to see his baby girl again so to him the sooner they get the packing done the better.