Partners-Ch 25

A few minutes later JJ ran into the house and handed Penelope a bag with 3 different home pregnancy tests in it, she nervously reached and took the bag into her hands as the three women headed upstairs to the bathroom. Fran put her hand on Penelopes shoulder and said, "we'll be right here waiting for you when you get finished".

Penelope smiled and said, "thank you" as she stepped into the bathroom, she followed the directions on all three boxes before heading back out into the bedroom to wait 5 minutes for the results. She walked over and sat down on the bed between Fran and JJ and nervously waited for what seemed like several hours.

Derek looked around the yard and asked Desi, "where are momma and Penelope"?, Desi said, "they went inside a few minutes ago and haven't come back out yet". Derek was getting ready to go inside and check on them when Henry wrapped his arms around Dereks leg, he looked down and said, "Henry my man how are you"?, Henry laughed and said, "me fine uncwe Dewek".

Derek picked the little boy up and said, "are you having fun"?, he laughed and said, "uh huh, me habing wots of fun", he tickled the little boy and said,
"that's good little man". When Derek put Henry back down on the ground he said, "tan you push me on da swings pweaseeeeeee"?, he tapped the end of the little boys nose and said, "sure little man, come on".

Mick walked over to Emily and said, "hi Em, how are you"?, she smiled and said, "I'm fine Mick, how are you"?, he said, "I'm okay I just don't know if me being here today was such a good idea". Emily said, "you don't have to worry, Penelope is the one that invited you, she wanted you to be here with the rest of the team for Gabbys special day".

He smiled and said, "I hope I got her something that she will like", Emily said, "what did you get her"?, he said, "I got her a disney princess castle with all the furniture". Emily said, "ohhhhhhhhhhh she is gonna love it", he blew out a deep breath and said, "that's good, I was afraid that she wouldn't like it".

Emily said, "oh no you don't have to worry about that, she is totally in love with the disney princesses", she then handed him a cup of punch and said, "I'm not trying to be the bad guy here but you do know that Penelope and Derek are totally in love and together, right"?, he took a sip of his punch and said, "yeah I'm seeing that".

Emily said, "I don't know what you and Penelope shared in the past but that's what it was, the past, she is with Derek and the three of them are becoming quite the little family". Mick said, "I love Penelope, I have loved her since the first night I met her and I don't think that will ever change but if she is happy with Derek then I won't stand in their way anymore".

She put her hand on his shoulder and smiled as she walked over and started talking to her husband, Mick walked over and sat down in a chair beside Reid and smiled as Reid started talking about what a beautiful day it was. Meanwhile upstairs JJ looked at her watch and said, "it's time Garcie", she gently squeezed her friends hand and said, "I can't do this, I can't".

Fran said, "come on honey we'll both go with you"?, she weakly smiled as the three of them stood up and headed toward the bathroom and the results that could potentially change all of their lives. Fran said, "each one of us can pick up a test and at the same time tell what your result says, "they all then nod their heads as they reach for their test.

They all took deep breaths before looking down and a few seconds later they said in unison, "POSITIVE", Penelope put her hand on her stomach and said, "I can't believe it, I'm pregnant". Fran and JJ both hugged the very nervous mother to be, she said, "I'm pregnant, I can't believe it me, Penelope Marie Garcia is pregnant".

JJ smiled and said, "believe it Garcie, believe it because in a few short months we will have another baby to love", she couldn't help but smile knowing that her and Derek together had created a little miracle. Fran said, "we better get downstairs before my son comes looking for us", Penelope nodded her head and said, "good idea Fran".

Fran said, "Derek is going to be so excited when he finds out he's going to be a daddy", Penelope said, "do you really think so"?, she smiled and said, "I know so". A few minutes later they were walking out the door and Penelope said, "I'll be right out I forgot to get the cupcakes", the grinned as they headed on out the door.

Mick watched as JJ and Fran walked out into the back yard but he still didn't see Penelope, he glanced up and saw her through the kitchen window so he got up and headed inside. Derek sighed as he walked over to his mom and said, "where's baby girl"?, Fran said, "don't worry baby boy, she'll be out in a few minutes she's getting the cupcakes".

Derek grinned and said, "I'll go in and help baby girl" and Fran could't help but sigh happily as she watched her son head toward the house, Mick walked over to Penelope and said, "are you alright"?, she said, "I don't feel good". Mick said, "I'll go get Derek" and before he could turn around he saw her falling and he held out his arms and caught her.

Derek looked through the door and saw Mick standing there with his arms wrapped around Penelope and he watches as Mick caresses her cheek and he can see his lips moving but can't tell what he's saying. He throws up his hands and turns and runs through the yard heading toward his SUV, Fran sees him getting into his car and hears him race away.

Mick says, "wake up Penelope, please wake up, I'm so sorry, please wake up", everybody races inside when they hear Mick scream, "HELPPPPPPPPPPP"