Baby Boom
Ch. 25 Back to the Norm
Author's Note: Can I just say how much I love all the reviews. I was going to wait until the weekend but just couldn't with the response I received. As of right now I would say there will be 32 or 33 chapters. Most of the drama is over now for the normal and fun stuff. There will be a sex scene in the next chapter. This story is rated mature so remember that as you read. Thank you again so much and please continue to review and read.
Cindy
[Three weeks later]
(Derek's point of view)
I have a son. It's been three weeks and I still can't believe it. Drew is such a strong little guy. Penelope was released from the hospital a few days ago. Her blood pressure is now normal. Penelope and I both have been spending as much time in the NICU as possible. They even gave us a parent's room so we could stay over night. It's hard to get Penelope to leave so we've been staying most nights.
Drew is now breathing on his own and continues to gain weight. The doctor's assure us that if he continues gaining weight and has no new issues he should be released soon. Penelope and I got to finally hold Drew about ten days ago.
I was shaking the first time I held Drew. The doctor's and nurses have been preparing Penelope and me for life with a preemie. I am honestly nervous I never even dealt with a full term baby more than a few hours.
I love watching Penelope with our son. She was born to be a Mommy. She looks so comfortable and beautiful with our son. She seems so much more confident than I am. And he loves her too.
Momma is still staying with us. She wasn't sure when she would head home yet. She wanted to be there for us. Although lately Momma has been acting kind of strange. She always looks like she wants to say something. I mentioned it to Penelope. Pen hadn't noticed anything she said maybe I was just imagining it.
I headed home to get some things for Penelope. When I arrived I heard Momma on the phone. I could hear her telling the other person about Drew's progress. I was pretty sure it was one of my sisters. Desiree' had stayed a work then she was due back at work.
"No Hon he still hasn't asked her. I'm actually worried. She told me she would love to marry him. She said all he has to do is ask and she would say yes." Momma said to the person on the other end.
Now I knew what had been wrong. Momma was upset I hadn't asked Penelope to marry me yet. I knew I needed to talk to Momma. I might even need to talk to Penelope. They both deserved an explanation. I sighed and decided to let Momma know I was home.
"Momma Penelope sent me home for more clothes and stuff." I said loudly. "Oh hi Baby boy." Momma said. "Sarah Derek's home so I am going to go. I'll give you a call later on." Momma said before hanging up the phone. "How's Sarah, Grayson and the kids?" I asked. "They're fine Baby. Sarah was just checking in to see how Andrew is doing." Momma answered.
"Momma I need to get this bag packed." I said. "I'll help do you know what all you need?" She asked. "Yeah Penelope has a list." I answered. "What can I get?" She asked. I tore the list in half and said. "You get this stuff and I'll get the rest."
"Penelope isn't coming home again?" She asked. "No neither of us will be here tonight. Andrew is having test done in the morning. We both want to be there." I explained. "Of coarse you do. Give Andrew a kiss from Grandma for luck." Momma said.
I hurried and packed the items on my part of the list. Momma brought in the other items and we packed them into a bag. I checked my e-mail and then headed to the kitchen. Momma was making sandwiches. I sat down and she handed me a sandwich. I decided now would be a good time to talk.
"Momma I overheard you talking with Sarah." I said unable to think of another way to bring it up. "What exactly did you overhear?" Momma asked. "I overheard you talking about Pen and myself." I answered.
"Are you planning to ask Penelope to marry you?" Momma asked. "Yes I am. I've been thinking about it since before she was pregnant." I answered. "Are you going to asked her soon?" Momma asked. "I plan to ask when everything calms down. I want the proposal to be romantic. And as much as I love Drew I want it to be about Penelope and myself." I answered.
"You're right she does deserve a real proposal. I truly believe that she is your other half." Momma said with a smile. "Me too Momma. My goal is to make Penelope, Drew, and any other little ones we add as happy as possible." I said smiling too.
I had thought about talking with Penelope then I decided to wait. I knew Drew would be home soon. After things calmed down I would ask Penelope to be my wife. I already had so many ideas of how to ask her.
[A few days later]
Penelope and I had just arrived home from the hospital. I had talked Penelope into spending a little time at home since Drew was getting better everyday. My cell started ringing. I quickly answered it. It was Hotch. He asked if I was ready to come back to work yet. I honestly wasn't ready and I didn't want to leave Penelope or Drew. I knew it was time though.
Penelope guaranteed that she and Drew would be okay. I felt even guiltier when Momma announced she was heading home to Chicago. Desiree' and Rob had set a wedding date. Momma was heading home to help Desiree' and Sarah with the planning. She had offered to stay longer but, Penelope said she should go home and help Desiree'.
Three days later I returned to work. We had a case in New Mexico. I really didn't want to go. I couldn't believe how much I just wanted to stay home. I normally couldn't get enough of work. Now though I had a family and I just wanted to be with them.
"Why don't you just call her?" Emily asked annoyed as I paced around the New Mexico office. "I can't call her." I said. "Why can't you call Pen?" JJ asked. "She said I was annoying her." I answered making the whole team laugh. "So since she won't let you call you get to annoy us?" Rossi asked.
"Yeah I guess so." I answered. "Maybe one of us could call for you." Reid suggested. "That's actually a good idea." I said. "I'll call and check on them. I'm the boss so she won't tell me off." Hotch said laughing.
Hotch left us. I finally got back to work. Hotch was laughing when he came back. He said that Penelope said to tell Derek that she and Drew were fine. Hotch also said Penelope promised to let me check in every hour if I wanted until bed time.
Hotch also mentioned that Penelope had some good news. I tried to bug Hotch but he wouldn't tell me. We got busy so I wasn't able to call Penelope until later that night. I hurried to my hotel room. I wanted to know the good news.
"Home of the most awesome Momma besides Fran." Penelope said answering the phone. I laughed and said. "Hi there you awesome Momma. I've miss you Baby Girl." "I miss you too Hot Stuff." Penelope said.
"I heard you have some good news." I said. "I do the Boss man didn't tell you." She said. "Nope now tell me." I said. "Oh Goody I'm glad." She teased. "Penelope tell me or I'll spank you when I get home." I said. "Looks like our son will be coming home next week." She said. "That is incredible." I said.
"Morgan we've got a lead." Rossi yelled knocking on my door. "I have to go Rossi says we have a lead." I said. "Go catch the bad guys and get home." Penelope said. "I'll be there as fast as I can." I promised. "I love you Derek." Penelope said. "I love you too Baby Girl. Give Drew a kiss from Daddy." I said. "Sure will Hot Stuff bye." She said hanging up.