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BAU Headquarters-April 11, 2009
The next six weeks flew by as everyone kept quite busy. The team had been called away for several difficult cases, they started the second day after they had returned from the Keys. The night before had been spent in celebration as everyone rejoiced on the engagement of their favorite couple. Of course, Penelope and the girls along with Fran immediately began to plan for the wedding. The anxious bride and groom decided they didn't want to wait too long, so they announced that their happy day would be the ninth of May.
Derek had decided to take charge of the honeymoon plans while the women planned the ceremony and reception. Also, during this time Fran and Dave officially announced their relationship. Fran had resigned from Chicago General Hospital and moved to Virginia to live with Dave at his mansion. They were ecstatic and completely head over heels in love with each other.
Once all the wedding plans were finalized the girls started to plan Penelope's bridal shower while the men were also busy working on Derek's bachelor party. Both celebrations were scheduled for the same night the second of May. Of course, both sides were warned and admonished by Derek and Penelope, "NO STRIPPERS!"
The best part of the last few weeks was that Penelope was truly happy again. Everybody was thrilled that she had pretty much gotten back to her old self. She was more confident and carefree, her therapy sessions with Cynthia had even been cut down to once a week. Everything was going well as she looked forward to her upcoming nuptials and her future as Mrs. Derek Morgan.
It was now 11:00am and Penelope was standing in front of the elevators awaiting the arrival of her team of Superheroes and the love of her life. They had just returned from a really bad case involving child molestation and murders. The doors opened and her family disembarked looking exhausted and totally spent.
They all smiled at her as they trudged by her with a defeated looks' on their faces. Her Hot Stuff as always had taken up the rear, he was the last one to step out and he made a beeline straight into her open and loving arms. They wrapped their arms tightly around one another as they embraced for the first time in a week. Derek loved being in her arms and felt safe and loved as he breathed in her essence.
After a brief, but tender kiss they pulled back to stare and smile at each other. Derek placed his arm over her shoulder and they headed for her lair. Once inside they closed the door and made out like a couple of horny teenagers.
"Ohhhh Baby Girl, I have missed you sooo much!" He told her as he gently ran his fingers through her soft blond locks.
"I've missed you too, my love! I'm sooo glad you are finally home safe and sound in my arms. "You alright, Baby Boy?" She leaned into him, rubbed her hands up and down his back to comfort him and gently placed a kiss on his sweet and loving lips.
When the kiss ended, he brought her face into his hands and brushed his lips on her forehead. "I will be Sweetness, now that I am here in my safe haven's loving arms!"
Derek was thrilled to see his Solace, after seeing five innocent dead children that they couldn't save, it broke his heart. Kid's cases were always the worst for the team especially for Derek. It was times like these that he completely needed and relied on his Goddess, just like he always had. She always helped to chase away all his old demons and fears, she was the only one that he would trust to bare his true self to.
Penelope was just overjoyed to finally have her heart in her arms. She always did worry more when her family went out on these types of cases, because she knew he took these cases really hard. Penelope had been watching and listening to him for years as he struggled to deal with all the different aftermaths. She knew all his coping mechanisms like: the nightmares, frustration, silence and the worst of all was when he blamed himself for not being able to do more. Penelope had many a time pulled him back from the brink as she never judged him or let him go it alone. She would always be there for her Noir Hero even when he would try and push her away, that had become her vow to him years ago.
After several minutes of both of them giving and receiving the needed strength there was a knock at the door. JJ poked her head in the door. "You guys ready for some lunch?"
Derek and Penelope looked over at her, smiled and replied in unison. "I'm starving!"
The three of them chuckled as Penelope grabbed her coat and purse. Derek helped Penelope with her coat and they all walked out to the bullpen. Everyone converged there, headed for the elevators and left for lunch. They enjoyed their lunch as they laughed and talked trying to push the memories away from this last case. Hotch cleared his throat to get everybody's attention, once that was accomplished he told them all they had the rest of the day off and could finish their paperwork tomorrow. His last order was to go home and rest and he definitely received no arguments from his unruly bunch. They all finished their meal and returned to the BAU to grab their things and headed home. Derek and Penelope were so into each other they did not notice the dark sedan with two men in it while they were followed all the way home.
Casa Morgan-14:00hrs.
Derek pulled the SUV into the driveway, put it in park and shut it off. He grinned at his gorgeous goddess, hopped out and grabbed his go bag along the way. He quickly made his way over to her side and opened the door, He leaned in and held out his hand, she happily sighed and placed her hand in his. He helped her as she slid out of the car.
"Thank you Handsome, always the gentleman!"
"Only for you, sexy mama!" He winked at her and softly pecked her cheek.
As they headed into the house they didn't notice that same dark sedan parked down the street. The two mysterious men sitting in it kept a very close watch on Morgan's house through binoculars.
After dinner our couple sat down on the couch and snuggled and held each other. They had enjoyed their movie night with a comedy and a chick flick. Derek spoiled his favorite girl with red Twizzlers, popcorn and of course plenty of her favorite chocolate.
The two men watched as Derek locked everything up, turned off the lights and headed upstairs. Just prior to that they had watched him put Clooney in another room and close the door. They looked at each other and gave each other an evil smirk.
Derek walked into the bedroom just as his beautiful fiancée was headed towards the bathroom.
As she held her purse and grabbed her robe she winked at him. "Hey good looking, I am going to soak in a hot bubble bath for a few minutes, Okay?"
He approached her, grinned and kissed her forehead softly. "Whatever makes you happy, Sweetness. You alright?"
Penelope lifted her free hand and caressed his cheek. "I'm fine my hero, just a little extra tired and my back is a bit sore, that's all."
"Are you sure, Baby Girl?"
"I'm sure, I promise! I won't be too long. Will you wait for your woman?"
Derek laid his finger under her chin and placed a gentle and loving kiss on her lips. "I'd wait forever for you my hot tamale!"
They both chuckled and she shook her head as she disappeared into the bathroom. While Derek waited, he lit some candles, turned the lights down and found some soft, romantic music to play in the background. As he stripped down to his boxers he sat on the bed and started to fantasize about making love to his gorgeous fiancée. He had missed her terribly while he was gone and wanted to show her how much the best way he knew how.
In the meantime, the two men that had been watching them had exited their car after they had noticed the lights go out upstairs. They had made sure to head to the side of the house farthest away from the room that held Clooney. They covered their faces with dark ski masks and each had put on a pair of gloves. Then one of them quickly and quietly pried open a window in the laundry room. They both slipped through the window and made their way to the stairs.
Before they headed up the stairs, they each pulled a gun out from behind their backs. They noiselessly made their way up the stairs with their backpacks in place. They reached the master bedroom and as one of them placed his hand on the knob they nodded to each other.
Penelope had finished her bath and was feeling a little better and very relaxed. She had just stepped out of the tub and put her robe on. She suddenly heard a loud bang and yelling coming from the bedroom.
The two masked men had burst through the door and yelled. "Don't move, Agent Morgan!"
Derek immediately had jumped up and stood there in just his boxers. He had been completely caught off guard and there was no way for him to grab for his gun. He held up his hands and watched both of them brandish their guns. He tried to keep calm while all he could think about was his Baby Girl in the next room. He had to do anything he could to keep her safe at all costs.
Penelope started to panic, but somehow managed to function enough to grab for her phone and sent out a group text to the team. "911, house, help us trouble!" No sooner did she send that out and hid her phone, when the door flew open. Penelope screamed, while one of the men grabbed her roughly by the arm, slapped her face and threw her out into the bedroom. He threw her so hard that she flew out of the room and landed with a huge thud on the floor.
Derek screamed out. "NOOOOOO, baby! Are you alright?" It was then he tried to run over to her to help his goddess. He was immediately stopped as the other masked man trained his gun to Derek's head.
"Nuh uh, Morgan! You move and she dies, got it?"
Derek raised his hands above his head again and nodded. When Penelope landed she had completely lost her breath. She gulped in as much air as she could. She moaned in pain after she had been kicked in the thigh. He then ordered her to sit up. "Sit up you whore and move your fat ass over to the corner!" She slowly complied with his order and winced while she did so.
She looked up as she heard Derek scream out. "Don't you touch her you son of a bitch! I swear I will kill you!"
Both unsubs laughed as one of them snarled out. "You and what army, Morgan? Ohhhh and don't you worry. Before this night is over, we will have done a lot more than touch your precious Baby Girl!"
Both Derek and Penelope looked lovingly at each and raised their eyebrows. Obviously, these two knew all about them and both knew that things were not going to end well with a personal connection. While Penelope was trying to keep her wits about her and prayed that their family would get there in time, Derek was terrified for the love of his life. He couldn't lose her now or ever, especially after everything she had been through.
While he stared into her scared eyes, he tried to keep her as calm as possible. "It's ok, baby! Everything is going to be alright!" She nodded her head as the tears flowed down her face.
"Shut up, Hot Stuff! You don't know what you are talking about. You both are going to die tonight! You get to watch her die first and then it's your turn." The man closest to him yelled out as he removed his backpack and threw it on the bed.
The other one with his gun on Penelope began to heartily chuckle out as he removed his pack and threw it on the floor in front of her.
Derek continued to watch Penelope totally worried about her and wondered how she was really holding up. He knew that she was probably still fragile because of what Lynch had put her through. He saw her begin to tremble even more, as her tears continued to fall and became acutely aware when her breathing sped up rapidly.
The man in front of him smirked as he started barking out orders. "Morgan turn around!"
Derek hesitated and the unsubs gun swung over and he aimed it directly at Penelope's head.
The man then looked at Derek again. "I will shoot her! Now, turn around and put your arms behind your back. "He looked at his partner and said. "If he tries anything shoot her!"
Derek reluctantly complied, but not before he smiled at his girl. After he had turned around, the unsub reached into his pack and took out a pair of handcuffs.
After he had cuffed Derek's arms he pushed him down onto the floor and swung Derek around to face the rest of them. He then grabbed some rope and tied Derek's legs together. When that was accomplished he kicked Derek several times in the gut and ribs.
Penelope screamed out. "NOOOOO, please don't hurt him!"
Derek winced with pain and tried to take a deep breath. "It's ok Sweetness, I'm alright I promise!"
Derek then decided to speak up and see if could get any information from either of the masked men.
"Who are you guys? How do you know us? What do you want?"
"That's easy we want you both dead! We want to watch you suffer, you deserve to suffer after what you did!"
Derek yelled. "We don't know you, man! What did we do?"
"You killed our brother!" Then both of them one by one grabbed at their masks and ripped them off.
Penelope gasped. "Oh my God, it's you! Please don't hurt us!"
"Surprise Baby Girl! You have to pay and pay you will!"
TBC
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