Hotch and the rest of the team were waiting in the hall, the hearing was closed to the public, Reid said, "if we're out here why isn't Garcia"?, Hotch said, "since she will be one of the primary care givers if Derek is out of town the judge needs to see Penelope and understand what kind of person she is". Emily said, "what do you think their chances are"?, Hotch said, "I think they're good, I don't see the judge taking Jamie away from his only living parent".
JJ said, "what about the incident where Mr. Hayes said that Penelope offered herself to him for sex so that Derek could keep Jamie", Hotch said, "I think that will be hearsay and that they can't use it in court". Reid said, "there is something about Sarah that I can't put my finger on", JJ said, "ya know I have noticed that she has had long sleeves on everytime we've seen her out in public".
Emily said, "maybe she's just naturally cold"?, Reid said, "maybe but" and the doors opened and the baitliff said, "Aaron Hotchner", Hotch stepped forward and said,
"yes". The baitliff said, "Judge Kenzie Smith would have would like to speak with you", he nodded his head as he walked through the door and headed to the witness stand.
Kenzie said, "alright Mr. Hotchner, I need to ask you a few questions about this case", he said, "yes mam", she said, "how long have you known Derek Morgan"?, he said,
"over 11 years mam". She said, "and what kind of person do you think he is"?, Hotch said, "he is one of the best people I've had the pleasure to know or to work with your honor".
Everybody listened as the judge said, "would you say that your job is a dangerous one"?, he nodded his head and said, "yes mam it can be", she said, "have you or any memeber of your team ever been hurt in the line of duty"?, he said, "sadly yes mam". Kenzie said, "in your opinion do you think that Mr. Morgan is a good father to young Jamie"?, he said, "yes mam I do, he would do anything to keep Jamie safe and happy".
She grinned and said, "thank you Mr. Hotchner that's all", he said, "thank you mam" and stood up and walked toward the back of the room and when he disappeared out into the hall the judge said, "alright now that we have that taken care of what is this about Mr. Hayes being attacked"?, Scott said, "I was pulled out of my car and slammed against the side of it your honor".
She looked at Derek and said, "and why did you do that"?, he said, "because he attacked my friend, my best friend", Kenzie looked at Penelope and said, "is this true Ms. Garcia"?, she said, "yes mam". The judge said, "do you have any witnesses or proof of the attack"?, she said, "yes mam" and then took her jacket off and raised her sleeves to reveal huge bruises on her arms.
Kenzie then looks at Scott and said, "why did you do that Mr. Hayes"?, he said, "I didn't mean to hurt her I was just trying to keep her away from me, that happened when she was throwing herself at me like a tramp". Anna said, "objection your honor", she looked at Scott and said, "I will have no such talk in my courtroom do you hear me"?, he said, "yes mam, I'm sorry".
As Derek glanced at the bruises on Penelopes arms he wanted nothing more than to jump up and slam Scott to the wall and beat him within an inch of his life, how dare anybody hurt such an amazing woman as Penelope. The judge said, "I'm going to dismiss for lunch and then after lunch I'll be speaking to Mrs. Hayes", the baitliff said, "all rise".
As the judge left the room Derek looked at Penelope and said, "how about we go grab something to eat with the team"?, "she pulled her sleeves down and put her jacket on and said, "sounds like a plan handsome". Anna said, "go enjoy your lunch", Derek said, "would you like to come with us"?, she said, "thank you but I have a few calls to make".
Derek and Penlope took deep breaths as they walked toward the hall, when the team saw them walking out of the court room Reid said, "what's happening"?, Penelope said, "she's dismissed for lunch". JJ said, "so how are things going"?, Derek said, "so far so good I think", Penelope said, "after lunch they are going to be talking to Savannahs mom".
Reid said, "how did she seem to you Garcia"?, Penelope said, "a little distant, afraid to speak if she wasn't asked a question", Hotch looked at Reid and said, "I am starting to agree with you Reid". Derek said, "agree about what"?, Hotch said, "why don't we talk somewhere less crowded"?, Derek nodded his head as the family headed toward the exit and their lunch.
