Meant To Be-Ch 29

The day was practically flying by and soon the growing family was sitting down in the dining room at the tables, the three boys sat at the smaller kids table while the adults all surrounded the other table. As they sat down Dave said, "I would like to propose a toast", everybody raised their glasses as he readied to speak.

He looked around the room and said, "another Christmas is here and we are blessed to be together here again", everybody nodded their heads yes in agreement. Dave then said, "we are blessed with a new family member today", Penelope smiled as he said, "a new member that we all truly love and welcome with open arms".

Derek brought Penelopes hand up to his lips and gently kissed it as Dave said, "my wishes for everybody is joy, love, peace and of course I wish you all happiness". Everybody raised their glasses and in unison said, "peace and happiness" before they all took sips of their drinks, they then put their glasses down and started passing the food around the table.

Meanwhile on the road heading toward Penelope Sam sat furiously as they were still stuck in traffic, they had just been told that it would still probably be several hours because of a 5 car pileup. He asked the officer, "my wife was here a few days ago, she was in a car accident, can you tell me where the hospital is"?, the officer smiled and said, "sure, you go right off the road about a mile up and it's about 2 miles on the right".

Sam thanked the officer and then after rolling up his window said, "get me to that hospital", the driver said, "sir right now that isn't possible", the traffic was bumper. He blew out a deep breath and said, "can anything work for meeeeeee"?, the driver bit down on his lip as they buckled down preparing to be sitting there for a few more hours.

A little while later everybody was stuffed as they pried themselves away from the table, Fran said, "you all go ahead in and let your food digest and I'll get the dishes cleaned up". Sarah said, "no momma, you join the others and Desi and I will get everything straightened up", Fran said, "honey are you sure"?, Desi said ,"we're sure momma".

As they all started into the living room Sarah said, "go momma, it's alright, we can clean everything up and put the dishes in the dishwasher and we'll be in to join you soon". Dave intertwined fingers with his wife and said, "come on Bella", Fran smiled as she turned around and headed out of the room with her husband.

Derek stopped on the way into the living room and grabbed more wood for the fire, when he joined his baby girl on the couch JJ said, "I don't know you'll have to ask uncle Derek". Derek said, "ask me what"?, Jack walked over and said, "uncle Derek can we watch a minion Christmas pleaseeeeeeeee"?, he said, "now how can I refuse those adorable faces, of course we can watch it".

Jack, Henry and Tyler clapped their hands and said, "yayyyyyyyy", JJ jumped up and put the movie in the dvd player as everybody settled in to enjoy the movie. About halfway through the movie Sarah and Desi joined the others and it wasn't long before they were laying on the floor with the boys enjoying the movie.

Derek wrapped his arm around Penelope and snuggled close and started kissing the side of her neck, she bit down on her neck as her body started tingling all over. Every touch, every kiss was making her heart beat faster and faster, she knew that she had only known him for a few days but he owned her heart, body and soul.

Derek sighed as his attention returned to the tv because he remembered their were 3 little boys in the room, as Penelope sat there watching the movie she once again wondered what her life was like before the accident. She couldn't help but wonder if she had a family and if she did what were they doing tonight, without her.

By the time the ending credits were rolling up everybody was more than ready for bed, Derek, Hotch and Reid carried the boys upstairs and a few minutes later only Derek came back downstairs. He stopped when he saw that Penelope was sleeping peacefully on the couch, Fran leaned in and whispered, "she's exhausted, maybe the two of you could sleep down here on that huge couch'.

Derek kissed his mom on the cheek and said, "sounds like a good idea momma", Fran and Dave intertwined their fingers as they made their way up the stairs and toward their room. Derek gently climbed onto the couch and snuggled up behind Penelope who quickly rolled over and buried her head in his chest.

He wrapped his arms around her and they soon drifted back off to sleep, around 3 in the morning Sam and his goons pulled up in front of casa Morgan. They got out of the SUV and made their way up onto the porch, Sam smiled as he raised his hand and started knocking on the front door.

Derek opened his eyes and then he glanced at his watch and said, "now who could that be at this hour"?, he then slid out from under Penelope and she said, "where are you going"?, he said, "go back to sleep, somebody's knocking on the door". She laid there and watched as he disappeared out of the room.

Derek opened his door and said, "can I help you"?, Sam said, "I hope so, the doctor at the hospital told me that my wife Penelope was here", he said, "your wife"?, he pulled out a picture and said, "yes this is my wife, please tell me that she's here". Before Derek could open his mouth to reply Penelope said, "hotstuff who's at the door"?, Sam pushed by Derek and made his way to the living room.

He pulled Penelope into his arms and said, "ohhhhhh Penelope you had me worried to death", she pulled away and said, "who are you"?, he said, "come on honey, don't be this way". She said, "I honestly from the depths of my soul don't remember you", Derek said, "since the accident she has no memory of her life, she didn't even know her name".

Sam inwardly smiled and thought, this is going to be easier than I thought, he once again pulled Penelope into his arms and said, "I love you so much Penelope, please never leave me again". She stiffened in his arms and said, "p p please don't touch me", Derek put his hand on Sams shoulder and said, "I'm going to have to ask you to remove your hands from my fiancée".

Sam said, "your what"?, Penelope held up her hand and said, "his fiancée, we got engaged yesterday", Sam held up his hand and showed his fake wedding band and said, "I have one of these and you have the other". She shook her head and pushed away from Sam and straight into Dereks arms.