The Lottery-Ch 37

On the way home Derek wrapped his arm around her and said, "everything's alright sweetness, he can't hurt you, either of you", she looked up at him as he put his hand on her stomach and gently rubbed it. When they pulled in front of the house JJ walked outside and wrapped her arms around her best friend and said, "are you alright sweetie"?, she sighed and said, "he was going to kill me Jayje".

She held her friend tighter and said, "it's alright, it's alright, he can't hurt you anymore", Fran walked to the door and said, "why don't you all come inside and have a snack". Penelope intertwined fingers with Derek as they made their way inside the house, Reid walked over and said, "Dave called a few minutes ago and said that he was on his way and the coroner had taken possession of Sams body".

Fran looked at Penelope and said, "how was your appointment"?, Derek smiled as he handed her the picture of the ultrasound and said, "the baby and Penelope are both doing great so far". Fran put her hand on Penelopes stomach and said, "that's good to hear baby boy", Sarah and Desiree were putting the food on the dining room table as everybody sat down at the table.

A few minutes later Dave walked into the house and said, "where is everybody"?, Derek smiled and said, "we're in the dining room Dave", he walked into the room and said, "sorry it took me so long but I wanted to make sure that the bastard was taken care of". Derek smiled and said, "Dave, this is my momma Fran and my sisters Desiree and Sarah, guys this is our friend and FBI agent David Rossi"

Fran grinned and said, "it's nice to meet you Dave", he smiled as he shook hands with the three ladies he then sat down at the table beside Fran and said, "this smells delicious". She looked over at him and said, "thank you", he nodded his head and said, "anytime Mrs. Morgan", Fran said, "please call me Fran".

Dave smiled and said, "anytime Fran", the next half hour was filled with everybody laughing and talking, after dinner Penelope stood up and said,
"I think I'm going to go rest for a little while". Derek got up and said, "I'll go with you baby girl" Fran smiled as he watched Derek and Penelope walking up the stairs.

Fran started clearing off the table and Dave said, "here Fran I'll help", Sarah and Desiree started helping and Dave said, "that's alright girls I'll help your mom with the dishes, you two just relax for a while". They smiled as they headed out of the dining room, Derek watched Penelope walk over and lay down on the bed.

He walked over and laid down behind her and wrapped his arms around her, she sighed happily and said, "I was so scared today Derek", he kissed the side of her neck and said, "you did a great job today, you remembered everything that we practiced". She took a deep breath and said, "I love you and our baby and I would do anything to protect our family, anything".

Dave and Fran spent the time they were doing the dishes getting to know each other, Fran learned that he had been married 3 times and that one of his wives had died. Dave learned that Frans husband died when Derek was 10 years old and that she hadn't been out on many dates since her late husband had died.

By the time they had finished with the dishes Fran had agreed to go out on a date with Dave and he couldn't have been happier about it, he looked forward to getting to know Fran better. Fran dried her hands and laid the towel on the counter before her and Dave headed out into the living room to join everybody else in watching a movie.

Derek laid there with his arms wrapped around Penelope until they both drifted off to sleep