Family For Christmas-Ch 37
Fran looked up and saw Penelope walking back into the kitchen and said, "is everything alright"?, she said, "oh yeah everythings fine", Desiree said, "would you like some breakfast"?, Penelope said, "I was thinking that I would head outside and have some fun". Fran laugehd and said, "we were sitting here thinking about doing the same thing".
A few minutes later Derek glanced up to see his mom, girlfriend and baby sister walking out of the house, he said, "hey girls there's mommy", the girls ran across the yard squealing, "mommaaaaaaaa" until they were able to wrap their arms around her. She said, "how are my babies"?, Ashley said, "we're habin fun momma", she tapped the end of her daughters nose and siad, "you are huh"?, both girls nodded their heads and said, "uh huh".
Derek walked over and said, "well good morning beautiful", he then leaned in and pressed his lips against hers, when they pulled apart he said, "are you ready to have some fun"?, she held out her hand and said, "lead the way handsome". As they all headed back across the yard he said, "what do you want to do first"?, she bit down on her bottom lip and said, "how about sledding"?, he said, "sounds like a plan gorgeous" as they headed for the hill with the girls right by their side.
Everybody stayed outside playing for several hours before one by one they headed inside to warm up and grab something to eat, soon everybody was inside but of course for Derek and Penelope. He intertwined their fingers and said, "are you sure that you're alright"?, she kissed his lips and said, "positive handsome, it's just so beautiful that I don't want to go inside just yet".
He wrapped his arms around her and said, "we can stay out here playing as long as you want", she glanced over her shoulder and saw all 4 kids playing with the dogs and said, "everything's so perfect, so perfect that it's scaring me". He kissed the side of her neck and said, "don't be afraid goddess, I love you and I would never do anything to hurt you".
She said, "I know that with my heart but my head is another matter", he sighed happily and said, "I love you Penelope Garica and we will be fine", she looked up at him and said, "I love you to Derek Morgan". He caressed her cheek and said, "how about we head inside and warm up"?, she giggled and said, "sounds good, sounds real good handsome" as they headed inside.
After they got inside and got their snowsuits off she was met by her adorable daughters, she said, "are you having fun"?, they nodded their heads yes in agreement and Abby took Derek by the hand and said, "tan you pwaf castwle wif me"?, he grinned and said, "I would love to". Ashley looked at Penelope and said, "tan you weed to me momma"?, she grinned as she took the book and said, "I sure will princess".
As the day continued on the kids were definitely keeping the adults busy with playing, watching movies and telling them stories and before they knew it the kids were all starting to yawn. Penelope said, "how about we get you two upstairs and get you into bed"?, Abby put her little hand in Dereks as they headed up the stairs, he picked her up and put her in the bed, she kissed his cheek and said, "lub you daddy".
He smiled and said, "I love you to princess", she smiled as he tucked her in and made sure her favorite animal was under her arm before moving over to Ashley, she grinned and said, "nigh nigh daddy". He kissed her forehead and said, "goodnight baby girl", he put her bear under the cover with her and said, "sleep tight", she gigled and said, "kayyyyyy" as she rolled over onto her side and closed her eyes.
Penelope turned their nightlight on and slowly turned and headed with Derek to their door, she turned and smiled as she watched them peacefully sleeping, she whispered,
"mommy loves you". She then closed the door and headed across the hall to her door with Derek right behind her, they stopped and he pulled her into his arms and said,
"you are so beautiful and I can't believe that you're mine".
She laughed and said, "you're pretty handsome yourself there"?, he gave her his Derek Morgan smile and said, "why thank you mam", she kissed his lips and said, "you are very welcome kind sir". She ran her hand up his chest and said, "the girls love you", he said, "and I love them", she tried to hide her yawn and he said, "you are sooooooo busted".
She said, "what do you mean"?, he said, "you're tired", she said, "that I am", he kissed her lips gently and said, "good night, sleep tight and don't let the bedbugs bite". She giggled and said, "good night handsome, sweet dreams", he rested his forehead against hers and said, "all of my dreams will be of you so I know that they will alllllllll be good".
Penelope leaned in and gently pressed her lips against his and said, "night handsome", he winked at her and said, "night gorgeous" before turning around and walking across the hall to his room. As she watched his door close she smiled but that smile fell slightly when that hint of doubt started creeping back into her mind once again.
She closed the door and quickly changed into her night clothes and climbed into bed, as she laid there she couldn't help but wonder was she doing the right thing by falling for Derek, what would happen when she went back to California, would they stand a chance". She sighed as she rolled over onto her side and closed her eyes and soon drifted off to sleep.
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