Meant To Be-Ch 49

A few hours later when Derek and Penelope were putting Ty to bed Derek said, "he's so precious, what will we do if they take him from us"?, Penelope said, "don't think like that, no judge is going to give her custody of our son, no judge at all".

Derek said, "what if"?, she put her finger over his lips and said, "don't go there Derek, we aren't going to lose our son, we won't". He rested his forehead against hers and said, "I love you and I know that Millie is going to do everything she can for us and for Ty".

Derek intertwined their fingers and said, "I don't know what I would do without you", she leaned in and gently kissed his lips and said, "you're stuck with me mister". He grinned and said, "and you my sexy sexy baby girl are stuck with me forever".

Penelope winked at him and said, "we've got a big day tomorrow so we better head to bed", he nodded his head and sighed as they took one final glance at their son before heading to their bedroom. Derek took a deep breath as he removed his clothes and laid them on the chair beside the bed.

After changing into her night clothes Penelope pulled the covers down on the bed and laid down, Derek laid down behind her and wrapped his arms around her. She snuggled and relaxed in his arms and said, "good night my love".

Derek kissed the side of her neck and said, "good night baby girl, I love you", she glanced over her shoulder and said, "I love you to sug". The day had been long and hard for the family but as Derek closed his eyes he sighed and hoped that Millie was right and that Savannah wouldn't have a leg to stand on in court.

The next morning Derek, Penelope and Tyler were eating their breakfast when someone started knocking on their front door. Derek said, "I'll get it beautiful", she sat there drinking her coffee and watching her son eating his food.

She looked at the door and smiled when she saw Fran, Dave and the rest of the team walking in, she said, "are you guys hungry, their is plenty"?, Dave said, "no thanks kitten, we just ate", she said, "hotstuff just made another pot of coffee on the counter if anybody wants any".

As she took a bite of her eggs she couldn't help but smile as the family all got cups out of the cabinet and poured themselves a cup of coffee before joining them at the table. Hotch said, "have you heard anything from Millie yet this morning"?, Derek and Penelope shook their heads and said, "no" in unison.

He pulled his cell off of his pocket and said, "I'll call and see what's going on", Derek nodded his head as he watched his boss and friend walk toward the hall. Fran put her hand on her sons and said, "don't worry sweetie, everything's going to be alright".

He smiled and said, "thanks momma", she winked at him and said, "any time baby boy, any time", they sat there talking until Hotch walked back into the room. Derek said, "well, what did she say, what's happening with our case"?, he took a deep breath and said, "Millie managed to get your case on the docket for this morning".

Penelope said, "wow, that's fast", he said, "that could work in your favor because the sooner you get on the docket the less chance that the judge knows Savannah and her husband". Derek reached over and intertwined fingers with Penelope and said, "are you ready for this"?, she said, "whatever it takes hotstuff".

He said, "what time do we have to be there"?, Hotch said, "10:00", Derek glanced at his watch and said, "we better get dressed and get out of here then". Fran said, "Dave and I will stay with Ty so you won't have to worry about him while you're gone".

Penelope grinned and said, "thanks Fran", she nodded her head and said, "you're very welcome honey", Derek and his bride then jumped up and headed upstairs to get dressed for their court appearance. A few minutes later they came downstairs, hugged and kissed Tyler and thanked Fran and Dave again before heading out the door with the rest of the team.

As Fran and Dave watched them pulling away she said, "everything has to be alright Dave", he kissed the side of her neck and said, "don't worry Bella we won't lose our little bambino". She looked up at him and said, "from your lips Dave, from your lips".

She then glanced over her shoulder and couldn't help but smile when she saw her grandson carefreely playing with his trucks. The smile on his face warmed both of their hearts and they couldn't help but wonder just how things were going to affect their adorable grandson.