Who Wants To Marry Derek Morgan-Ch 44

Tamara looked up at Derek and said, "I love the view from here, it's breath taking", he nodded his head and said, "it sure is, I have always loved it here". She smiled up at him and said, "I can see why, everything seems so calm and perfect right now", Derek said, "that's one of the things I love about Chicago".

Penelope was laughing and having such a great time with Henry that she had actually gotten Derek being with Tamara in Chicago off her mind for a little while. Henry looked up at her and said, "you hab fun"?, she kissed the top of his head and said, "I'm having a great time with you sweetie".

JJ looked over at Henry and said, "are you about ready for your horsey ride"?, he clapped his hands and said, "yahhhhhh horsey", Penelope grinned as she looked up and saw Dave coming toward them with a picnic basket in his hands. She walked across the yard and said, "thank you Dave", he smiled and said, "you are very welcome Ms. Penelope".

Henry ran over to Penelope and said, "we go now"?, she tapped the end of his nose as Reid took the basket and she said, "yes we go now", he jumped up and down as they headed toward the stables. When they walked over to the horses Aaron walked over and said, "hello Penelope, how are you"?, she smiled and said, "hi Aaron, I'm fine".

Penelope looked at JJ, Reid and Henry and said, "guys this is Aaron he is the person that takes care of the horses", Henry looked up at him and said, "da howes are pwetty". Aaron smiled down at the little boy and said, "they sure are buddy", he looked at Penelope and said, "just show me the horses and pony you want to take and I will get them ready for you".

She smiled and said, "would you like to come with us Aaron"?, he smiled and said, "I would love to Penelope", Henry laughed and said, "yayyyy Aawon tomin wif us". Aaron walked over to Henry and said, "why don't you come with me and show me which pony you want to ride okay little man"?, he looked up at his mom and said, "tan I momma"?, she laughed and said, "you sure can, how about momma comes with you"?, he smiled at her and said, "otay momma".

Aaron reached over and took the picnic basket and said, "will you be riding your usual horse Penelope"?, she smiled and said, "yes please",
he said, "I'll put the picnic basket on the back of my horse" he then turned and led JJ and Henry over toward the ponies so that he could make his choice.

Reid smiled at Penelope and said, "I haven't seen you this happy in a long time Penelope", she smiled and said, "it's been a long long time since I've been this happy Spencer". He looked over his shoulder at the cameras and said, "do they ever get on your nerves"?, she said, "who the cameras"?, Reid nodded his head yes and she said, "after a while you forget that they are even there".

Derek looked down at Tamara and said, "would you like some wine"?, she said, "yes please, that sounds wonderful", he said, "I'll be right back" and she watched as he headed toward the cabin of the boat. She sighed and thought, "I will get you in bed before this weekend is over Derek Morgan, no matter what I have to do".

Derek came out with 2 glasses and a bottle of wine under his arm and said, "would you like to sit and look out over the water"?, she said, "I sure would handsome". She then walked over and sat down beside him and when he handed her a drink she said, "thank you", he said, "you are very welcome".

Derek had to admit that he had actually been having a great time with Tamara and she had even managed to get his mind off of Penelope for a few minutes. She looked at him and said, "I would like to propose a toast", they both raised their glasses and she said, "today has been wonderful and here's hoping that the rest of this weekend is even more amazing".

They tapped glasses and he said, "here here", she turned around and rested her back against his chest as they looked out over the beautiful horizen. They laughed and talked as he pointed out a lot of his favorite spots out, she grinned up at him and said, "it sounds like you had an amazing childhood".

He smiled at her and said, "I did, my momma made sure of that", Tamara said, "your momma is an amazing woman and I think she has done a great job of raising you and your sisters all on her own after your father died". He took a drink of his wine and said, "thank you, so do I Tamara,
so do I".

It didn't take long for everybody to make the ride up to the lake and soon there were looking out over the water and JJ said, "ohhhhh Garcie it's beautiful out here". Penelope said, "it is isn't it, this is one of my favorite places here at the mansion", Reid walked over to them and said, "I can see why, it is amazing out here".

Henry looked up at Aaron and said, "me lub da howsey", Aaron grinned and said, "she likes you to", he smiled and said, "weally"?, he patted the top of Henrys head and said, "yes really". Henry looked over at JJ and said, "da howsie wikes me momma", JJ said, "she does, that's great honey".

Henry put his hand in Aarons and said, "tan you pway wif me"?, he said, "I sure can, that is if your momma and daddy say it's okay", Henry looked over at his parents and said, "tan Aawon pway wif me momma, pweaseeee"?, she laughed and said, "he can if he wants to baby", he looked up at Aaron and said, "tan you fwim"?, he said, "I sure can, can you"?, Henry turned his head to the side and said, "a widdle, I wear fwooties on my arms to tepp me fwoating", everybody grinned as Henry and Aaron got in the water and started splashing around.

Henry said, "wanna pway in da water momma"?, she said, "maybe later honey momma is just gonna put her feet in the water for now"?, Henry laughed as Aaron started splashing in the water beside him. Penelope said, "Aaron is going to be a great daddy one day don't you think"?,
JJ and Reid nodded their heads in agreement and in unison said, "definitley".

Derek glanced down at his watch and noticed that their ride was almost over and said, "how was your cruise"?, she stood up and turned to face him and said, "I had a great time Derek, thank you for a lovely day". Tamara then slowly leaned in and gently pressed her lips against his and she couldn't help but inwardly smile when she realized that for the first time Derek was actually returning the kiss.

When they pulled apart Derek said, "we better get back to mommas it's almost time for you to meet my friends", she smiled as he put her hand in his and led her off the yacht and toward the limo. As they sat in the backseat she sighed happily and thought to herself, things are working better than I could have ever imagined.

Derek smiled as he looked out the window as the limo pulled away from the yacht