Dead Man Walking-Ch 16
Penelope looked up a few minutes later as Emily and Cindy walked into the bathroom, Cindy handed Penelope the test and said, "here you go Penelope". Penelope took the test and said, "you didn't say anything to Derek did you"?, she said, "of course not, I needed to pick up a few things at the store so I just did both, no problems, no problems".
JJ said, "well Garcie we'll step out and let you do your thang", she stood up and said, "w w will you 3 stay with me while I wait for the results"?, the 3 women smiled and nodded their heads yes. Penelope blew out a deep breath and watched as the women stepped out into the hall so she could use the test.
When she was finished she opened the door and said, "I'm done", the three women sat there in the floor looking up at Penelope and Cindy said, "my cousin is head over heels in love with you". Penelope smiled and said, "and me with him, he's the love of my life, always has been and always will be".
Emily said, "I'm glad that you and Morgan are finally together", JJ said, "yeah we were afraid that we would have to lock you two up somewhere" causing all 4 women to laugh. Cindy said, "I think you're going to make a great mommy", JJ and Emily nodded their heads yes in agreement.
Penelope said, "everything is happening so fast, I mean we've only been together for a little over a month", JJ said, "yes but you've been in love with him for almost 7 years". Penelope laughed and said, "true but it's" and Emily said, "honey we get it, we do, you're going through so much right now with Kevin and we know that it's working hard on you".
She nodded her head and said, "I still can't believe that he tried to kill me", JJ said, "he's delusional Garcie and all he can think of is getting you back and that is going to be his downfall". She looked over at her friend and said, "do you really think so Jayje"?, JJ put her hand on Penelopes leg and said, "I know so Garcie, I know so".
Emily glanced at her watch and said, "it's time", Penelope blew out a deep breath and said, "here goes", she reached up over her head and grabbed the test. She closed her eyes and Emily laughed and said, "open your eyes PG, you're never gonna know until you do".
Penelope opened her eyes and looked down at the pregnancy test in her hand, her heart was racing as she saw the word, "POSITIVE" in the window. JJ said, "well"?, Penelope said, "positive, it's positive", the three girls smiled at Penelope and said, "congratulations" as they hugged her.
JJ said, "awwww honey it's going to be alright", she said, "how can it be, I'm being hunted by a psycho"?, Emily opened her mouth and got ready to speak when a knock on the bathroom door stopped her. Cindy said, "yessssss"?, Derek said, "is baby girl okay, she's been in there a really long time".
Cindy said, "she's fine, she's fine", Derek said, "can I come in"?, JJ looked at Penelope and she hid the test behind her and nodded her head yes. Cindy, JJ and Emily stood up and walked to the door, when they opened it a very nervous looking Derek was standing there.
He said, "you sure she's okay"?, Penelope said, "I'm fine handsome", the girls walked past him and she patted the floor beside her and said, "come sit, we need to talk". Derek said, "o okay" as he walked over and got down beside her on the floor.
Penelope looked at him and said, "Derek I" and he said, "you want to break up with me don't you"?, she said, "what"?, he said, "you want to end things with me, this stuff with Lynch is to much for you". She shook her head and said, "no handsome, no I don't want to break up with you".
He smiled and said, "you don't"?, she touched his cheek and said, "no my love, with you is where I've been destined to be since the day I met you". Derek said, "then what's wrong, please tell me what's wrong"?, she took a deep breath and reached behind her and grabbed the pregnancy test.
She looked at Derek and said, "here you go handsome", he took the stick into his hand and saw the word, "POSITIVE", he said, "is this, does this mean"?, she said, "it is and it does". He got to his knees and pulled her into his arms and claimed her lips with his.
When they pulled apart his hand went to her stomach and he said, "a baby, we're having a baby"?, with tears streaming down her cheeks she said, "we are hotstuff, we are". He wiped away the tears and said, "I'm going to be a daddy", she said, "you are".
He cupped her face in his hands and said, "and you my beautiful baby girl are going to be a mommy", she said, "are you happy"?, he said, "I am so happy, wait aren't you"?, she said, "I am, I've always wanted babies with you it's just I was afraid that you might think that it's happening to fast", he shook his head and said, "isn't it you that says that everything happens for a reason"?, she said, "yeah but", he put his finger over her lips and said, "no buts baby girl, we're going to be parents, we're going to have a baby".
She nodded her head and said, "I love you", he said, "and I love you", he then leaned down and kissed her stomach and said, "hi in there little one, I'm your daddy and I love you so much already". Penelope laughed and said, "how about we go tell your mom the good news"?, Derek said, "ohhhh she's gonna flip out, she's been waiting for years for grandbabies".
He stood up and helped her up and said, "I love you sweetness", she kissed his lips and said, "and I love you handsome", they intertwined their fingers and headed out of the bathroom and downstairs to rejoin the rest of the family to give them the good news.