Dead Man Walking-Ch 35

Epilogue- Several Months Later

Derek held his baby girls hand and said, "you can do this goddess" and she pushed and pushed and then fell back against the pillows as the cries of their child filled the room. Penelope said, "is the baby okay, is the baby okay"?, the doctor cleaned the baby off and put the clamps on the cord, she then looked at Derek and said, "would you like to cut the cord daddy"?, Derek nodded his head and smiled as he cut between the clamps.

The doctor said, "yeah momma he's fine, your son is perfect, just perfect" as she handed the crying newborn to her, Penelope said, "look what we did handsome, just look". Derek kissed her lips and said, "he's perfect, just like his mommy", she said, "he's like your mini me" and Derek laughed and said, "he's part me, part you and all perfect".

As Penelope and Derek looked down at their son the doctor worked to get Penelope sewed up so that she could be taken to recovery for a few minutes before heading upstairs to her room. Derek snapped a few pictures and then kissed the top of his sons head before the nurse walked over and said, "I need to take him and get him cleaned up, weighed and measured but I'll bring him to you just as soon as we get you in your room".

Penelope said, "see you soon little man" before she reluctantly handed her son over to the nurse, Derek kissed his wife on the lips and said, "how do you feel sweetness"?, she said, "tired and hurting but oh so so good handsome". Derek smiled and kissed her on the top of the head and said, "I love you baby girl, I love you so much".

She said, "I love you to handsome", the doctor said, "alright Penelope we're going to get you in recovery for a few minutes and then take you upstairs to your room". Penelope nodded her head and said, "sounds like a plan" as she sighed happily and then looked back up at her husband.

Derek smiled and said, "well baby girl I'll go get the gang and we'll head upstairs to your room", she smiled and said, "see you soon my love", he winked at her and said, "that you will angel, that you will". Penelope grinned as she watched her husband walk out of the room, the doctor said, "alright let's get you in recovery", Penelope nodded her head and smiled.

About 30 minutes later Penelope was holding her son when the gang walked through the door, JJ said, "up for visitors"?, Penelope looked up and said, "always Jayje" as they stepped closer. Fran said, "ohhhhh he's gorgeous, the pictures Derek showed us doesn't do him justice", Emily said, "oh PG he's going to be a heart breaker".

Hotch said, "congratulations you two, he's adorable", Reid grinned and said, "he's going to have to fight the women off with a stick when he gets older", Dave laughed and said, "yeah just like his father", Penelope giggled and said, "the hersheys kiss doesn't fall far from the candy bar" and Derek laughed and said, "woman you are crazy but I love you so" as he claimed her lips with his in a gentle kiss.

Sarah and Desi smiled as they looked down at their nephew, Penelope looked up as Luke and Matt walked into the room, she said, "hey newbies". Matt said, sorry we're late but we had to talk to the director", Hotch said, "something wrong"?, Luke shook his head and said, "nope, you're looking at the two newest members of the BAU, effective today".

Desiree hugged her boyfriend and said, "that's wonderful sweetie", Derek looked at Matt and Luke and said, "that's awesome guys, congrats", Matt said, "and congratulations to you two, he's gorgeous". Penelope said, "thank you, thank you all for everything you've done for me, for us".

Dave said, "we're a family and that's what family does", Fran said, "alright let's get back to my gorgeous grandson and by the way have you decided on a name yet"?, Derek grinned and said, "guys we'd like you to meet Hank Spencer Morgan, Hank after my pops and Spencer after the best little brother anybody could ever ask for".

Tears streamed down Reids face and he said, "I'm honored", Penelope said, "Derek and I want to ask you and JJ to be his Godparents", Reid looked at JJ and they smiled and Reid said, "we'd love to". Derek said, "here pretty boy" as he handed his son over to Reid, Penelope grinned as Reid gently kissed the little boy on the cheek and said, "I'm going to teach you everything their is to know about doctor who, we're going to be great friends" causing everybody to grin.

Penelope laid her head on Dereks shoulder and smiled as she watched the family interacting with the newest member of the family, little Hank, he was the light at the end of a very long and at times dark tunnel. Slowly but surely the family grew larger and larger as JJ gave birth to another son named Michael 7 months later.

Following suit Emily gave birth to a daughter named Sophia Grace several months after Michael was born, Desi and Luke got married on July 4th and by Halloween they announced she was going to have a baby. Well as it turned out Penelope was pregnant to and her and Desi gave birth to girls both on the same day.

Desi and Lukes daughter was Amelia Francine Alvez and Penelope and Dereks little girl was named Tabitha Hope Morgan, when Hank turned 5 Penelope announced that she was pregnant for the third time and several months she gave birth to a second son Aaron David Morgan.

As Penelope looked around the room at the smiling loving faces she couldn't help but sigh happily knowing that she had the best family anybody could ask for. Derek wrapped his arm around his wife and said, "I love you", she winked at him and said, "I love you to hotstuff, now and forever" and she sat there content and happy as she watched the family continue to bond with Hank.

THE END