Rescuing Of Innocence-Ch 26

Penelope opened the door and smiled as she saw JJ, Reid and Henry standing there, she said, "come in gumdrops, come in" as she stepped aside and let them inside. Tracey hid behind her mothers legs and peeped shyly around at the smiling Henry and Reid said, "it's okay Tracey this is our little boy, this is your cousin Henry".

She stepped out and said, "hi Henwy" and Henry grinned and said, "hi Twacey", Derek smiled and said, "hey pretty boy will you help me get some things set up in the backyard"?, he said, "yeah sure". JJ said, "Henry why don't you show Tracey what you brought her" and Henry handed her a princess Ariel doll and said, "it's pwincess Awiel" and Tracey smiled and said, "me lubs her, fank you Henwy" as she hugged the little doll close to her chest.

As they started walking back into the living room they heard another knock on the door and JJ said, "go ahead I'll get it" and turned around and headed back to answer the door. She smiled and said, "come in everybody, come in" as she turned around and headed back toward the living room with the Hotchners, Dave, Fran and the girls right behind her.

Emily said, "where is everybody"?, JJ said, "me, Garcie and the kids are in the living room and Derek and Spence are outside in the backyard". Hotch kissed his wife and said, "I think I'll join them out back", she said, "be good" and he looked over his shoulder and said, "now what fun would that be"? and she laughed and said, "only you Aaron, only you".

Penelope looked up and said, "Tracey this is your cousin Jack and Jackers this is Tracey", Jack smiled and said, "hi Tracey, it's nice to meet you". Tracey grinned and said, "hiiiii Jack" and Jack said, "hi Henry", Henry waved and said, "hiiiiii Jack" as the three kids started playing with the toys that were laying in the floor in front of the fireplace.

Emily said, "so how are things going"?, Penelope said, "good, great", Fran said, "you look nervous, what's up honey"? and Penelope said, "well the new social worker is coming over today to check things out, make sure that it's a safe place for Tracey" and Fran said, "honey it's going to be alright, she's happy here and everything is child proof so it's all going to work out good".

Outside in the backyard Derek sighed happily and Reid said, "you look happy", Derek said, "I've never been happier in my life pretty boy, it's like everything is finally falling into place for us". Hotch said, "it's about time don't you think"?, and Derek nodded his head and said, "ohhhhh I so do Hotch, I so do" as they started working on getting the grill set up and ready.

Dave kissed his wife on the cheek and said, "I'm going to go outside and make sure the others are staying out of trouble", Fran said, "uh huh, get into more trouble is more like it". Dave put his hand over his heart and said, "Bella you wound me", he then winked at her and headed outside to join the others as the women sat down and watched the trio of children as they played in the floor.

A few minutes later Tracey looked up at Penelope and said, "mommy tan we go out and pway"?, Penelope said, "sure, just be careful, okay"?, Jack said, "don't worry aunt P, we'll watch her". Penelope said, "thanks Jackers", the women all grinned as they watched the kids walk out into the back yard and start chasing each other.

The women looked at each other and Penelope said, "we need to get everything started" and the others stood up and followed her into the kitchen. It was about half an hour later when they heard another knock at the door and Penelope said, "I'll get it" and dried her hands off and headed through to see who was knocking on the front door.

She pulled the door open and said, "yes, can I help you"?, the woman smiled and said, "yes, my name is Marsha Vanderpool and I'm your new caseworker here in Virginia, may I come in"?, Penelope said, "yes mam" and stepped back and motioned for her to come inside, as Marsha stepped inside she smiled and said, "you have a lovely home".

Penelope said, "thank you mam", Marsha said, "please call me Marsha" and Penelope smiled and said, "please call me Penelope" and Marsha said, "it's nice to meet you Penelope" as she held her hand out and the two women nervously shook hands.