Rescuing Of Innocence-Ch 6
After enjoying a delicious meal with their family Derek, Penelope and Tracey smiled and waved at their family as Derek said, "we'll see you back at the hotel in a few minutes". The man across the street said, "finally" and pulled out a few car lengths behind them and followed them up the street to their new destination.
Penelope got out and laughed as Tracey slid her little hand in hers as she climbed out of the SUV, Derek said, "alright sweetness, we need to get her something to sleep in tonight and then something to wear tomorrow". Penelope said, "okay handsome" as they walked through the door of the store and headed back to the childrens section.
As they were looking through night gowns and pajamas Derek said, "her house is currently a crime scene but tomorrow we should be able to go in and grab some clothes for her". Penelope said, "and you might want to grab a few toys too, we want her to be comfortable", Derek smiled brightly and said, "I totally agree baby girl".
Tracey smiled as Penelope picked out a Disney princess pajama set, she clapped her little hands and said, "me lubs da pwinceesses", Penelope tapped the end of her nose and said, "I'm glad sweetie". Derek then said, "how about this"? as he held up a beautiful pink shirt and shorts for Tracey to wear for the next day.
Penelope said, "do you like that outfit"?, Tracey smiled as she ran her finger over the picture of Belle and said, "uh huh, dat Belle, me love her" and Derek said, "I've always had a way with the ladies". Penelope rolled her eyes and said, "daddy is silly isn't he baby girl"? and Tracey laughed and said, "uh huh" and then she giggled as Derek said, "daddy is silly huh" as he started tickling her.
A few minutes later they were walking back toward their SUV, Derek put the bag into the back and then climbed into the drivers seat, started the SUV and then pulled away from the curb. The man a few car lengths back was starting to get impatient as he waited to see where the SUV containing his prize was heading.
It wasn't long before they were pulling into the parking lot of the hotel, Derek parked beside the rest of the team and then climbed out and grabbed the bag out of the back seat. He then walked over and joined Penelope and Tracey as they walked through the door and headed inside toward the elevator.
The man got out and followed them, not close enough to be noticed but close enough to be able to see where Derek, Penelope and Tracey were going. A couple of minutes later he then watched as they walked through the door to one of the rooms, he heard the door lock and said, "soon Tracey, soon", he then turned around and walked away.
As he got to the end of the hall he bumped into Reid who said, "oh sorry I wasn't looking where I was going", the man said, "no problem" and then lowered his head and kept on walking back toward the elevator. Reid turned around and watched the man step onto the elevator, their was something off about the man, he couldn't quite place what it was but something was definitely off about him.
He then raised his hand and knocked on Derek and Penelopes room, a few seconds later the door opened and Derek said, "come in pretty boy" and he stepped aside to let his friend inside. Reid said, "how did the shopping go"?., Derek said, "it went great, we got her some pajamas to sleep in and some clothes for tomorrow".
Reid said, "we should be able to get back inside the house tomorrow and grab her some stuff", Derek said, "yeah, that's what I told baby girl", Reid looked around and said, "where are Garcia and Tracey"?, Derek said, "bubble bath". Reid said, "Tracey seems happy, content with the two of you".
Derek said, "I have to admit it, she's a sweet kid", Reid said, "yeah she is and you're doing a great job of being a dad", Derek said, "thanks pretty boy", Reid grinned and said, "no problem Morgan". Meanwhile in the bathroom Tracey was all cleaned, rinsed, dried and dressed in her pajamas.
Penelope said, "are you tired"?, the little girl yawned and said, "uh huh", Penelope said, "how about me and daddy tuck you in and then tell you a story, would you like that"?, her little eyes practically lit up and she smiled and nodded her head yes. Penelope said, "alright sweetie it's time to go to bed" as she held out her hand to the little girl.
Derek and Reid looked up to see Penelope and Tracey walking out of the bathroom, Reid smiled and said, "hi there", Tracey ran over to him and said, "unca weedddddd" as she threw her arms around his neck. Derek said, "everything okay baby girl"? and Penelope said, "yeah handsome, everything is fine" as they watched Reid and Tracey as he carried her over to the bed and laid her down.
She looked up at him and yawned and Penelope said, "alright who's ready for a story"?, Reid and Tracey in unison said, "meeeee" causing Derek and Penelope to laugh. A few minutes later Tracey was sleeping peacefully with Derek, Penelope and Reid watching on as she slept.