Rescuing Of Innocence-Ch 24
Derek wrapped his arm around Penelope and kissed her temple as they watched Tracey playing with Clooney, she was so carefree, so spirited and hopefully soon she would be their daughter. Their attention was pulled to the door when they heard somebody knocking and Fran said, "I'll get it".
She walked over to the door and pulled it open and said, "come in handsome" and she stepped back to let Dave come inside, he kissed her cheek and said, "so how did things go"?, Fran said, "a little shakey at first but she's amazing Dave, simply amazing". Dave said, "oh she is definitely a special little angel" as they intertwined fingers and headed into the living room to join the others.
When Tracey heard Daves voice she stood up and said, "nonnoooooooo" and ran into his arms. he picked her up and said, "hello Chrissy, how are you, are you having fun"?, she said, "uh huh, sooooooo much fun nonno". Dave kissed her cheek and said, "good little one, good", he kissed her cheek again and said, "what do you think about Clooney"?, Tracey took a deep breath and said, "me lubs Cwooney, me lubssssss him".
Derek said, "and Clooney loves you too", Penelope said, "that he does, Clooney is a good dog", she looked at Clooney and said, "isn't that right boy"? and Clooney wagged his tail and barked letting them now that he agreed. Fran said, "well Tracey has had a long day so I think it's time for me to head home".
Tracey leaned over for Fran to get her and as Fran did Tracey wrapped her little arms around Frans neck and said, "I lub you nana Fwan, I wuv you sooooooooo much". Fran said, "and I love you baby, so much, so so much", Derek smiled and watched as Tracey looked at Desi and Sarah and said, "me lubs you too" as she leaned forward and hugged first Sarah and Desi.
Sarah said, "I we both love you to sweetie", Desi said, "that's right and we are going to be back over tomorrow to play, how does that sound, would you like that"? she nodded her head and said, "uh huh, me wike dat". Fran smiled and said, "alright then, we're gonna go home but we'll be back okay"?, the little girl nodded her head and said, "kayyyyy nana Fwan" as Fran handed her over to Derek.
Derek said, "how about we walk them to the door, would you like that"?, Tracey said, "yep daddy" and Derek said, "alright then let's go" and they started following Dave, Fran and the girls toward the door. Fran opened the door and said, "good night baby, we love you and we'll see you tomorrow".
Tracey smiled and said, "nigh nigh, me lubs you too" and then Derek, Penelope and Tracey stood waving as they watched Dave, Fran and the girls pull away from the curb in their cars. Derek then looked at Tracey and said, "how about me and mommy give you a bath and get you ready for bed"?, Tracey yawned and said, "daddy, can Cwooney sweep wif me"?, Derek said, "of course he can baby" as they headed toward the stairs.
Derek looked over his shoulder and said, "come on boy" and Clooney jumped up and barked as he ran for the stairs, he watched in the bathroom as Tracey got her bath and then got ready for bed. He then followed them into her bedroom and when she saw her princess blanket she said, "yayyyyyyyyyy, me wubs Awerial".
Derek kissed her cheek and said, "yes we know you do and nana Fran and the girls got this for you", she yawned and said, "me lubs it daddy" as Derek placed her on the bed. He covered her up and said, "good night baby", she smiled and said, "nigh nigh daddy", Penelope kissed the little girl and said, "good night sweetie, mommy and daddy love you sooooo much".
Tracey grinned and said, 'me lubs you to mommy", Penelope and Derek stepped back and watched as Tracey patted the bed and said, "tome on Cwooney" and they laughed as the dog jumped up on the bed and cuddled with the little girl. Derek said, "take care of her boy" and Clooney looked at him and wagged his tail letting he know that he would do just that.
Penelope turned on the monitor and intertwined fingers with Derek as they walked to the door, they turned around to see Clooney and Tracey snuggled together with their eyes closed. Derek smiled and whispered, "good night, we love you" and after getting no response they stepped out into the hall and closed the door halfway before heading to their room.
Derek said, "I'm going to go lock up and I'll be right back", Penelope kissed his lips and said, "alright handsome, I'm going to get ready for bed", he said, "alright baby girl". He went downstairs and locked up and turned the lights off before heading back upstairs to join Penelope in their room.
He peeked in on Tracey and Clooney and smiled, they were both sleeping, he sighed happily and then turned to head up the hall to his bedroom and when he stepped into the room he smiled. He stepped closer and saw that Penelope had fallen asleep, he quickly shed his clothes and climbed in behind her.
Derek wrapped his arms around her, kissed the top of her head and whispered, "good night baby girl, I love you", he then cuddled close to her and closed his eyes and soon joined her in sleep after a long and very productive day.