Here's another update! Couldn't wait to upload and see what you all thought of this.
Mistakes are mine
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Later that day around 3pm it had turned cloudy and looked like it would rain. That didn't stop her from going to the local supermarket two blocks from her small bungalow two bedroom house. At the supermarket, she grabbed a cart and headed to the baby section first. Then the food section!
Forty five minutes later, Penelope's cart was almost overflowing.
"Whoa, do you think you have enough stuff chica?" Alvez asked her walking towards her.
She blushed and shrugged. "He deserves the best even if it's not forever." She explained as she held him. "How did you know I was here?" She asked curiously eyeing him up and down.
"I went to your place and you weren't there so I figured you'd be here cause you left all of Marcello's stuff at the BAU."
She rolled her eyes. How the heck did he know her so well?
"Let me hold him for a bit while you take a break. Your arms must be killing you. And don't say they're not. I bet you've been holding him this whole time." He gave her a challenging look.
She rolled her eyes again and let Alvez hold Marcello. "The moment he starts screaming..."
"I know." Alvez smirked. He looked at the cart and chuckled. There was a diaper bag, boppy pillow, receiving blankets, swaddlers, thermometer, sling bath, washcloths, a car seat, vtech-video, humidifier, sterilizer, fisher price chair, baby first aid kit, nasal bulb syringe, lots of bottles, diapers, wipes, activity mat, onesies, pacifiers, clothes, socks, toys.
"A stroller and baby food is all that's left." Penelope said determined. "Oh and a playpen too." She said as she found the stroller she wanted.
Alvez' eyes widened when she saw the price of the stroller she wanted to buy. "Garcia are you crazy?"
"The UPPAbaby VISTA is the best of the best. And it'll last a long time." She said as she called for the employee passing and he helped her get the box down from the top shelf.
"I'll bring it up front so when you're ready you and your husband can pick it up." The employee said not waiting for a response and walked away with the box.
Alvez chuckled and Penelope's annoyed face. "You hear that honey?" He teased.
"Shut up Newbie." She said as they went to get the last few items she wanted for Marcello.
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Penelope was exhausted when she arrived at her place. She had bought her bungalow earlier that year. It was a big step for her to finally own something this nice but she loved her little 1,800 square foot home. It had an open floor plan. Kitchen, family room and dining room in one large area, to the right there was the garage which she didn't use much. She usually left her car outside. She was used to it. And to the left of the house there were two large bedrooms with walk in closets and two full bathrooms.
Penelope parked the car on the left side of the driveway and Alvez parked next to her on the right side.
"Go change his diaper and feed him while I bring everything inside." Alvez said already getting the bags from her trunk. His trunk had stuff as well.
Penelope was seating on the couch feeding him a bottle while she watched Alvez bring in all the bags. As she saw them pile up in the family room she chuckled amused. Maybe I did go a bit overboard. As she watched him, she couldn't help but appreciate his muscly arms carrying the bags and boxes. He looked very handsome focused on his task.
"Garcia I can't believe I'm going to say this but you forgot a few things." He said going through the bags organizing it by necessity.
"Crib, changing table and rocking chair are being delivered tomorrow evening." She said nonchalantly.
He scoffed amused shaking his head. "Of course."
"I ordered it on my way to the supermarket." She said as she burped Marcello.
"Let's get these stuff assembled." Alvez said as he opened the stroller box.
"Newbie I appreciate your help today but you don't have to do that. He's finally starting to fall asleep. I'll be able to get things done now." Penelope said proudly.
"I'm good." He said ignoring her comment. He opened the box and started getting the stroller ready. Then he got the playpen set up. "Put him in here."
"Can you put it in my room?" She asked.
"Of course." He picked up the playpen and walked to her room. As he walked in he took a look around and smiled. The colors were so Garcia and the king size bed looked welcoming.
Penelope stood up from the couch and walked over to her room. She eyed Alvez looking around her room and it felt intimate having him there. She walked to the playpen setting Marcello down hopefully for the night. It was 8pm and she was also ready to pass out as well.
"Okay I'm gonna go but let me know if you need anything okay?" He asked with his hands in his pocket showing a little bit of nervousness.
The two of them walked to the front door and she opened it. "Hey I really am thankful for your help today." Penelope said nervously.
"I'll see you tomorrow Chica!" He smiled and walked out.
She closed the door and looked at her mess. The mess made her happy though and she couldn't wait to get Marcello's nursery ready.
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The next day, Penelope slowly opened her eyes and yawned. She had been up three times during the night due to Marcello crying. She got up from the bed and smiled seeing Marcello with his eyes opened. "Good morning beautiful boy!" Marcello made a happy noise and she picked him up. She kissed his cheek and walked out of the bedroom. She held him against her hip with one arm while she made coffee and started cooking breakfast. It was a little challenging cooking but she made the best of it. She didn't care. She was starving.
While Penelope ate her breakfast holding Marcello on her lap, her phone rang. She looked at the caller I.D. It was Prentiss. "Hey."
"Hey P. I spoke with CPS and they are working a difficult case right now. They told me they will come to the BAU at the end of the week."
Penelope was grinning happily with the news. More time with this little one!
"Garcia I know you're happy about this but you need to remember he is not yours. I don't mean to be the bad person here but you gotta be realistic okay?"
She sighed annoyed. "I know and I appreciate you looking out for me."
"So I'll let you work from home this week unless we absolutely need you."
"Thanks boss!" Penelope smiled at Marcello.
"All right mama, if you need anything from us let us know." Prentiss said.
"I will. Thank you." Penelope ended the call and looked at Marcello. "How about we go for a walk in the park before your furniture comes in huh?" She asked even though she knew he wasn't going answer.
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Penelope and Marcello spent some time together taking a stroll around the park near her house. She pushed the stroller while she watched him and her surroundings. It was a great day for the two of them. It wasn't to hot anymore and it was getting cooler at night. She couldn't wait for Halloween and Christmas. Her favorite holidays. As she made her way back to her place she rolled her eyes and smiled seeing his car on her driveway.
Alvez got out of his car and smirked seeing Penelope pushing the stroller. She stopped in front of him and raised an eyebrow. "Thought you could use the help in setting up his room." He grinned trying to get her to tell him she didn't need him.
"Don't you have stuff to do?" Penelope asked trying to act annoyed but really she was happy to have him over.
Alvez ignored her response and went to pick up Marcello up. "What's up buddy?" He smiled as he waited for her to unlock the door.
Penelope unlocked the door at the same time a truck arrived to the house. She got so excited to see what she bought.
The men brought the Princeton Elite 4-1 convertible crib and changer with a tall five dresser drawer and a wide six drawer dresser into the second bedroom. Once their were done, they left.
Alvez put Marcello on his playpen they had moved closer to the second bedroom while Alvez and Penelope worked on uncovering the furniture and putting it together. It took them about three hours to make it just the way she wanted.
"Chica will you just leave it?" He asked for the millionth time.
"Okay okay fine." She said as she took a step back and grinned seeing the room finished. "Not bad newbie."
"To bad he's to young to verbally approve." He grinned proudly as well.
Penelope went to Marcello and saw him sleeping. She picked him up cautiously and brought him to his crib. "I hope he sleeps a little longer than last night." She said as she caressed Marcello's cheek.
"How many times did he wake up?" He asked.
"Three times." She said as she moved her neck to the sides. She was so sore but still happy.
"Are you hungry?" He asked making sure the camera was focusing on Marcello and took the small tv that showed him sleeping with him.
"Starving." She said as she went to the kitchen.
"Why don't you let me cook dinner and you go take a shower?" Alvez asked as he was looking for the pots and pans.
"Newbie you already helped so much." She started to complain.
"Stop and go take a shower." He said sternly but with a small smile.
She rolled her eyes once again and walked to her bathroom.
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So this is what I have so far. Do you like? Should I continue? Don't waste my time? Let me know! Thanks!