With A Little Help From My Son-Ch 16
When Derek was sure that Hank was asleep he smiled at Penelope and said, "he loves you", Penelope wiped away the tears that were streaming down her cheeks and said, "I love him to, I love both of you". Dereks face lit up and he said, "you love me"?, she nodded her head and said, "with my whole heart".
Derek sighed and said, "I love you to sweetness", Penelope said, "I know we've only been together a week but when it's right it's right". He said, "I totally agree with you baby girl", she said, "I can't imagine my life without the two of you in it" causing him to smile as reached over his sleeping son and took her by the hand.
A few minutes later they moved Hank to his room, the doctor wanted to keep him overnight for observation just to be on the safe side. Penelope was looking out the window when she heard a knock on the door, she smiled and said, "come in".
The team all walked in and Fran quickly said, "how's Hank"?, Penelope said, "he's doing good they just want to keep him overnight for observation". Reid said, "how are you doing"?, Penelope wiped away a tear and said, "I'm great".
Fran said, "then why are you crying"?, Penelope said, "he, he called me mom and asked me not to leave him", Fran then pulled her into her arms and held her. Penelope said, "he's such an amazing little boy", Emily said, "and he loves you so much".
Penelope sighed and said, "he's an 8 year old genius and he's trying so hard to be both a little boy and an adult at the same time". Derek walked back into the room with 2 cups of coffee and said, "who are you talking about goddess"?, she took the coffee and said, "Hank".
Derek said, "I blame Reid" causing everybody to laugh, he said, "what are you blaming on me"?, he said, "the fact that my 8 year old talks like he's 20". Reid held up his hands and said, "he's a very smart boy and at the rate he's going to graduate high school by the time he's 10, no later than 12".
Derek said, "10, are you serious"?, Reid nodded his head and said, "I'm totally serious, all three of them, Jack, Henry and Hank are doing great work, genius level work". Penelope smiled as Reid said, "I'm proud to see them all learning so much so fast", JJ nodded her head and said, "this momma is proud".
Emily said, "this one to", Penelope said, "I know that I'm not is biological mother but I'm very proud of Hank", Derek kissed her gently on the lips and said, "he'd love to know that". Penelope smiled and said, "well then I will definitely tell him when he wakes up" causing every body in the room to smile.
Derek looked up at Hotch and said, "so what's going on with Jasmine"?, Hotch said, "she's being held without bond and they're going to make sure that she spends a long long time in prison". Penelope said, "good because prison is exactly where she belongs".
She grinned as Derek kissed her cheek and said, "spoken like a true mom", some time later Hotch looked down at his watch and said, "I take it you're staying here tonight with Hank"?, Derek and Penelope quickly nodded their heads and said, "yes" in unison.
Fran kissed her sleeping grandson on the forehead and whispered, "nana Fran loves you honey", Dave kissed the top of his head and said, "don't worry kiddo you're going to be fine and nonno loves you to". Jack and Henry quietly whispered, "we hope you feel better soon Hank".
Reid said, "if you guys need anything tonight please call us", Derek nodded his head and said, "we will, thanks pretty boy", he smiled and said, "any time, that's what family does" as they then watched their family turning around and walking out of Hanks room.
Derek said, "I'll be right back", she smiled and said, "take your time hotstuff" as she watched him follow his family down the hall toward the elevator.