Survival-Ch 12

Reid looked at Derek and said, "I wonder how long it's been since she slept like that"?, he said, "I'm guessing over 7 months pretty boy", he nodded his head and said, "have you called her brothers yet"?, he shook his head and grabbed his phone and said, "no I was going to do it before I carried her up to bed".

Reid grinned as he watched Derek head through the house with his cell to his ear, after a few rings he heard Payton say, "hey Derek", Derek smiled and said, "hey Payton, how is everybody doing"?, he sighed and said, "holding up, how about there"?, he said, "I've got some good news for you". Payton grinned and said, "I can always handle good news".

Derek said, "are your brothers there"?, he said, "yeah their in the kitchen, do I need to get them to"?, he said, "yeah because they are all gonna want to hear this, trust me". Payton got up and went into the kitchen and put the cell on speaker and said, "guys Derek's on the phone and he said that he has some good news for us".

Peter said, "good news, I can use some", Derek said, "are you all sitting down"?, they all said in unison, "yeah", he said, "Penelope's alive", Payton said, "whatttttt"?, Derek laughed and said, "her death was faked, she's here and she's alive". Parker said, "oh my god really"?, Derek said, "yes, she's safe and sound and sleeping on my couch right now".

Paul said, "wh wh what happened, where has she been all this time"?, Derek spent the next few minutes explainging everything to the brothers and it didn't take long before Parker said, "we'll be there as soon as we can". Derek said, "have a safe trip and we'll see you boys soon", as the call ended he couldn't help but smile was he heard the brothers all happy for the first time since they lost or thought they lost their sister.

He headed back into the living room and stood over Penelope smiling down at her, Reid walked over and put his hand on Dereks shoulder and said, "she looks so peaceful doesn't she"?, he sighed happily and said, "she sure does". He looks at Reid and says, "her brothers will be here tomorrow, she is gonna be so happy".

Reid nodded his head and said, "definitley", Derek said, "I'm gonna carry my princess up to bed, nite Spencer", Reid laughed and said, "good night and if you need anything I'll be down here". Derek picked Penelope up bridal style and said, "alright pretty boy and if you need anything we'll be in my room", Reid nodded his head as he watched Derek heading toward the stairs.

Derek reached down and quickly pulled the covers down with one hand and then gently laid his baby girl down, he shed his shoes and stripped down into his boxers and slowly climbed on the bed behind her. He laid there looking at her for the longest time before wrapping his arms around her and kissing the top of her head.

As he laid there holding her he couldn't believe that he was holding her in his arms but having her in his arms seemed as natural as breathing and now that he had her in his arms he never wanted to give her up, not ever. He loved the way their bodies felt together and the feeling of her laying up against him was making him extremely excited.

He closed his eyes and relished in the smell of her shampoo and before he knew it he was falling asleep, he just hoped that when he woke up the next morning that it all wasn't a dream. The next morning when Penelope opened her eyes she couldn't help but smile when she saw two dark arms around her,
she looked up and saw the handsome face of her sleeping best friend.

She laid there looking at him for a few minutes and she couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to make love to Derek, she bit down on her lip and blushed a little as her eyes roamed down his body. Derek opened his eyes and said, "morning goddess", she looked up at him and said, "I'll show you a good morning hotstuff".

He smiled as he rolled her over onto her back and said, "deal", Penelope grinned and said, "Derek we need to talk", he nodded his head and said, "I agree sweetness we do". They looked at each other and smiled, both afraid to say anything but finally they both took a deep breath and said in unison,
"I'm in love with you".