I felt guilty for having left you all for so long, so I am giving you all another chapter. I really enjoyed writing this and I am starting to branch everyone's relationships off individually now rather than just focusing on JJ and Morgan (this will play part in later chapters). I hope you all enjoy and I promise to not leaving it as long as I have been doing for another chapter.

Penelope felt a pounding against her skull as she sat up, looking around herself in confusion. Everything came to light when she spotted Elle at her feet, still sleeping in the uncomfortable position she had passed out in. She nudged the brunette with her foot, watching with a laugh as she rolled off the side of the sofa, sitting up in shock, looking around as if she were under attack.

"Calm down SSA Greenaway, it's just me." She mocked, Elle throwing a cushion at the giggling blonde, rubbing her head painfully.

"What time is it?" She grumbled, standing up to stretch. Eyeing up the clock on the wall, Penelope groaned, throwing her head back against the sofa.

"Just past 5.00am. We have work in 3 hours." Huffing in unison, Elle went to pick up her jacket when she spotted the note JJ had left the night prior tapped to the TV. Ripping it off, she read over it, a huge grin spreading across her face. Watching her, Penelope rolled her eyes, standing to approach her friend.

"What could you possibly be this happy about?" Shaking her head, Elle passed the note to Penelope, the blonde reading it out-loud.

"Penelope and Elle, I invited Derek in for coffee last night and wasn't too impressed to see the pair of you passed out on my sofa. He has invited me around to his so we don't wake you so I am going to be heading into work with him tomorrow (if I can get him awake at 6.00am to get ready.) I know I gave you both a lift to mine so there is money in the kitchen by the microwave for you to both call a cab and get home and to work- I don't think you two should be driving after the amount you drank last night!.

PS. You both owe me a re-stock on my wine cabinet. I will see you both in work, JJ xx." Openly grinning, Penelope turned to Elle, jumping up and down slightly.

"He took her to his place! He has never done that with a girl!" She cooed, Elle joining her in their silent celebration, the two eager for details.

"Come on, we will call a cab to mine, then yours, then to work. Derek can give us a lift home." Agreeing, they gathered their things and waited for their cab, their hangover long forgotten about.

JJ quickly shut her alarm off that was blaring around the room, not wanting to bother Derek. She sat up and stretched, looking down happily at Clooney who was still sleeping peacefully in a ball next to her. She slowly climbed out of bed to stretch, laughing slightly at how happy and content she felt. It was strange, waking up in someone else's home, yet she felt safer than in her own. She looked around and spotted her suit bag, grabbing it before tiptoeing into the en-suite for a quick shower. Twenty minutes later she was dressed and looking as professional as the next person, though she was unsure with what to do with her hair. She had forgotten to bring a hair-tie but she wasn't sure if her curls were still suitable enough to leave the house with. Having no other choice but to leave it down until reaching her go-bag in work, she quickly rinsed her mouth and was out the bathroom door. She frowned when she noticed Clooney was no longer sleeping on her bed, going to look around for him when the scent of freshly brewed coffee took over her senses. With a watering mouth, she left the bedroom and headed to the kitchen, surprised to see Derek awake and ready for work feeding Clooney. She watched him for a moment from the kitchen doorway, taking in his every detail. After a few minutes, she cleared her throat, Derek jumping, turning around to see her.

"I wasn't expecting you to be awake." She commented, Derek shrugging, handing her a cup of coffee he had just poured.

"Your alarm isn't very quiet, but it's alright, I was awake before it went off anyway." She frowned, wondering why he was awake so early when on a good day; he is usually late for work.

"What had you awake before the birds?" She joked, Derek rolling his eyes at her, pulling out two plates and a loaf of bread.

"I have been awake most of the night. Did you know that you snore?" The blonde blushed, fixing her hair behind her ear slightly.

"I did not, no. I am sorry if I kept you awake- you should have come and smothered me in my sleep." He laughed, putting two slices of bread into the toaster.

"I'm joking Jayje. You snore, but not loud enough for it to keep me awake. I was just thinking and every time I tried to sleep, something distracted me. I was planning on taking Clooney for a run but when I heard your alarm, I decided to stay and make you breakfast. He opened the oven and pulled out a large plate full of bacon, sausages and eggs, JJ's eyes lighting up.

"I know you have to be in work for 7.00am so I thought we could eat together then go in together." She smiled at how considerate his actions were, only being able to nod as he placed a plate of toast in front of her, passing her a fork and insisting that she dug in. After making small talk over breakfast, Derek quickly ran out with Clooney to make sure he went to the toilet and then insured JJ that he would be ready to leave. JJ cleared up in the kitchen and waited patiently in the living area, looking at how clean Derek's apartment actually was. She would be lying if she didn't say she was surprised; she was expecting beer cans and take-out wrappers to be scattered across the apartment, but in reality it looked like it was a show room. He truly was one-of-a-kind. Once Clooney was settled in his bed, Derek grabbed his keys and ushered JJ out, locking up behind himself. Once they were at work, he was shocked to see Hotch's car in the parking lot, looking at JJ who nodded.

"He sometimes brings Jack in for two hours to get away from Haley. They have been arguing a lot of the past few months. She usually comes to pick him up at 7. before everyone starts coming in. I always run to the cafeteria on level 3 and bring Jack pancakes whenever I see his car here." She commented, Derek surprised that JJ knew such personal details about their boss. He was not the type of person to open up, let alone talk about his marital problems, but then again, JJ was one of those people who you could trust with your life, even if you haven't known her for long. She picked up her usual order of pancakes and headed up to Level 6, Derek still in awe of how quiet it was in the building- he wasn't used to being here this early. Once they reached their floor, JJ saw Derek's hesitation as she headed to Hotch's office, rolling her eyes.

"Jack is just a baby, he isn't going to bite- and neither is Hotch." He smiled slightly, slowly following her up the steps. She knocked on the door, Hotch calling out for her to come in. She smiled happily when she saw the perky baby sitting on the floor between Hotch's legs, who instead of suiting his usual work pants, still had on a pair of joggers.

"Good morning Mr Jack!" JJ exclaimed happily, not caring as she crouched down to greet the laughing baby. Hotch allowed her to pick him up, JJ standing again, bouncing him around his dad's office, gurgling to him. Hotch was surprised to see Morgan in the doorway to his office, knowing he was usually reprimanding him for being late.

"Good morning Morgan." He greeted, raising his eyebrows at him, Morgan smiling slightly.

"Hotch." He ushered him out of his office, JJ not noticing as she continued to talk nonsense to Jack who was laughing hysterically in her arms. The two men stood slightly away from the office, Morgan crossing his arms across his chest slightly, Hotch's stare making him uncomfortable.

"I don't think I have ever seen you here before 8.20am. I don't know whether to reprimand you for having an in-work relationship with JJ or thank her for having a positive effect on you." He joked slightly with sensing how nervous he was making Morgan, but the agent could see the seriousness behind his eyes.

"If you are going to reprimand someone, then take me to Strauss. JJ has worked too hard for this job and I refuse to be the reason she loses it." He was impressed with how Derek immediately went to take the blame, nodding his head slowly.

"I am not going to take either of you to Strauss, as long as I know neither of you will put yourselves in jeopardy or have this relationship effect your work- but I have come to know you very well and I am getting there with JJ, and I don't think we will have a problem. I am very happy for you both." Sighing, Morgan smiled, thanking him.

"She is really good with Jack." He commented, Hotch nodding.

"It's getting a little tense at home, so I bring him here sometimes to get a little of time alone with him. JJ helps a lot with that." He said, though Morgan could tell how uncomfortable he was opening up, but Hotch knew if they were seeing each other, JJ wasn't going to hide it from him.

"I'm sorry you and Haley are having trouble at home. If you ever need a night off, myself and JJ would be happy to watch Jack so you and Haley can talk." Hotch thanked him sincerely, the two sharing a quick moment before heading back into his office, JJ now sitting on the floor feeding Jack pancakes with airplane motions. Instead of watching them however, Hotch was watching Morgan, who seemed to be falling more and more for the blonde on the floor.