Title: Rock Solid

Author: Sami Marie

Genre: Friendship/Romance/Drama

Rating: PG-13

Pairings; Morgan/Garcia

Summary: Morgan is there for Garcia in the aftermath of Kevin's unexpected death and when she finds out that she is pregnant. Secretly in love with her he offers to be a father to the baby. Stay tuned to see how this will all unfold.

A/N: First off happy Wednesday everyone especially since we get a new episode tonight. Second off, I know I keep saying it but thank you all once again for the continued response and support to this story. This one has surprisingly been the most popular story I've written so far. With that in mind we've reached another pivotal point in this story because its time for the birth of the baby. Enjoy and as always don't forget to leave a review.

Chapter 17:

Four days later…

"Thank you and welcome to your first Lamaze class. My name is Stephanie," A voice said interrupting the quiet conversation Morgan and Garcia had been having with each other.

"For many of you I'm assuming this is your first baby so if you have any questions over the next six weeks don't be afraid to ask," The petite brunette at the front of the room continued once she had everyone's attention.

Morgan listened intently as she continued to talk trying his best to soak up as much information as possible; especially since he knew the chances of him being able to make every class were slim.

"Lighten up, handsome," Garcia whispered to him as he felt her squeeze the hand he had resting on her stomach.

"I can't gorgeous." Morgan whispered back, "I happen to take this very seriously."

Garcia just shook her head and turned her attention back to Stephanie who was giving an overview of everything they would be covering over the next six weeks. "Any questions so far?"

Several people including Garcia, herself, raised their hands so Stephanie pretty much spent the rest of the class answering questions. Around 8pm class was over for the evening so Garcia and all the other mothers-to-be slowly made their way out of the class room.

One week later just like Morgan had suspected he was two states away with Emily assisting on a case so Garcia walked into class early all by herself. Stephanie and another couple whose names she couldn't recall were already there.

"Penelope, right," Stephanie asked as she ushered her over to the three of them.

Garcia nodded as she approached the group.

"Good, this is Jessica and her brother Jeff," Stephanie replied as she introduced Garcia to the other two.

"Nice to meet you both," Garcia said to the younger two with a smile.

The three of them made small talk for a next few minutes during which Jessica explained that she'd dragged her brother to these classes with her because husband was currently deployed to Iraq and there was no way she was going to come by herself.

"Speaking of coming alone where's that handsome man you came with last week," Stephanie.

"Oh my chocolate Adonis, he's out battling evil forces," Garcia answered in her usual manner before explaining briefly what he did for a living.

Morgan was only able to make to of the final four classes but Garcia didn't mind because when he wasn't able to come she just hung out with Jessica who had fast become a dear friend and confidant. They had more than one thing in common not only were they each having their first child but they were both having girls as well. On top of that they were both due around the same time. At the end of the final class both women exchanged numbers and email addresses with a promise to keep in touch throughout the last month of each of their pregnancies.

One month later…

The final month of her pregnancy resulted in her being a bad combination of anxious and miserable. Back pain and Braxton Hicks contractions became even more frequent and worried Morgan to death which didn't help matters. Her doctor assured them both more than once everything was okay but nonetheless kept an eye on both the baby and its mother.

One week before she went into labor the baby dropped and finally last night both she and Morgan realized the contractions were the real thing so Morgan grabbed her already packed bag, called her doctor and drove her to the hospital.

Once they had her settled in a room Morgan gave JJ a quick call, who in turn called the rest of the team. This all took place around 10pm and it would be another 12 or so hours before Morgan would see his daughter—in every other way but blood—enter the world.

Yes that's right at around 10:40am the next morning Morgan cut the umbilical cord; Magdalene Blair Garcia-Morgan had finally arrived.

Overwhelmed by all of the emotions he was feeling Morgan did the only thing he could think of and that was kiss the love of his life as they both her and the baby up.

"You did it, you did it goddess," He kept saying over and over as he bushed away her tears before the doctor finally asked if he wanted to hold his daughter. He nodded and as he took the little girl in his arms all he could do was smile. "Hi little angel," He finally said, "It's good to finally meet you."

"Let me see her Derek," An exhausted Garcia finally said after watching him hold her daughter for a few minutes.

"Here's your mama, Mags," Morgan whispered as he gently placed her in Garcia's arms.

"Oh look at you," Garcia cooed in wonder as she gazed at her daughter. "She's beautiful," She then claimed after taking in her daughter's blond hair and big eyes.

"Yeah but only because she looks like you,' Morgan agreed as he watched the two of them.

Garcia smiled at that but her gaze remained on her daughter. Finally Morgan leaned over and kissed them both before saying, "I'm going to let the team know alright?"

She just nodded and waved as he left the room.

"You're a lucky little girl you know that," Garcia said to her daughter once they were alone, "He loves us both very much despite everything and there's a room full of people waiting to meet you as well."