Derek woke up to the feeling of a cold wet nose on his hand. Derek turned his head and looked at his poor puppy, who desperately wanted to go out, and take care of some business.

Derek turned his head again and smiled down at a sleeping Penelope. Her head was on his chest and her hand was rested against his well toned stomach.

Penelope snuggled in closer.

Derek sighed. He didn't want to move, he was perfectly happy where he was. Penelope's golden curls were sprawled across his arm and her pillow. He ran his fingers through her hair, and kissed her temple. He slowly slid his arm out from under her.

Penelope made an unhappy grunt and rolled over. Derek got out of bed once he heard her even breathing again.

Derek quietly found a pair of sweat pants and took Clooney outside. Derek let Clooney back in, and Derek located his phone. He saw the text messages confirming that the team would show up around one for the barbeque Derek was having at their house.

Derek went into the kitchen and opened the fridge. He started taking out the necessary items to marinate the ribs. He then located his iPod, placed it in the docking station, and started marinating the meat while listening to Al Green.

Derek was so zoned out, he jumped a little when two warm arms wrapped around his waist.

Penelope giggled and said, "Whoa hot stuff, it's just little ole me."

Derek smiled down at Penelope and gave her a quick kiss.

Penelope looked at Derek and asked, "What is with all the dead animals?"

Derek chuckled and replied, "Baby I invited the team over today, as sort of an engagement party. I thought we all needed to unwind after our last case and your drama with Tamara."

Penelope smiled and said, "Handsome that is a great idea. What can I do?"

Derek bit his bottom lip in thought. He then said, "You can put some pants on so I don't bend you over this counter."

Penelope laughed and said, "Done. I can make deserts."

Derek smiled and said, "I do like your sweets, sweetness."

Penelope lightly smacked Derek's arm and said, "Oh honey that was cheesy."

Derek laughed as he washed his hands. He dried them and smacked Penelope's butt.

"Woman as long as I am gettin' laid, I will be cheesy all I want."

They both laughed.

Then Penelope said, "Baby if I am going to bake I need to go to the store. I am gonna grab a shower."

Penelope was at the bottom of the steps, when she asked seductively, "Well….. Are you coming, or what?"

Derek tossed the dish towel in his hand and smirked. He stalked towards Penelope and kissed her. Silently they walked upstairs and headed straight for the bathroom.

45 minutes later they emerged from the shower. Derek was zipping up Penelope's sun dress.

Penelope sighed and asked, "Do you think Hotch is mad about the mall incident?"

Derek laughed and said, "Baby Hotch was more impressed, than anything. He was just thankful you all had the sense to not tell anyone you were F.B.I agents."

Penelope let out a sigh of relief.

Derek kissed Penelope good bye and watched her walk out to Esther. Once Penelope was in her car she glanced down at her ring and smiled. She looked up waved at Derek, and set out to run her errands.

Derek was still busy setting up the backyard. He thought it would be nice to for once use his fire pit instead of just burning old bills and documents with his personal information on them.

Then he to drag out lawn chairs he kept folded in the garage. Derek was still busy when his phone rang. He smiled at the screen.

"Hey hot mama, everything good?"

"Sugar everything is great. I was just wondering if you wanted me to make your favorite."

Derek chuckled and asked, "When do I ever turn down Penelope Garcia's Devil's food cake?"

"I will take that as a yes. I should be home within the next couple of hours."

"I will see you then sweetness."

"I love you D."

Derek grinned and said, "I love you too."

They disconnected their call and Derek went back to work.

About an hour later Derek looked back at his backyard and was pretty pleased with himself. He even managed to find Jack and Henry pool toys to play with.

Then a thought flashed across his mind. This was going to be the backyard his kids would one day play in. The pool he was looking at was the pool that he would teach his little ones how to float on their back. It would be the yard where he would teach them how to throw a ball, and if Aunt JJ had her way, it would be where they would learn to play soccer.

Derek had never really let the idea of him really being a father sinks in until now. He really, really wanted to give his mama those grandbabies she has been begging for since the first time the name Penelope Garcia left his mouth.

Derek shook his head; he went in the house to find a snack. He was digging around in his fridge when his doorbell rang.

Derek walked to the front door looked through the peephole. His eyebrows raised in confusion.

Derek opened the door and said, "Ummm hey."

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