3 weeks later Penelope was sitting in her home finally done with this last case. To say this case was gruesome to put it lightly.

The Unsub was dumping bodies of small boys in the backwoods of Kentucky. The F.B.I presence hadn't been appreciated it all.

Garcia was constantly butting heads with local law enforcement in Kentucky to get just scraps of information to narrow down her searches.

Derek and her merry band of crime fighters had been gone for three weeks. The day after they cleaned up their pool party mess Strauss called and said the case was urgent.

Now her team had beat the bad guy, in Derek case he literally beat the bad guy. The Unsub was bigger than they had profiled and it took all Derek's strength to tackle him, and when no one was looking Derek threw a couple of punches.

Penelope was sitting on her couch with her feet tucked under her with Clooney asleep next to her. Penelope sighed. It was Saturday and she was absolutely bored.

She sat absent mindedly changing channels on the t.v. She stopped at the Drop Dead Diva marathon.

Penelope decided to get a snack and settle down for the rest of the day.

After Penelope placed her snack down, and her tea, she heard a knock at the door.

Penelope thought, "Now that is odd."

She went over to the door looked out the peephole and saw a delivery man.

Penelope flung the door open. The delivery man smiled had her sign for the rather large box, and waved goodbye to him.

Penelope carried the large box over to the couch. She located scissors and cut the box open. The first thing she saw was a white envelope with Penelope's named scrawled artfully across the front.

Penelope shrugged and opened the envelope. Inside was a letter with the letterhead "Clearwater Treatment Facility."

Penelope read the letter out loud.

Dear Penelope,

I took your advice and decided to get some help. I guess I wasn't ready to face the world after what happened with my brother. I was so lost, and the one person who should hate me in the world helped me to get better. I am sorry for all the drama I caused. I just had a hard time of letting go. I have decided that I am not ready to be in a relationship because I want other people to fix me, but in reality I have to fix myself. I also took your other advice and got new friends. Those women didn't care about me, I really think they enjoyed seeing me in pain. I see the way you, JJ, Emily, and Des are. I hope one day to make real friends. I have met a few people in here that I can relate to. I didn't realize either half the world is crazy or medicated. I also sent letters to Fran and a few other people that I have hurt. When I am done with my treatment I am going to move to Italy. I hope in time if you can truly forgive me, you would be willing to visit. I know you probably don't trust me for anything in this world, but I really wanted you to know I am sorry.

Tamara Barnes

Penelope stared at the letter in disbelief. She checked the address on the box, and it indeed came from the treatment center.

Penelope placed the letter down. She saw a huge quilt, that had bright and colorful flowers. Penelope smiled, it would be the exact same thing she would knit if she had the time.

She picked the quilt up and saw the note attached.

I am not sure if you like quilts, but I have already sent my parents five of them so I guess I am sharing the wealth.

Penelope thought for a moment. She didn't have that feeling in her gut like she did at the mall, or at the bar. Maybe she should give Tamara a chance.

Penelope smirked and thought, "But if that bitch steps out of line one time…."

Penelope shook her head and started to send Tamara a package back.

First she went into the garage and located a big box. She found some of her old quilting books, she also found some yarn. Next Penelope set out to make brownies. While the brownies were baking she went into her candy drawer. She knew from working with and counseling victims that candy, especially chocolate, could be a life saver. She took out bags of M&M's, Twizzlers, and Skittles. When the brownies cooled, she put her care package together. Then she sat out writing the her letter to Tamara.

Dear Tamara,

I am glad you took my advice. While I happy you are taking your treatment and steps seriously I am not sure if I am ready to forget just yet. I don't hold grudges but you said some pretty hurtful stuff, and I wasn't exactly a ray of sunshine either. And as far as friends go, one day you can have a real friend in me. I have learned a long time ago not to be so trusting. It comes with the job. I do wish you well in your recovery, and I have sent you some things to help you get through. I think Italy would be wonderful for you, and you can have a fresh start. Plus think of all the fashion, and the SHOES! Stay strong and stay clean.

Penelope Garcia

Penelope pulled out her laptop she decided to do a little digging, and indeed there was a Tamara Barnes checked into said rehab facility. Penelope thought she should feel a little bad about her hacking, but she wasn't crazy either.

Penelope placed her care package in Esther. She went to the local Fed Ex and shipped the package off.

She made it home in time to see Derek pull up with Reid.

Penelope smiled when she saw Derek, and gave him a huge hug, and kiss in the driveway. She could hear two little girls giggling, and Spencer cleared his throat. The little girls took off on their bikes riding around the neighborhood. Derek called out, "Sasha, and Samantha you are not allowed to kiss boys."

Penelope giggled again and said, "I missed you baby."

Derek smiled and said, "Mama I missed you too."

Penelope took a step back and asked, "Hey my Junior G-Man what brings you to casa Morgan?"

Spencer smiled and said, "Well Derek and I have been talking….a lot..about Des."

Penelope took a sideways glance at Derek, and Derek gave away no emotion.

Spencer continued, "Well you see Fran wants to meet me." By the time Spencer got to the word me he squeaked.

Penelope said, "Ahh I get it. So you were going to fly up with us tomorrow."

Spencer just nodded his head.

Derek said, "If Pretty Boy here can pass the Fran Morgan test, then I will back off of him and Des."

Penelope ushered the two men inside and said, "Come on boys lets watch a movie, and order dinner."

Derek looked over at the open box and asked, "Hey baby girl what's this?"

Penelope took a deep breath and said, "Tamara sent me a care package from rehab and an apology letter."

Derek eyebrows knitted as he asked, "What?"

Penelope said, "Derek read the letter."

Derek sat down to read it. Clooney came bounding towards Spencer who let out a small yelp.

Penelope laughed and said, "Come on Dr. he is just a big ole over grown puppy. Come out back with me and toss the ball around with him."

Spencer shrugged and followed Penelope. A few moments later Derek came out side and kissed Penelope and said, "Woman you are amazing."

Penelope smiled back and said, "Thank you."

They hung out in the backyard for a while with Clooney.

Spencer went inside to wash his clothes from his go bag. Spencer Reid was nervous. He had never really done the whole meet the girlfriend's parents. He wondered if he should get a haircut or maybe some ne clothes. He left the laundry room and shook his head.

After a few hours The three of them where sitting around eating watching the Big Bang Theory, Derek was out voted two to one. He would have rather been watching Sports Center, but he could check the scores on his phone. He actually found the show funny.

Penelope yawned and said, "I still have more packing to do. I'll be down in a little while."

Once Penelope was upstairs, Derek turned off the t.v.

Spencer asked, "Hey why did you do that?"

"Because Pretty Boy we need to talk."

Spencer sighed and said, "Look Derek I already know if I hurt Des you will kick my ass. If I make Des cry, you will kick my ass. If I look at her wrong…"

"Reid that is not what I meant, but it is good to know you were listening earlier. I was saying Spencer don't be so nervous. Des really likes you. Plus she must have talked about you nonstop for mom to want to meet you."

Spencer quietly said, "How do you know?"

Derek chuckled and said, "Look Spencer I have talked about P for so long she threatened to kick my ass if I didn't make a move, and for years she has been telling me not to come home unless I bring her, and I think last year she was dead serious."

Spencer smiled a little and said, "Thanks Morgan, I feel a little better."

Penelope came back down stairs and said, "Alright boys enough play time. We have to be up earlier, Spencer I upgraded your seat."

Derek asked, "Woman what have I told you about non sanctioned hacking."

Penelope smiled and said, "You would spank me."

Spencer rolled his eyes and groaned. Maybe he should have just driven over in the morning.

Spencer said, "I am sleeping on the couch."

"Why?" Derek asked. "I have three extra bedrooms, or you can have the bedroom in the basement."

Spencer said, "Yes basement is good."

Derek and Penelope laughed. Spencer grabbed the book he bought and headed down stairs.

Derek Penelope made their way upstairs. They got ready for bed.

"Baby I have really missed you." Penelope whined.

"And I have missed you too."

Derek rolled Penelope under him, and showed her just how much she was truly missed.

So I am stopping it here. An update is coming soon!

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