Hunted-Ch 21

Epilogue 1 Year Later

Derek looks down at his watch and says, "how much longer"?, Hotch said, "we're getting there as fast as we can Morgan", he said, "I knew I should have stayed home with her, I just knew it". JJ said, "she's in good hands Derek, she's with your mom", he said, "yeah I know but I should be there when my child is born, I should be there by her side".

Emily said, "have you tried calling your mom"?, he said, "I was just getting ready to", he pulled up his moms number and hit send and after a few rings he heard, "hi baby". He said, "how is my baby girl"?, she put the cell on speaker and he heard, "handsome where are you"?, he said, "baby I'm trying, we'll be landing in just a few minutes and then I'll break every speed record possible to get to you".

Penelope rubbed her stomach and said, "the doctor said that I'm almost fully dilated", he said, "I wish I could be there", she said, "I know you do and I wish that you were here to but I'm in good hands with your mom". Fran smiled and said, "if you aren't here when he or she is born I'll send you a picture", his heart started racing and he said, "thanks momma".

Penelope said, "here comes another contraction" and he listened helplessly as she went through a very strong contraction, the doctor said, "let's get a quick check and see what's going on". Penelope watched as the doctor smiled and said, "we're ready for delivery", Derek said, "I love you baby girl", she said, "and I love you handsome".

Derek listened as the doctor said, "alright Penelope on the next contraction I need you to push and don't stop until I tell you to", she nodded her head and said,
"okay". Derek was listening to his wife and thinking what an amazing woman she was, she was there going through labor and delivery and he was on a plane coming back from a case and all he could do was think what an amazing person she was.

He said, "you're doing a great job goddess", Fran wiped her forehead and said, "he's right sweetie you're doing great", the doctor said, "good job Penelope", she took a deep breath and said, "is everything alright"?, she nodded her head and said, "everything is great and it won't be long before you'll be holding your son or your daughter in your arms".

It wasn't long before she was hit with another contraction and then another and then another and then Derek heard, "on the next contraction we're going to deliver the baby, are you ready"?, she said, "I'm ready, I'm ready". Derek reached up and wiped a tear away and said, "I love you Penelope", she was hit with another hard contraction and she said, "I LOVE YOU TOOOOOOOOOOO" and then the air was filled with the sound of their babies cries.

Penelope said, "is the baby alright, is the baby alright"?, the doctor smiled and said, "ohhhh yeah he's fine", Penelope smiled and said, "he, did you say he"?, she cleaned off the baby a little and then held him up and said, "congratulations momma and daddy it's boy. She then held the baby up and said, "here you go momma, here is your big boy".

Fran snapped a few pictures and said, "sending them now honey", as the pictures came through he said, "ohhhh momma he's beautiful", he wiped his eyes and said, "I love you baby girl". She said, "and I love you", Derek said, "kiss our son for me", she laughed and said, "I sure will" and then he heard, "this is a kiss from your daddy, he'll be here to see you soon".

Hotch said, "we're getting ready to land", Derek said, "well baby we're getting ready to land and I'll be there as soon as I can", she said, "be careful my love and we'll see you soon". Before the call ended he said, "thanks for everything momma, thanks for being there for my baby girl and our son", she said, "you are very very welcome honey and I'll see you when you get here".

About half an hour later Derek races into the hospital and heads up to his wifes room, he stops at the door when he sees her holding their son in her arms, Fran looks up and kisses her daughter in law on the cheek and says, "I'm going to go and give you some family time". Penelope grinned and said, "thanks for everything Fran, you were amazing".

She said, "you're the amazing one kiddo, I was just along for the ride", she walked over and kissed her son and said, "go see your wife and son", before she walked out into the hall. Derek walked over and kissed Penelope on the lips and said, "I love you", she smiled and said, "and I love you", he looked down at his sleeping son and said, "he's gorgeous".

She said, "well of course he is he looks just like you", he said, "I can see a lot of his momma in him", she said, "would you like to hold him"?, he said, "I'd love to". She handed him their son and watched as he kissed the top of the little ones head and said, "hi there buddy I'm your daddy and I love you and your mommy sooooo soooo much".

Penelope smiled and said, "I have the perfect name picked out", he said, "what name did you pick"?, she said, "James Derek Morgan and we can call him Jamie", he smiled down at the bundle and said, "welcome to our family James Derek Morgan". As Penelope laid there watching her husband and son she couldn't help but smile, she had been dreaming of this day since the first day she met Derek and now everything was perfect.

Derek looked up and said, "I love you Penelope", she winked at him and said, "and I love you Derek", he looked down at the baby and said, "and we both love you so so much Jamie". Derek sat down on the bed beside Penelope and said, "thank you", she said, "for what"?, he said, "for making me a daddy and us a family", she leaned in and kissed is lips and said, "you're welcome and thank you for making me a mommy".

He kissed her lips again and said, "he's perfect baby girl, the perfect mixture of me and you", she nodded her head and said, "that he is my love that he is", she then laid her head back on the pillow and watched as the family started coming through the door. As Penelope watched everybody with her son she knew that everything she would ever need was right there in the room with her.

Penelope said, "everybody we would like for you to meet James Derek Morgan, aka Jamie" and the room was filled with congratulations as one by one they all got to meet the newest member of their clan.

THE END