Chap. 9. My Goddess?

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"Excuse me?"

"Who are you for me?" she asked staring intently at Derek.

"My Goddess?" he replied casually.

Everyone in the room tried to hide a chuckle.

"Your goddess? You mean we were involved…?" she asked visibly surprised.

"No" he replied quickly berating himself for his bluntness.

"Kind of" Emily who was the nearest to Derek, muttered.

Derek threw her a scowl, warning her with his eyes.

"No I meant we were… are best friends."

"Oh…"

"I missed you Penelope." he said taking her in his arms.

That simple touch sent shivers through their two bodies. Penelope quickly pulled away visibly shaken.

"I… I'm sorry. I have to go." She said leaving the room.

Derek was about to follow her when Hotch put a hand on his arm.

"Let her some space…."

"I'm sorry if I hadn't taken her in my arms she would be still here."

"No, I think that was too much …"

"She believed you…"

"Yes. She wants time to discuss with her husband."

"Isn't it dangerous?"

"She'll go slowly, don't worry… plus she's pregnant with his child…"

"Yes I nearly forgot."

"Don't worry Derek, your GODDESS will come back to us."

"Thank you" Derek replied blushing.

Hotch left the room; he had to talk to Penelope.

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He found her quietly waiting in front of the police station.

"Need a ride?"

"Thank you" she followed him to the SUV.

Penelope was not living far from the police station so Hotch decided to speak quickly.

"You have to be careful. Your husband can't be aware of your suspicions. Maybe he had kept some material things from you past life in your house."

"Maybe…"

Hotch knew she was thoughtful.

"What's the matter? I know it's hard but…."

"If you're right. What will happen to me and my baby?"

"We're here, Penelope."

"I hardly know you. Sorry..."

"No. I think that your memory will come back in due time. Now that he doesn't make you take drugs."

"Thank you. You better drop me here. I don't know if he's home yet."

"Be careful. Here is my number."

"Thank you Hotch."

"You see. you called me Hotch. You're regaining memory."

Penelope left the SUV with a smile hiding her nervousness.

"Here we are husband of mine." she whispered while walking towards her house.