A/N: Thanks for reviewing and reading all. Only a couple of chapters are left before I finish this fic.
I still don't own Criminal Minds
Chapter 19
Life took a normal course even with the knowledge that Todd was still wandering the streets. Morgan and Garcia got home 2 days later security was enforced with two guards at the back of the house and 2 at the front. One of the team members would be there, when Hotch had Jack he would bring him over, he loved helping auntie Penelope and uncle Derek take care of Calleigh. JJ would bring Henri over who was fascinated by the little baby. It was cute to see the little ones interact.
"I'm still scared Derek."
"I know, but I'm not going back to work for the next couple of days, maybe weeks, Hotch knows and understand."
"I love you, what did ever do to deserve you?"
"Just been yourself baby girl. That's why I love you."
They were standing over the crib in the living room. If they would've told Penelope a year ago where she would be now, she would've said they were crazy. She was the happiest woman on earth right now; she had the man of her dreams a baby she thought she'd never have. It was raining outside and it was Elisabeth's turn to hold guard. She made hot chocolate for all of them.
"Here, it'll do you some good."
"Thanks Liz."
"How does it feel to be a dad big bro?"
"It feels amazing; I wish I could look after her all the time, to protect her. What about you crazy one, ever thought of settling down?"
"I have once, before I met Pen. I have a little girl as well, her name is Diana, and she's 6 now. She's at her father's for the holidays."
"Why did you never tell us?"
"I didn't know how. I wanted to when I got my life back on track with the help of Pen. She's her godmother by the way."
"Who's the father?"
"Greg Sanders. He's a CSI in Las Vegas, Nevada."
"Nevada, that isn't exactly around the corner, how did you two even meet?"
"I did some work in Vegas as a casino hostess. That's where we met when there was a case. I still love him, but our lives took different paths."
"When are we gonna see Diana?"
"Soon, in 2 weeks he's bringing her to Quantico."
"So I can meet my niece. Who's her godfather?"
"Warrick Brown, one of Greg's colleagues."
She continued her story about her life since she left the Morgan residence. After a while the baby started fussing and Garcia fed her, then Morgan burped her and holds her in his arms for a while. Around 10pm they went to bed, Morgan and Garcia cuddled together before falling asleep. Elisabeth did a last check around the house before turning in herself.
Only a block away Jordan Todd was making her way towards Morgan's house. She saw more than one car so she hesitated; knowing that at least one of the team members was inside. She saw no light on so she approached the house in silence checking her surroundings. What she didn't see were the cops at the back of the house. She made her way to the side of the house and checked the inside the living room and only saw a playpen with some toys. She didn't really understand, but thought 'It's probably because he babysits Garcia's baby'. She continued to make her way to the back of the house. But she had less chance, the cops at the front warned the ones at the back of the house, so she got cuffed the moment she came in sight of the cops.
"Sorry, wrong turn."
She didn't say anything; she was being brought back to the police post where she spent the night in jail before the next morning being transferred to federal prison. The cops explained everything to Derek, Penelope and Elisabeth the next morning.
"Well, you're safe now and so is the baby."
"At least now I can sleep safely and not constantly wake up from nightmares."
"I'm going back to the office; I'll tell the team that Todd is back behind bars."
"Thanks Lizzie."
She hugged Derek and Penelope, then kissed Calleigh's forehead and left for the office.
