Sorry for the delay. As always I make no money, as I own nothing but my own debt. My many thanks to WmGeorge I bet I give her hives with all of my mistakes.

JJ smiled when she heard her husband's ring tone. "Hi Will, is everything okay?"

"Everything is fine. I'm helping Tony and the rest of the men on your team set up this barbeque, that is no longer a simple barbeque. Stall her, Jen. Go buy a new dress and then out to eat. And please take your time. Use your old press voice and misdirect Penelope."

"I can do that, make sure you both eat."

"I will. Bye."

"What's going on?" Penelope asked her as she slipped her foot into the warm water.

JJ sighed. "They haven't left yet. Will is going with them and he wants to make a small seafood boil for all of us to share. They might have to get a bigger pot. From what I can gather the house is … well they need to vacuum . . . Henry and Jack."

"Say no more." Penelope smiled as she wiggled her toes.

"We should leave the preparations to the men, and make a day of it." Kate leaned back and closed her eyes.

JJ grinned. "I agree. How about we go shopping? A new dress would be nice. What do you say, Garcie? Oh, and then tea and sandwiches at the little place we went to last month."

"Mm, I'd like that very much. How about we let the men clean up as well." Penelope grinned wickedly.

"Now I like that idea." Kate nodded as she sighed with pleasure, relaxing further into her seat.

"Come out and let us see Garcie." JJ called to her friend.

Penelope opened the curtain and stepped out. Smoothing the dress over her hips she looked at her friends and turned slowly so they could get a good look. It was a beautiful green dress with a square neck line, capped sleeves, and clean lines that hugged her figure in all the right places. The hem fell to just a bit beyond her knees, and the dress fit like it was made for her. Tony was going to love it.

"You should buy it and wear it out of here," Kate said.

Garcia eyed her reflection and gave one more turn. "You think so?"

"I do."

"I've worn just bought clothes from here. I know this place and I trust it." JJ studied her own reflection, turning slightly to get a better view of the blue dress she was trying on.

Kate nodded. "Your shoes match the dress wonderfully, too. The red polish on your nails is perfect."

"Okay you win guys, it's a sale. So now food, I'm starving. I wouldn't say no to a glass of wine either."

"How about mimosas?" Kate asked.

"Even better!" JJ replied.

JJ slipped away after they were shown to their table. Once in the ladies room she locked the door and called Will.

"Hey, how are my boys?"

"We've fine, you guys?"

"We just stopped for a light lunch. We bought the dresses and she looks great."

"I bet you look fantastic, too. You always do."

"Thank you, Will. There's just one thing. I told Penelope you were planning on making a small boil New Orleans style."

"Uh huh. Then it's a good thing I bought everything to make that good old fashioned boil for our friends."

"I bet that cost us," she said, grimacing slightly.

"No worries, I know a few people too, you know. I got a good deal right off the boat."

She wasn't surprised to hear that at all. "So, how much longer do you need me to stall?"

She waited while he conferred with the rest of the men. "Two more hours is what they think. Can you do that?"

"Not a problem, we haven't even ordered yet. I think we should stop for some flowers for the table. I know she'll like that. You haven't bought any yet, have you?"

"No, but it's a good idea. Nothing fancy or it'll give this shindig away. Maybe you could pick up some dessert, too."

"Now that is an excellent idea. Something gooey for the boys and something for the rest of us."

"I'll leave it to you ladies to pick."

"Smart man. See you soon, love you."

It was Penelope's fault and she gladly took responsibility for it. She couldn't help herself. They stopped at the farmers market to get some flowers and something for dessert. There were just too many stalls with very tempting food. So she went a bit overboard.

Cookies, brownies, and fruit tarts. Three bags of fresh fruit, not to mention bread and fresh pasta, herbs and vegetables. The only reason she stopped was because the girls pulled her away, right after she bought some very pretty tea roses and baby's breath for a center piece.

Once Penelope was settled in the back seat of the car she leaned forward and smiled at her friends. "So, have we stalled enough, or should we stop for coffee?"

JJ turned and frowned at her, but Penelope just grinned. "Well if I didn't learn a few things in all the years I've been in the Unit what good would I be? So coffee? Hopefully soon, because I really have to pee."

"I agree. Coffee sounds good and I have to pee, too." Kate laughed.

It was the laughter that alerted the men that their ladies had returned. The women entered the kitchen laden with packages. After taking the goods from their arms, Hotch looked at each of them. "Did you leave anything in the store?"

"We did," Kate replied.

"There are still some bags in the car," JJ told them.

"I'll get it," Will said.

"I'll go with you." Spencer followed him out the door.

"Did you have a good time, Cookie?" Tony pulled Penelope into his arms and gave her a gentle kiss. He held her at arms-length to admire her new dress. "You look beautiful."

"Thank you, and I did have a good time. Did we stay away long enough?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about. We just got some barbeque stuff, nothing special."

"Hey Tony?" JJ called out to him, laughing. "Give it up, she knew all along."

"Penelope?"

"I..."

"Well don't you all look nice," Rossi said as he walked into the kitchen. "Come have a glass of wine ladies, it's been chilling."

Penelope looked at Tony and smiled sweetly as she hooked her arm through Rossi's.

"I knew she was smart," Tony said as he watched the women leave.

"Hell, Tony she speaks Reid. They understood each other from the first day." Morgan wrapped an arm around Tony's shoulders. "I did forget to tell you one thing."

"Hurt Penelope and they won't find your body." Gibbs said as he entered the kitchen.

Abby handed Tony a bunch of black roses. "I know how do to it too."