A Welcomed Surprise-Ch 18
A few hours later Derek, Penelope, Fran and Mia were walking out of the ER and heading toward Frans car, after getting Mia buckled into her seat he kissed her on the top of the head and she giggled. Derek then shut the door and climbed in the drivers seat and put the key into the ignition and pulled away from the curb.
The ride home started good with everybody talking about the new baby but the mood was halted when Penelopes cell started ringing, she looked over her shoulder and Fran said, "it's Anita". Penelope said, "must be important she was for her visit today and everything was going good, going real good".
Fran handed her the cell and said, "hey Anita what's up"?, Derek watched as Penelope went pale and she said, "b b b but how can that be, she's just a baby"?, Derek didn't know what was going on or what was being said but he could tell that from watching Penelope that it wasn't good, not good at all".
Penelope said, "yeah we'll be home in a few minutes, I had a trip to the ER", she then grinned and said, "I got unexpected news a few hours ago, it seems that in a few months I'm going to have a baby". The tone of the call then changed again when Penelope said, "yeah, okay, well then we'll see you soon" and ended the call.
Derek said, "what was that all about"?, she said, "it's not good but I'll fill you in once we get home, okay, I don't want to worry Mia", he nodded his head and said, "okay sweetness". He the intertwined their fingers and said, "we've got to keep that stress level down because stress isn't good for baby or momma" causing her to weakly smile.
When they pulled up in front of the house Fran saw Anita pulling in and said, "I'll take Mia in and get her something to eat so that you and Penelope can talk to Anita". Derek said, "thanks momma", she said, "any time baby boy, any time" as they all got out of the car and headed inside, once they got inside Fran took Mia to the kitchen to fix her something to eat while Derek, Penelope and Anita headed to the living room to talk.
Once they sat down Anita said, "I'm so sorry that this is happening to you on a day that you get the best news ever", Penelope said, "it's not your fault Anita". Derek said, "can you fill me in on what you told baby girl, she didn't want to say anything in front of Mia", Anita nodded her head and said, "do you remember how her parents were killed"?, Derek said, "yeah they were killed by a drunk driver".
Anita said, "that's what we thought to but that isn't what happened", Derek said, "are you telling me that they were killed on purpose"?, she nodded her head and said, "sadly yes". Derek said, "where was Mia when this was going on"?, Anita said, "the poor thing was in the car but before they could finish the job and take care of her a passerby stopped and pulled Mia from the car and held on to her until the police arrived on the scene".
Penelope said, "so if that passerby hadn't stopped they would have succeeded on killing all three of them"?, Anita nodded her head and said, "yes they would have". Derek said, "but why were her parents killed"?, Anita said, "they are or were worth millions and with all three of them out of the picture the money then goes to one of her fathers brothers a Zachary Fields".
Derek said, "wait, I know that name", Anita said, "from what I was told he's a high up in the mob", Penelope said, "please don't tell me that they are after Mia again"?, Anita said, "chances are they will go after Mia, you, Derek and your entire family". Derek said, "they don't know who they're messing with".
Their attention was then pulled when somebody knocked on the door, Derek got up and walked over and smiled when he opened the door to see the team standing outside. He opened the door and said, "just the people we need to see", as they walked in Dave said, "that doesn't sound good son", Derek said, "it's not Dave, it's not" as they all walked into the living room.
Derek said, "Anita this is the rest of our team, this is our boss Aaron Hotchner, his Emily, this is Jennifer and Spencer Reid and my step father David Rossi", she said, "it's nice to meet all of you but I hate that it's under these circumstances". JJ said, "and what are the circumstances, if you don't mind me asking".
Anita said, "maybe you should all sit down", they all sat down and she then spent the next few minutes filling them in on what they needed to know about the situation.