Giving up Loving on

Ch. 10 Easter

Author's Note: Thank you for the reviews. Obviously I didn't finish this story by Easter. So the last few chapters will be longer. Thank you for all the support. Hope you enjoy.

Cindy

(Penelope's point of view)

It's Easter Sunday. I'm so glad it's here. This is the official end of Lent. Church was so amazing. He has risen.

I was so happy that Derek wanted to talk. Sadly the case was still going on. The Unsub had disappeared yet again. After church I didn't stay for the Easter Brunch. I headed to the office to try and help the team. I decided to call Derek and check in.

"Hey Baby Girl you've got great timing." Derek said.

"Always have always will Hot Stuff." I responded with a giggle.

"We have a cousin that owns a cabin. We think the Unsub might be there." Derek said chuckling at me.

"I'll get that info right now." I said.

"Thanks." Derek responded.

Happily the address lead right to the Unsub. I was so happy to hear they had caught him. The team was on their way home. I was anxious about talking to Derek. I just hoped he was ready to forgive me.

I had missed him so much. I have come to realize he's not just my best friend. I wasn't sure what would happen. As far as I know he is always just teasing. I mean why would someone like him want someone like me.

Derek came to my office. He hugged me. I felt like crying. He just smiled at me. He asked if I would come to his place. I agreed and offered to pick up take out.

"Baby Girl relax." Derek said as we arrived at his place.

"I'm so sorry Hot Stuff." I said as I started to cry.

"Can you tell me why?" Derek asked.

"I've been going to church. It's a Methodist church. It's really nice." I said.

"Okay." He responded confused.

"Lent came around and I wanted to give up something." I tried to explain.

"You gave me up?" He asked still confused.

"No just flirting with you." I answered.

"Why didn't you just tell me?" Derek asked calmly.

"I know you've had issues with your faith." I tried to reason with both him and myself.

"Oh Penelope. It's got much better. Heck I even can go into a church and feel something." Derek said.

"I'm really sorry." I said again.

"I know you are." Derek said.

"I just didn't want to make you uncomfortable." I said.

"I'm sorry too for my reaction." Derek said.

"It's okay." I said.

"Let's make a deal." Derek said.

"Okay." I responded.

"No more secrets." Derek said.

"Okay then we should probably talk about your break up and mine." I said as he looked up at me in shock.