The Road Less Traveled-Ch 11
As the brothers walked through their front door Thomas said, "we'll grab something to eat and then head out on foot again checking the entire route to the main road". Zach said, "but that's several miles", Thomas said, "and your point is"?, Zach said, "don't jump down my throat Thomas I was just saying that it's getting late and", he slapped Zach across the face and said, "shut up and eat and then we're heading out again little brother".
When Zach walked away Seth said, "did you have to hit him"?, Thomas ran his hand over his head and said, "I'm sorry it's just he makes me so mad, all I want is for him to respect me". Seth said, "and you think you're going to get his respect by hitting on him"?, Thomas said, "you're right, you're right, I'll talk to him and tell him I'm sorry when he comes back in".
Zach was in the kitchen fixing them some sandwiches and when he finished he carried them and some soda into the dining room and Thomas said, "Zach I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hit you". Zach took a bite of his sandwich and said, "don't worry about it, it's over and done with now", Thomas put his hand on his brothers shoulder and said, "I love you Zach", he said, "I love you and Seth to it's just", Thomas said, "I know, I know but the sooner we find them the sooner we can take care of them and move on with our lives" causing the brothers to all smile and nod their heads in agreement as they continued eating their sandwiches.
After everybody at Penelopes had eaten their soup Penelope grinned and said, "you're clothes are dry and ready for you and I left them in the bathroom", Hotch said, "thank you Penelope for everything you've done". She said, "you are very welcome" and then watched as everybody headed out of the room to get changed back into their clothes.
When Derek saw Penelope standing across the room picking up the bowls he said, "baby girl", she looked up and said, "yes handsome"?, he said, "when this is all over what would you say about going out on a date with me"?, she tapped her finger to her chin like she was thinking about it and said, "hmmmm, let me see, do I want to go out with a chocolate Adonis"?, Derek gave her his famous smile and said, "so that's a yes"?, she leaned down and looked him in the eyes and said, "that's definitely a yes".
He sighed happily and said, "you won't regret it angel, I promise", she said, "I never thought I would, a sexy man like yourself would be a catch for any woman, how is it that you haven't been snatched up yet"?, he took her by the hand and said, "guess I just never found the right woman". Penelope said, "that happens some times sug", he winked at her and said, "I hadn't found her till now" causing Penelopes heart to start beating faster and faster.
He gently pulled her closer and before she knew it his lips were on hers, she instantly responded earning a smile from the patient, when they pulled apart he said, "wow angel that was heavenly". She laughed and said, "that was completely amazeballs my hot hot chocolate kiss", he laughed and said, "I owe my survival to you, to you and you taking care of me, if you hadn't I would have died, the brothers would have killed me".
Penelope put her hand on his heart and said, "I'm just glad that you're doing better", he wiggled his eyebrows and said, "I'm definitely doing better and with you by my side I'll continue to get better". She kissed his lips gently and said, "you need to rest and let me get the dishes cleaned up and then later we're continue this little conversation, okay"?, he said, "I'm holding you to that".
He then watched as she picked up the tray of bowls and carried them out of the room, he then laid his head back down and sighed happily as he started planning their first date. He was still thinking about what they were going to do when the team walked back into the room a few minutes later, Reid said, "I feel much better now that I'm dressed".
JJ said, "ahhhhhh me to Spence, me to", Emily walked over and said, "so you and Penelope"?, Derek said, "what about us"?, she pointed her finger and started singing, "DEREK AND PENELOPE SITTING IN A TRE G". Reid said, "that isn't safe because one of them could fall or the branch could break causing bodily harm to both of them or worse".
JJ kissed her husband on the lips and said, "she didn't mean that they were literally kissing in a tree Spence", he said, "ahhhhhhh", Derek said, "don't worry about it pretty boy because I plan on lots and lots of kissing with my girl". Penelope walked into the room and said, "what's this about kissing"?, Derek said, "just making plans for our night out gorgeous", she winked at him and said, "mighty sure of yourself aren't you angelfish"?, he said, "what can I say, I've always had a way with the ladies" causing Emily and JJ both to laugh.
Meanwhile the brothers were just short of the main road when Thomas said, "I don't see any sign that they were here", Seth said, "maybe they haven't made it here yet, maybe they are still in the forrest". Zach said, "or maybe they're really at Penelopes"?, Thomas looked at his baby brother and said, "you may have a point there little brother, how about we make a surprise visit and see if she really is alone"?, the brothers looked at each other and then at him and nodded their heads in agreement as they turned around and headed back toward an unsuspected Penelope.