What Doesn't Kill Us-Ch 31
When Penelope woke up the next morning she sighed happily as she felt her husband lean over and kiss the side of her neck, she said, "well good morning to you to handsome". He intertwined their fingers and said, "how did you sleep"?, she said, "amazinglyyyyyy well, what about you"?, he said, "I slepy quite well myself gorgeous".
Penelope said, "what time is it"?, he said, "welllll it's going on 10 and Alexis should be here with Hotch and Em any time", she gently rolled over so that she was facing him and said, "do you think I'm crazy for wanting to take care of Alexis"?, he kissed the end of her nose and said, "no mam I don't, your big, kind,
loving heart is one of the things that made me fall in love with you".
Penelope rested her head on his chest and said, "marrying you was the best thing I ever did", he snuggled closer and said, "and the best is yet to come my very beautiful baby girl". She sighed happily and said, "that it is" and they laid cuddled up until they heard Alexis giggling from the door, Derek said, "well hello princess".
Alexis waved and said, "hiiiiiiiii", Penelope said, "did you have fun with Hotch and Em lastnight"?, she nodded her head and said, "uh huhhhhh", Emily smiled and said, "ohhhhh she had a blast, we played with dollies and colored and watched movies, we had a great time". Hotch said, "we ran into your doctor in the hall and it seems that you might be getting discharged today".
Penelope said, "really, that's great and then we can head back home", Alexis looked at them and said, "where's home"?, Derek lifted the little girl up onto the bed and said, "it's in Virginia". She said, "can mommy find me when she gets out"?, Penelope said, "yes baby, we will make sure that your mommy can find you when she gets out".
Hotch said, "Fran and Dave will be here in a few minutes they stopped to get you two some breakfast", Penelope said, "did you have breakfast already sweetie"?,
Alexis said, "yepppp, we had chocolate chip pancakes". Derek said, "ohhhh that sounds yummy", Alexis laughed and said, "it was, it was" causing Penelope and Derek to laugh.
They looked up when the doctor walked into the room, she said, "who's ready to go home"?, Penelope said, "me me me", Derek said, "I think baby girl is more than ready to get out of here". She laughed and said, "well I can't say I blame her, nobody likes hospitals", she put Penelopes release papers down on the table in front of her and said, "all I need is your signature and you are free to go".
Hotch grinned as he pulled out his cell to let everybody know that they would be heading to the jet in a few minutes, Dave and Fran walked through the door and Derek said, "you two are right on time". Dave said, "what did we miss"?, Alexis said, "we are getting ready to go homeeeeee", Fran said, "that's great", Penelope said, "and let me tell you that this tech queen can't wait to go home".
As Penelope signed the papers the doctor said, "just remember you are to relax and do nothing for at least 5 weeks", Derek looked down at Alexis and said, "we will make sure that she rests won't we Alexis"?, she looked up at Penelope and smiled and said, "yepppppp". Penelope ruffled the little girls hair and said, "alright then, let me get dressed and we can head to the jet".
Fran said, "you and Derek can eat your breakfast on the jet", she rubbed her stomach and said, "that's a good idea, I'm starving", Derek grinned and said, "I'll go and grab a wheelchair and when you are ready we're out of here". Fran put down the breakfast and said, "here honey let me help you", Emily said, "don't worry we'll keep Alexis company".
Alexis walked over and sat down beside Emily and started working on a get well card for Penelope, Derek smiled as he watched Alexis, she was so adorable and he was going to make sure that she felt loved, wanted and safe. A few minutes later Penelope walked out of the bathroom and said, "alright let's get this show on the roadddddd".
Alexis stood up and walked over and handed her the card, Penelope opened the card and said, "awwwww thank you baby", she wrapped her arm around the little girl and said, "are you ready to get out of here"?, she nodded her head and said, "yepppppppp". Derek picked her up and carried her out the door while Penelope was being pushed in the wheelchair by Dave.
It wasn't long before the family was loaded onto the jet and headed home