Unbreak My Heart-Ch 31
Fran heard Penelope squealing and Dave said, "what's all that about"?, she laughed and said, "Derek just proposed, that's what we were doing at the jewerly store when all this went down". He took a deep breath and said, "I'm glad that you weren't hurt Fran", she felt her heart racing and she said, "thank you Dave", he looked at her and said, "would you like to go out with me sometime"?, she said, "I'd love that".
He pulled out one of his cards and said, "I look forward to our date", she said, "do you have a pen"?, he handed her his pen and watched as she wrote down her address and phone number. She handed him the card and said, "call me when you aren't on a case and I'd love to go out with you", he smiled and said, "you will be hearing from me soon Bella, very very soon".
Fran watched as he brought her hand to his lips and kissed it, he then said, "have a nice day beautiful", she said, "you to Dave, you to" and then she stood there watching as he made his way out to the car to join Emily and Hotch. After watching them pull away from the curb she opened the door and stepped back inside, Derek grinned and said, "she said yes momma".
Fran grinned as she walked over and hugged her son and future daughter in law and said, "congratulations you two, now I can get those grandbabies I've been promised forever it seems like". Derek laughed and said, "momma we just got engaged", she winked at him and said, "I know but I'm not getting any younger ya know", Derek kised her cheek and said, "I love you momma and I hope to be able to give you beautiful grandbabies very very soon".
Penelope blushed as Derek pulled her into his arms and kissed her lips passionately, when they pulled apart she said, "are you excited about your new job"?, he took a deep breath and said, "nervous and excited". Penelope said, "you are going to do great", he winked at her and said, "you might be a littleeeeeeee biased", she shook her head and laughed and said, "nahhhhhhhh not me" causing him and Fran to grin.
Derek said, "so what did you and agent Rossi talk about"?, Penelope nudged him in the ribs and Fran laughed as she said, "well he asked me out", Derek said, "and are you thinking about it"?, she nodded her head and said, "I am, I told him to call me when he didn't have a case and we could schedule something". Penelope clapped her hands and said, "that's awesome Fran" as she wrapped her arms around her.
Derek sighed and said, "the only thing that matters to me is that you're happy", Fran said, "I know baby", Fran said, "this will be the first date I've had since your father died". Derek and Penelope watched as she walked across the room, when she got over to the couch and sat down she said, "your father was the love of my life Derek and that will never change".
He put his hand on hers and said, "I know that momma but I also know that daddy would want you to be happy", she reached up with her free hand and wiped away the tears that were streaming down her face. Derek touched her cheek and said, "I love you momma and your happiness means everything to me", she smiled up at him and said, "I love you to honey and you and your sisters are my world".
Penelope stood listening as Derek said, "as long as your happy that's all that matters to me and if dating agent Rossi makes you happy then I'll support it 100%", she sighed happily and said, "thank you, hearing you say that makes this old woman happy". Penelope wiped her eyes and sniffed causing Derek and Fran to both look up at her.
Derek said, "awwww sweetness what's wrong"?, he stood up and pulled her into his arms and ran his hands up and down her back and said, "the relationship you have with your mom is so amazing and I miss that connection with my mom". Fran stood up and said, "honey I know that you miss your mom but from now on I'm your mom to", Penelope smiled and said, "thank you Fran".
Fran pulled her into her arms and said, "you are my daughter now and I love you", tears streamed down Penelopes face as Fran ran her hand up and down her back trying to soothe her.