Author's Notes: This is a stand alone, series of vignettes describing the growth of a relationship between David Rossi and Penelope Garcia. It starts in Season 13, no spoilers of Season 13, however, there are mentions of previous episodes particularly The Wheels on the Bus. Other than that it is all contrived by the author.
5 - The Cabin in the Woods
The first time he took her to his cabin he chuckled at her wide-eyed look. The cabin was a far cry from the mansion he had in the city. This was quaint, primitive and nothing she could have imagined. There were two rooms; a bathroom and the rest of the place. He was surprised when she didn't immediately demand to be taken home.
The next time they went to the cabin she had an extra bag of stuff she insisted on bringing. He went out to gather firewood and when he returned there were new curtains on the windows, knick-knacks on the shelves and a picture of them by the bed.
He smiles and nods when they are shopping at a dollar store and she points out a set of kitchen towels she believes would be perfect for the cabin. She grabs some candles and two framed quotes - "You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Ghandi" and "Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eyes. H. Jackson Brown Jr." The first hangs in the bathroom and the second above the bed.