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.
6 - A Peaceful Reunion
He comes home late one night. The team had been out of town for nearly two weeks and all he wants is a drink, a shower and to drop into his bed. He grabs a drink from the bar and heads upstairs. He pauses halfway up taking in the framed photos that now adorn the wall. Some of the pictures had been sitting on a shelf in his den, pictures of Joy and Kai that he hadn't gotten around to framing. But there they were, framed and hanging on the wall.
There was a collage of his Mom and his siblings, as well as a few of Aaron and Jack. Taking another couple of steps, he admires the carefully chosen team photos, a shot of JJ and Will's wedding and a family picture of JJ, Will, Henry and the youngest LaMontagne, Michael. The only thing missing he realizes is a picture of the two of them. He takes a sip of his drink and proceeds up the stairs.
The door to his bedroom is open, soft light spills out from inside. He stops in the doorway. She sleeps peacefully on top of the covers, holding tightly to his pillow. A glance at the light next to his bed confirms his suspicions; both are covered with silky scarves that serve to brighten the room with color and simultaneously cut the light. He perches on the edge of the chair filled with throw pillows and an afghan.
"Hey," she says sleepily.
He slides off his shoes and crawls onto the bed pulling her into his arms. She kisses him hard. He adjusts the pillow under his head. She's already fallen back asleep. He closes his eyes, forgetting the shower and the drink as he drifts off to sleep with her.