A/N: So, hey. Long time no see. Really long time, but had the sudden urge to write, so here goes nothing? Hope people are still enjoying!

Derek woke up to the sound of Penelope's laugher coming from the living room. He had insisted after their meal that she should lie down and get some rest. Penelope refused unless he came with her to catch her up on all the happenings with the team. Somewhere in-between catching her up on the prank war between Prentiss and Reid and updating her on Henry, she had nodded off. He couldn't help but to pull her closer and drifted off himself.

Derek stretched and decided to investigate. Much to his dismay, he saw Mark sitting next to his Baby Girl on the couch with one arm poised on the couch behind Penelope's shoulders.

Mark was the first one to notice Derek entered the room. He gave him a cocky expression as he dropped his arm to Penelope's shoulders to pull her in for a side snuggle. Penelope was too busy with the tablet in her hand to notice.

"I can't believe Asher did that to you while on a case!" she giggled. "What a troublemaker! You know I can change his credit score or put him on every telemarketing list in the country if you want."

Not breaking his staring match with the other man Mark replied, "Oh, that won't be necessary Cutie Pie. I'm a big boy and I can take care of myself."

"I'm sure you can Big Boy," Penelope nudged him with her elbow.

Derek, unable to handle the scene in front of him any longer, cleared his throat loudly. He could feel his blood start to boil as that only made Mark pull Penelope closer to his side.

Penelope looked up, "Hey Hot Stuff! Mark was just showing me some pictures of our team from their last case. One of our coworkers, Asher, was trying to get Mark and this waitress together at this Mexican restaurant. Asher told the waitress it was his birthday and the got this big Sombrero out and everyone in the restaurant sang to him."

"Who needs some waitress when I get to come home to this blonde bombshell," Mark teased as Penelope turned the tablet around to give Derek a look at the picture.

Penelope gave Mark a playful slap before returning her attention to Derek, "Have a good nap Hot Stuff? You were zonked out when the doorbell rang."

"I was so comfy snuggled up in bed with my Baby Girl," Derek replied while glaring at Mark.

"Down boy," Penelope sighed as she gently rubbed her belly. "Too much testosterone in the room for the two ladies. No need for a cage match. Just because you are here now doesn't mean I have to throw away my support system. Mark has been a great friend to me and your future daughter. If you can't respect that, you can leave," Penelope's voice turned serious as she looked at Derek.

Derek took a deep breath, "Ok. I get it." Derek turned to look at Mark and extended his hand, "Thanks man for everything you have done and continue to do for my Baby Girl."

Mark took Derek's hand into a firm, almost painful handshake, "Of course. How could I not come to the aid of the Great Goddess?"

Penelope rose from the couch, "Good. Now all this laughing and weird tension is making me need pee for the eight millionth time today. Do you think you boys could refrain from killing each other so I can use the bathroom?"

"Yes Ma'am," Derek sighed as Mark held up the scouts honor salute.

Both men watched as Penelope waddled towards the bathroom down the hall and the room became silent. Derek leaned up against the chair next to the couch.

After a minute of silence Mark whistled out, "Soooooo. You sticking around?"

Derek cleared his throat, "for as long as she'll have me."

Another minute of silence, "You know, she's never stopped loving you," Mark sighed. Derek's attention snapped up to the man sitting on the couch in front of him. "Even when she would rant and rave about how cold you were during the night you fought she kept saying how much it hurt because of how much she loves you. Loves. As in present tense L-O-V-E-S. Now, don't get me wrong. Mere mortals like me have tried very hard to be the one that the great Penelope Garcia loves. But I think we all know that no one can replace Derek Morgan in her heart. No matter what happened I was going to be there for her in whatever capacity she would have me. She is an amazing woman and she is going to be an even more amazing mother."

"I know that," Derek interrupted.

"Well if you did, you would not have hurt her," Mark shot back. "I understand how much she loves you, but I am not going to let you just waltz back in here to destroy her life and loving spirit again. You may be back now, but you weren't here to pick up the pieces when her life shattered."

Derek was taken aback for a moment as he let Mark's words sink in. His expression softened as he looked over at Mark and nodded, "I get it, and I could never thank you enough for being there for her when I fucked everything up. But I promise you, I'm here for it all from here on out. I haven't been able to sleep, let alone think since she left my place that night. I almost lost the thing most precious to me forever and I am lucky enough to be back with another blessing coming into my life. I will do everything in my power to make sure I do not screw up again."

Mark studied Derek for a moment, "Ok. But I'll be watching you. You hurt her again and you'll disappear so fast the entire FBI won't be able to locate you."

Derek cracked a grin, "I wouldn't have it any other way."

Mark returned the grin and extended his hand. Derek accepted it with another firm, but not painful, handshake.

Just then Penelope walked back into the room, "Great! My two best boys didn't kill each other while I was gone."

"Nope, we got a gentleman's understanding Hon," Mark said as he got on his feet from the couch and headed towards the front door. "I have to go home and get things clean and ready to go for work tomorrow. We'll catch up more another night?"

"Of course," Penelope went over to give Mark a hug and to kiss his cheek. "Thanks for stopping by and tell the team that I miss them!"

"Of course Pretty Lady," Mark gave Penelope a wink as he shut the door behind him.

Penelope locked up behind him and turned around to face Derek. "So what did you two boys talk about? The best sex positions of Penelope Garcia?" she teased.

"Ha. Ha. Baby Girl," Derek's eyes sparked with arousal and a hint of jealousy. "You keep teasing like that…"

"Did you know, Morgan" Penelope cut him off as she approached him like a predator stalking prey. "Women often have high sexual energy during their pregnancy?"

"I've heard," Derek started as a huge grin crossed his face. "But what happened to taking it slow?"

"I've missed way too much time with you Baby Boy," Penelope moaned as she started unbuttoning his shirt.

Derek stopped her hands for a moment and cupped her chin up to look directly in her eyes, "We don't have to rush this Baby. I want to make sure you feel it is right. I will wait forever for you."

Penelope's eyes started to water with unshed tears, "I know you would Derek and that's why I'm ready. I heard what you said to Mark. My life has not been the same since I walked out that door. I want to be with you. I want to start our family together. Be with me. Be with us."

Derek smiled and nodded as Penelope tugged his hand towards her bedroom.