Chap 15. The end or the beginning?

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Sorry it's a little bit long but this is the last chapter. Enjoy and Review?

With Derek living with Penelope, their relationship blossomed quickly. They had built a quiet routine. Fran had left them not long after Derek decision to live with Penelope. She was happy to see her son in such goof hands and obviously wanting to settle down.

Just before he was allowed to go back to work, Derek brought Penelope to Chicago for the week. She had some time off and was particularly tired after a rough case.

Derek was a little worried, Penelope sounded off in the plane.

"You're ok Baby girl?"

"Yes I'm just so tired lately. It will be ok with some rest." She said closing her eyes.

When they reached Fran's house, Pen went straight to bed after apologizing to her.

"Baby, Pen's ok?" Fran asked to her son.

"I guess. She's just tired."

"Any other symptoms?"

"Whatever do you mean?"

"Morning sickness, nauseas…"

"You don't mean…? A baby?"

"Won't you be delighted?"

"Of course but she doesn't have these symptoms."

"Some women don't have these symptoms…"

"Well before you or I say anything to her. I have something to do…"

"You're going to propose, aren't you?"

"Yes."

"Oh my baby boy…" Fran whispered with tears in her eyes. She hugged him tightly.

Derek was going to say something when Desiree and Sarah arrived.

"Hey Baby bro, where's Pen?" Sarah greeted.

"She's resting… by the way I need your help."

When Penelope got up, she was really rested and a wonderful smell greeted her as soon as she reached the living room.

She went to the kitchen to see Derek and his sisters chatting happily.

"My princess is here…" Derek said.

"Hey…" Penelope said kissing brother and sisters.

"You're rested baby?"

"Yeah. I was so tired…. Thank you."

"For what?"

"You cooked…"

"The best for my favourite girl. Besides my mum and sisters helped me."

"Good! I'm so hungry!"

Sarah smiled knowingly to her brother.

While having dinner, Penelope was not feeling well but she managed to hide it behind her smile.

At dessert time, she was feeling really sick. She was surprised to see Derek fall down on one knee after taking her hand in his. She stared at him he was smiling.

"Penelope, baby girl. We went through so much these last years and every day I can' believe how lucky I am to have such a wonderful woman as you are. I love you so much it hurts sometimes. I almost have all I want in my life and you would make me even happier if you agree to be my wife."

Penelope had tears welling up in her eyes. She was slightly pale then she suddenly turned green and got up.

"Derek I… excuse me." She quickly ran towards the bathroom.

Derek rose immediately and followed her. She was throwing up.

He stayed with her until she felt better.

"I'm so sorry baby… I'm just so tired and sick all of sudden."

"We'll go to see the Doctor tomorrow. Mum thinks that you may be pregnant."

"Pregnant?" she said with a little voice and his heart went to her even more.

"Yes… it would be great." He said smiling. "Are you feeling well enough to go back to the living room?"

"Yes. I'm sorry I interrupted you."

"It doesn't matter. The most important is your health."

"I'm so lucky…"

"Let's go baby girl."

They returned to the main room.

"Are you alright Penelope?"

"Yes, thank you Fran. I'm sorry…"

"You better go to see a doctor tomorrow, just in case."

"We'll go mum."

They sat around the table and drunk some tea. Penelope helped Fran with the dishes, and then she apologized, as she was tired again.

"I'm sorry sweetheart. I know what you were going to do and I spoiled it…"

"Not at all princess. We have all our lives for that."

She kissed everybody goodnight and headed towards their bedroom.

The next day they went to see the Doctor. While they were waiting for the blood results, Fran, Desiree and Sarah came.

"What are you doing here?" Penelope asked.

"Just sharing the moment…."

"Thank you." Pen said with tears in her eyes. "I'm sorry, I'm so emotional these days…"

Then the Doctor called for them. Ten minutes later they went out smiling. And there in the waiting room, Derek decides to follow his heart.

"Penelope Garcia will you marry me and make me the happiest man in this world after such good news?"

"Derek Morgan…. Yes of course…."

Fran, Desiree and Sarah among other people were staring at the beautiful and moving scene before them.

Derek and Penelope were oblivious to that. They were in their own world where all was beginning for them.

In some cases and for some people, happiness was indeed a matter of time.

The end

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I apologize for the possible mistakes again and again.

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