This is the type of angst I like. Realistic, common, and the kind of fight that a lot of real couples endure. It's hard to be really, fully, completely honest with someone. I am such a Derek, I bottle things and keep them to myself because I never (ever) want to be a burden to those around me. But that really does hurt the people who care about you and see you hurting. I cried during this! Also, I love this utterly consuming love ahhaha. *sigh, true stuff of fan fiction. Thank you!

Great chapter! And of course I want more of this one as well. I really like their marriage and Penelope's reasoning for choosing St Barts for their honeymoon. And I love that they crossed another thing off the list. :)

Great chapter. I'm really glad that Derek figured it out, and I have to say I love that he thought Penelope hacking his computer was kind of cute. And then realizing by her doing that just how much he was hurting her by not telling her what was going on. I'm glad that JJ let him in and they finally talked. And the proposal was great.

Wow! The angst jumped in this one. And I love it. I really like how angry Penelope was at the office and Derek immediately knowing he screwed up, but not realizing exactly what she was angry about. I also love their whole conversation in the house, Derek's panic and Penelope knowing he loves her... having no doubt about that and then her leaving. Hopefully he soon understands what she is wanting and finally talks to her.

I wish Derek would open up and tell Penelope about his nightmares... or at least notice how much it bother her that he isn't. I like that she could open up with Marc and ask him about it. And Derek walking in on the was great.

I like them spending the evening out with the team. And he finally gets his dance with Penelope too... which was great. I love the random stranger tapping him on the shoulder to tell them the music stopped. And the teams reaction when they get back to the table is great.

Another great chapter. I'm glad that Derek doesn't want to go anywhere and that Dave and Hotch have his back. Though it sucks that he's having to look through all those old cases. I wish he'd just tell Pen what was going on, talking about it would probably help him out. And I love the explanation of who Nadine is.

I want more of this chapter too. :) I like that Penelope went through the effort of making dinner and her being the one to state that it wasn't working.

I really like this. A little bit of turmoil is good. I like Penelope's worry getting the better of her and then her peaking at Derek's computer... then her realizing what she was doing. Hopefully she takes her own advice and doesn't worry next time.

I really like how you are writing them as a couple. I love that Derek is finally relaxed and at peace enough that he can sleep. The phone call with his mother was great.

Great chapter. I love Derek not getting how the boxes were labeled. :-) And I'm glad the whole team was there to help, even if Rossi couldn't help much, I really like that he still wanted to be there.

I want more of this chapter... so here I am asking for more since it's not on the other page. :-)

Just a few thoughts to the story:

1 I love that whatever Pen is cooking it's always tasty but looks like something the cat dragged in.

2 Funnily enough, chapter 9 made me cry even though I know you always write a happy end.

3 I know you made the list up, but still I would love to read it.

Great job, as always, I enjoyed both stories (the prequel too) very much.

Aw this was awesome! Great ending

Great sequel! Loved it!