Chap. 1 Making a move

Well here in a sequel to « Not alone », I wasn't really happy with how I handled the story but I couldn't leave it like that. I hope you'll enjoy it.

Suggestions or any constructive comments are welcomed.

Since Penelope's assault a lot of time had passed. Things had been rather tense between Derek, Penelope and Hotch. Penelope took some time to tell the truth to everybody, each one had helped her to recover nut it was obvious that she considered Aaron as her main support.

Penelope and Hotch were spending more and more time together which was driving Derek and Emily crazy.

While Derek wanted his best friend back, Emily was having more and more trouble not showing her jealousy. She knew that Penelope wasn't interested in Hotch romantically… but things could happen in a heartbeat. Her heart was aching for a man she believed didn't see her as a potential lover.

Penelope was finishing typing a report when her phone rang.

"Garcia." She said curtly.

"Penelope, you're ok?" Hotch asked.

"Yes just busy."

"Well, I wanted to know if that was still ok, the dinner tonight."

"Sure, I'll just be a little late I think."

"You can leave the report for tomorrow… Jack is yearning for some time with Aunt Penny."

"It's mean to use the little one…" she said smiling.

"Well?"

"Ok boss."

"See you in half an hour?"

"Sure."

Penelope switched off the computers and left her lair.

She walked through the bullpen and JJ came out of her office.

"Hey Pen, you're in for a drink?"

"Thanks but I have other plans, sorry."

"Ok another time then?"

"Sure."

"So Pen's coming." Reid asked.

"No, she has other plans."

"Hotch too… strange isn't it?" Emily said bitterly.

"It's not what you think." Rossi reassured her. He knew Emily was having a hard time with the growing closeness between Hotch and their technical analyst.

Emily shrugged and left them without another glance.

"Maybe I should talk to Penelope." Reid said.

"No, that's their business. Penelope's well aware of Emily feelings, besides I think her heart is elsewhere."

"With Derek you mean?" JJ asked.

"What about me?" Derek said coming from nowhere.

"Nothing. Let's go." JJ said urgently.

"Where are Penelope, Hotch and Emily?"

"They had other things to do."

Derek frowned but stayed silent.

Penelope spent a great time with the Hotchner. She happily put Jack in bed when he started yawing.

"Aunty Penny, do you think that Dad will love someone else… Mom's got someone else… Daddy should have someone too."

"I'm working on it little boy."

"You love my daddy?"

"Of course he's a great friend."

"I will love you two together."

"We don't love each other that way but you'll see. Goodnight Jack."

"Goodnight Aunt Penny."

"What took you so long?" Aaron asked her when she came back in the living room. He handed her a glass of wine while she sat beside him.

"You smart boy was telling me how you should have someone in your life too since his mom was seeing someone."

Hotch smiled nervously.

"Well, I'm seriously thinking about it." He said leaning towards her.

"Yeah?" Penelope said happily thinking that he was finally considering making a move on Emily.

"Yeah." He said before kissing her lightly on the lips.