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Love PolHop

"She's so weird." Penelope cringed as she walked by the table in the café. It wasn't anything she wasn't used to. Yeah she had her quirks but they were hers.

She always felt a little more emotional this time of year. Christmas was a week away, and all her beloved heroes would be headed to spend time with their families.

As for Penelope Garcia, nope. She had nowhere to go and no one to be with. It was the same every year. She was always the favorite when someone needed something, something only she could find. But in the end, she always went home to a cold apartment…alone. Yes, she tried to over compensate with her eccentric behavior but deep down, not even her team could see she was truly hurting.

"She's pathetic," one of the woman said.

"I know, right? She tries way too hard, and then when I see her mooning over Morgan." She made a gagging sound. "Like he'd ever be interested in someone like her. Yeah right!"

She turned her head to hide her emotions.

"It's s pathetic. The worst part is Morgan allows it. He loves the attention she gives him."

"Which is ridiculous. I mean he has a girlfriend. He doesn't need Piggy Penelope."

The drink in her hand nearly slipped from her fingers. Piggy Penelope? Derek had a girlfriend and didn't tell her? She could feel the tears prick the back of her eyes. She quickly took a deep breath and turned to face the group.

"Hiya Agent Morales, Agent Conley, and Agent Gonzalez. I hope you are enjoying your lunch. Agent Conley, I was wondering if you needed me to help sort out your schedule. I'm sure your husband wouldn't want to find out about your late-night meetings with Agent Roberts, every Wednesday. We wouldn't want him to accidently walk in on your "meeting." And Agent Morales, were you able to finally pay off that loan shark? No, I didn't think so. Does your sister know you started gambling again? Oh, I almost forgot, Agent Gonzalez, have you decided what you are going to do about the baby? You and I both know it's not Henry's, even though you want it to be."

The three women stared, mouth open at Penelope. They physically paled as, they sputtered to come up with words.

"I am the Oracle after all. I would be more careful with the crap you spew. I know all and see all." With that she turned on her heel and left, but not before she heard one of them wisper fat cow under their breath.

She made it back into her office before the first tear fell.

She looked around. There were no cases, and they wouldn't get any new ones until after the new year. She grabbed her bag, wiped her tears and headed to Hotch's office.

The BAU was pretty much disserted. The only people left were Hotch, and Morgan. And right now, she did not want to deal with Morgan.

She quickly walked by Morgan's office and right into Hotch's. "Hey Boss Man," she said, burying all the emotions she was feeling.

"Garcia," Hotch said, as he looked up. "What can I help you with?"

"Sir," she started. "I was wondering if I could head home early. I have some things I need to take care of."

Hotch looked at the clock and then around at the papers he had in his hand before looking up at her again. His gaze seemed to penetrate her. So, she squared her shoulders and took a deep breath.

"Sure, Garcia. Whatever you need."

"Thank you, Sir."

She turned on her heel, clutching her purse to her side. She took a deep breath and made her way down the hall. She was about to pass Morgan's office when she heard his voice.

"I know, babe. There will be nothing better than curling up in front of the TV with some hot cocoa…." There was a pause. Penelope clutched her purse tighter to her chest. "No wine for you in your condition and you better get used to it. You won't have any until way after the baby is born."

Baby? Her bag dropped out of her grasp as her heart shattered into a thousand little pieces. She dropped to her knees and tried to throw everything back into her bag.

A baby?

Morgan was having a baby and he didn't tell her he was seeing anyone.

She could hear Morgan moving around his desk to see what the commotion was outside his door. At this point she didn't care if she left anything on the floor she grabbed what she could and ran out of the office.

She didn't stop running until she made it to the parking garage, where she looked up and took a deep breath. Her eyes burred with unshed tears as she made her way to her car.

She got into her car and leaned her head against the steering wheel.

Piggy Penelope. Derek had a Girlfriend. Derek was having a baby.