Derek Morgan, The Player That He Is...

Chapter 8.

Morgan arrived at the bar. he got out of the taxi and paid the driver. He walked into the bar hearing the sounds of music, laughter and clinks of the sticks hitting the balls in the game of pool.

"Hey Sammy" Morgan called out in a greeting tone as he hit knuckles with the bartender
"Morgannn" said the guy with a welcoming face
"What's up man? How's life treating you?" said Morgan
"ahh, same ol' same, alive and can't complain" Sammy said while wiping down the counter

Morgan nodded with a smile then through him a peace sign soon as he saw Garcia . He walked there way and greeted the girls. JJ nodded at Morgan and Garcia welcomed him with a big smile like always.

"Mmm Penelope" Morgan said with a grin as he pulled her into his arms and gave her a husky hug
"Derek!" she called out with a laugh in surprise of his gesture "you're acting like you haven't seen me in forever" she laughs
"well that is what it feels like.." he smiles and gives her forehead a kiss before letting her go"
"Oh brother" JJ says while rolling her eyes
"don't be a hater JJ" says Morgan while pointing his finger at JJ smirking

JJ couldn't help but smirk back. She loved Morgan as a brother/friend. It was taking a lot outta her to be "mean" to him during this time but she felt she had too. She really wished things would just go back to normal ...where Morgan wasn't sleeping with anybody or playing with anybody's emotions. she wanted the team to be a family again, no hiding secrets. that's been Hotchs rule since day 1.

Morgan sits down on a stool and sits back taking in the sights. His eyes finally find Emily as she's over in a corner letting some guy whisper in her ear while he's rubbing on her thigh. she's grinning and Morgan didn't like it. He gets to his feet and growls with annoyance.

"Why are you ladies letting her do that? Y'all know she doesn't know what she's doing" says Morgan
"Ohhh she knows what she's doing alright" JJ says before pressing her lips together because she know her words can set Morgan off into anger. She sips her drink to avoid eye contact and got up to walk away to join some friends in a game of Darts.
"I gotta stop this" Morgan says in a low tone as he takes off his jacket setting on the bar and walks over to where Emily and the man is

Garcia just watches in confusion yet again. Was Derek jealous? or was he just really upset that his friend was getting felt on by a stranger? These questions burned through Garcias mind for a min before Morgan walked back over with a stumbling drunk giggly Emily. he had her hands behind her back and was holding them as if she was a unsub being cuffed.

"Hey Sammy, can you call us a Cab? I gotta get her home man"
"You got it"

Garcias eyes got glossy. "Morgan Morgan, ...you're hurting her"

Derek looked down at his hands and realized he was restraining her. He let go. Emily sat on the barstool not saying a word or looking at them. Derek looked at Garcia and noticed her eyes.

"you ok baby girl?" he asked her concerned.
"heh, yeah I'm fine" she said with a smile which pushed a tear out of her eye.

Morgan was stunned and wasn't sure what just happened or why.
"you're crying baby girl.." he said in a whisper

Garcia chuckled then calmed down quickly
"oh yeah that... it's just my emotions I guess. The last case was a ugly one so seeing your face just makes me feel happy.. to know that you're okay" she said back to him in a soft voice. she was embarrassed by her words because to her it sounded corny and though it was the truth, at this moment that wasn't the reasoning of her tear.

Morgan looked at her for a moment to see if she were telling the truth. it was fuzzy. he knew she meant every word but. it necessarily sure it fit this situation. he wiped her tear and leaned in to give her head another kiss.
"When's the last time I told you I love you?" he asked
Garcia smiled and showed teeth "the other day"
Morgan returned the teethy smile "and everyday before that, and everyday after that" he assured her

Sammy broke into their conversation to let Morgan know the cab has arrived.

"Thanks my man" Morgan said as he stood up, grabbed his jacket and wrapped an arm around Prentiss to walk her out of the bar.

"Call me later Garcia! so I know you made it home safely ... you and JJ" he said firmly as an order but with love.
"Yes hot stuff.." she answered
Garcia watched them leave and let her mind linger on Morgan saying he loves her

Morgan got him & Prentiss into the car.
*cab drove to Morgan's house*