David and Penelope go away for a long weekend. I own no characters or canon of Criminal Minds. Many thanks and blessings to those who created them. Thanks to my sweet, beautiful beta Sunny. In short order she's become my confidant, brainstorm partner and sister. I am the luckiest girl alive!

David and Penelope learn about one another's past romantic relationships and sexual endeavors. How will the past influence the future?

When the rest of the team forgets Spencer's birthday, he and Penelope have their own private celebration.

Dave Rossi meets several members of his eventual BAU team over earlier years.

Today, she had had a day. Or a series of days. She can't even remember anymore. Any way she looked at it, today was definitely a less-than-sparkly day. And she was over it. And who does she meet?

Dave Rossi and Penelope Garcia host a Christmas gathering for the team at Dave's home. Fluff and family time ensues.