Halo

A Criminal Minds Fanfic

NOTE: I do not own Criminal Minds The Chracters of Criminal Minds Belong to the owners.

Other Chracters belong to me.

Chapter 7: Give Thanks and Love is in the air

Time: 5:00AM

Cassandra's Point of View

I had to get up early to go pick up the kids from the hospital they're helping me with the surprise. I notified the hosptial prior to this they heard a lot about my work before, Here's what's going down:

-I'm picking up the kids at the Hospital (someone from the hosptial is providing transpertation with a van)

- We arrive back at the apartment, Penelope,JJ and Penelope are going to get everyone settled and we're going to sneek in and sing Give Thanks. (there's also going to be news coverage appartently)

I get ready and I write Penelope a note so she doesn't freak out.

Saint Anne's Children's Hospital

Cassandra's Point Of View

I finally arrive at Saint Anne's out front all the kids and their familes along with some of the staff memebers are out front of the hosptial waiting for her.

Cassandra *smiles* Hello Everyone is everyone excited for today?

The Children *sceams yes!*

Cassandra *smiles* YAY! let's warm up our singing before we go okay?

The children: Okay!

I got the kid's singing warmed up and everyone is ready to go

Cassandra: Family and Staff you are welcome to join us (smiles)

Parents and Staff: We would be honored to!

Cassandra: wonderful *smiles*

A few mintutes later a local news crew shows up.

News Reporter: Good Morning Quantico! Happy Thanksgiving!

Today we join a very special young woman, Cassandra Romano has gathered the children,family,and staff from Saint Anne's Children's Hospital to give praise and thanks, Cassandra's heart continues to grow and to love others. I'm so honored to be with the special young woman today, Today's the day the true meaning of this season will be unfolded.

News Reporter: Ms Romano, what do you expect to come out from this wonderful event?

Cassandra: I hope this event will open up people's hearts in knowing that they should be thankful for what they have and not being sad all the time about the things that they don't have.

News Reporter: That is wonderful! Right after the comercial break we will see this wonderful event unfold.

I pull out my cellphone and text Penelope.

The Children,Family,And Staff are ready there's a news crew here have everybody outside. -Cassandra

Within second Penelope texts me back

We're all out here waiting for ya to come down. Seriously?! there's a news crew there?! -Penelope

I reply

Yea sis there is a news crew here! -Cassandra

Penelope writes back

OMG! this is so exciting! -Penelope

The news reporter informed me that it was showtime I gathered everyone up at the starting point.

We began by singing Panis Angelicus:

Panis angelicus Fit panis hominum Dat panis caelicus Figuris terminum

O res mirabilis Manducat Dominum Pauper, pauper, servus, et humilis Pauper, pauper, servus, et humilis

Panis angelicus Fit panis hominum Dat panis caelicus Figuris terminum

O res mirabilis Manducat Dominum Pauper, pauper, servus, et humilis Pauper, pauper, servus, servus, et humilis Pauper, pauper, servus, servus, et humilis

We are about 5 blocks away from Penelope's apartment and everyone in the whole neighborhood is walking with us!

We start singing: Here Am I Lord

1. I, the Lord of sea and sky,

I have heard my people cry.

All who dwell in dark and sin

My hand will save.

I who made the stars of night,

I will make their darkness bright.

Who will bear my light to them?

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard You calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, if You lead me.

I will hold your people in my heart.

3. I the Lord of wind and flame,

I will tend the poor and lame.

I will set a feast for them.

My hand will save.

Finest bread I will provide

Till their hearts be satisfied.

I will give my life to them.

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard You calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, if You lead me.

I will hold your people in my heart.

2. I, the Lord of snow and

rain,

I have borne my people's pain.

I have wept for love of them.

They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone,

Give them hearts for love alone.

I will speak my Word to them.

Whom shall I send?

We are close to Penelope's Apartment one of the children sings a solo she sings Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Amazing grace how sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost, but now I'm found

Was blind, but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed

My chains are gone, I've been set free

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

And like a flood His mercy reigns

Unending love, amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me

His word my hope secures

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures

My chains are gone, I've been set free

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

And like a flood His mercy reigns

Unending love, amazing grace

My chains are gone, I've been set free

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

And like a flood His mercy reigns

Unending love, amazing grace

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

The sun forbear to shine

But God who called me here below

Will be forever mine, will be forever mine

You are forever mine

The crowd is going soooo Crazy!

We finally arrive at Penelope's Apartment everyone was outside they were so excited! JJ and her husband Will along with Henry were there Hotch brought his family along with his son Jack. The rest of the team was there. I see David coming towards me and he gave me one of his tight hugs.

Rossi: Everyone can I have your attention please?

Rossi: There is something that this special lady needs to know.

Rossi: Cara, since the day you surprised me at the BAU, my life has been filled with so much light and laughter since that day. You're so beautiful inside and out your heart is like a heart of gold. Your voice is so soothing to my heart, I feel so alive because you are here. You are my angel that God has sent to be with me. Our relationship has grown more into something beautiful, Cassandra Isabelle Romano I love you My life won't be the same without you in I love you so much!

Everyone: Awwwww!

Cassandra: (crying tears of joy) Awww David, I feel the same way! I feel so safe when you are around you've always been my light, I love you! *Hugs Rossi Tightly*

Rossi *holds Cassandra at arms length and gently wipes her tears away*

Rossi: *Leans in and gives Cassandra a gentle and loving kiss on the lips*

Everyone is clapping and cheering and everyone starts singing: Con Te Partiro (while David and Cassandra are still kissing.)

Quando sono solo sogno all'orizzonte

e mancan le parole

si lo so che non c'luce

in una stanza quando manca il sole

se non ci sei tu con me, con me

su le finestre

mostra a tutti il mio cuore

che hai acceso chiudi, dentro me

la luce che hai incontrato per strada

Con te partiro paesi che non ho mai

veduto e vissuto con te

adesso sui li vivro

Con te partiro su navi per mari

che io lo so no, no, non esistono piu

con te io li vivro

Quando sei lontana sogno all'orizzonte

e mancan le parole

e io solo so che sei con me, con me

tu mia luna tu sei qui con me

mio sole tu sei qui con me, con me, con me, con me

Con te partiro

Paesi che non ho mai

veduto e vissuto con te

adesso so li vivro

Con te partiro

su navi per mari che, io lo so

no, no, non esistono pio

con te io li rivivo

Con te partiro

su navi per mari che, io lo so

no, no, non esistono pio

con te io li rivivro

Con te partiro...

Io con te!

Thew local news crew took pictures and videos of this wonderful event, everyone else took pictures and videos even the team as well!

Cassandra's Aunt Arianna gave the couple her blessings and everyone on the team congratulated the couple.

-Later on that night-

Everyone was in Garcia's apartment enjoying the dinner.

Cassandra was cuddling with Rossi at the table.

There was nothing but happiness in the room, David convinced Cassandra to move in with him at his cabin and she can spend nights at Garcia's for girls only sleepovers (etc)

Rossi: *Gently caresses Cassandra's cheek* I'm the luckiest man, to have a woman like you Cassandra.

Cassandra: *smiles*

Rossi *Leans in and kisses Cassandra gently on the lips again*

Cassnadra *Kisses Rossi back*

Hotch and Morgan: Hey you two! Get a room!

Everyone laughs and cheers for joy

Emily: *turns on the radio Cassandra's favorite song is on*

Come sei bella più bella stasera Mariù

Splende un sorriso di stella negli occhi tuoi blu

Anche se avverso il destino domani sarà,

Oggi ti sono vicino perchè sospirar, non pensar.

Parlami d'amore Mariù

Tutta la mia vita sei tu

Gli occhi tuoi belli brillano

Fiamme di sogno scintillano.

Dimmi che illusione non è

Dimmi che sei tutta per me

Qui sul tuo cuor non soffro più

Parlami d'amore Mariù.

Parlami d'amore Mariù

David and Cassandra danced the night away, while everyone stared in awe everyone was happy for them.

Rossi's Cabin

Cassandra's Point Of View

Today was amazing! My heart is pounding in my chest due to all the excitement. I'm so happy!

*Rossi comes in, sits down next to Cassandra and pulls her closer to him in his comforting and protective arms*

Rossi: *Kisses Cassandra on the head* Ti Amo Cara (I love you sweetheart)

Cassandra: *smiles*

Ti amo di più (I love you more)

Rossi *gets up and pulls Cassandra up from the couch*

Rossi *Pulls Cassandra close to him and holds her tight*

*It is raining outside*

Rossi: May I have this dance Cara?

Cassandra: Um without Music?

Rossi: Cara, we don't need Music, we have the soft rhythm of the rain (smiles)

Cassandra *smiles* Yes I would be honored to dance with you.

Cassandra: I love you!

Rossi: I love you more Cara.

Cassandra and David danced to the soft rhythm of the rain the rest of the night.

TBC