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Chapter 7

Standing on a gorgeous beach staring out over a luscious ocean, Morgan allows a small, contented smile appear on his face, in two days he would be marry the love of his life. It had been Emily's idea to get married at the very beach they fell in love in, with only their closest friends and family's attendance and he wouldn't have it any other way.

A short distance away from the house, he lets his eyes fall on Emily who is with the team and their one year old twins, Daniel and Stella. He remembers the day they were born, when he held them in his arms, he knew he could never love anything more than them.

Morgan chuckled as he watched Reid dealing with Daniel's hobby of hair grabbing or grabbing anything else in sight. And Stella has Rossi wrapped around her little finger. Hotch is just sitting quietly but a small smile graced his usual stoic face as he watches Reid deals with Daniel. Garcia and JJ are chatting animatedly; they must be talking about the wedding. Garcia and JJ took their roles as bridesmaids very seriously; anyone who didn't know them would think that they were the ones getting married.

Emily walked over slowly and stood behind him, wrapping her arms around him lightly, "Hey" She whispered, "Penny for your thoughts."

Morgan turned around to face her, "Hey. I was just thinking that this is going to be the best week of my life."

"That's so sweet." Emily smiled and placed a quick kiss on his lips, "But that doesn't relieve you of your wedding duties. Now go over, Garcia is giving instructions on how you guys should be decorating the place."

"I thought my duty is to marry you." Morgan laughed as he followed her back to the team.


Nerves and anticipation grew, as the hour at which they were to be married was almost upon them. Before they knew it, the ceremony was about to begin. Morgan took his place at the altar they had set up on the beach. Garcia and Reid walked down the aisle first, followed by JJ and Hotch. Morgan couldn't help but smile when he saw Emily.

She wore a simple knee length dress. It was simple yet elegant with spaghetti straps. She let her hair cascade down her back, falling over her shoulder, the curls framing her face. They had decided to get married right as the sun was setting and Morgan loved how the sunlight reflected off of her, making her seem to glow. She looked like a princess.

Morgan gently grasped her hand as she approached him. He couldn't stop staring into her hazel eyes, which seemed to sparkle. All Morgan could focus on was the woman standing in front of him. He hardly heard a word the preacher who was performing the ceremony said. Emily was no different. Peering into Morgan's eyes, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him.

Then like music to their ears as the preacher announced, "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Derek slowly brought Emily's lips closer to his. He leaned down and kissed her. They finally broke apart as they heard the clapping and whistling. "I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan." Everyone clapped and stood as the two made their way down the isle hand in hand.


Behind her, people were twirling on the dance floor to Counting Crows. As they sung about how two people fell in love accidently, JJ vaguely remembers hearing this song from one of the Disney cartoons she bought for Henry. Stepping off the floor, she headed for the exit and ultimately to the beach.

Once outside the hotel's function room, she slipped off her heels and took a deep breath of the cool sea breeze. She hadn't gotten farther than a few steps when she noticed a familiar figure sitting on the beach, few meters away from the tent. "Hey" She smiled.

"Hey" He smiled softly, he was glad it was JJ who found him, "They remind me of my wedding with Hayley."

"Oh" She offered lamely.

"What are you doing out here?"

"I can't come to beach and not take a walk in the moonlight."

He nodded, "Mind if I join you?"

"Not at all"

"So what is the real reason you're not in there?" Hotch asked, breaking the silence as they strolled along the shoreline, letting the cool waters run over their toes.

JJ sighed, "I needed to think."

"I thought Will was 'The One', but when he cheated on me, I sort of gave up believing in true love." She admitted softly, "Seeing them together, so happy, so in love, sort of gave me hope."

"Me too" He mumbled, looking at JJ.


"You ready to go?" Morgan asked his new wife. The reception had lasted for hours and after what seems to be a life time of dancing he was ready to leave.

"I'm more than ready." Emily smiled; she can't wait to start their lives together though she thought that it had begun a long time ago.

"Great, let's say good-bye to everyone and we'll head up to the room." They would be leaving for their honeymoon tomorrow morning, but tonight they would be staying in the hotel's honeymoon suite.

"Hey, what's the rush?" JJ asked she returned from her stroll on the beach with Hotch.

"We're tired." Morgan smiled, "It's been a long day, good, but long."

"Oh we know all know why you're in such a hurry to leave." Garcia winked and Emily blushed.

Rossi smiled, "Congratulations. We're really happy for you." Emily and Morgan didn't say anything; they looked at each other and smiled.

"Thanks for everything." Emily smiled. "You're sure you can handle Henry and the twins JJ?" JJ and Garcia had volunteered to take care of the twins while the two were away on their honeymoon.

"Don't worry Em. They are well behaved babies, besides Garcia is going to help me."

"Yeah, I'll be there to help. The babies love their aunt Penelope." Garcia declared proudly. "Now, go and have a good night."

"See you guys tomorrow." Morgan smiled. Emily insisted that on kissing the twins goodnight before they left. "Have fun!" Garcia called as they made their way out.

Emily smiled, as Derek swiped the key card and opened the door. He stopped her when she tried to enter the room, she raised her brow and she felt him lift her up and carry her into the room. He spun her around for a couple of times before falling on the bed, laughing. It was late and they were exhausted. Morgan knew they had to be up early to catch a plane the next morning, but he couldn't remember a happier moment in his life, other than when the twins were born.

Emily rested her head on his chest, her eyes bright with laughter. "I can't believe you did that."

"Do you know how long I've been waiting to do that?" Morgan smiled.

Emily shook her head, her laughter finally starting to die down. "It's been such an amazing day," she said happily.

They laid there in comfortable silence for a few minutes. "Em, is this, what you always wanted?" He finally asked. "The wedding, the twins, me…"

She lifted her head from his chest and smiled, "No. This is more than I ever wanted." She leaned down and captured his lips for a few moments. "So much more" They kissed again, this time, it was longer and deeper. And in that moment, they both knew that this was their happily ever after.


So this is it, the last chapter. I hope it was alright. (Felt the need to add a little of JJ and Hotch in...)

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