Here is the last chapter of this story! I hope you enjoyed the ride of my first multi-chapter story! I want to thank you all for your feedback and taking the time to read. Remember your opinion is valued! Enjoy the last of OUT OF THE ASHES

Disclaimer: I don't own CM :(

Fran Morgan sat in her son's home a year later completely recovered from her accident. She inherited a woman that she was so proud to be her daughter-in-law. She watched her son and wife hold her grandchildren and she couldn't hold the tears back. When she awoke in the hospital bed a year ago she wasn't sure how the situation would resolve. She remembered trying to speak at first, the words wouldn't come out right but she saw Penelope's face and she knew that everything was going to be ok. She had become close to her over the past year, she knew that Penelope missed her parents and on their wedding day Fran caught Penelope standing in front of the full length mirror and a few stray tears going down her face.

"Pen, honey, are you ready? Don't want to keep your man waiting" Fran said while opening the door the dressing room. There stood Pen in a beautiful red dress that had white trim down the sides, the dress fit her perfectly and hit her slight baby bump. Her hair was in an up do, blonde with the tightest curls framing her face; it took Fran's breath away. She caught the tear stained checks and walked over to Pen and put her hands on her bare shoulder.

"Your parents would be so proud of the woman you've become. I know they are smiling down at you sweetie, no stop those tears and let me fix that makeup and we'll get you married to the greatest man you could've picked"

Penelope laughed before saying, "You always know what to say. Thank you, you will never replace my mother but I finally know what it is like to have a mom again, you've gained your own spot in my heart. I love you for giving me your son."

Fran just started shooing her out the door, "I love you too Penelope now let's go, no more tears!"

Fran smiled at the memory, the wedding went off without a hitch and the entire night Penelope was all smiles. She watched her grandchildren giggle; the two 4 month olds were a handful but what a wonderful gift. She never thought she'd see her son settle down; he was always for playing the field, now he was holding his son and she can't believe she even doubted him. Derek was a natural father, a natural husband but the night Penelope went into labor early no matter how natural he was, he was all panic. She had been staying with them just in case something was to happen when Derek was on a case; no matter how many times Penelope said she could handle it Derek wouldn't listen. She was pregnant not injured.

Fran was woken up to her son yelling at her, "MOM! Wake up! Pen's in labor"

"So yelling it at me and not getting your wife to hospital is helping her?"

"Oh, shit, sorry, but come with us?" He gave his infamous pout that made her melt and she got out of bed and grabbed her jacket and ushered her nervous son and her laboring daughter-in-law out the door to the hospital. When they reached the hospital she pushed Penelope in to the hospital while Derek parked the car

"Alright my daughter is in labor, someone tell me where to go."

A nurse came over and took care of everything, once in the room the nurse took her vital signs and asked" So, Mrs. Morgan how are you doing? How far apart are the contractions?"

"HOW AM I DOING? JUST LOVELY, I FEEL LIKE MY BODY IS GOINGING TO RIP IN HALF AND SHE WANTS TO CHIT CHAT. HONEY, THEY ARE COMING EVERY 5 MINUTES, I NEED SOMETHING TO MAKE ME BETTER, STOP YAPPING AND DRUG ME UP!" Pen had by this point grabbed the nurse's sleeve and Fran knew that Derek had to get up here now before this nurse was going to press charges. As if listening to her prayers he showed up in the doorway,

"Baby girl let the poor woman do her job. Want me to hold your hand; you can hit me as much as you want." Derek walked over and started to rub her back, "I've already called the gang to let them know the twins were on their way."

Penelope leaned into him and even when she was in pain she was Jell-O in his hands. Fran smiled at this sight, she knew that kind of love and was glad her son found it in Penelope. In about 5 hours the world was graced with Lucas Ryland Morgan and Krystal Maria Morgan's presence.

Fran laughed while she thought back on the past year.

"What's going on in your head Mama?" Derek asked while holding his daughter now who had him wrapped around her finger already.

Fran just smiled before responding "Nothing really baby, just thinking of how lucky I am. I have three amazing children, 5 wonderful grandchildren, a beautiful daughter-in-law and not to mention Sarah's handsome husband. I even inherited your BAU family as well. I have felt the kind of love that many died looking for and never found. I don't think there is anyone luckier in this world."

"I don't know Fran, I may give you a run for your money" Penelope replied causing the mother and son to laugh.

Fran sat back into the chair and thought 'Yes, everything is going to be alright and everything worked out just the way it was supposed to' She looked at the sight in front of her and knew only great things could be seen in the future.

~THE END~

*I know, kind of short but great things comes in small packages*