Man Of Honor-Ch 21
Across town Derek looked at Penelope and said, "Penelope, I promise to love, honor and cherish you for as long as we both shall live" as he slid the wedding band onto her finger. Penelope then smiled at him and said, "Derek, I promise to love, honor and cherish you for as long as we both shall live" as she slid his wedding band onto his finger.
The judge of the peace said, "if their is anyone here that can show just cause why these two can't be lawfully joined let them speak now or forever hold their peace". After a few seconds he said, "by the powers vested in me by this state I now pronounce you husband and wife, Derek you may kiss your bride".
Derek smiled and leaned in and gently kissed her lips, as they pulled apart their friends cheered and clapped their hands as they celebrated the wedding of their friends. Fran wiped her eyes and hugged her son and daughter in law and she said, "congratulations you two, I'm so happy for you".
The minister said, "it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan", the air filled once again with the sound of hands clapping. Derek cupped his wifes face in his hands and says, "I love you Mrs. Morgan", Penelope said, "and I love you Mr. Morgan" as he leaned in and claimed her lips with his.
When they pulled apart this time the justice of the peace smiled and said, "congratulations you two" and signed their marriage license and handed it to them to sign. Penelope said, "thank you so much for doing this for us so quickly", the judge said, "Dave and Aaron filled me in on what was happening and this should help but if you have any more problems just let me know", they nodded their heads yes and Derek said, "we will, thank you".
Dave walked over and shook hands with the judge and said, "thanks Todd for getting them in so fast", he said, "not a problem, I just love helping people, good people". Dave said, "trust me when I say these two are definitely worth it", Todd nodded his head and said, "I don't doubt it Dave, not at all" as the little family turned around and walked out of the judges office and headed toward the nearest exit.
Once they got outside Dave said, "alright how about we grab some food and take it back to your place and celebrate this marriage right"?, Derek intertwined fingers with Penelope and said, "sounds good to me Dave". Penelope smiled and said, "sounds good to me to papa bear" as they all headed toward their cars and pulled out of the parking lot.
Reid and JJ stopped to get the food while the others headed back to Derek and Penelopes place, Sarah and Desiree couldn't help but smile as they watched Derek and Penelope dancing as they held each other tight. Sarah said, "I've never seen him this happy before, what about you Desi"?, she shook her head and said, "me either Sarah, me either" as they watched the newlyweds dance their way across the room.
It wasn't long before Reid and JJ returned home with the food and that's when the real party started, as the ever growing family gathered around the table they couldn't help but smile as they sat down and enjoyed the delicious food. For the next several hours they laughed, danced, ate and talked as they continued celebrating the marriage of Derek and Penelope, a marriage that for the longest time nobody thought would happen but now today they have been joined together by their love and nothing or nobody could tear them apart.