Title: There's Still Plenty to Learn
Rating: For the most part the rating will remain T but their maybe a few M chapters.
Pairings: Morgan/Garcia and Des/Reid
Summary: Sequel to Learning the Hard Way set 6 months later. Story follows the ongoing lives of our two leading couples as well as the rest of the BAU team.
A/N: Again thanks for the wonderful reviews and I hope you enjoy the first part of the wedding.
Chapter 19: Today's the Day
The next morning…
"So are you ready," Sarah asked her sister when she walked into JJ's kitchen.
Des nodded, "Yeah I'm more excited than nervous."
"Good to hear," Emily said as she walked in and poured herself a cup of coffee.
"Emily can you do me a favor please," Des asked.
"Sure anything for the bride," Emily replied as she sat down at the table.
"First off give this to the groom," Des said as she handed the envelope over, "And second off tell Dave I need to talk to him."
"Will do," Emily said with a smile.
Two hours later…
"You summoned," Rossi said as entered the room where Des was.
Des nodded and stood up slowly as he made his way over to her. "Thank you," She whispered as she hugged him.
"Your welcome," He replied with a wink and then headed out as Sarah and Garcia walked in to help her get ready.
The two of then spent well over an hour doing Des's hair and makeup; they then helped her into her dress before there was a knock on the door.
"You decent," Morgan called out as he knocked again.
"She is," Garcia answered as she opened the door with a smile.
Morgan smiled back as he walked in and paused when he saw Des. There was only one way to describe how she looked and that was stunning. "Wow," He said.
Des smiled as she looked at her brother in his tux and silver tie, "You look very handsome yourself, bro."
"I see Sarah already gave you the locket," Morgan noted as he hugged her.
"Yeah I guess it's my something old and something borrowed," Des replied as she fingered the necklace their mother had worn when she'd married their father and that Sarah had worn on her own wedding day.
"Well then I guess this will take care of the rest," Morgan said as he pulled a small box out.
"Derek," She said as she opened the box and saw the sapphire earrings that were inside, "They're beautiful."
"I figured I might as well do it for you since I did it for Sarah," Was his reply.
Fran walked in at that moment and couldn't help but smile as she looked over at her three children.
Morgan over Des's shoulder gestured her over before saying, "Now I'm surrounded by the four most beautiful women in the world."
"You're such a flatterer," Garcia teased her husband as they watched Des slip the earrings on.
"Just like his father," Fran added wistfully because these were the moments when she missed her husband the most.
"He's here, Mom," Morgan said as if he could read her thoughts, "Just like he was on Sarah's wedding day."
"I know," Fran agreed before saying, "Oh by the way JJ says everything's ready."
"God I love her," Des said, "We're almost done here as well."
"Alright, I'll go tell her," Fran said before giving her daughter one final hug.
Morgan watched off to the side as his wife and sister put the finishing touches on Des.
"You ready to do this," Morgan asked moments later when it was just the two of them.
Des nodded before saying, "I bet I'm more ready to get married than you're ready to give away."
"You just might me be right about that," Morgan admitted as he handed her bouquet over to her and led her out of the dressing room.
Minutes later…
Reid stood nervously at the alter, beside Hotch who had agreed to be his best man and watched along with everyone else as Des began her walk up the isle with her brother. He couldn't help it but he was sure that he was staring at her because in his eyes she'd never looked more beautiful.
When Des reached the alter Reid was brought out of his trance when the preacher asked, "Who gives this bride away?"
"I do," Morgan answered kissing her on the cheek before he went and sat down next to his mom.
"Hey you," Des whispered as Reid took her hands in his.
"Hey," He whispered back, "You look beautiful."
The preacher then cleared his throat before beginning the ceremony, "Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to join Desiree Michelle Morgan and Spencer Isaiah Reid in holy matrimony…"
As the beginning of the ceremony continued Fran leaned over to her son and whispered, "Your father would be so proud of how you raised her."
"I hope so, I really hope so," Morgan whispered back before they turned their attention back to the wedding just in time for the vows.
"Do you Desiree Michelle Morgan take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband…Till death do you part?"
"I do, I do," Des her voice a bit shaky with emotion.
Then it was Reid's turn, "I do," He answered in a voice just as shaky.
Next, everyone watched happily, as they slipped the rings on each other's fingers. "I now pronounce you husband and wife," The preacher said, "You may now kiss the bride."
Amidst the cheers and applause, Reid lifted her veil and did just that.