Chapter 25
*3 months later Javier's trial*
*in the court room*
Cat POV
Prosecutor: your honor… I'd like to call Catalina Williams to the stand
*Cat walks to the witness stand and sits*
Pros.: Ms. Williams, can you tell the court how you know the defendant
Cat: I met him when I first moved to Miami
Javier's lawyer: and what was your relationship with my client?
Cat: we started off as friends, then we dated for a few years and then we got engaged
J.L: and what happened to the engagement?
Cat: we decided that we were better off as friends
Javier: *scoffs*
J.L.: my client seems to think otherwise
Cat: well that's the truth
Prosecutor: what can you tell us about the night you and your children were kidnapped?
Cat: my fiancé and I were asleep…one of our children started crying so I got up to check on them
J.L.: and why didn't your "fiancé" check on them?
Prosecutor: objection
Judge: counselor, you're out of line…*looks at Cat* continue
*Cat continues with what happened then Javier gives his side, then the judge says he'll give his verdict the next day*
*the next day*
Judge: I've reached a verdict…will the defendant rise
Javier: *stands up*
Judge: I find you guilty on all charges of kidnapping, rape and felony assault, and assault with a deadly weapon. I sentence you to life in prison without the possibility of parole *pounds his gavel* take him away
Cat: *hugging Derek* thank gosh!
Derek: lets get out of here *grabs her hand and walks out*
*at a local diner*
Cat: I'm so glad this is over
Derek: yea, me too
Cat: and now wedding planning
Derek: have you thought about who you want to wear those different color dresses?
Cat: *laughing* bridesmaids Derek
Derek: right, bridesmaids
Cat: and yes, I know who I want and you'll find out when everyone else does
Derek: fine *kisses her* lets go pick up our children *pays the bill and they leave*
*a few days later at Cat's house, the team, Fran, Maria, Des and Sarah are all there*
Cat: ok, we called this meeting because we wanted to share a few wedding details…Des, I would like you to be my maid of honor and JJ, I'd like you to be my matron of honor…Emily, Garcia, Gerren, and Seiko will be my bridesmaids
Derek: and I'm choosing Pretty Boy to be my Best man, Hotch, Rossi, Trent, Will, Sam and Chris (Precious) will be the groomsmen
Garcia: *laughing* how did Precious wind up as one of your groomsmen?
Cat: I asked him to include Chris
Derek: yea, I didn't get to disagree either
Cat: anyways…I need all of my bridal party to go and pack a bag because we're headed to NYC
JJ: why?
Cat: because I have an appointment at Kleinfeld's
Garcia: NICE!
Cat: yes, we're going to be flying out later today
JJ: what about the babies?
Maria: they'll be coming with us
Emily: well I guess we should go pack
Cat: *laughing* that'd be helpful…anyways…we'll be leaving around 7PM
*JJ, Emily and Garcia all leave*
Derek: so, it's guys' week?
Cat: *touches his cheek* do not tear up this house
Derek: fine *kisses her forehead* I'll party outside the house
Des: *walks up and smacks the back of his head* I don't think so...I will cut the trip short and come beat you up
Derek: ok *puts his hands up* I'll behave
Cat: mmhhmmm *kisses him then heads upstairs to pack*
*the next day at Kleinfeld's…everyone is picking out a dress they like for Cat*
Cat: *in the first dress* mommy, *turns to Maria* really mommy
*the babies start fussing*
Cat: even the babies are saying no
Maria: *walking up to Cat* why, it has so many pretty ruffles and feathers, and it fits to your body perfectly
Cat: mommy
Maria: fine *puts her hands up* but I still think that's the dress
Cat: no way *walks off, comes back in Fran's pick*
Fran: THAT'S IT! We're done…that's the dress
Des: Ma, no way
Fran: why not…its perfect…it's simple yet elegant
Sarah: Ma, now you know that looks like a nightgown
Fran: it does not…I think it's perfect
Cat: the silhouette is similar to what I want for the first dance dress…but this isn't it *walks off and comes back in one of her picks*
JJ: now that's beautiful
Garcia: I agree and it's blinged out to the max
Cat: I know *admiring the Pnina Tornai gown in the mirror*
Des: that's definitely a Cinderella gown
Cat: yea *still looking in the mirror*
*Fran and Maria start crying*
Sarah: that's the one! Anytime the moms cry, that's the dress
Cat: I agree *walks off and changes into a sexy, body hugging, backless second dress*
Emily: now that's nice
Cat: yea and it'll be easier to dance with Derek in compared to the huge ball gown
JJ: how many dresses are you getting?
Cat: three…ceremony, first dance and dinner, reception/party…now I need to find one more *walks off*
Garcia: Derek is going to go crazy when he sees her in each dress
Des: oh yea…he might even shed a tear when he sees the first one
Cat: *walking out in a short dress with a bodice that's covered in crystals and an all tulle skirt* what do you think
Maria: now I like that one
Fran: me too
Des: me three
Garcia: I don't know which dress I love more
Dress Consultant: I agree
Cat: ok, I'll take all three *walks off and changes*
*later on in the hotel room*
JJ: wow
Cat: what?
JJ: *turning up the TV's volume* Tina was officially charged today
Cat: finally
Des: I can't believe how thirsty she was
Cat: I'm just glad I finally got to punch her
Maria: CATALINA!
Cat: what? I've wanted to punch her for years and I finally got the chance to
Garcia: *laughing* anyways…where are you going to hide your dresses?
Cat: not sure…thought about renting out a storage unit
Garcia: or you could hide them at my place…I just upgraded to a new apartment so now all of my clothes actually fit in my closet
Cat: well alright then
*after the girls return to Quantico, Garcia stays true to her word and hides the dresses at her house…Derek and Cat continue planning their candy and bling themed wedding (Cat's idea), including buying tons of candy for the candy bar, picking cake flavors, and flavors for the ice cream bar, Cat picks out her bridal party's two dresses….fast forward to a little over a year later…wedding day*
Emily: are you nervous
Cat: *getting her hair done* not really
Des: that's because it's long overdue
Cat: HEY!
Sarah: she's right
Maria: ok you two
Fran: *walking back into the room* you have a package
Cat: *taking the box* I didn't order anything
Fran: *smiling* just open it
Cat: ok *looking suspicious, she opens the box and pulls out Derek's tablet and presses play on the video that's up*
Derek: *in the video* morning my wife to be…I just wanted to let you know that I love you very much and I can't wait to see you walk down the aisle…now, I've talked with our moms and I know that your veil is the something borrowed but something new and something blue were missing….so there is another box outside the door…and once again…I love you much *video stops*
JJ, Des, Gerren, Seiko and Garcia: awwww
Sarah: well here's the second box *hands the box to Cat*
Cat: *looking at Fran* what is your son up to *opens the box and sees a brand new pair of Louboutin Daffodile shoes* oh my gosh *holding one of the shoes in her hand*
Garcia: and it has the touch of something blue *admiring the shoes*
Cat: I love these *slipping one of the shoes on*
Des: alright, lets wait until your dress is on before we put on shoes
Cat: *admiring the shoe on her foot* ok *takes it off and puts it back in the box*
*two hours later, everyone is dressed and ready to go*
Wedding Planner: alright, I need all of my bridesmaids to line up…lets move it
*everyone lines*
Wedding Planner: *speaking in radio* alright, cue Kenny Lattimore to start singing "All my Tomorrows"
*Kenny Lattimore starts singing as the girls walk down the down the aisle in their floor length, pastel gowns*
Wedding Planner: *speaking to Cat and her mother* and go
*Cat walks down the aisle and her and Derek immediately lock eyes and start cheesing*
Officiate: we are gathered here today to witness the union of Catalina Marie Williams and Derek Morgan…the two of them have chosen to write their own vows…Derek…place the ring on Catalina's left ring finger and recite your vows
Derek: *places the ring on her finger and takes a deep breath* Catalina, I loved you since day 1…you make me smile and you make me a better man. Every day I am thankful that I have you in my life…*starts to tear up* and I love waking up to you and our children every day…I love you and I'm honored to have you as my wife
Officiate: Catalina, it's your turn
Cat: *places ring on his finger* Derek, I have to be honest…growing up I had the biggest crush on you *everyone laughs*, and when you asked me to go to the movies with you…I was the happiest girl in the world…every day you make me laugh and you make me smile and you make me want to stay around for a while…I'm thankful for everything that you've given me…especially our children…and I would be honored to be your wife and continue to live the rest of my life with you…I love you
Officiate: after that, nothing else needs to be said…Derek…kiss your bride
Derek: *gives Cat and big, sexy kiss*
Fran: alright now, we have kids in the audience
*Derek and Cat break the kiss and start laughing*
Officiate: I now present to you for the first time…Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan…*turns to Kenny Lattimore* Kenny…take it away
*Kenny Lattimore continues to sing All My Tomorrows*
*at the dinner*
DJ: alright y'all stand up and put ya hands together for Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan! *starts playing For You by Kenny Lattimore as Cat and Derek make their way to the dance floor for their first dance*
Derek: *looking at Cat's second dress* you look beautiful
Cat: thank you *kisses him* and thank you for the shoes
Derek: well I knew how much you liked them, so I figured…why not
*the DJ mixes For You into "I'll be Loving You Forever" by Westlife as Cat and Derek continue their first dance*
*Reception/party*
Derek: woman, *admiring Cat's short, white party dress* you're going to stop teasing me
Cat: *holding the knife and they cut the cake* I don't know what you're talking about
Derek: mmhhmmm *feeds her the first piece*
Cat: yum! *feeds him a piece*
Derek: and I love the girls' new dresses *looking at the bridesmaids' short, crystal covered dresses in the neon versions of the colors they wore earlier*
Cat: well it is time to turn up and those pastel colors needed to go
Derek: ok…*grabs her hand and heads to the dance floor*
*everyone is having a blast, eating tons of candy, drinking liquor, fixing huge sundaes at the ice cream bar, taking pictures in the photo booth and dancing to the music*
JJ: *pulling Cat aside* this wedding is amazing
Cat: thank you *hugs her*
Des: *walking up* it's about time
Cat: *laughing* yea, I know
Sarah: hey,*walking up* our moms made it back to the house with all of the kids
Cat: good
*BOOM, BOOM*
JJ: what was that?
Des: I don't know…maybe Derek got fireworks
*BOOM, BOOM, BOOM*
Cat: *looking outside* they are * heads outside to look at the fireworks in the sky*
Sarah: those are so pretty *looking up at them*
*BOOM, BOOM, BOOM*
*everyone starts screaming and running in random directions*
*up next, twists and turns, Derek and Trent…Tina's trial…as always, this is my first Criminal Minds story…reviews and ideas are welcomed…thank you to all of those that continue to support*