Family-Ch 25

Less than an hour later Derek, Reid, Hotch and Dave were standing out in the middle of the huge back yard talking to the minister, Dave said, "I think we have a very nervous groom here". The minister laughed and said, "don't worry son I've seen my fair share of nerves", Derek grinned and said, "I bet you have", Hotch said, "it's almost time to start, we better get in our places".

JJ smiled at her friend and said, "you look gorgeous", she said, "thank you guys so much, I know that this is a happening fast", Fran said, "you and my son are meant to be honey, there is no question about that". Penelope hugged Fran and said, "I love your son with all my heart", Fran grinned and said, "he loves you just as much Penelope", she nodded her head yes in agreement".

Emily said, "are you ready PG"?, she nodded her head and said, "I am, I sooooooo am", Fran said, "I'll see you outside", Penelope said, "I just wish that Sarah and Desiree could have been here". Fran said, "don't worry we're recording it so that they can watch it later", Penelope took a deep breath as her along with her two best friends started walking toward the door.

Once Fran got outside she started the music and smiled as Emily walked out the door and started making her way up the path, she was followed closely by JJ, as the bride stood there nervously looking around she felt a hand on her shoulder. She smiled as she looked up and saw Dave standing there, he said, "I would be honored if you would let me walk you up the aisle kitten".

She wiped away a tear and then leaned in and kissed his cheek and said, "I'd love that Dave, thank you", she then looped her arm through his as he said, "are you sure about this because if you aren't ready I'll put you in my car and". Penelope laughed and said, "I'm sure Dave, I'm sure that I want to spend the rest of my life with that amazing man right there".

He smiled and said, "well then gorgeous, let's get you married", she took a deep breath as they then started up the aisle toward the rest of their family, as Derek watched his baby girl walking toward him he had to catch his breath. Hotch leaned in and said, "she's beautiful", Derek nodded his head and said, "always has been,
always will be".

When the bride and her escort stopped Dave kissed her on the cheek and then put her hand in Dereks as she stepped up beside him, the minister grinned as the nervous couple turned to face him. Jack and Henry stood there with huge smiles on their faces as the minister said, "dearly beloved we are gathered here today to join together in the bonds of holy matrimony Derek Morgan and Penelope Garcia".

Dave wrapped his arm around his wifes shoulder as his friend said, "Derek and Penelope have been best friends for years and that bond grew to love, a special kind of love, true love". Derek gently squeezed her hand as the minister said, "it is a rare couple that this day and time can stand the test of time but I believe that this happy couple here can and will do it".

As the ceremony continued the minister asked for the rings, JJ and Reid handed the rings to him and he said, "alright Derek, I need you to put the ring onto Penelopes finger and then recite your vows to her". Derek took the ring into his hand and very nervously slid it onto her finger, he then took a deep breath as he opened his mouth and got ready to speak.

He said, "baby girl you are the most amazing and beautiful woman I have ever met, you are my best friend, my baby girl, my sweetness, the other part of my heart,
you are my lover, the mother to my child and today you become my wife". Tears streamed down her face as he said, "I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with with you, to grow old with you and worship you as our family grows".

Penelope took a deep breath as Derek said, "from this day forward I will show you everyday how much you mean to me", the minister then said, "Penelope I need you to put this ring on Dereks finger and then recite your vows to him". She took the ring in her fingers and slid it onto his finger and took a deep breath and smiled at her hotstuff.

She said, "hotstuff you are my best friend, the love of my life, the father of my unborn child and today you become my husband, I have been in love with you since the first day I met you". Derek grinned as she said, "you are my guiding light in the dark, the person I run to when something goes wrong and today our bond will only grown stronger as I take you as my groom".

Penelope squeezed his hand and said, "I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you, to grow old with you and to watch as our family grows, you are without a doubt the best thing that has ever happened to me". The minister said, "if there is anyone that can show just cause why these two can't be lawfully joined let them speak now or forever hold their peace.

A few seconds later he smiled and said, "by the powers vested in me by this state, I now pronounce you husband and wife", he grinned at the happy couple and said,
"Derek you may now kiss your bride". He raised her veil and cupped her face in his hands and then slowly leaned in and whispered, "I love you" before he pressed his lips against hers.