Alone In Paradise-Ch 26
A few weeks later Penelope and Derek were getting everything set up and ready for her home birth, everybody knew how much she hated hospitals so when she suggested a home birth nobody was surprised. Derek wrapped his arms around her and said, "goddess are you sure that you want to give birth to our little one here at home"?, she smiled and said, "I'm sure handsome".
She glanced down at her watch and said, "Sammy should be here soon", Derek grinned and said, "she is an amazing midwife isn't she"?, Penelope shook her head and said, "yes and she came highly recommended by several or our friends". Derek put his hand on her stomach and said, "I can't believe that in less than 24 hours we are going to be married".
She relaxed into his embrace and said, "neither can I hotstuff, neither can I", she turned in his arms and kissed his lips gently and said, "I can't wait to become Mrs. Derek Morgan". He smiled and said, "I can't wait for that either, I can't wait to call you Penelope baby girl Morgan", she laughed as he leaned in for another kiss.
They were pulled apart by knocking at the door, Penelope said, "that is either Sammy, the team or the minister"?, Derek walked over and opened the door and said, "how about all of the above"?, she grinned and said, "come in guys, come in". JJ grinned and said, "are you ready for the big day Garcie"?, she hugged her friend and said, "I wish we could do it today".
Penelope walked over to the window and was standing there looking out over the huge back yard, she stood there rubbing her stomach as flashbacks to her first several months of pregnancy ran through her mind. She can see her stomach growing and how attentive Derek is to her every need during the entire pregnancy.
She grins as she can see Derek getting down on his knees and kissing her stomach after each ultrasound, they were both so excited about the baby and they couldn't wait till he or she was born. JJ smiled and said, "Garcie, earth to Garcie", Penelope said, "ohhhhh sorry Jayje I got caught up in thinking about the pregnancy".
JJ laughed and said, "I did the same thing with Henry, I was a few days away from delivery when I would remember things like the first time he kicked or the first time I felt him move inside me". Penelope rubbed her growing stomach and said, "yeah that's what's happening to me today", JJ hugged her friend and laughed.
The minister smiled as he pulled the marriage liscense out of his pocket, he handed it to Derek and said, "I'm gonna need both of you to sign this for me if that's alright"?, he opened his mouth to ask wasn't it early but the timer was going off in the kitchen. Derek quickly signed his name and handed the paper to Penelope and said, "the minister needs you to sign this goddess" on his way to the kitchen.
Penelope was in a conversation with JJ and wasn't paying attention to what she was signing but she smiled as she handed it back to the minister and said,
"here you go". The minister smiled and said, "how are you feeling"?, she rubbed her stomach and said, "like I could give birth at any time", she looked at the minister and said, "ohhhhh don't worry I'm fine".
Derek walked back into the room with a plate full of sandwiches and said, "we thought that you guys might be hungry since you just got back from a case an hour or so ago". The team grinned as they took a bite of their sandwiches and said, "ohhhh this is delicious, is this Frans secret recipe spread"?, Fran grinned and said, "it sure is, I hope you like it".
Emily said, "like it I love it", Fran grinned and said, "would anybody like anything to drink before we start"?, everybody nodded their heads and said in unison, "yes please". Dave said, "come on Bella, I'll help you", a few minutes later they came out with a huge tray of punch and tea and put it down on the table.
A few minutes later the minister smiled and said, "dearly beloved we are gathered here today to join together in holy matrimony Derek Morgan and Penelope Garcia". Penelope smiled as Derek gently squeezed her hand, the minister said, "who gives this woman to this man"?, Dave steps forward and says, "her team and I do"
the minister grinned and said, "marriage is an instutite that should not be entered into lightly and if any two people know this it is Derek and his bride Penelope". He took a deep breath and asked for the rings, Reid handed Derek Penelopes ring and JJ handed Dereks ring to Penelope and they both handed the rings over to the minister.
He said, "please bow your heads as I give a blessing for the happy couple", everybody bows their head and the minister says, "love is the reason we are here today, true love and our wish for Derek and Penelope is that they have a life filled with love, joy and happiness". Derek smiled as the minister said,
"these blessings we ask in your name and for your sake AMEN".
He looked at the happy couple and said, "I understand that the two of you wrote your own vows"?, they both nodded their heads and said, "yes sir", he then handed Derek Penelopes ring and said, "slip this ring on Penelopes finger and recite your vows". Derek took a deep breath as he shakily slid the ring on her finger.
He looked lovingly into her eyes and said, "Penelope, you are my baby girl, my goddess, my sweetness and today you become my wife, the other part of my heart and the mother of my children. She felt tears streaming down her cheek when he said, "and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life showing you everyday how much I love you".
The minister handed Dereks ring to Penelope and said, "slide this ring on Dereks finger and recite your vows to him", she took a deep breath as she nervously slid his ring on his finger". She smiled lovingly into his eyes as she gently squeezed his hands, she opened her mouth and said, "Derek, you are my hotstuff,
my chocolate drop, my heart, my soul and today you become my husband and the father of our unborn child".
Derek felt his heart racing as she said, "I have always loved you from that first day when you called me by the wrong name and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life loving you". They both turned and faced the minister who said, "if there is anyone that can show just cause why these two people can't be lawfully joined in the bonds of holy matrimony let them speak now or forever hold their peace".
He smiled at the happy couple and said, "by the power vested in me by the state of Virginia I now pronounce you husband and wife", he took a deep breath and said, "you may now kiss your bride". Derek put his hands on her face and gently pressed his lips against hers and when they pulled apart he smiled and said, "now when we do this tomorrow you will officially be my wife".
The minister said, "oh no you are legally married now", Derek and Penelope looked at him and said, "WE'RE WHAT"?, the minister said, "I overheard you say that you wished you could get married today so everything is legal". Penelope smiled at Derek and said, "so this wonderful man is really my husband"?, the minister said, "yes".
Derek said, "and this beautiful woman is already Mrs. Derek Morgan"?, the minister said, "yes you are legally Mr and Mrs Derek Morgan", everybody started laughing as Derek pressed his lips against his new brides lips. They pulled apart when she grabbed her side, Sammy ran over to her and said, "what's wrong Penelope"?, she looked at Sammy and said, "I've been having a few twinges today but that was a sharp pain"..
Sammy said, "does it go from your stomach around your sides and into your back and hips"?, she nodded her head and said, "yes, what does that mean"?, she took Penelope by the hand and said, "that means that baby Morgan is on the way". Sammy. JJ, Emily, Fran and Derek made their way toward the bedroom to get ready for the birth of the baby.
When they got to the top of the stairs Penelope grabbed her stomach and said, "ohhhhhhh noooooo", Sammy said, "what happened"?, she looked down and said, "my water just broke". Sammy smiled and said, "alright then, let's get Mrs. Morgan into the room and get her changed and ready for the birth of baby girl or baby boy Morgan".