Without A Trace-Ch 38
The judge smiled and said, "come in Aaron", Hotch shook hands and said, "how are you doing Arthur"?, he smiled and said, "doing great, I just found out that I'm going to be a father again". Hotch grinned and said, "that's great, so how is Holly doing"?, he laughed and said, "she is doing great,
right now she is filled with so much energy that I can't keep up with her".
Arthur said, "how are Emily and Jack"?, he said, "good, they are good", Arthur looked at Derek and said, "I understand that you would like to get a marriage liscense hurried along"?, he nodded his head and said, "yes sir, after everything Penelope has been through with Carl and Scott I want to do something special for her".
He nodded his head and said, "I heard about your fiancee Mr. Morgan and I'm so sorry, how is she doing"?, he sighed and said, "she's doing better, she goes to therapy several times a week". Arthur said, "of course I can help expedite your liscense and it would be my honor to preside at your marriage ceremony".
Arthur smiled and said, "I'll bring it with me, if that's alright"?, Derek smiled and said, "that's fine sir, the ceremony is scheduled for around 4:00". Arthur said, "I'll see you there", Derek and Hotch smiled as they turned and walked out of the judges chambers, when they got into the hall Hotch said, "we need to head back to your place and get everything ready".
Penelope smiled as she looked through rack after rack of clothes, she was humming when she came upon the most beautiful dress she had ever seen, she pulled it of the shelf and held it up to her and said, "ohhhhhhh you are beautiful, I bet my hotstuff would love to see me in you". She sighed as she put it back up.
Emily was a few racks over looking and watched as Penelope put the dress back up, she waited until Penelope was heading over toward JJ and the girls before she walked over and got the dress down and put it in their buggy. Keisha smiled and said, "wook momma isn't it pwettyful"?, she smiled and said,
"it sure is baby, you look like a princess", the little girl giggled.
Fran was busy working on the cake while Sarah and Desiree were busy with Reid and Dave in the back yard decorating the arch, Dave smiled and said,"I think they are gonna love this". Sarah stood back and said, "so do I Dave", Desiree said, "how does the arch look"?, Reid smiled and said, "it looks good Desi, it looks real good".
Kelly started cooing in her carseat and Penelope said, "what's wrong with mommas princess, are you hungry"?, she picked the little one up and grabbed a bottle and put the bottle in her daughters mouth. Kelly closed her eyes and Penelope looked over her shoulder and said, "girlies I'm going to take her to the bench in front of the store and let her finish her bottle, can you watch Keisha"?, JJ said, "yeah, no problem".
When Emily saw Penelope and the baby go out and sit down in front of the store she walked over to JJ and held up the dress and said, "I have her dress Jayje". JJ grinned and said, "ohhhhh that looks beautiful", Keisha smiled and said, "momma will wook wik a pwincess". JJ kissed the little girl on the forehead and said, "remember this is a surprise for momma so you can't tell her okay"?, she nodded her head and said, "otayyyyyyyyyy".
Derek and Hotch walked into the house and Fran said, "come here baby boy and tell me what you think of the cake", he walked into the kitchen and said,
"wow momma that's beautiful". She said, "do you think Penelope is going to like it"?, he kissed her on the cheek and said, "she is gonna love it momma,
I promise".
Hotch said, "how did you get that done so fast"?, she said, "practice", Derek said, "where are the others"?, Fran said, "Penelope isn't back yet but Reid, Dave and your sisters are in the backyard finishing with the decorations". Hotch looked out the window and said, "check this out Morgan, they did an amazing job".
Derek walked to the window and said, "that looks so good, where did they get the arch"?, Fran smiled and said, "it's Daves, he had it brought over for the wedding". Hotch said, "it looks really good in the back yard", Fran said, "I think so to", she turned to Derek and said, "did you get things taken care of with the judge"?, he nodded his head and said, "I sure did and he will be here before 4:00", she smiled and said, "JJ is suppose to call when they are on the way home so I think we need to get ready".
Derek looked down at his watch and said, "I agree with you momma", Hotch grinned and said, "are you getting nervous"?, he took a deep breath and said,
"I am so nervous that I hope I can remember to breathe". Hotch put his hand on Dereks shoulder and said, "just try to stay calm and it won't be long before you and Penelope will be getting married", Derek nodded his head in agreement as he headed up the stairs.
When Penelope came into the house she said, "the little angel is sleeping" as she put her back in the carseat, JJ said, "we have a surprise for you Garcie". Penelope said, "a surprise, what kind of surprise"?, Emily held up the dress she was looking at earlier and said, "Jayje and I want you to have it".
She covered her mouth with her hands and said, "ohhhhh really"?, JJ said, "yes really, now why don't you go and put this on", she said, "are you sure that I should put it on now"?, JJ and Emily said in unison, "yes". She giggled as she headed into the changing room, a few minutes later she walked out and said, "well girlies what do you think"?, Keisha said, "momma you wook wik a pwincess".
Penelope kissed her on the cheek and said, "thank you baby", Keisha smiled as Penelope said, "are you ready to head back home"?, she nodded her head and said, "weaddy momma". As Penelope pushed the buggy toward the car JJ pulled out her cell and quickly dialed Frans number, Fran smiled and said, "alright honey, everything is ready on this end and the judge just got here".
After the call ended Fran said, "that was JJ, they are on their way home", Derek smiled knowing that in a few minutes he was finally going to marry the love of his life.