Christmas Wooing Morgan Style-Ch 22
A little while later the women were in the kitchen making cookies and other goodies for later and the men they were making sure that things were ready for Christmas Eve night while Henry and Jack were busy playing with Clooney and Mudgie. Penelope glanced down at her ring and said, "I still can't believe that this is happening to me, I can't believe that I'm engaged to marry my best friend".
Fran put her hands on her future daughter- in- laws shoulders and said, "believe it honey, you and my son were destined to be together, you always have been, you complete each other". Derek walked into the kitchen and said, "who completes each other momma"?, she kissed him on the cheek and said, "you and Penelope do honey", Derek winked at his fiancee and then kissed her lips gently and said, "of course we do".
Sarah said, "so I know that you just got engaged last night but have you given any thoughts to when you want to get married"?, Derek looked at his soon- to-be bride and said, "the sooner the better as far as I'm concerned". Penelope said, "today if it were up to me", everybody said, "awwwww" as Derek leaned in and kissed her lips gently.
Hearing that Dave turned around and walked into the library and pulled his cell out and smiled as he pulled up a number, after a few rings he heard, "The Inn at Grace Farm & Wedding Barn this is Aimee". Dave chuckled and said, "hey Aimee this is David Rossi", Aimee said, "well Dave how are you doing, it's been a while my friend".
Dave said, "that is has, the reason I called you was I have a favor to ask", Aimee said, "anything for you Dave", he nodded his head and said, "well then in that case" and he spent a few minutes filling Aimee in on what he needed. When his call ended he was all smiles as he joined the others in the living room.
Derek said, "ohhhh I know that look, what have you done Dave"?, Dave looked around the room and said, "well earlier I might have heard you guys talking about when you'd like to get married". Penelope said, "I meant it, I'd marry Derek today if I could", Dave kissed her on the cheek and said, "well you can't get married today buttttttt how does getting married on New Years Eve sound"?, Penelope giggled and said, "like heaven my Italian stallion, like heaven".
Fran said, "what did you do husband"?, he said, "well I have some friends and they own the most amazing place and it's called The Inn at Grace Farn and Wedding Barn", everybody looked and listened as he explained the plans he had made. Penelope was beaming as she said, "so let me get this straight we're heading out on the 28th to head to Vermont where we will enjoy several days of pampering while we wait for our wedding day"?, Dave said, "correct kitten".
Dave said, "they have a website so why don't you all check it out", he told them where to go on the internet and a few seconds later everybody was very impressed as they did the virtual tour. Penelope said, "ohhhhh this place looks amazing", Derek kissed her cheek and said, "it sure does sweetness", he looked up at Rossi and said, "thanks Dave, this means the world to us".
Penelope got up and walked over and kissed Dave on the cheek and said, "thank you papa bear", he winked at her and said, "only the best for my daughter", she reached up and wiped away a tear and said, "y your daughter"?, he said, "yes kitten I consider you my daughter I hope that's alright"?, she said, "yes, yes it's more than alright".
Derek grinned and said, "this little cabin is this where we will have our honeymoon"?, Dave said, "yep that way you and kitten can get your groove thang on so to speak while the rest of us are back in our own rooms". Penelope said, "so we get our own section where it's just the two of us"?. Dave nodded his head and said, "you do" and Penelope hugged him and said, "you are the best".
Fran stood smiling proudly at her husband and said, "that you are my love, that you are", Dave winked at her and then said, "alright let's eat a few cookies before we start getting things ready for tonight". Everybody nodded their heads yes in agreement as they got up and headed through the house to the dining room to enjoy some of Frans famous chocolate chip cookies.
While they were enjoying their cookies Derek said, "so if we're getting married on New Years Eve when will we be coming back home"?, Dave said, "well I have arranged for everybody to get another week so we won't be coming back home until the 8th which is on a Friday and we don't have to go back to work untll Monday the 10th".
Sarah grinned at her step father and said, "Dave you rock" causing him to smile and slightly blush", Fran said, "wow you guys better mark this date down because my husband just blushed". Dave said, "alright alright enough talk about me, let's talk about Santa, who's been good all year"? and Jack and Henry said, "me me meeeee" as they jumped up and down.
Several hours later everybody was sitting in the living room around the Christmas tree as Dave read The Night Before Christmas and it wasn't long after he finished the story that Reid and Hotch carried Jack and Henrys sleeping bodies quietly upstairs and tucked them in. When they came back downstairs Reid said, "alright the kiddos are out like a light so it's time to get the rest of the presents out and under the tree".
The men headed to get the rest of the gifts while the women made sure that Santa had milk and cookies and that their were carrots out for the reindeer so that everything would be perfect. About an hour later Hotch said, "it's after midnight and if I know my son he'll be up bright and early", Reid said, "yep, Henry too".
Fran said, "it's going to be a long day so we better all turn in", everybody nodded their heads yes in agreement as they headed up the stairs that led to all of their rooms. A few minutes later Derek and Penelope were laying wrapped in each others arms, he leaned down and kissed the side of her neck and said, "I love you baby girl", she said, "and I love you handsome" as she leaned in and pressed a soft and loving kiss to his lips.