Christmas Wooing Morgan Style-Ch 26
In the bridal room Penelope was sitting in the chair while JJ was working on her make up and Emily was busy fixing Penelopes hair, Sarah was getting the bouquets and Desi and Fran were watching as Penelope was turned into a fairytale princess for the most important day of her life, the day she was to marry the love of her life, her hotstuff, her Derek.
When JJ and Emily were finished with her hair and makeup Fran said, "alright sweetie now that you are ready, well everything but putting your dress on we have a few gifts for you". Penelope said, "awwwww girlies you're going to make me cry", JJ said, "no, no tears, you're makeup is perfect".
Penelope blew out a deep breath as JJ said, "I know that you already have a new dress but this bracelet was screaming your name to me yesterday" and as JJ put it on Penelpoes wrist she said, "ohhhhh Jayje it's gorgeous". The bracelet was gold with antique gemstones on it, she looked up and said, "thank you Jayje" as she threw her arms around her friend.
Emily said, "and these earrings were my grandmothers, I want you to use them for your something borrowed", Penelope took the earrings and put them on and said, "they are gorgeous Em, thank you". Emily said, "you are very welcome PG", next was Fran who said, "and the something old is this" and she held out her mothers necklace and said, "my mother wore it on her wedding day to my father and I wore it on my wedding day to Hank and now today I want you to wear it on the day you marry my son".
Tears threatened to stream down Penelpoes face but she quickly blotted them away and said, "awwww Fran, thank you, I'm so honored, so so honored" as Fran walked around behind Penelope and put the necklace around her neck and fastened it. Desi smiled and said, "and finally the something blue" as she handed Penelope a blue garter.
Desi said, "now you have your something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue", Penelope looked around the room at the five amazing women and said, "I don't know what I would do without you wonderful ladies, I am truly blessed to have you all as my family".
Fran said, "it's us that's lucky Penelope" as they all wrapped her up in a group hug as the time for her to walk down the aisle to Derek was getting closer and closer. Meanwhile in the grooms room, Derek said, "man, I just can't get this tie to work", Dave shook his had and said, "here son let me help you"
Derek said, "I don't understand why I'm so nervous today", Hotch said, "that's easy, it's your wedding day, this is totally normal Morgan" and Reid and Dave nodded in agreement. When his tie was done Derek looked down at his watch and said, "it's almost time, it's almost time".
Dave said, "well, if you will excuse me it's time for me to go get kitten", Derek said, "can you tell her I love her", Dave said, "will do son, will do" as he headed out of the room. Reid looked at his very nervous friend and said, "alright, let's get you to where you need to be", Derek nodded his head and said, "let's go pretty boy, let's go" as they headed toward the barn.
Penelope and the others were laughing and talking when Dave knocked on the door, Fran walked over and opened the door and said, "come in my love, come in". She stepped aside and Dave stepped in and said, "ohhhhhh, kitten you look stunning, you are seriously taking my breath away".
She said, "thank you, papa bear", he said, "it's time, are you ready"?, she said, "more than ready", JJ and Emily smiled and said, "we'll meet you at the entrance to the barn", she nodded her head and said, "we'll be right there". Fran, Sarah and Desi hugged her and kissed her cheek one final time and told her how beautiful she looked before stepping out of the room, leaving Dave and Penelope alone.
Dave kissed her cheek and said, "are you sure you're ready kitten"?, she looped her arm through his and said, "let's get me married to my hotstuff", Dave laughed and said, "ohhhh, before I forget, Derek wanted me to tell you that he loves you", she said, "awwwwww, how is my hotstuff today, is he alright"?, Dave said, "he's fine, nervous but fine" as they walked out of the room and headed down the hallway that led to the staircase.
A few minutes later Derek looked toward the back of the barn as the music started, he watched as first Emily and then JJ walked up the aisle toward him, they looked so beautiful in their peach colored dresses. When the music changed to the wedding march his heart started racing faster than it was before as he waited for Penelope and Dave to appear in the door.
He couldn't stop smiling as he watched Penelope walking closer and closer to him, when she was at the front of the aisle Dave kissed her cheek and said, "you look radiant kitten". She said, "thank you, papa bear" and then blew out a deep breath as Dave put her hand in Dereks and then walked over and stood with Fran and the others.
The minister smiled and said, "please be seated", the family sat down and watched as the ministers attention turned back to the bride and groom and he said, "dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in front of God and these witnesses to join together in the bonds of holy matrimony Derek Morgan and Penelope Garcia".
Derek gently squeezed her hands as the minister asked for the rings, JJ and Reid stepped forward and handed him the rings and after a short prayer he looked at the bride and groom and said, "I understand that the two of you have written your own vows is this correct"?, they both said, "yes" in unison.
The minister said, "Derek take this ring and put it onto Penelopes finger and then recite your vows to her", he took the ring and put it on her finger and then took a deep breath. He looked her lovingly in the eyes and said, "Penelope, baby girl, you are the best thing that's ever happened to me, you are the love of my life and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you, loving you and being loved by you".
She smiled as he said, " you are my God give solace and I promise to love, honor and cherish you all of the days of my life and that I will spend my life making you the happiest woman in the world". The minister then looked at Penelope and said, "Penelope I need you to take this ring and put it on Dereks finger and then recite your vows to him".
She nervously took the ring and put it on his finger, she then looked at him and said, "Derek, hotstuff, you are the man of my dreams, the love of my life and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life as your wife". I look forward to being married to you, having a family with you and growing old with you".
Penelope gently squeezed his hand and said, "I will love, honor and cherish you for the rest of my life and I too will do everything I can to make sure that you feel loved all of the days of your life". The minister said, "if there is anybody here 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 said, "by the powers vested in me by this state I now pronounce you husband and wife", Derek looked at Penelope and smiled as he heard, "Derek, you may kiss your bride". He cupped her face in his hands and leaned in and pressed his lips against hers in a soft, gentle and loving kiss.
They pulled apart as the minister said, "ladies and gentlemen it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan" and the air was filled with the sounds of hands clapping, whistles and the shouts of congratulations as the newlyweds shared another kiss before making their way back up the aisle and heading toward the reception area to join their family to celebrate.