A/N: I just wanted to say thanks to all of you, my wonderful readers and reviewers. This mostly definitely includes all my guest reviewers as well! You've all been awesome. Your support has been overwhelming and gratifying. My love to each and every one of you. I really hope you enjoyed my labor of love. It definitely ended up a heck of a lot longer than I intended. I guess that is what happens when you have too much time on your hands. LOL! Anyway, I'm a bit busy right now with several editing projects. I will do my best to get something out soon. BTW, Congratulations to Sweetkid45 for being my 300th review of this story! Weehoo! For sure you will have a new Christmas story from me this year. God bless and stay safe. Remember masks and social distancing.

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Epilogue

After the happy couple shook hands and received hugs and kisses from everyone, Derek grabbed his new bride by the hand and led her off to a quiet corner. Their grand entrance would have to wait for a few minutes. Derek wanted to make out with his new wife for a little bit, which Penelope had no argument with, whatsoever.

When they pulled apart Derek asked, "So, what does it feel like to be a married woman, Mrs. Morgan?"

Penelope couldn't contain her joy. "It feels wonderful, husband! I have never been happier than I am at this very moment. All my dreams have come true and I'm now married to the other half of my heart. You're stuck with me now and forever! How does it feel to be an old married man?"

Derek grabbed her around the waist and pulled her even closer, "Hey, hey, hey! Who you calling old, woman? You better behave, Mrs. Thang! Or I will have to spank you later! And to answer your question, I'm completely over the moon and I want to find a mountain and shout it out to the whole world, that you are now finally mine all mine, Mrs. Penelope Morgan!"

Penelope giggled, "Promises, promises, oh husband of mine! And, I have always been yours, I just been waiting for you to stake your claim! I love you, Hot Stuff!"

Derek shook his head and laughed, "Well, consider yourself staked! I will never ever leave you. I love you too, Baby Girl."

Desiree was sent to look for the newlyweds. When she found them, she shooed them towards the tent because everyone was waiting for them to get the party started.

As soon as the newlyweds made their entrance the DJ shouted out, "Let's give it up for the bride and the groom., Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan!"

There were more shout outs and catcalls. The entire group of guests formed a circle around the dancefloor to watch the couple complete their first dance as husband and wife. The song they'd chosen was "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri. They slowly twirled around the dancefloor totally immersed in each other's arms, thoughts, and souls.

The rest of the reception was a blast while everyone ate, drank, danced, and talked. The newlyweds took turns dancing with other members of the family. Which included a mother/son dance with Derek and Fran and a father/daughter dance with Penelope and Dave. Penelope even danced with Jack and Henry.

They'd cut the cake and gently fed each other to a chorus of "Awww's".

Soon it was time for Derek and Penelope to head to Dave's private plane to be whisked away for their honeymoon journey to Hawaii. They said their goodbyes and were chased out to the limo while the guests ran after them tossing birdseed.

Derek and Penelope enjoyed the most magical and special honeymoon anyone could ask for. They spent most of the two weeks making love. Although, they did leave the villa enough times to enjoy swimming in the ocean, horseback riding on the beach, watching sunsets, picnics, and a little touch of sightseeing.

Coincidentally, the Hotchners also enjoyed their honeymoon in Italy. They arrived back home four days before the Morgan's returned from their trip.

As soon as Derek and Penelope returned back to Virginia, they immediately moved into their new spacious home. They made sure to christen every single room, too.

One week after their return, the team went to work, including their beloved and favorite Data Analyst, their all-knowing Oracle. Penelope was thrilled to finally be back to full-duty status. Everything was back the way as it should be.

Approximately, six weeks later Penelope wasn't feeling well and took a trip to see her doctor. A very excited Penelope found out that she was around twelve weeks pregnant. When she told Derek, he was floating on cloud nine. They figured out that the baby was conceived right around the time that Derek proposed.

When Fran found out she was finally going to get her first grandbaby, she was ecstatic. She ran right out and started buying things to spoil her grandchild with. The whole family was so happy for them and couldn't wait to meet the newest addition to their clan.

Seven months later, Hank Spencer Morgan was born on a cold and snowy night. The Morgan's were hosting a birthday party for Fran that evening when Penelope suddenly went into labor. Penelope was grateful that Derek was there for the birth of their son. As was the team too, because the ambulance was extremely delayed with the weather. It was left up to Fran and Spencer to help deliver the little bundle of joy at Casa Morgan. Between Fran being a retired nurse and Spencer having already helped deliver a baby before, everything went smoothly. The proud parents couldn't have been happier.

As the years went by, Derek and Penelope had been blessed with four more children. The twins Kristina 'Krissie' Jennifer and Kaitlyn 'Kate' Francesca, Two more boys, David 'Davey' Aaron and James 'Jamie' Michael Morgan. They gave their parents many years of joy, happiness, and a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The Hotchners gave birth to two more children a girl and another boy. The LaMontagne's ended up with three more, a set of boy/girl twins, and their last which was an utter surprise was another girl. Their Nonno Dave and Nana Fran took great joy in spoiling them all rotten.

On Penelope's and Derek's silver anniversary, they took part in a reaffirmation ceremony of their vows. They enjoyed many years of bliss and their undying love until their deaths many years later.

The End

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"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." -By Lao Tzu