Rescuing Of Innocence-Ch 34

Derek, Hotch and Reid stood watching the back of the church as the doors opened and the music started, they watched as Jack and Henry started making their way up the aisle carrying Derek and Penelopes wedding bands on two light blue pillows. When they got to the front of the church they walked over and stood in front of their dads.

Emily was next to start making her way up the aisle, she looked so beautiful in her light peach dress, the smile on her face was priceless as she looked at her husband. He winked at her and she bit down on her bottom lip and then winked at him as she took her place in the front of the church.

Next was JJ, she too looked stunning in her peach dress, as she slowly made her way to the front of the church she smiled and glanced at her husband who's smile matched hers. Once she made it to the front of the church she stood beside Emily and then their attention turned back to the doors of the church where Tracey made her entrance.

She looked so beautiful in her pink dress, she was carrying a white basket and it was filled with dark red rose petals, she slowly made her way up the aisle taking great pleasure in dropping the petals onto the carpet. When she made it to the front of the church she smiled and waved at her daddy, who quickly waved and smiled back at the adorable four year old.

The music changed to the wedding march and everybody stood up and turned to face the back of the church, Penelope and Dave started slowly making their way up the aisle. Penelope clung to Dave and smiled as she couldn't keep her eyes off of Derek, he looked so handsome in his tux and as she walked closer and closer to the front she couldn't wait to become Mrs. Derek Morgan.

When they got to the front of the church Dave stopped and kissed Penelope on the cheek and said, "you look stunning kitten", he then put her hand in Dereks and walked over and stood beside Fran and the girls. The minister smiled and said, "you may be seated" and after everybody started he took a deep breath and readied to continue.

As he looked around the room 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 hand and smiled lovingly at her as his heart raced faster and faster.

The minister said, "who gives this woman to be wed to this man"?, Dave stood up and said, "I do" and then sat back down beside his wife and smiled as the ceremony continued. He looked at the very nervous bride and groom and smiled, he said, "marriage isn't an institution to be entered into lightly but reverently and wholeheartedly".

He then looked at the couple and asked for the rings, Henry and Jack stepped forward and held out their pillows, the minister took the rings off of the pillows and smiled down at the little boys and said, "thank you". They said, "you're welcome" in unison and then back up and stood in front of their fathers again.

After a short prayer he looked at the bride and groom and said, "I understand that you have writing your own vows, is this correct"?, Derek and Penelope said, "it is" in unison. The minister handed Derek Penelopes ring and said, "Derek put this ring onto her finger and then recite your vows to her".

He took the ring and nervously slid it onto her finger, he took a deep breath and said, "Penelope, baby girl, you are the love of my life, you are the other part of my heart, you complete me". Penelope looked at him lovingly as he said, "I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you by my side, loving me and being loved by me".

Derek smiled as he said, "I look forward to our lives together, to many many years of happiness, love and joy as we raise our beautiful family", he felt tears streaming down his cheeks as he said, "I can't wait to watch our grandchildren grow up with you, the woman that has owned my heart since the first day we met sitting by my side".

The minister then looked at Penelope and said, "Penelope take this ring and put it onto Dereks finger and then recite your vows to him", she reached out and shakily took the ring and put it onto his finger. She smiled and said, "Derek, hotstuff, you are my best friend, the love of my life, my guiding light, the father of my children, my everything and today you become my husband".

I can't wait to grow old with you by my side loving me as we share lifes joys and battles, just know that here in front of our family and friends I promise to love, honor and cherish you for as long as we both shall live". The minister then said, "if their is anyone here that can show just cause why these two can't be lawfully joined, let them speak now or forever hold their peace".

After a few seconds he said, "by the powers vested in me by this state, I now pronounce you husband and wife", he grinned and said, "Derek you may kiss your bride". Derek cupped her face in his hands and leaned in and gently pressed his lips against hers in a soft but oh so passionate kiss, they pulled and the minister smiled and took a deep breath as he readied to speak.

He looked out at the newlyweds family and friends and said, "it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan", the sounds of hands clapping and shouts of congratulations filled the air as Derek pulled his new bride into another passionate kiss.