Chapter 25: I Now Pronounce You...
After the terrible situation there were in the principal sent an email to her teachers and the parents to take the rest of the week off.
And she also recommended a psychology to help them got over it. Spencer asked Emily to take a few days to stay with Max, his boss understood that and she accepted it.
That day he drove her to his apartment and they drank a tea and cuddled on his couch "I don't know if you prefer to stay in your apartment. I don't have a TV or something to distract you, just books"
She looked up at him and rubbed his cheek "Spence... I'm happy just to be with you" she just smiled "and I'm thankful to have you close to me" then kissed him.
"I love you and I just want you to feel comfortable"
"I love you too and I am comfortable" he nodded and hugged her tightly "so... um... do you want to talk about the invitation card?"
She laughed "actually... yes" she faced him and when he was about to speak again, she pressed her finger on his lips "I thought about it after I left your apartment, and at first I was upset because I loved the design but then I realized... this is something for us. Not just mine" she held his hands "and my hero deserves to be part of the decisions too so. Maybe tomorrow we can go back to my friend's and asked her to pick a color we both like"
He smiled and nodded "sounds fair enough" they hugged each other.
"Also can we use these days to work on our wedding?"
"Sure, maybe we can even visit Krystall to see the garden and decide everything" she nodded.
"I like that idea" she laid on his chest "and let's not mention what happened, please?"
"Ok but it's good to talk about traumatic events so your mind doesn't feel overwhelmed by the negative emotions"
"There's my doctor... I understand what you mean and I just wish I had a strong mind like yours but I'm not"
"I was suffering out there, I managed to concentrate because I needed to save you and those kids, but thoughts of Maeve and what happened to her came immediately to my mind and Emily had to get me the boss speech to force me to focus" he looked at her "I don't have a strong mind. I just learned how to focus instead of breaking" she kissed him.
"I'm sorry. You are right baby" she has some tears and sighed "when I'm ready we can talk" he nodded and wiped her tears.
"Ok I will respect that. Now do you want to order food from your favorite restaurant and we can check some things for the wedding on your laptop?"
"Sure I would love to" she got out her phone and called to order her favorite dish and orders what he usually orders. She loved tacos and her favorite place was close from his apartment.
Then she picked up her laptop and they started to pick up some decorations for the garden. She liked what Krystall used to decorate at Penelope's party so Max wanted something like that.
Spencer also picked some stuffs he liked, but he left her pick almost everything else. His goal was to distract and relax her.
She was excited and by the time the food arrived she picked everything up. They ate checking rings designs.
"Do you have your poem for our vows?" She asked when they finished to eat and she helped him washing the dish
"Yes. I have a book of poems and I found it the next day we decided to do that" he smiled looking at her "and you?"
"Same" she looked back and smiled.
"Derek is planning the bachelor party" he sighed "I'm afraid of what he planned" she laughed "don't laugh! Derek loves to make me uncomfortable or tease me"
"Just like a big brother" she laughed more "I tease Eloise and Michelle a lot and they do the same. Like when Michelle almost marry us when we first met" she smiled "I was so embarrassed..."
"Yeah I could feel it in your voice. I didn't say anything to not make it worst" she splashed some water on him "hey!" He said and splashed her back "you love playing with water, huh?"
And they have a little war splashing each other until the floor was wet and so were they.
"Damn... now I have to dry the floor" said him looks for the mop.
"Totally worth it" she laughed as she followed him.
"Yeah I thought you would say that" he raised his eyebrow "go that a shower I got this covered"
"You sure?" He nodded "ok boss" she laughed and left the kitchen walking to his bathroom.
When he finished cleaning the floor she was done with her shower and walked in the kitchen wearing one of his shirt.
"Ok go take a shower. I will finish this" he looked at her and nodded and left to the bathroom.
She put the mop in it's place then walked to his bedroom where she was reading one of the books his mother gave him. 15th century literature was great.
When he walked into his room and he smiled at her, then he sat next to her "my mom used to read me those poems"
"Really? That's cute" she leaned on his chest and read one more poem then put the book on the nightstand and turned to hug Spencer "goodnight" she kissed him then fell asleep with her head on his chest.
The next morning the couple decided to go change the design of their invitation cards. They picked the white car with bronze flowers and lines also their names and the address.
Then they went to pick their rings. He picked a thick golden ring, she picked a thinner golden ring with three little diamonds on it and they decided to write their names and their wedding date on them. Those rings will be ready some days before the wedding.
At the afternoon they drove to Rossi's house where Krystall was waiting for them. David was in a case so there will only be the three of them.
She invited them lunch and they talked about the wedding plans. They decided to say theirs 'I do' to a preacher.
Krystall offered the service of the waiters they had at Penelope's party and she insisted saying it was part of their present so she will not accept a no.
They left some hours later and drove to Max's dad house. They shared some more time there. Spencer told them to not mention yesterday's incident. And they did not.
She gave her sisters and dad's invitations and she asked Michelle if Sammy could give a speech at there wedding. They talked about their plans for the wedding and her father was so happy he had tears listening to Max.
"You know it was my dream to married her off" Spencer looked a Michelle remembering what she said that day at the park and Max was blushing "she is the most stubborn of them and I was worry she would never marry especially after Mike Davis"
"Dad..." she was looking at the ceiling.
"What? Spencer is part of the family and I want him to know I'm happy you two met" Spencer smiled.
"I'm also happy Max and I met. I was having to bad situations at the moment we talked and she helped me so"
She kissed his cheek and her dad's cheek "I love you both" she smiled.
They changed the subject and after dinner they went back to his apartment.
After that the next few weeks was calmer. They went back to work and there usual routine. At first Max was nervous about returning to work but Spencer calmed her and promised her everything will be back to normal and that she can stay in his apartment until their wedding.
The weekend before the wedding Derek took Spencer and all the men of the BAU to a bar to his bachelor party. Even Hotch was present at that party
Meanwhile Michelle talked with the BAU women and they did the same with Max and her bachelorette party.
The women drank and dance at Penelope's who offered her apartment for the party.
Spencer and the men went to a bar and drank and eat. Their party was calmer but still the bar has some surprises for the groom and his friends.
All of them returned for their home late that night and they spent their Sunday at Max's dad's home.
That last week was intense for them. She needed to pick up the dresses for the two flowers girls, her bridesmaids and he needed to pick their rings and also get his suit.
He asked Morgan to go with him and Derek went with Hank to get him his suit. They spent that day together.
"I like this suit looks pretty cool, pretty boy" he said looking at Spencer in his suit then looked at his son "right buddy?" Hank nodded "now let's see something for us" the former agent walked to his son to pick his suit and his son.
"So how is the rent business?" Spencer asked after he changed back.
"Great, the houses I bought while I was in the bureau are working perfectly fine" he picked one like the suits he usually wore in his early days in the BAU "I'm winning enough to buy another and work on it"
"So you are busy" said Spencer.
"Yeah and I'm thinking about teach self-defense classes at the community center maybe even softball"
"You were a great teacher when you got me into that game against National Security" they laughed and after he tried his suit and checked Hank's. Derek insisted in paid them as his gift for him.
After that the two men and the boy ate icecream at the park and talked more about everything that happened since they last saw.
Later that day they went to their houses. The rest of the days went by fast, they did the rehearsal of the ceremony and tried the food they will eat at the wedding, and March 14 arrived.
Max spent the night before at her sister's house. The wedding would be at 6PM so they went to the same spa they visited for Christmas.
Meanwhile Spencer went to visit his mom. She was so excited and she told everyone in the hospital about his wedding so a nurse will take her to the ceremony and returned her home when it was done.
The hours passed and Spencer went to Rossi's house where the Italian man kissed his cheek affectionately and patted the other.
"Congratulazioni son" he smiled "come here" he led him to a room "here you can change and put your suitcase for your first night as a married couple"
"Thank you Dave, I'm so thankful that you allowed us to use your house for our wedding"
"Spencer, you know I'm love parties and I wouldn't miss the opportunity to host your wedding" he smiled "now... Krystall and I thought about this and we decided to buy you a week in Italy" he handed him the tickets"
"Oh my... you shouldn't Dave" he smiled watching the tickets.
"Yes I should. You, Luke and Matt are like my sons. I saw you growing from an awkward to this man in front of me, strong here" he pointed his head "and here" he pointed to his heart "and I'm sure Jason could be proud of you"
Spencer had some tears and hugged him "and you are like my second father figure and my support when Gideon died" they smiled "thank you"
"You are welcome kid. I will always be there for you and your family" they hugged once again and they went to change into their suits.
When they were ready the rest of the BAU arrived to the house, they made a toast and walked to the garden. Morgan and his family arrived, then Hotch with Jack. They went to the garden and Penelope hugged Morgan and they flirted like always making all laughed and have a good time remembering their intentions.
Later Max's family and her friends arrived and sat in there seats. Spencer's mom arrived soon after and sat with Max's family where she talked to Don and Max's sisters.
Spencer and Derek stood at the altar with the preacher. Don walked in the house to walk Max to the altar.
"I feel like my stomach its going to explode"
Derek laughed "that's normal pretty boy. It will stop when you see her walking towards you" Spencer smiled.
"I can't wait" the two men smiled then the music started and the Simmons girls walked in throwing flowers as their mom taught them.
Then the ringbearers Michael and Hank walked in, one has Spencer's ring and the other Max's.
After fifteen seconds, Spencer counted in his mind, Max walked out the house behind the little kids with her father with his arm wrapping hers.
Spencer's eyes were on her. Her white dress hugged her curves around the right places, it has some decorations around the skirt.
Her dad walked her to her soon-to-be husband. Some women were already crying as Don handed Spencer the hand of his daughter "take good care of her Spencer" he patted his hand and walked to sit down.
"Good evening. We are here to witness the union of these couple. Spencer Reid and Maxine Brenner. Now in front of your friends and family, say your vows, please" he said turning to Max "ladies first"
Max nodded and took a deep breath then she looked at him "Spencer... since we met, you stare at me like I'm the only girl on Earth, you make me feel important and show me my true worth. You're always there for me, you never let me down" this part brought back the memories of what happened a few weeks away "You make me feel like a princess wearing a golden crown. You've shown me how to live, how to smile, how to play, and forever I will love you, each and every single day"
Then it was Spencer's turn "Max... I never was good to express my feelings, my friends at the BAU can tell you it's truth so, when I say you're my life, I hope you know that it's true, when I tell you you're my world, know that I only have eyes for you.
When the words cannot come because you take my breath away, know that I love you more than words could ever say" she smiled at him.
"Very good and touching. Now Maxine and Spencer let's exchange the rings" Derek called both kids and tell Hank to hands the ring to Max and Michael to hand the ring to Spencer. Both kids did what he said and walked to sit with their moms "Spencer Reid do you take Maxine Brenner to be my wedded wife.To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part"
"I do" he slide the ring on her left ring finger.
Then he turned to Max "and Maxine Brenner do you take Spencer Reid to be my wedded husband.To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part"
"I do" And she slide the ring on his left ring finger.
"Now by the authority vested in me by the Court of the United States of America, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife. What God has brought together let no man or woman put asunder. Groom, you may now kiss your bride" and with that Spencer leans in to kiss her just like he once did in the FBI elevator. Everybody clapped at the newlyweds.
Then they all moved to the table while everyone congratulated them and hugged them.
Spencer and Max had their first dance as a married couple. She picked 'You are in love' by Taylor Swift, they danced to that song on Christmas and after that, she realized how in love she fell for him. That song showed everything they felt for each other and she thought it could be perfect for that magical night.
They danced really close, forgetting everything around them. In that moment the only thing in there minds was each other.
When the song finished he kissed her again and the presents gave then a round of applause as they sat. There were some speeches from some friends congratulating them and hoping for the best for them.
The night was full of happiness and it was a good time to relax. Spencer danced with his mom and Max with her dad. She danced with each member of the BAU and he danced with her and his girl friends and even her sisters.
After dinner and cake, Derek gave some touching words about Spencer and how proud he was of his little brother from another mother and wishing him good luck in his love life.
Sammy spoke next explaining how his aunt and his, now, uncle met and everyone laughed at the story and some comments the young boy said. He finished his speech with the only magic trick he mastered making everyone clapped at the kid.
Spencer told her about Rossi's present so tomorrow after breakfast they will need to pick up some bags to left at night to Europe.
OOooOOooOO
I hope you liked it. I don't want it to make what we are facing, you know the Covid-19, into this story. That's why I picked Rome as their honeymoon.
May be even a few days in Paris?
I will read you in the next chapter.