With A Little Help From My Son-Ch 21
Derek was nervously pacing back and forth across the bedroom when Hank walked in, Derek said, "buddy I need to talk to you", Hank sat down on the side of the bed and said, "did I do something wrong dad"?, he said, "no, no buddy you didn't do anything wrong". Hank grinned and said, "what do you want to talk to me about dad"?, Derek grinned as he said, "buddy will you be my best man"?, Hank said, "me"?, Derek nodded his head and said, "yes you".
The little boy beamed with pride as Derek said, "I would be honored if you'd stand with me when I marry Penelope", Hank said, "yes, yes, sure dad, sure I'll be your best man". Derek put his hand on his sons shoulder and said, "I love you buddy", Hank said, "I love you to dad", their attention then went to the door as Hotch stepped in.
Hank said, "uncle Hotch, uncle Hotch, guess what"?, Hotch said, "what"?, ?, Hank said, "dad asked me to be his best man", Hotch said, "wow, that's quite an honor". Hank said, "it sure is uncle Hotch" as he ran out of the room squealing, "guess what, guess what" causing Derek to grin as he heard his son running up the hall.
Hotch said, "he's so happy", Derek said, "I've never seen him take up with anybody like he did baby girl", Hotch said, "sometimes it works like that, it's like I've heard Penelope say this week, everything happens for a reason". Derek nodded his head and said, "that it does man, that it does", Hotch laughed as Derek blew out a deep breath and said, "do you think we're crazy getting married so fast"?, Hotch said, "you love each other, right"?, Derek said, "more than I ever thought possible".
Hotch said, "then no I don't think it's to fast, when it's right Morgan it's right", Derek smiled and said, "well then it's right because I've never felt this way before man, not ever, not even with Savannah". Hotch put his hand on Dereks shoulder and said, "it's good to see you this happy, enjoy it because love like this doesn't come along every day", Derek said, "I hear that Hotch".
Meanwhile upstairs Penelope was standing up and twirling around in her dress when she heard Hank running up the hall squealing, "mom, mom, mommmm", Fran opened the door and said, "son what's wrong"?, Hank said, "nothing's wrong nana". Penelope said, "what's up buddy"?, the little boy walked over to her and said, "guess what mom"?, Penelope said, "what"?, Hank said, "dad just asked me to be his best man, can you believe that"?, she grinned and said, "I sure can, your father loves you very much".
Hank smiled and said, "I know and I love dad to", Penelope smiled and said, "so tell me, are you ready for me to be your mom forever and ever"?, Hank hugged her and said, "more than you know". Penelope blew out a deep breath and said, "well then just as soon as Dave gets here we can get this party starteddddddd" causing the little boy to laugh.
JJ said, "you look beautiful Garcie", Emily nodded her head in agreement and said, "stunning, that dress hugs you in allllll the right places", they were all smiling when they heard a knock at the door. Emily opened the door and said, "come in Dave", he stepped in and said, "kitten are you ready to get married"?, she grinned and said, "lead the way".
Everybody hugged her and made their way toward the door, JJ turned around and said, "me and Em will be waiting on you downstairs", she nodded her head and said, "thank you". They winked as they headed out of the room, Hank said, "love you mom", she beamed with pride and said, "I love you to Hank", he waved and said, "I'll see you outside".
Penelope grinned and said, "yes, yes you will", Hank giggled and ran up the hall and down the stairs, Dave held out his arm and said, "shall we get you married to the nervous man outside on the beach"?, she looped her arm through his and said, "let's get this show on the road" as they started up the hall and down the stairs to join JJ and Emily so they could head outside.