With A Little Help From My Son-Ch 22
Derek took a deep breath as he smiled down at his son, he couldn't believe it, he couldn't believe that he was marrying the most beautiful woman in the world. Hank grinned and said, "I can't wait to get a mom again", Derek rubbed the top of his sons head and said, "you really love her don't you"?, he nodded his head and said, "I do dad, I really do" causing Derek to smile.
Their attention turned to the back of the flower petal path as JJ and Emily started making their way toward the groom, Reid stood beside Hank watching as his beautiful wife slowly made her way closer and closer to him. When JJ and Emily were standing across from them the bridal march started and everybody turned to see Penelope and Dave standing there.
Dave said, "are you sure you're ready kitten"?, she looked at him and said, "I've never been more ready to do anything in my life", he sighed happily and patted her hand as they started walking. Derek felt his heart racing as she started walking toward him, that dress she was wearing was hugging every curve perfectly.
Penelope couldn't help but smile as she got closer to the loves of her life, her husband and her son, as she walked close to Derek she couldn't help but smile, smile because her life was coming together, perfectly. When they stopped beside Derek Dave kissed her cheek and put her hand in Dereks before walking over to stand with the others.
Derek smiled and said, "you look so beautiful", she grinned and said, "thanks, you clean up nice yourself hotstuff", he laughed as they turned to then face the minister who was performing the service. He said, "you may be seated", everybody sat down and he said, "love is what brings us here together today, the love of this man Derek and this woman Penelope".
Hank stood there smiling happily as he looked back and forth from his dad to his mom, the minister then said, "who gives this woman to this man in marriage"?, Dave then stood up and said, "I do" and then sat back down beside his wife. The minister then said, "may I have the rings please"?, Hank and JJ took the rings out and handed them to the minister.
After a short prayer he said, "I understand that the two of you have written your own vows"?, both Derek and Penelope nod their head yes in agreement and said, "yes sir". He handed Penelopes ring to Derek and said, "put this ring onto Penelopes finger and then recite your vows to her", Derek nervously took the ring into his hand and slid it on to Penelopes finger and then took a deep breath as he readied to recite his vows of love to his beautiful bride.
Derek gently squeezed her hand and said, "Penelope, baby girl, I love you with all my heart, I know that we haven't known each other long but when it's right it's right". He smiled and said, "the minute I laid my eyes on you, well after I fell over you that is" causing everybody to laugh, he said, "I knew then that we were meant to be together".
He bit down on his bottom lip and said, "I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you, I can't wait to see you swollen with our child, I can't wait to watch you running through the yard chasing after our kids as they grow". She smiled as he said, "you are without a doubt heaven sent to me and Hank and we both look forward to a long and happy life with you as a family".
The minister looked at Penelope and said, "Penelope take Dereks ring and put it on his finger and then recite your vows to him", she took the ring into her hand and slid it onto his finger. She then took a deep breath and said, "Derek, hotstuff, you are the best thing that's ever happened to me, you and Hank are my life and I love you both more than I ever thought possible".
Derek sighed happily as she said, "I know that we haven't been together long but everything happens for a reason and I think that my reason for coming to the beach for a break was so that I could meet you and our son". Hank grinned as Penelope said, "the little boy standing beside you is an amazing young man and he makes sure to tell and show me how much he loves me on a daily basis".
Penelope wiped away a tear that slid down her cheek and said, "I am so honored and lucky to have such a sweet son, growing up all I wanted was to get married to an amazing man". She winked at Derek and said, "I can check that off my list", she said, "and I wanted kids and I already have an amazing little boy and who knows, maybe one day we'll have lots of little kids running around".
Penelope said, "as I look at Derek and Hank I realize just how lucky I am to have such wonderful people in my life and in my heart", the minister smiled and said, "if their is anyone who 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 at the smiling couple and said, "Derek you can now kiss your bride", Derek cupped her face in his hands and said, "I love you", she smiled and said, "I love you to" before his lips descended on hers. They pulled apart to the sound of Hank squealing, "YESSSSSSSS I HAVE A MOM AGAIN" as he threw his arms around Penelope and hugged her tight.
Tears streamed down her face as she said, "I love you, I love you both so much" as she claimed another kiss from her husband