Lean On Me-Ch 13
Derek was all smiles as Dave put Penelopes hand in his and then kissed her cheek, he then said, "we love you kitten", she said, "I love you to papa bear" before he walked over and stood beside Fran. The minister then said, "please be seated", after everybody sat down he said, "dearly beloved we are gathered here today in front of God and these witnesses to join together Derek and Penelope in holy matrimony".
Everybody listened as he continued by saying, "marriage is an institution that isn't to be entered into lightly", Derek gently squeezed Penelopes hand and she winked at him causing his heart to race. The minister then said, "who gives this woman to this man"?, Dave said, "her family and I do" before sitting back down beside his wife.
The minister then asked for the rings and Reid and JJ stepped forward and handed the rings to him and after a short prayer he said, "I understand that the two of you have written your own vows"?, the nodded their heads in agreement and said, "yes" in unison. He then handed Derek Penelopes ring and said, "put this ring on Penelopes finger and then recite your vows to her".
Derek nervously took her ring into his hand and slid it onto her finger and he said, "baby girl, you are the most amazing woman I have ever met, you are so kind, loving and you have the biggest heart I've ever seen". She smiled as he said, "I've been in love with you since the first day we met and each day my love for you has only grown deeper".
He felt his heart racing as he said, "you are the best thing that's ever happened to me and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you as your husband". The minister then looked at Penelope and said, "Penelope put this ring onto Dereks finger and then recite your vows to him", she nodded her head as she took the ring and put it on his finger.
She then looked at him and said, "Derek, hotstuff, you are the best man I've ever known, you are my rock, my guiding light, the other part of my heart and today you become my husband". Fran smiled as she watched her son, he reminded her so much of his father, so strong, so proud and so much in love.
Penelope said, "the day I met you is the day you stole my heart, you are so kind, so loving and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you as your wife, loving you and being loved by you". The minister then said, "if their is anyone that can show just cause why these two can't be lawfully joined, let them speak now or forever hold their peace".
A few seconds later he said, "by the powers vested in me by this state I now pronounce you husband and wife", Derek and Penelope looked lovingly into each others eyes. The minister then said, "Derek you may kiss your bride", he cupped her face and then leaned in and gently placed a kiss on her lips.
When they pulled apart he said, "I love you Mrs. Morgan", she smiled and said, "and I love you Mr. Morgan", the minister then smiled as he said, "ladies and gentlemen it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan". As the couple leaned in for another kiss their family and friends stood and started clapping their hands and shouting their congratulations.