Survival-Ch 19
Payton took one final glance at his sister before they started slowly making their way up the aisle, once she started she smiled as she met eyes with her handsome groom. Derek couldn't keep his eyes off of her, she was beautiful, she looked like a princess from a fairy tale, he couldn't stop looking at her, the closer she got to him the faster he wanted her beside him.
Fran sighed happily as she felt Daves arms wrap lovingly around her, he kissed her cheek and said, "kitten looks beautiful", Fran nodded her head and said, "she does, she looks like a princess". The church was silent except for the bridal march as the bride made her way up the long aisle, she took a deep breath as they finally stopped at the front of the church.
Payton smiled and said, "you look amazing squirt", she sniffed and said, "I love you Pay", he winked at her and said, "I love you to kiddo", he then put her hand in Dereks before walking back over and sitting with the other brothers. Derek gently squeezed Penelopes hand and said, "you look sooooooo beautiful".
Penelope grinned and said, "you don't look so bad yourself hotstuff", causing the minister to laugh, a few seconds later the minister said, "dearly beloved we are gathered her today to join together in the bonds of holy matrimony Derek Morgan and Penelope Garcia". Penelope sighed happily as she felt a tear slid down her cheek.
The ceremony continued on for several minutes before the minister looked at the happy couple and said, "I understand that you have written your own vows for each other"?, they smiled and in unison said, "yes sir". He then asked for the rings, JJ and Reid smiled as they handed the rings over to the minister.
The minister then handed Penelopes ring to Derek and said, "slide the ring on Penelopes finger and then recite your vows", Derek took the ring into his hand and nervously slid the ring on her finger. He smiled and said, "Penelope, baby girl, you are without a doubt the best thing that has ever happened to me".
She felt her heart soar as he said, "I've loved you for years, you are my best friend, my God given solace", he took a deep breath and said, "and when I thought that I had lost you I didn't want to live". She squeezed his hand as he said, "but now I have you back in my arms where you belong and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you".
He smiled and said, "I can't wait to show you everyday for the rest of our lives how much you mean to me, I promise here today in front of our family and friends to love you as long as there is breath in my body". He then brought her hand up to his lip and gently pressed a kiss to the top of it before winking at her.
The minister then handed Penelope Dereks wedding band and said, "slide the ring on Dereks finger and then recite your vows to him", she took the ring into her fingers and slowly and nervously slid it onto Dereks finger. He smiled as she said, "Derek, hotstuff, you are now and will always be the love of my life".
She bit down on her bottom lip and said, "I don't know what I would do without you, you have been my best friend for years, you are my guiding light,
and today you become my husband, the man I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with". Penelope said, "I was so afraid for a while that I would never get to see you again but God works in mysterious ways because here I am back in your arms and your heart".
Penelope sighed happily and said, "I promise here in front of our family and friends today that I will love you forever and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you". The minister said, "if there is anyone here that can show just cause why these two cannot be lawfully joined let them speak now or forever hold their peace".
After a few moments of silence the minister smiled and said, "by the powers vested in me by this state, I now pronounce you husband and wife, what God has joined together let no man put asunder". Derek smiled when the minister said, "Derek you may kiss your bride", he raised the veil and smiled as he slowly leaned in and pressed his lips against his new brides.
When they pulled apart the minister said, "ladies and gentlemen it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan". As the room filled with the sounds of hands clapping Derek wrapped his arms around Penelope and said, "I love you Mrs. Morgan", she wiped her eyes and said, "I love you more, Mr. Morgan" before their lips met for another soft, gentle, loving kiss.