*Chapter Twelve: Wedding Day*

Morgan/Hotch relationship established.

Slash Warning.

I do not own Criminal Minds or the characters therein (I wish I did!), they are owned by some really great people that I think should TOTALLY give me a job! I am not making any money off of this story either (would that I were-does that make sense?). The writing is just for a bit of fun

"I think I'm going to be sick," Morgan groaned as he rushed off to the toilet in the adjoining bathroom of the bridal suite of the Universalist church where he vomited up the toast that he'd eaten just a few minutes before.

"Oh Derek! Honey! Are you okay?" his mother asked in concern.

"Too much chocolate and strawberries," he moaned from the bathroom stall.

"What?" his mother asked in confusion.

"Nothing ma. Can you go get Aaron for me? Please?" he pleaded.

"I think he is already at the front of the church honey," his mother hedged.

"No, I'm here," Morgan sighed in relief when he heard his lover's deep voice.

"Aaron?" he called out.

"Derek? Baby are you okay?" Hotch asked.

"I feel sick," Morgan whined.

"Are you really sick or is this cold feet?" Hotch questioned silently, stepping back when the door flew open to reveal a shocked Morgan.

"I can't believe you just asked me that! I want to marry you, more than anything in this world, I gave up my job so that we could truly be together, I just don't want to marry you from the fucking toilet!" Morgan protested loudly before turning around and becoming violently ill once again.

Hotch cringed. Not just at his partner's words but at the sound of his retching. He could feel his partner's agony and when Morgan sighed at his body's temporary reprieve from vomiting, he squatted next to him and passed a hand over his lover's head in a loving gesture.

"Oh baby, I'm so sorry, I was just worried that you'd changed your mind. What can I do for you?" Hotch questioned.

"I don't know," Morgan moaned moments before he turned to vomit again.

"And by the power invested in me by the District of Columbia and the Lord Almighty, I now pronounce the two of you married in both the eyes of the Father and the law. You may kiss each other as a public declaration of your love and your commitment to the other," the pastor said with a smile as Morgan and Hotch leaned towards each other and kissed deeply.

After delaying the wedding for thirty minutes as Morgan continued to vomit before feeling well enough to go on with the ceremony, everything else had gone off with a hitch. Between the wedding party walking without injury, to Garcia's flawless rendition of "Endless Love" dedicated to her two "sexiest superhero lovers," the ceremony had been rather commonplace….well, as common as a marriage between two men could be. Hotch breathed a sigh of relief when he pulled away from his husband's lips, Morgan's minty breath washing over his lips. They'd done it, they'd gotten married without any interference from an Unsub or Chief Strauss, Hotch had never been so grateful for a well-placed prayer before in his life.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to present to you, Misters Aaron and Derek Hotchner!" the pastor presented them and Morgan laughed at the collective gasp and wild, spontaneous applause at the revelation of his new name. Taking Hotch's hand in his, he stepped down the steps and followed his new husband from the room and out to sign their marriage license. They'd done it, they'd gotten married, now the only thing left to do was to spend the rest of their lives together. It was much easier said than done.

Sitting in the back of the room, unnoticed and appearing unobtrusive, a woman sat watching as the two men walked down the aisle, smiling, holding hands, appearing very much in love, but she knew, better than most that looks could be deceiving.

"Too bad the poison in the strawberries last night didn't work huh Derek? You might have avoided what I have to do to you next," she muttered, before rising with the crowd to follow the newlyweds to the reception.

Hmm….yeah, there's a woman who has been scorned and she is PISSED! Get ready for angst, drama, tears, heartbreak, and an alarming secret to come out! Sorry this update was late, but I spent the past two days writing, in meetings and everything, but I'm going to try and make more time to post more frequently. Please Rate & Review! Next update on Saturday or Sunday.