Hunted-Ch 19

Derek felt his heart racing as he looked at the top of the aisle and saw the love of his life slowly making her way toward him with the man that they both considered a father walking right beside her. He winked at her causing her to smile even wider, she mouthed the words, "I love you", he took a deep breath before mouthing them right back to her.

Dave watched Penelope closely just in case she started to lose her balance, the closer she got to Derek the faster her heart was racing and by the time she made it to the front of the church it felt like her heart could burst right out of her chest and fly across the room. The minister said, "dearly beloved we are gathered here today in front of God and these witnesses to join together in the bonds of matrimony Derek Morgan and Penelope Garcia".

He looked around and said, "who gives this woman in marriage"?, Dave said, "her team and I do", he then kissed her on the cheek before making his way over to sit by his wife. The minister smiled as he looked down at the very nervous couple and said, "may I have the rings please"?, JJ and Reid handed the rings to him and he took a deep breath as he said, "God please grant this couple a life filled with joy and happiness for as long as they both shall live".

He then handed Derek the ring and said, "Derek put this ring on Penelopes finger and repeat after me", he nervously slid the ring on her finger and smiled at her and waited for the minister to continue. He said, "I Derek take you Penelope", the minister said, "to be my lawfully wedded wife", Derek said, "to be my lawfully wedded wife".

Fran smiled as the minister said, "I promise to love, honor and cherish you everyday for the rest of our lives", Derek said, "I promise to love, honor and cherish you everyday for the rest of our lives". He then looked at Penelope and said, "Penelope slid the ring onto Dereks finger and the repeat after me", she nodded her head as she took the ring and slid it onto his finger.

The minister said, "I Penelope take thee Derek", she said, "I Penelope take thee Derek", he said, "to be my lawfully wedded husband", she said, "to be my lawfully wedded husband". He continued by saying, "I promise to love, honor and cherish you everyday for the rest of our lives", she said, "I promise to love, honor and cherish you everyday for the rest of our lives".

He looked around and said, "if there is anyone that 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 as he looked down at the happy couple and said, "Derek you may now kiss your bride".

Derek cupped her face and then slowly leaned in and pressed his lips against hers, she wrapped her arms around him, dropping the crutches to the ground, Derek held her close as he deepened the kiss. When they pulled apart he said, "I love you Mrs. Morgan", she giggled as she rested her forehead against his and said, "and I love you Mr. Morgan".

Penelope gasped in surprise when he picked her up bridal style and the minister said, "ladies and gentlemen let me introduce to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs.
Derek Morgan". Dave smiled and leaned in and whispered something into Dereks ear, he grinned and said, "thanks Dave", he said, "anytime, now go and have some fun with your bride".

Everybody quickly hugged the happy couple before they made their way toward the waiting car, once they were both inside he pulled her into his arms and claimed her lips with his. When they pulled apart she said, "sooooooo handsome where are we going"?, he said, "we my beautiful new bride will be spending the weekend alone in the honeymoon suite of the Hyatt curteosy of our amazing family".

She ran her finger up his chest and said, "I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you, loving you and being loved by you", he kissed her lips gently and said,
"I can't wait for that either gorgeous". It wasn't long before they were pulling up in front of their honeymoon destination, the driver got out and opened the door and Derek stepped out first and he helped Penelope to her feet and then he picked her up and carried her inside.

After taking a few seconds to get their key they were led to their room, the bellboy smiled as he opened the door and handed Derek the key and said, "here you go sir"
and as he walked away he said, "there was a JJ that called and said that Aaron would bring you more clothes later but for you two to have some fun", they both grinned as the younger boy blushed and headed toward the elevator.

He carried her inside and kicked the door shut and said, "welcome to our honeymoon Mrs. Morgan" as he claimed her lips with his