Caught in a Storm
Chapter Nine

A/N - Thank you all for your feedback on how I should continue with the story, the general consensus was that you don't mind either way but overall more people said they would prefer a sequel, which is absolutely fine with me. So we are wrapping up our time in Alaska but stick around for the fun to unfold back in Quantico as they prepare for a wedding you will not want to miss.
Thank you for being such amazing and loyal readers by continuing to read my story and giving such positive feedback, I hope you will continue to enjoy the sequel as it was great fun writing it xxxx

The snow fell lightly as the newly engaged couple walked back to the lodge with Morgan having his arm wrapped firmly around his fiancé. He couldn't help but keep smiling, he had never been happier.

"So how do you think the others will react?" he asked kicking the snow in front of him as he walked.

Penelope gave a small shrug from beside him "I hope they'll be happy for us"

He chuckled, "from what I've heard, they have been hoping for this day just as much as we have!"

They laughed and continued their pleasant walk through the snowy landscape, it was sad to think that in a couple of hours it would all be a memory as they flew back to the urban area of Quantico. When they were only five minutes away their destination Garcia suddenly stood still.

"What's up?" Morgan asked stopping next to her.

She frowned in thought "I was just thinking how difficult it will be for Emily to be able to come to the wedding, it wouldn't be fair for her to get all settled and then have to fly all the way back here"

"Baby Girl she leaves in ten days, what are you saying? Would you be happy to get married before then?" he asked seriously

She smiled up at him in anticipation "I would if you would"

"You do know how much organisation goes into a wedding, don't you? It usually takes most women at least a year to plan everything"

"Yes sugar, but when have I ever come under the stereotype of most women?" she grinned raising her eyebrows

Morgan thought about it for a moment, nine days was such a short amount of time but being married to the love of his life by then excited him more than anything "ok Miss Abnormal, you use your powers of greatness to get everything ready and we can be married next Friday"

Penelope squealed excitedly and practically skipped the duration of the walk back to the lodge, they were ten minutes late but she doubted the team would mind once they heard their news.

The rest of the BAU sat patiently in what had become their favourite relaxing area over the trip. They were not set to leave for another forty minutes but they had arranged to meet back at the lodge before checking out. All their go bags were already in the black SUV which was ready and waiting outside to take them to the jet, they were just waiting for their friends who had mysteriously disappeared earlier that morning.

"Where are they?" Emily asked looking at her watch

"They'll be here" Hotch replied

Rossi looked over and narrowed his eyes at his friend, "you know something" he said quietly so not to draw the attention of the other members of the team.

Hotch gave him a neutral look but did answer him. He was saved from further interrogation as Morgan and Garcia walked hand-in-hand through the door.

"What took you so long?" J.J. asked picking up her handbag ready to leave.

Penelope sighed dramatically "so sorry, I was just terribly busy getting engaged to this fine human specimen"

There was a stunned silence. Their friends looked at each other dumbfounded as they didn't know whether she was joking or if she was being genuine.

Hotch, being the only member of the team with prior knowledge of the engagement, stood up and smiled proudly at the pair before sticking his hand out "congratulations, I'm truly happy for you", the handshake with Morgan soon became a hug before moving to hug Garcia.

"You knew didn't you? He came to you last night" she grinned

Hotch simply smiled "you have the makings of a great profiler Garcia"

"You don't need to be a profiler to know your fiancé inside and out" she laughed squeezing Morgan's hand.

The other four members gaped at the scenario. "So you're actually getting married?" Emily asked when words finally formed still looking between the couple and the other members of the team bewildered.

"If that's what this means!" Penelope cried holding up her hand so that the diamond on her finger sparkled in the light.

J.J. and Emily rushed up to hug them and admire her ring. "I'm so happy for you Garcie, if anyone deserves this you two do" J.J. said sincerely

Rossi and Reid followed to add their congratulations before the couple's second revelation was told.

"Just so you know, we already have a date-" Garcia began

Rossi laughed "you two don't waste any time do you? None of my marriages were this organised!"

"Garcia you know I can't commit-"

"Emily just shush for a second, because we know how difficult it will be for you to get back here once you are over the other side of the pond but you are our family and we would never get married without you" she paused "so, we are getting married next Friday"

A second wave of stunned silence fell over the room, "that's nine days" stated Reid automatically.

Morgan nodded "we understand it's a rush but if anyone can organise it Garcia can, we hope you can help in whatever ways possible"

"You would do that for me?" Emily asked in an unusually quiet voice

Penelope took her hand and shook her head slightly, "Emily Prentiss, no matter how incredible and beautiful and sexy this man stood beside me is I refuse to get married without my family, and that my darling is you"

Emily smiled back at her, even after all she had put them through the previous year they still would do all this for her, she could not ask for better friends, "thank you" she said quietly.

"So does that mean the wedding is on?" Rossi asked folding his arms and raising his eyebrows to the group.

Morgan put his arm back around his fiancé, "if you're all in!"

J.J. laughed "of course we are! We have a record of last minute weddings! We will make this a day which is truly unforgettable"