6 months later
"Oh my god! Why can't I breathe?! Oh god, Garcia!" Emily was shouting from her dressing room.
In came Garcia, in her lovely maid of honor ensemble, "Sweet Cheeks, calm down. You're about to marry the man of your dreams! Breathe with me."
"Why am I nervous?"
"Because you love him. And we both know, you are afraid. Because then you have something to lose if it doesn't work out- your heart. But sugar, you don't need to worry about that. That man out there loves you. So, let's breathe and get ready because you walk down that aisle in 10 minutes."
Emily smiled, "Garcia, you know I love you. You always know what to say."
"Oh my raven haired beauty, I'm the oracle of all knowing, what did you expect." She said with a smirk.
"Thank you for being here. Even with everything...I'm sorry.."
"Oh honey, stop apologizing, he is part of your family. He has the right to be here on your big day. I wasn't going to miss out on the wedding of the year for anyone. I harbor no ill will. I have moved on. I'm happy."
They both hugged, and got ready. The music started and JJ, Denise and Leslie began walking down the aisle- all wearing a beautiful knee length dress in a light lavender.
Then Penelope began walking, in her knee length dress, with Lace over satin material, in the color of a deep purple.
At last Emily, a vision in white, walking in her Vera Wang dress with beading down her back onto her train. It was simple and it screamed Emily.
Everyone looked and ohh'd and aww'd as they said their vows and kiss. The ceremony was beautiful, elegant, and classy.
They then made their way to the reception.
Morgan's POV
Emily's wedding was really beautiful. She was so happy, he could see it. He was happy he was able to be a part of it. Everyone looked beautiful but there was one person, who he couldn't take his eyes off- Penelope. She looked amazing. She was beautiful, confident, just perfect. I can't help but stare and think of the what ifs, as I saw her with, I'm assuming her partner by how close they are. My blood boils at seeing their interaction, the man is leaning towards her with his hands on her hip. I clench my jaw, as a memory resurfaces. Then Savannah, my wife, tells me we should go say hi and I just nod.
We walked over, dreading this scene.
Savannah was the first to speak, with a smile, "Penelope Garcia as I live and breathe! I've heard you were jetting around the world! How are you?"
Garcia turned around, knowing who that was and who else was there. She smiled but it didn't quite make it to her eyes. "Hello Savannah, I'm great. How are you? And your little mini Derek's or Savannah's? She said as she saw that Savannah was heavily with child.
Savannah smiled, "Well, lil Derek and I are doing great! But what's new with you as who is this?" motioning to the man who had Pens fingers intertwined in his own.
Derek couldn't breathe. The first time he has seen her in a long time and he can't even talk freely to her.
"This is my boyfriend, Santiago." Introducing him to them."Santiago, this is Savannah and her husband, Derek. I use to work with her husband at the BAU." Santiago shook there hands and smiled politely, but Morgan saw him stiffen a bit.
"We were actually getting ready to go. We have an early flight back home, work never stops" Garcia said as she was getting ready to walk away. When Morgan spoke up, "It was nice seeing you again, Penelope. Take care." He said with a sadness to his tone.
"Same here, Morgan. You too. Bye Savannah, you and mini take care."
"Oh okay. I was hoping we could talk more. But take care and good bye."
Then she walked away, with Mr Universe beside her. His heart longed for her, again. Man, he was a fool. A damn fool.
"Oh honey, I know your sad about your best friend but she looks happy and that's what matters. I mean we all deserve that and from what you've told me, she hadn't been herself, that the job was really taking its toll. Now she looks content and happy. She actually looks even better than that. So be happy for her." She said with a smile trying to comfort him. Now he felt guilty, he never told her the full truth. Though he replied, "You're right, beautiful. Let's get you and my light home." She kissed her temple, and they walked to give their good byes.
