The Road Less Traveled-Ch 19
Everybody enjoyed a nice relaxing day together as a family as they ate, laughed and talked, Hotch looked over at Derek and leaned in to Emily and whispered, "I bet before to long we'll be hearing news that they're engaged". Emily smiled and said, "I was just thinking the same thing Aaron, they are so cute together".
Hotch said, "I don't know many people that would have taken in a stranger especially one with 2 bullet wounds", Derek looked up and said, "I'd like to make a toast". All attention went to Derek as he said, "I want to propose a toast to the beautiful woman sitting beside me", Penelope smiled and winked at Derek as he readied to continue.
He said, "this goddess here is my guardian angel, she took me in and not only took care of my wounds but she healed my heart, she is an amazing woman and I love her dearly". He reached into his pocket and pulled out a little black box and as he put it in his palm Penelope felt her heart racing faster and faster.
Derek said, "I know that we haven't known each other long but Penelope Garcia you are without a doubt the most amazing woman I have ever met and I love you with all of my heart". She could feel tears filling her eyes as he said, "will you do me the honor of becoming my wife and spend the rest of your life with me"?, she nodded her head and said, "yes, yes Derek".
He slid the ring onto her finger and then kissed her lips passionately, they pulled apart to the sound the team clapping their hands and squealing their congratulations. Fran hugged them both and said, "awwwww that means I'm one step closer to getting those grandbabies you've been promising me for years now"".
Derek looked at her and said, "maaaaaaaa, we just got engaged like 2 minutes ago", she held up her hands and said, "I can wait, I can wait, no pressure but". Derek, Sarah and Desi in unison said, "we know, we know, you're not getting any younger", she laughed and said, "ohhhh you three, what am I going to do with you"?, Desi kissed her mom on the cheek and said, "love us ma, just love us" causing everybody to laugh as she hugged her three children and smiled.
JJ looked at Penelope and said, "any idea when you want to start planning your wedding"?, Penelope said, "well hotstuff still has a few weeks before he'll be released to be able to go back to work sooo I guess we can start planning in now and then maybe have the wedding in a few weeks, that is if that's okay with you sugar shack"?, he kissed her lips and said, "the sooner I can call you my wife the better sweetness" causing her to smile and intertwine their fingers.
Emily said, "we need to start looking at wedding dresses soon", Fran nodded her head and said, "yes really soon", JJ said, "ohhh and we need to put an announcement in the paper and online of course". She grinned and said, "is that a good idea considering everything that happened with the brothers"?, Hotch said, "speaking of the brothers, they're getting their day in court tomorrow".
Derek said, "how do you think that's going to go"?, Hotch said, "I think that they will be sentenced to life in prison without the possiblilty of parole if they're lucky". Reid said, "chances are they're going to get the death penalty", Penelope took a deep breath and said, "after everything they did to us they deserve it" causing everybody to nod their heads yes in agreement.
Meanwhile at the jail the brothers are all sitting at a table eating their dinner when Thomas leans forward and whispers, "remember, tomorrow when they are transferring us to the court house is when we're making our move". Seth said, "Penelope and that group of feds are going to pay for what they did to us".
Zach said, "I want my shot at her before she dies", Thomas grins and said, "and you'll get it baby brother, you'll get it", the guards walked over and said, "what are you three doing together, you know that you aren't suppose to be all together". Thomas stood up and said, "sorry sir" and he winked at his brothers before he turned around and walked away.
Zach smiled at Seth and said, "later brother" as he got up and walked back toward his cell leaving Seth sitting there at a table with a huge smile on his face and as he stood up he thought, "soon Penelope, soon you'll be joining the others". The guards then said, "alright Seth let's get a move on", he said, "yes sir" as he to headed toward his cell with one thought on his mind, REVENGE.