The Road Less Traveled-Ch 21
The next week and a half flew by Derek and Penelope posted their wedding announcement everywhere because after learning that the brothers had escaped they were trying to lure them to Virginia. Extra security was posted for Penelope and Fran just to be on the safe side, everything continued as normal and Derek was released early to be able to return to work.
Penelope was currently pacing back and forth in the living room, she was biting on her bottom lip and deep in thought, so deep in thought that she hadn't heard Derek calling her name. He stepped in front of her and waved his hand in front of her face and said, "sweetness are you alright"?, she said, "huh, what, sorry handsome".
Derek pulled her into is arms and said, "it's time for us to leave to head to the church, are you ready"?, she nodded her head and said, "oh yeah, yeah, I'm ready". He kissed her lips gently and said, "when all of this is over I'm going to take you away for our honeymoon", she put her finger over his lips and said, "as long as we're together that's all that matters to me Mr. Morgan", he winked at her and said, "give us a few minutes head start before you guys leave, okay"?, she nodded her head and said, "will do sugar, will do".
The rest of the women joined Penelope in the living room as the men walked out the front door, Fran said, "it's almost over honey and then everything can get back to normal". Penelope smiled and said, "it's been so long since I've been normal I don't know if that's even possible any more Fran", Fran hugged her and said, "I'm so sorry that all of this happened to you and Derek, you two deserve nothing but love, joy and happiness which will give me grandbabies" causing Penelope to laugh.
Emily took a deep breath and said, "we better get started toward the church, we've got to keep this plan on schedule", Penelope nodded her head in agreement and said, "let me grab my bag and we'll head out". When they opened the door and stepped out Emily and JJ instantly noticed a strange car with tented windows sitting across the road from the house.
JJ said, "can you see anything Em"?, she said, "nope, the windows are to dark" as they climbed into the car, Penelope said, "I know this was a good plan in theory butttttt now that it's happening I'm not so sure". Fran put her hand on Penelopes and said, "don't worry honey everything is going to be fine, just you wait and see" causing Penelope to smile and relax back against the carseat.
Derek and the other men were pacing back and forth at the church while they waited on Penelope, Fran and the girls to show up", Dave said, "don't worry son, this will all be over soon and then you and kitten can start your lives together". Derek said, "I can't let anything happen to her Rossi, I just can't, she's my world and I'll do anything and I do mean anything to keep her safe".
Hotch looked down at his watch and said, "don't worry we're going to do anything it takes to keep you and Penelope safe", Reid said, "speaking of Garcia the girls should be pulling in soon". Hotch smiled and said, "they're pulling up now", Dave said, "do you see anything or anybody"?, he said, "no, wait, yes their is a car with tented windows sitting up the street, it just pulled in".
Derek sighed and said, "alright it's time to get this show on the road", Dave said, "I'll go get kitten and that way the others can get into their places", Reid said, "I'm going to go get ready" Hotch and Derek stood there watching as their friends walked away. Derek said, "do you honestly think this is going to work Hotch"?, he nodded his head and said, "I do".
Derek opened his mouth to speak and Hotch said, "listen the minister is FBI, all of the guests are FBI, they are all armed and ready for action so this is going to work and then you and Penelope can be off for your honeymoon" causing him to grin. Hotch nodded his head and said, "alright everybody is ready", Derek blew out a deep breath as he stood up beside Hotch and the minister as JJ and Emily started making their way up toward the front of the church.
Penelope and Dave were in the hall waiting for their cue and Dave kissed her on the cheek and said, "are you ready kitten"?, she sighed and said, "more than ready, I love Derek more than I ever thought it was possible to love anybody". Dave grinned and said, "and he loves you just as much", she looped her arm through Daves and took a deep breath as they started up the aisle toward the man that owned her heart from the moment they first met, her hotstuff.