Wedding Day
Penelope was pacing the room at Rossi's mansion. Was this the right thing for her? Of course it was. She sent the girls out of the room for a little bit to try and control her nerves. Derek and her had come so far; he really did love her with all his heart. Still she was now pacing the room trying to decided if this was right or not. She took a deep breath and sat down on the bed when there was a knock at the door. She turned to see Randall walk in.
"Puddin' Pop, you doing okay?" Randall walked into the room and sat down next to her.
"Let me guess, Sandra sent you in?"
"She didn't have to, I already knew I was headed up here sometime today. Tell me what's got you freaking out?" He placed a hand on her knee rubbing small circles.
"I know, it's stupid to have doubts right now. Derek and I have come so far. He's the love of my life. I have no idea why I'm even freaking out." She started bouncing her leg with nervousness.
"Sweetheart, have you ever thought that it's completely normal to feel this way right now? You know, right before I married Sandra I was freaking out. Mark actually slapped me. I knew I was doing the right thing marrying her but I let everyone else's experiences get in the way of what I thought was right. He loves you, and you love him."
She looked up and him with a smile. She knew she was overreacting, Randall was right; Morgan was the love of her life and the father of her baby. She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek and walked into the bathroom to start to get ready.
"How's she doing, man?" Morgan asked as Randall walked into the room the men were getting ready at.
"To be honest, better than I thought she would be. She loves you; she just needs a push sometimes. We have everything we need right?" Randall walked over to Reid to help him fix his tie.
"As best man, I have made a list of everything we will need for today. Morgan's got his vows, I've got the rings, Rossi is ready to walk her down the aisle, and Hotch and you are all set." Reid said talking a mile a minute.
Morgan turned to him with a smile. "Relax kid, shouldn't I be the one that's nervous?"
"Actually, it's been proven that men are not as nervous as movies portray them to be. They are normally the calm ones." Reid said pulling out his list to check it again.
"Hey, I was a mess when I was marrying Sandra. Mark actually slapped me, but once he did I was fine."
"Reid is right, I wasn't at all nervous when I married Haley, I knew it was right." Hotch said walking over to Morgan.
"I'm 50/50, my first and third wife I was nervous, but my second and fourth I was calm as could be." Rossi said coming back into the room. "I just checked on Penelope. The girls are getting her in the dress now. I'm glad she was able to find something on such sort notice. "
"Rossi, what do you mean found something? You refused to have her; how did you put it? Look like anyone else. You brought someone in to custom make her dress. You know every night she is still giving me hell about letting you pay for all of this." Morgan laughed a little.
Rossi shrugged his shoulders. "Don't care. She was all game for the cabin though. Speaking of that, I had a buddy of mine make sure the cabin was fully stocked with everything you will need for the next two weeks. There's no cell service out there, but there is a radio in case you have to call for an emergency."
"Rossi, I don't know how to thank you for all of this? You have done so much for us. I'll never be able to repay you." Morgan said.
"Just don't hurt her again. That's all I ask from you."
"I'll never hurt again. She has given me everything I have ever wanted, including you. I lost my dad a long time ago and ever since Pen and I got together you really have stepped into that roll for me." Morgan said looking Rossi in the eye. When they were planning the wedding, sometimes Rossi would pull Morgan to the side and just talk to him. Something he hadn't had since his dad died.
Rossi smiled at him and brought him into a hug. Wedding always brought out emotion in people.
The backyard was beautiful; there were flowers everywhere you could see. They had set up a small stage in front of the garden with a beautiful white wooden archway that Derek and Randall made. Everyone was in their seats, while Morgan was on the stage waiting to see Penelope walk down the aisle. As promised Reid was right by his side as the best man, with Hotch and Randall behind him.
When the music started everyone rose from their seats and turned toward the back door. First JJ came out wearing a beautiful red dress, followed by Emily, and then Sandra. Once all three women were in place on the stage the music changed to A Thousand Years by Christina Perri. Derek watched as Penelope on the arm of Rossi made her first appearance.
She was beautiful; she had her hair half up with flowers that matched the ones around the backyard in her hair. Her dress was Penelope all the way, from its short sleeves with lace to its plunging neckline. It hugged her hips beautifully and then flowed outward with a long train following behind her. She had one hand on her belly as she looked up at Derek.
He had tears in his eyes as he watched Penelope glide down the runner to him. When she made it to right before the stage he walked up to take her hand. She turned to Rossi to give him a kiss then took Derek's outreached hand. He smiled so big at her trying to convey what he wanted to say but he had no words to do so.
They walked up the stage and stood in front of the officiant.
"Welcome Everyone. We are here today to celebrate the joining of these two souls to become one. As I understand, it was a long tortuous road to get here but never the less here we are today in front of all of their family and friends. I would like to call Fran Morgan to the stage, she has prepared a reading for the couple."
Fran made her way to the front of the group and cleared her throat. "First I want to thank you all for being here today. I know most of us never thought this was going to happen, I included. But here we are. I want to read to you from Corinthians today." She took a deep breath. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." She looked at her son and soon to be daughter in law. "Derek, I'm so proud of you, and I know your father is as well. You're the man you have always wanted to be when you're with Penelope. I know you will continue to make your father and I proud." She kissed her sons cheek and made her way back to her seat.
"I would now like to call David Rossi up. He has a few words he would like to share as well."
Rossi made his way up to the couple. "I want to agree with Fran, most of us never thought this day would come. We watched them dance around their feelings for years. It was a long road to get here but we are all glad were here." He looked to Penelope "Kitten, you were the daughter I always wanted. I lucked out when you came into my life and I know this was a long hard road to get here but I know I can speak for everyone when I say it's about damn time." There was laughter from the audience. "And I'll leave you with this; May God be with you and bless you; May you see your children's children. May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings, may you know nothing but happiness, from this day forward. I love you both." He gave Penelope a kiss on the cheek and made his way over to his seat.
"I believe the couple has written their own vows. Derek will you please start."
He went to pull out the paper from his pocket when he decided against it. "I had this whole speech prepared but being here with you in front of me, the speech I prepared isn't good enough." He took her hand and squeezed it. "I know I messed up a lot in my life, I don't take orders very well and I'm extremely suborned. But so are you, you are one of the most hard headed people I have ever know, but that's one of the things I love about you. You stand your ground and have no problem telling me when I'm wrong, and you won't back down until I give up. I vow to always back down and let you win. I vow to be there for you when you feel like no one is there and I vow to take care of you and our children for the rest of our lives."
He dropped to his knees in front of her belly. "I vow to be the best Dad I can be. I vow to be there for you when you have questions about life and when you feel like the world has gotten you down. I vow to show you the light your mother showed me." He got back up to look Penelope in the eyes. "I vow to be your biggest fan. I will be on your side even when you're wrong." He gave her a smirk. "I never knew love until you agreed to pick our family. I will love you until the day I die, and then some. I hope God decides when it's time he will take me first so I never have to know the pain of you being gone again." He had tears in his eyes and he remembered when Penelope was gone and he had no idea where she was. He choked out his last lines. "I vow to never hurt you like you have been hurt in the past, you will never regret choosing us." He didn't care that it wasn't time he leaned in and gave her a kiss.
The officiant cleared his throat. "I was told you two never do things in order so I'm not really surprised. Penelope it's your turn"
She had tears in her eyes. "How can I follow that? Derek, I vow to be your biggest supporter in everything you do. I vow to tell you when you're wrong, but also tell you when your right. I vow to make our life an adventure when you feel like our job is dragging you down. I vow to kiss you goodnight and good morning everyday even when we are in the middle of a fight. I love you with every fiber of my being. You make me a better person and for that I will be eternally grateful. I have loved you from the first day you called me Baby Girl. No one even came close to my heart like you have." Tears were now falling. She looked at the officiant "We need to move this along, pregnant woman and weddings, not a good match." Everyone laughed.
"Alright, Do you have the rings?"
Morgan turned to Reid, who handed him the rings. "Repeat after me. I Derek Michael Morgan; take Penelope Calliope Garcia to be my lawfully wedded wife."
"I Derek Michael Morgan; take Penelope Calliope Garcia to be my lawfully wedded wife." He placed the ring on her finger putting it halfway on.
"In sickness and in health"
"In sickness and in health"
"Till death do us part."
"Till death do us part." He pushed the ring to the base of her finger.
"Now Penelope repeat after me. I Penelope Calliope Garcia; take Derek Michael Morgan to be my lawfully wedded husband."
I Penelope Calliope Garcia; take Derek Michael Morgan to be my lawfully wedded husband." She placed the ring on his finger putting it halfway on.
"In sickness and in health"
"In sickness and in health"
"Till death do us part."
"To infinity and beyond." Everyone laughed as she finished putting the ring on.
"By the power invested to me, by the state of Virginia, I now pronounce you, Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan. You may now kiss your bride."
Morgan dropped her hand cupping her face pulling her into a deep kiss. When he pulled away he whispered, "I love you, Baby Girl."
They made their way down the aisle to cheers and confetti in the air.
Later that night they were dancing holding each other close. "We did it, Handsome."
Derek looked at his wife and kissed her. "We did, Baby Girl, we are official now." He kissed her again. He couldn't stop kissing her. "I know this is our reception, but I can't wait to get out of here." He gave her a saucy smile.
"I can tell." She laughed as he pulled her a little closer. "I'm ready when you are, Hot Stuff. It's a long ride to the cabin."
"Come on, let's go say our goodbyes and head out." He kissed her and brought her off the dance floor and over to Rossi who was conveniently talking to Fran.
When Rossi saw them walk over he pulled out his keys and handed them over to Morgan. "I was wondering how long it was going to take you?"
"Papa, be nice." Penelope said, standing on her tippy toes giving him a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you for all of this, Dad. I love you."
"Are you headed out?" Fran said looking at her son.
"Yes Momma, I want to get her to the cabin before she collapses." Fran nodded and brought Penelope into a hug. "I'm so glad you said yes to him. His sisters have been giving him so much hell. I'm honored to have you as my daughter, Sweetheart."
Penelope had tears in her eyes. "Thank you, Mom. It's nice to finally have a Mom again."
"You've always had a Mom in me, honey, always remember that. Now you two have fun. Don't worry about anything we will get everything over to your house tomorrow. We don't want to hear from either of you for two weeks."
"Don't worry Ma, you won't be hearing from us." He looked over at this wife. "Are you ready, Mrs. Morgan?"
"As ready as I will ever be, Mr. Morgan."