Entering the gate to the garden, Garcia and Morgan were bombarded by happy shouts and streamers flying at them. Hugs and kisses all around and Fran was in the midst, tears of joy streaming down her face.
"I'm getting grandbabies!" she said, hugging Rossi and then Morgan and last Penelope, extending the hug for some time. "I'm glad it's you", she whispered in her ear. "You're perfect for him. You bring out the best in each other."
At those words, Garcia hugged her tighter, as tears welled up in eyes as well. "He means the world to me. Thank you, Fran".
They separated from the embrace. "There will be none of this 'Fran business'", Fran said. "I'm Mom."
"Mom", Garcia repeated.
"And I'm Dad, if you like", Rossi said, kissing Fran on the cheek. In all the excitement, no one noticed the 2 karat diamond sitting proudly on the finger of one Fran Morgan.
"Oh my word!" Garcia said, tugging on Morgan's arm.
"What is it, Baby Girl?" Morgan said, and then a look of shock went across his face as he saw hi mother's hand in front of his face. The shock lessened and a grin, wide as the sky appeared.
"You move fast, don't you Old Man?" He said, hugging his mother and then embracing Rossi.
"He's not that old", Fran said, kissing his cheek.
"Momma! TMI!" Morgan said, chuckling.
"I see where you get it from", Emily said, hugging both couples. "Congrats to both of you guys!"
As the girls stood around comparing rings and talking plans, Rossi pulled Morgan to the side.
"I have a proposition for you that might just work out best for all parties involved", Rossi said, steering Morgan toward the side.
"I'm listening", Morgan said.
"What do you say to sharing our special day? I mean we wouldn't have to every year, but cost wise, it might work out. For all intents and purposes, we will most likely have a similar if not the exact same guest list…"
"True."
"And we could hold it here", Rossi continued.
"That would be nice. Since this is where both of them were proposed to. I'm all for it, but I don't how Baby Girl will feel." Morgan looked over at his mother and Garcia in deep conversation.
"Something tells me Kitten will be all over this", Rossi said, placing his hand on Morgan's shoulder. "This is alright with you, I mean, your mother with me? Because if you have any reservations or anything…"
"Let me stop you right there. This, you and my mom thing, yeah, it took me by surprise. But I have not seen my mother this happy in a long time. And I know you. I've worked with you for years. I respect you. And", Morgan said with an evil smile, "I'm somuch better at hand to hand combat." He pulled Rossi into a hug. "I know you love her. And I welcome you to our lives." A small tear glistened in Rossi's eye as he and Morgan released their hug.
"That warms my heart", Fran said coming up to them. "The men I love, loving each other."
"Momma", Morgan said teasingly.
"Sugar Cube, did they tell you the idea?" Garcia was practically bouncing with excitement.
Morgan chuckled at his bride to be. "Yes, and can you calm down?" he said laughing. "You're making me dizzy!"
"It's just so romantic and sweet! We get to share the day with your mom and Rossi!"
"OK, OK!" Morgan said, holding Garcia so she would stop bouncing. Excited as she was, she was getting him excited in a different way…
"What do you have in mind?" Morgan asked Rossi.
"Well it just so happens I have a old friend in the wedding business…"
*OK, y'all are the best! Thanks for the love. If you've been following previous stories, a character is about to make a return. More soon I promise!*