A/N: I'M SO SORRY! I had a horrible case of writers block this week! I'm beyond sorry! So I wrote a super long chapter, and I am beyond in need of reviews to help rid me of this writers block! I hope you LOVE this chapter because I put some crazy thought into this! I love you all for the reviews, follows, favourites, and mostly just for actually reading my story!
Chapter Twenty:
After their lingerie shopping, Fran, J.J., Emily and Penelope made their way to Bueno Fortuna Tattoo Shop. Walking in they got the strangest looks, they knew they looked very out of place amongst the people there. A large tattooed man came out from behind the counter smiling at them.
"You must be my double appointment for Morgan?" He said holding out his hand.
"Yes sir." Penelope said with a gracious smile and took his hand and lightly shook it. "I'm Penelope, and this is Emily she'll be getting tattooed with me. This is Fran and J.J., we were hoping they could stay in and watch." Penelope said introducing themselves, gesturing to each one as she said their names.
"Of course no problem. It's nice to meet you all, I'm Taz, follow me." Taz nodded and showed them to the back room that had a counter all set up, a few stools, two chairs, and two tables. "Chuck will be in, in a few minutes to sterilize the tables. So do you have a sketch of want you want or is it more of a concept?" Taz asked as he pulled a stool up to sit down on.
"Well it's just a concept right now. I know I want a heart, and in the heart I want my fiancé's badge number in it, but I was wondering if I could get a ribbon banner thing across it for the number to be on." Penelope explained the details of the tattoo, Emily and Taz both nodded.
"That's exactly what I want too." Emily said looking to Penelope.
"Okay, do you have colors in mind?" Taz asked, he got up and went and grabbed a sketch pad off the shelf on the counter.
"Oh I didn't think about the colors." Penelope said looking to Fran and J.J.
"I want the heart to be red, the banner white and the number and outline in black." Emily said to Taz.
"Oh that'd be pretty." Penelope said smiling to her.
"Hm… I think I want the heart to be turquoise, the banner a light gray, and the numbers and outline in black." Penelope said thinking it over.
"How does this look?" Taz flipped the sketch pad over and showed them the sketch of the heart with the banner going across it.
"Perfect!" Penelope said smiling looking at it.
"Great!" Emily said looking from Penelope to the sketch smiling as well.
"Good good, okay so location?" Taz asked sitting the sketch pad down and looking at them.
"Oh." Penelope said looking at Emily.
"We didn't think about that." Emily said looking to Penelope.
"Okay, while you decide on that, I'm going to go turn these into stencils, do you have the numbers that go in the banners?" Taz asked, he flipped the page and got ready to write them down.
"Yes, sorry, Derek's is 713129." Penelope said from memory.
"Aaron's is 620704." Emily said from memory too.
After some time, both girls decided to get them on their lower backs. The whole process was an interesting one. Both tattoo artists were very skilled and fast, Fran and J.J. spent the whole time trying to make idle conversation and make them smile. J.J. had her phone out recording the whole thing. Once they had finished up and looked at their new ink, taking pictures, thanking their artists, and getting their aftercare instructions they left the shop.
Once they got home the girls stored their purchases in the closest with the rest of the wedding things. Making their way outside to join the guys and kids they stood in the doorway and watched. Little did they know that the guys had seen them come in, and had a surprise planned.
"ATTACK!" Henry and Jack screamed while all the men ran towards them spraying them with cold water.
After the water war had ended Jack and Henry were cleaned up and put to bed in J.J. and Reid's room, so that Derek and Spencer could sleep in the twin beds, and Penelope and J.J. could share Penelope and Derek's room. Penelope had stuck to her guns about them not sharing a bed tonight. They all settled in for the night knowing tomorrow would be a long day.
"Jayje, how am I supposed to sleep tonight?" Penelope asked laying down next to her.
"Just think of how you definitely don't want bags under your eyes in your wedding pictures." J.J. said smiling.
"This is all real right? I'm not dreaming? I'm not going to wake up and be back in my old apartment in Quantico?" Penelope asked biting her bottom lip. She was so scared this was all an amazing dream.
"No Garcie. This is all real. This is all happening, you aren't dreaming, you aren't going to wake up in your apartment. I promise." J.J. said and smiled at her surrogate sister.
"Thanks Gum Drop." Penelope said smiling.
Across the Hall:
"I'm really getting married tomorrow pretty boy." Derek said trying to get comfortable in the small bed.
"I'm really happy for you and Penelope. You both really deserve it." Reid said yawning and shifting in his bed.
"I don't know how I wasted so much time." Derek said staring at the ceiling.
"I don't either. I told Jayje that I thought both of you either must be blind or dumb to not see how in love with each other you are." Reid said stifling a yawn again.
"I know, but hey we finally got it right." Derek said smiling. Just the thought of his baby girl had him smiling like a kid on Christmas morning.
"Yeah finally." Reid said barely understandable through his yawns.
"Go to sleep Pretty boy." Derek said chuckling.
The next morning Penelope was woken up by a knock on the door. She groaned and rolled over looking at the bedside clock that read ten forty five.
"Up up up girls, Kitten you have a wedding to get ready for." Dave said in his booming voice.
"Dave it's too early!" J.J. said putting her head under the pillow. Penelope pulled the covers over her head.
"I thought I might have this problem." Dave said with a smile. He sat the tray on the dresser, and opened the door. "Get 'em boys." Dave said laughing. Jack and Henry came running in, jumped on the bed and starting chanting 'get up mommy and Aunty'. The girls finally relented and got up.
"I hope you know that's cheating." Penelope said with a smile.
"Nope, not cheating, resourceful." Dave said smiling. He put the tray down on the bed for the girls and got the boys down. They kissed their mom and Aunt and ran out the door to go play. He leaned down and kissed Penelope on the forehead. "You girls eat up. When you're done Fran and Emily have mine and her bedroom all set up for you all to get ready in. Emily's already in there getting a shower. Fran said to tell you everything's taken care of down stairs except for the deliveries and she and I will be taking care of those. Derek, Hotch, and Reid are in the boys rooms, the boys will be playing down stairs with me."
"Dave isn't it a bit early to be banishing us all to our separate rooms to get ready?" J.J. asked curiously. Penelope seemed to have the same thought.
"Ah I see you both forgot." Fran said smiling as she came in the room carrying two cups of coffee for them.
"Forgot what?" Penelope asked confused.
"The photographer will be here around one." Fran said handing them their coffee. Both girls' eyes got wide. Penelope looked back over at her clock that now read ten fifty seven.
"Oh crap!" Penelope said sitting the coffee down and climbing out of the bed.
"I completely forgot about that." J.J. said jumping out of the bed too.
"Girls it's fine calm down. Eat you're breakfast. I'll have him take pictures of the guys first." Fran said laughing at them rushing around.
"Thanks Mama." Penelope said coming over and giving her a hug. "You too Italian Stallion." Penelope said turning and giving him a hug too.
"Anytime Kitten." Dave said kissing her forehead again. Dave went to walk out, and Penelope stopped him.
"Can I ask you a favour?" Penelope practically whispered.
"Of course Kitten, anything you want." Dave said.
"You know you're like my dad. I love you, and look up to you and Fran. You both have been my surrogate parents' forever. Derek and I wouldn't even be together if it wasn't for you. I would love it if you would you give me away today?" Penelope asked, tears were forming in her eyes.
"I would be honored to give you away Penelope." Dave said with tears in his eyes as well. He gave her a tight hug, and kissed her on the forehead again before leaving them to eat their breakfast and get ready. Penelope looked to Fran who was wiping tears from her eyes.
The day progressed faster than they could've imagined. After a fast breakfast Penelope and J.J. made their way to Fran and Dave's room to get ready with Emily. They all took turns taking showers, then all got their make up on. At that point was when the photographer showed up. He made his rounds taking pictures of everyone getting ready. Commemorating every moment. Even Dave and Fran helping set up everything that was delivered. After everyone was dressed he gathered the girls together and did some group shots of them. Even went and got Jack, Henry and Dave to join them in the pictures. Then had the girls go back up stairs and had the men come down and took pictures of them as well. The Judge and his wife were enjoying watching all of this. Derek took pictures with his mom and Dave, and with J.J. and Emily. Just no pictures of him and Penelope yet.
Back up in the room with the girls:
"Penelope honey Judge Crum wants to talk to you about the ceremony." Fran said knocking on the door. J.J. answered letting them in. Penelope was pacing the room.
"It's nice to meet you Penelope." Judge Crum said introducing himself.
"It's nice to meet you too sir." Penelope said stopping her pacing.
"I just have a few questions for you." He said taking a seat in one of the chairs.
"Of course." Penelope said.
"Okay so you and Derek want a traditional ceremony right?" Judge Crum asked.
"Do you mind if I call him and put him on speaker phone?" Penelope asked. She didn't want to decide anything without Derek involved.
"No of course." He said smiled. Penelope grabbed her phone and called Derek.
"Baby Girl are you okay?" Derek asked, worry clear in his voice.
"Of course Hot Stuff, the Judge just had a few questions and I didn't want to decide anything without you." Penelope said giggling.
"Oh okay Baby." Derek said calming down.
"Okay, I'm putting you on speaker phone." Penelope said and held the phone out.
"Alright so I just have a few questions. Do you both want a traditional ceremony?" He asked again.
"Yeah that sounds good." Derek's voice came through the phone.
"Sounds great to me too." Penelope said.
"Do you want to say your own vows or use the traditional ones?" He asked.
"We never really thought of that." Penelope said thinking about it.
"Well what do you say Baby Girl?" Derek asked.
"We could. I don't know. What do you think?" Penelope asked unsure of herself.
"I think we should." Derek said.
"Okay that sounds like a decision. I'll go and let you all finish getting ready, and give you a minute to work on your vows. It's-" He lifted up his wrist and looked at his watch. "Six fifty five now, and were to start at seven thirty. Let's get this wedding on the go." With that Judge Crum got up and walked out.
"Baby Girl." Derek said surprising her from her thoughts.
"Hot Stuff." Penelope said with a small smile.
"You'll be all mine in an hour." Derek said.
"I've always been all yours Hot Stuff." Penelope said. Just then J.J., Emily, and Fran came in. Emily looked at her and then to her phone signally for her to get off so that could freshen up her hair and makeup.
"I've got to go Handsome." Penelope said sighing.
"I'll see you soon Baby Girl." Derek said.
"I'll be the one in white." Penelope said even though she knew it was such a cliché.
"I love you Penelope." Derek said chuckling.
"I love you too Derek." Penelope said and hung up.
After she got off the phone Penelope, J.J., Emily and Fran touched up their makeup and ran their fingers through their hair making sure it was perfect. Dave came in holding their flowers and handed the brightly colored bouquets to them. They all gave her hugs and told her how beautiful she was before making their way down the stairs. Fran held back with Dave to talk to Penelope.
"Penelope I wanted to give you this. I know you have your something new, borrowed, and blue. This was my great grandmothers, her husband gave it to her the day before her wedding day to wear. My grandmother wore it on hers, I on both of mine, Sarah on hers, and I would feel honored if you wore it on yours." Fran said handing her a small box. Penelope had tears in her eyes as she opened the box. It was a necklace with a silver chain and a small tear drop diamond. It was simple yet beautiful.
"Mom are you sure? I mean this is a precious family heirloom." Penelope asked jut to be sure.
"You have always been my daughter, I want you to wear this. Please?" Fran said smiling and wiping the tears away.
Penelope nodded. Dave moved Penelope's hair and put the necklace on her. She hugged Fran again, and then Fran left to make her way down stairs and join the wedding.
"Ready Kitten?" Dave asked offering her his arm, she shifted her bouquet and took his arm.
"Born ready my Italian Stallion." Penelope said smiling.
They made their way down stairs, and to the patio door. The music started and Penelope took a deep breath and made their way outside to the ledge. It had a large archway decorated in turquoise calla lilies. Flowers were everywhere. And there standing with a wide smile in the sea of turquoise flowers was her soon to be husband. They all were wearing the same black pants, white shirt, black vest, but her husband looked so sexy she couldn't handle it. She suddenly couldn't breathe. She was excited and nervous at the same time. As if on autopilot she continued her way too him. To her future.
Derek looked up when he heard the music and saw her. His Goddess. She was walking to him and she looked more beautiful than he had ever seen her. She had worn her hair down in loose curls the way he loved so much, with a turquoise flower in her hair by her hear. He couldn't believe that this beautiful goddess was going to be his wife in a matter of minutes. She finally made it to him.
"Take good care of my little girl Derek." Dave said as he put Penelope's hand in his. Derek simply nodded. He kissed Penelope on the cheek and walked back over to where Fran was standing.
"Welcome everyone. Were gathered this beautiful evening to watch as Derek and Penelope start their future. Derek, Penelope, I've heard so much about you both, and I am very honored to be performing this ceremony. You fell in love by chance, but you're here today making a choice. You both are choosing each other. You've chosen to be with someone who enhances you. Who makes you think. Who makes you smile, and your days brighter. You're about to make promises to each other. Promises you intend to keep to each other for life. Theses promises, these vows, you're making in front of your family, to take care of each other, to stand up for one another, and find happiness in each other. There's a simple premise to each of these promises: you're vowing to be there for each other. You're teaming up and saying to the other, "Every experience I am going to have, I want you to be part of." That is why we are here today. That is what you are promising each other." Judge Crum paused and then turned to them again.
"You've written your own vows?" He asked. They both nodded, and turned to each other, hands holding the others. "Okay Derek when you're ready."
"Penelope you have been my best friend, my confidant, my greatest advisory, my God given solace, but most importantly you are the love of my life. You make me happier than I ever imagined. The love I have for you is more than I ever thought was possible. I promise that you are the only one who has my heart, my love, my devotion, and my future. And I promise that I will love you for the rest of my life." Derek stopped and looked at Penelope she had tears running down her face. There wasn't a dry eye amongst them.
"Penelope?" Judge Crum said looking to Penelope to start.
"I wish I had went first now." Penelope said causing everyone to chuckle. "Derek you know me better than anyone else in this world, and somehow you still manage to love me. You've been my accomplice in mischief, my ally in conflict, my protector even when I was reluctant, my consolation in times of disappointment and always my greatest love. I promise to be your companion in life, your greatest fan and toughest adversary, your partner in adventure, and your best friend for the rest of our lives. I promise that I will love you forever." Penelope finished and saw the tears in Derek's eyes. Judge Crum wiped his eyes and cleared his throat.
"You've both chosen to ear rings as a reminder of these promises. People often say wedding bands are a perfect circle, with no beginning and no end. But these rings did have a beginning. The stones were formed a long time ago deep with the earth. Eventually, a series of lucky events caused them to rise to the surface, where someone dug them up. Something beautiful was made from raw elements. Love is like that. It comes from humble beginnings, and through a combination of serendipity and effort, imperfect beings shape it into something extraordinary. It's the process of making something beautiful where there was once nothing at all. As you look at these rings over the years, I hope you remember that. You've created something invaluable, and just as I know you'll protect these rings, I'm confident you'll protect the commitments you've made to one other today. Derek please slide the ring onto Penelope's finger and repeat after me 'with this ring I thee wed'." Everyone watched as Reid handed the ring to Derek and he slid it onto her finger.
"With this ring, I thee wed." Derek said with a wide smile.
"Penelope, please slide the ring onto Derek's finger and repeat after me, 'with this ring, I thee wed'." J.J. handed Penelope the ring, and slid it on to his finger.
"With this ring, I thee wed." Penelope said smiling at him.
"Everyone it is with the great pleasure I introduce to you Mr. and Mrs. Derek Morgan! Derek you may now kiss your bride!" Judge Crum said happily and watched Derek took Penelope into his arms and dipped her down giving her a classic kiss as everyone clapped and cheered.