Chapter 1

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---2 months after Aaron's Proposal---

---Abby's POV---

I am standing in a back room of our church dressed in a long white gown, with a white veil and white heels. I'm standing in front of a long mirror in between my two best friends Jennifer Jareau otherwise known as JJ and the ever peppy Penelope Garcia. I am nervous beyond belief but this has got to be the best day of my entire life. To have finally found someone who accepts me despite my background and things I have done is a huge relief. To also love that someone and have him love me in return is absolutely incredible. I hear a knock on the door and after Garcia opens it I see Spencer walk in and I turn to face him.

"Well look at you my little sister getting married." He says smiling brightly.

"I know and I am so nervous." I tell him.

"Well it's a proven fact that--"

"Spence please no statistics I might throw up." I tell him and he chuckles.

"Alright, well I came to tell you that we're all ready for you." He says and I stare at him.

"Spence." I say quietly half scared out of my mind and half nervous. "Do you think I'll be a good enough wife?" I ask and he leans forward and kisses my forehead.

"I think you will be an amazing wife and Aaron had better wake up every day thinking he's the luckiest man alive." He says and I smile.

"Alright, I'm ready." I tell him and he places my arm in the crook of his.

"Then let's get you to Hotch."

JJ hands me my boquet of bright red roses before she and Garcia go to announce that we're coming.

"Thank you for walking me down the aisle." I tell him hugging him quickly before he starts to lead me.

I look around and see that everyone from the Bureau is there including Strauss, I see my old team from Guam including an unhappy Raven. Hotch's brother Sean is standing next to him and I smile brightly upon seeing my husband to be. He's wearing a dark suit like normal only this time he is wearing a dark shirt and a bright white tie, I smile brighter and when we get to the front Reid kisses my cheek before handing me off to Aaron and then going to stand next to Rossi who is standing next to Sean.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here on this beautiful day to witness the union of Abby Angana and Aaron Hotchner in holy matrimony. This is a day of great celebration and reverence, on which we come together before before God to recognize and commemorate the sacred love and dedication shared between these two people. It is wonderful to have family and friends here to join us today. In the time that Abby and Aaron have spent together, they've built the sturdy foundation for a lifelong relationship. After a great deal of thoughtful consideration, they have decided to bind themselves to one another for the rest of their lives. If there is anyone in attendance who has cause to believe that this couple should not be joined in marriage, you may speak now or forever hold your peace. Abby and Aaron, learn to work together, to laugh together, and to love together. The joy you'll find as you pursue your shared lives will fuel you to face head-on the challenges you'll encounter on this Earth. On your journeys together, keep your spouse in the space of highest priority in your heart. The love you share must be guarded and cherished, it is your most valuable treasure."

I smile brightly at Aaron as the minister continues and I see just behind him that Rossi is crying.

"I would at this time ask that you publicly declare your vows Abby you may begin." He says and I take a deep breath.

"Aaron Hotchner our life has been a roller coaster, we've had our highs and we've had even lower lows. I vow this day to make every day with you a high, to keep you safe and watch your back, to love you forever and to be faithful always. You have become the most important people in my life and I swear to honor you forever, this is my vow." I finish and I see a few tears run down his face.

"Aaron you may begin." The minister says and he clears his throat before speaking.

"Abby you have been there through everything, when things fell apart and I thought there would be no more light in my life you showed up and you made my world brighter. When I thought I would never be whole again you walked in and unknowingly filled that void. I love you and I promise you as long as I still live and breathe I will keep you safe and will continue to love you. You are my life and I will cherish you forever, this is my vow." He says and I smile through my tears.

"Under the eyes of God, Abby, do you take Aaron to be your lawfully wedded husband? Do you promise to honor him in love, to be sensitive to his needs, to comfort him in difficulty, and to put your full and complete trust in him, so long as you both shall live?" He asks.

"I do." I tell him from the bottom of my heart.

"And do you Aaron take Abby to be your lawfully wedded wife? Do you promise to honor her in love, to be sensitive to her needs, to comfort her in difficulty, and to put your full and complete trust in her, so long as you both shall live?"

"I do." He says and I smile brightly.

"Will each of you repeat after me as you place the rings on. I Abby," He starts so I repeat.

"Give you Aaron,this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment. With this ring I thee wed." I say slipping the gold band over Aaron's finger.

"I Aaron," He starts to repeat and I can feel the tears welling in my eyes with every word he says. "Give you Abby, this ring as a symbol of my love and commitment. With this ring I thee wed." He finishes.

"By the power vested in me by the state of Virginia I know pronounce you man and wife, you may now kiss the bride." He says and Aaron rests his hand on my cheek and kisses me deeply earning a few wolf whistles and cheers.

"Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Aaron and Abby Hotchner." The minister says after Aaron stops kissing me and everyone is on their feet and clapping as we turn and face our friends and family.

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