"i like shiny things but i'd marry you with paper rings." -- -- -- Dr Jace Bryant has a simple life; surgery, spending time with his family and friends, and raising his daughter. The simplicity is boring, but it works, at least until Penelope Garcia is rolled into his life again through the ER doors with a bullet in her stomach. Penelope makes Jace sparkle, makes him feel like he can be brave and tackle the world with her by his side. Zara even likes her. He can't help but fall in love with her, even through the trials and tribulations that being an FBI agent and a surgeon present for them. The world is a lot more beautiful with his girls by his side. Jace doesn't plan on letting them go. -- -- -- penelope garcia x male oc book/ship three of the "long live" series first ship- heart like yours (jennifer jareau x fem oc) second ship- take me to church (emily prentiss x fem oc)