Author's Note: Dedicated to Angel N Darkness. Happy Birthday Crystal!
Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds. I do not own Because of You by Kelly Clarkson.
Song title prompt: Because of You – Kelly Clarkson
Hotch couldn't help but smile at the woman standing in front of him. Because of her he was able to show his son what love is. Because of her he was able to love again. Because of her he was able to get through the bad things in life with ease. He knew that if he didn't have her by his side that he wouldn't be nearly as good as a father as he is with her in his life.
"What are you smiling at me for Hotch?" Prentiss asked.
Hotch shook his head and leaned in to kiss Prentiss on the cheek. "I was just thinking Emily."
Prentiss grinned when she heard her name on his lips. There was something about the way he said her name that made her heart speed up. She moved in closer to him and pulled his head down to her. She gave him a short but passionate kiss. After all they were on a case so she couldn't really kiss him like she wanted too.
"What were you thinking about Aaron? We have a few minutes before the team gets back. You know you can tell me anything." Prentiss said.
Hotch smiled and nodded his head because he needed to tell her. "I was just thinking that because of you I'm able to show my son what it means to love. Because of you I'm able to love again. Because of you I'm able to get through the tough and rough parts of this job. You make everything so much easier Em because I love you and because you love me. If I didn't have you by my side I know that there is no way I would be able to keep continuing to do the job we do. You make these kind of cases bareable just by being here. I love you Emily."
Prentiss couldn't help but smile at what he said. She knew all this but it was still nice to hear him say it. It was nice to know how much he loved her and needed her. She loved him and needed him just as much. She knew for a fact that if she didn't have him in her life she would have given this job up a year ago if not sooner. He made her life so much better just by loving her.
"I know that Aaron. I feel the same exactly way. Because of you I'm able to have love in my life. Because of you I'm not only going to be a step mother but a mother also. Because of you I'm able to smile and laugh. Without you by my side, in my life loving me you have made my life so much better Aaron. I love you too." Prentiss said.
Hotch heard everything that Prentiss said but one thing stuck out to him. "Emily are you trying to tell me we're going to have another son or daughter?"
Prentiss chuckled and was thankful that he didn't seem angry or upset. "I found out today before we left for this case. I was going to tell you on the plane but I didn't get a chance too. You're not angry are you?"
Hotch shook his and grinned as he pulled Prentiss to him and kissed her thoroughly. "I'm not angry Emily. I'm very happy. I'm having a son or a daughter with the woman who I love and the woman I am going to marry. I can't wait to see you grow big with our child."
