A/N: This fic is the beginning of my story for the Chit Chat On Authors Corner Christmas Gift Fic Exchange! I re-posted chapter one because I had messed up on the very beginning. No worries, though. There wasn't a big change.

Written for Tayababy - I hope you enjoy it.

Prompts: Last Christmas, glog, baby/child in Christmas costume, spray-on snow

Monday, December 26, 2011

Emily Prentiss woke up feeling refreshed.

She had had an amazing Christmas the day before. For the first time in years she had actually had a good time on a holiday, rather than sit home alone.

She couldn't help but smile as she thought back though the events of the last few days. Starting with the conversation the team had on the jet four days ago. After all, if it wasn't for that conversation she wouldn't have had such a great Christmas.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

"So Morgan, what are you doing for the holidays?" JJ smiled. She always loved this time of year. It was good to see the people around her happy for a change.

"I'm going back to Chicago for the week to see my family." Morgan smiled one of his signature lady-killer smiles that could make any weaker girl melt. "What about you, Jayje?"

"Nothing major. Just staying home with Will and Henry. I love watching Henry's face when he opens his presents on Christmas morning." JJ replied. Emily swore she had never seen JJ happier than when she was talking about Henry.

Morgan nodded his acceptance to the answer and smiled before asking Reid "Hey pretty boy, what are you doing for Christmas?"

"I'm going to see my mom in Vegas." He smiled. Reid really missed his mom sometimes.

"How about you, Rossi- oh." JJ laughed as she turned and realized Rossi had fallen asleep contently in the seat across the aisle.

Everyone let out a laugh upon seeing the sleeping man. Apparently talking about holiday plans wasn't enough to keep the older profiler awake.

Getting back on track JJ turned around once again. "What about you, Hotch? Do you and Jack have any big plans?" It was always relaxing to see Hotch talk about Jack. It lightened him up from his usual stoic appearance.

"Well as soon as we get back Jack wants to decorate the house with all of the Christmas decorations he can get his hands on. He loves this holiday." Hotch smiled thinking of his son.

Emily couldn't help the small flutter in her stomach at the sight of his smile. He didn't do it a lot, but the few times he did it melted her heart.

"How about you, Emily?" She jumped. Finally, after a few seconds of everyone looking at her, she realized that Hotch had been talking to her.

She was so zoned out she missed the fact that he called her by her first name, rather than the usual "Prentiss".

But, JJ didn't.

"I'm just going to sit around and relax and hope my mother doesn't call and force me to come to one of her holiday embassy parties." She added in a small smile at the end. She didn't want the team to think she was pathetic for not having any holiday plans.

"Em, you're not doing anything for the holidays?" JJ asked. She gave Emily a sorry look, which is exactly the opposite of what Emily wanted. She hated when people felt sorry for her.

"Nope." She shrugged. "Just some relaxation time." She hoped no one would ask questions. She really wasn't in the mood to answer as to why she had nothing to do.

JJ opened her mouth to comment but was silenced when she noticed the look on Emily's face. Obviously she didn't want to talk about her lack of plans, so JJ didn't want to bother her at the moment.

But, she would be calling he best friend later to hear why she didn't have plans. She didn't want Emily to be lonely on the holidays. It was supposed to be a nice and happy break from their grueling jobs. She couldn't let her be miserable.

Hotch felt a tug at his heart upon hearing that Emily would be alone for Christmas. They had become friends since she came back. She had even watched Jack for him a few times. The boy had grown very fond of Emily. Even occasionally asking Hotch how Miss Emily was and when he could see her again. He knew he had to do something. After all, no one should be alone on the holidays.

To Be Continued…

A/N: I know it's not my best, but it's my first time writing with prompts. Let me know what y'all think! (: