Emily sat on the couch in her apartment, revelling in her newfound happiness. She still couldn't believe how lucky she had been. She glanced at the sparkling ring on her finger and was so glad she had taken that leap of faith. As she gently rubbed her lower stomach, she began imagining her future with the man she loved. The insistent sound of the doorbell finally pulled her out of her thoughts. From the sound of it, it wasn't the first time her visitor had rung the doorbell. Had she really been that absorbed in her own mind? Oh well, she decided to cut herself some slack, she had a lot to think about!
"Emily, come on! We're going to be late!"
She recognized the voice instantly, and a goofy grin began to spread across her face. She would know that deep, enticing voice anywhere. She opened the door to see Special Agent Hotchner standing on her front porch. As she stepped out of her apartment, she briefly wondered how many more nighs she would spend here before her and Aaron wo
uld move in together. They were already engaged, they just hadn't found the right place yet.
"Thank goodness, you're finally ready! I've been waiting out here forever!"
Aaron's tone was stern, but when she raised her eyes to meet his, she saw noting but love in his eyes, and knew he was just glad to see her.
"Sorry, I guess I must have dozed off," she answered lamely. For God's sake she was engaged to this man, she should have learned to talk to him by now! But she still felt those telltale butterflies in her stomach whenever she was around her tall, dark and handsome partner.
"Well, that's alright, you should get your rest over these next few months, since it'll probably be hard to come by afterwards." Hotch opened the door to let Emily into his car before climbing into the driver's seat. The ride over was quiet, but Emily didn't mind, she just enjoyed feeling his presence next to her.
When they finally got there, they signed in and then sat down to wait. The waiting room was quaint and cozy, and Emily had already gotten accustomed to its pleasant atmosphere during their previous visits. After waiting just a few minutes, the doctor called Emily's name. She and Aaron followed the doctor back to a dark room full of buzzing electrical equipment.
As the doctor began to rub the gel on Emily's slightly enlarged stomach, Hotchner reached for Emily's hand to show her his support. Emily was grateful for Aaron's touch. Even though she had been there a few times now, she was still nervous. The thought of another person growing inside her made her both excited and anxious. She still had her doubts. She wasn't sure if she was ready, but then she figured that no new parent ever really thinks they can handle a baby. But she was committed now. With Aaron by her side, she would love this baby no matter what. She would give it everything, and make its life as happy as she could.