To get in the Holiday spirit, here is a Christmas fanfic. I know it's super early, but I tend to be busy around the holidays so I won't have time to write this :3 Enjoy. Going to be quite a few chapters. Focuses on Reid and JJ, and their changing relationship. Will isn't in this one, but I promise I am working on one with him in it as well. Let's pretend he left Henry and JJ.
JJ sat in her office, lost in thought. She had one hand under her chin as she propped her head up, reading over a file. A few more were stacked on the corner, as well as a report she had to finish. In a few day's their Christmas Vacation would be coming up, which JJ had bittersweet feelings about.
She was thrilled to be getting two weeks off; she could spend all the time with Henry, and the four year old would be thrilled. On the other hand, it would be their first Christmas without will. He had walked out on them nearly a year ago. Henry had been confused, but he seemed to be dealing with it ok.
Spencer and Morgan came around a lot, making sure the boy was ok. Hotch and Jack often let him go to their house, and the boy's had grown close. JJ had turned towards her best friend and the other women of the team for support. So far, she was doing ok. But she still wasn't sure how Henry would handle not seeing his dad for this long.
Will had given up his visitation rights after he had gotten married nearly three months ago. He occasionally sent a gift, or gave the boy a phone call, but it had been months since he actually visited. It made JJ mad- He was the boy's father and he needed to act like one. Hotch was busy, yet he still found time for Jack, so there was no reason for Will to ignore Henry.
JJ was so lost in her thoughts she failed to notice Spencer standing in the door. He shuffled nervously, clearing his throat. JJ jumped, the file falling to the floor and scattering. "God don't do that!" She yelped.
"Sorry," He said sheepishly, bending down to get the file.
"It's alright. I should've been paying attention. What's up?" She smiled at her best friend.
"I wanted to ask you something."
"Well?" She smiled at his nervousness.
"Do you, er, want to go out tonight? I haven't seen Henry in a while. I thought we could go get some pizza or something. If you wanted to. If not that's ok. I understand. You're busy and Henry is-"
"I'd like that, Spence." She cut his rambling off with a smile.
"Um, should I pick you up? Or do you want to drive?"
"You could pick us up, if you want."
"Alright! Um, what time?"
"Let's see, it's nearly four. So how about at six? That way I have time to get Henry cleaned up."
"Alright. How is he doing, with the sitter I mean?"
JJ shrugged, her face darkening. "Alright, I guess. I don't like leaving him alone."
"Because of everything we have seen?"
She nodded, not meeting his eyes as she grabbed her purse and keys. "I guess I just don't trust strangers anymore."
"He will be ok, JJ." He laid a hand on her shoulder awkwardly.
"I know, thanks Spencer. See you soon."
"Yeah, soon."
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Spencer pulled up in front of JJ's house, trying to remain calm. 'All you're doing is taking your best friend and her son out for dinner. Relax,' he tried to tell himself. But he fumbled with his keys as he got out, nearly tripping on the curb. He cursed himself and his stupid issues.
He patted his hair down; he had cut it recently and had found JJ liked it short, not that it mattered, or at least that is what he kept telling himself. He cleared his throat before knocking, hoping he hadn't dressed to casual; He had worn a pair of dark blue jeans and a white button down with sleeves that stopped at his elbows.
"Hey there," JJ smiled as she opened the door and he instantly felt relieved. She had jeans on as well, but they were lighter than his. She had on the purple shirt that he loved, and he hid a grin, blushing.
"H-hey," He stammered.
"Spicer!" Henry grinned at his god-father from his mother's hip.
"Hey Henry," He instantly smiled, reaching forward to pull the little boy into his arms. "How are you?"
"I good. You good?"
"I'm good," Spencer smiled at the boy and kissed his head. "Are you being good for your mommy?"
"Uh huh! I be good. I get ice cream," He grinned.
"That's good. Ice Cream is yummy huh?"
"Yep! I like villa."
"Vanilla," JJ laughed.
"What you like?" He titled his head to peer up with him with blue eyes.
"Hmm, chocolate." Spencer smiled. "You want some pizza?"
"Pisa! Yeah!" He giggled.
"Let's get going then…what?" He noticed JJ was staring at him.
"You just amaze me, that's all."
"What do you mean?" He asked as he lifted Henry's car seat into the car.
"You are great with kids. I mean, I've known that for a while, but still."
"Oh," He shrugged, locking Henry in.
"How come you are so awkward around me then?"
"I don't know JJ," he half smiled.
"Finally, something you DON'T know," She laughed.
"Ha ha. Very fun. So where are we heading?"
"I don't know."
"Where do you want to go Henry?"
"Chuke Cheese!"
"Chuck-e-Cheese? Alright then," Spencer smiled.
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"I take it that the pizza is good?" Spencer laughed as the little boy devoured his fourth piece.
"Yeah! Can we play games now? I want you to help me!"
"Sure," He smiled at him, grabbing a napkin to wipe his mouth. "Messy boy."
"Mommy say's that too," He giggled.
"Only because you are," She laughed, kissing his head. "Are you momma's boy?"
"Uh huh! But I be Spicer's boy too?"
"I don't know if your mommy would share," Spencer grinned, thrilled the little boy wanted him around.
"I think I MIGHT be able to share," JJ smiled at him, ruffling Henry's hair.
"So what game are we going to play?" Spencer asked, pocketing their tokens.
"I dunno." He frowned in thought. "What games do you like?"
"Um, I'm not sure buddy. I've never been here before."
"What?" JJ frowned at him.
"I haven't," he shrugged.
"I see," She sighed and gave him a huge hug.
"What was that for?" he raised an eyebrow.
"Because you've missed out on a lot," She smiled. "Every kid deserves a chuck-e-cheese experience."
"Thanks, JJ." He chuckled.
"Let's go Spice!" Henry tried to copy his mother's nickname for the man.
"Spence," JJ corrected with a smile.
"Spence," the little boy tried again and grinned when he got it right.
"There you go!" She smiled and ruffled his hair.
"Well, let's go win some tickets!"
_ _ _ _ _
"Thanks," JJ smiled as she unlocked the door, leading them inside. Henry was asleep in Spencer's arms, his head laid across Spencer's shoulders. He held the little boy close, kissing his head. "You going to let me get a picture of that?"
"What?" He smiled sheepishly.
"You know what," She pulled out her phone and snapped a picture. "There."
"Thanks for letting me take you and Henry out. I needed to get out of the house."
"I should be thanking you," She smiled at him. "He needs you Spencer. He looks at you like he would his father. Will won't even talk to us, except when he needs something from me. Then he will talk to Henry as well. But he needs smeone who he can look up to Spence. Morgan is just his uncle, but you've grown to be something more. He love's you, Spence."
"I know," He blushed. "I love him too. I'm crazy about the little guy," He smiled, rubbing the boy's back.
"I guess I'd better get him to bed," She smiled. "See you tomorrow."
"Work," He groaned. "Right. Night JJ." He gave her a one armed hug before hanging her Henry.
"Spence?" The little boy asked sleepily, rubbing his eyes. "Where you go?"
"I'm going home big guy. And you're going to bed."
"Okay, bye bye Spence."
"Bye buddy," He ruffled his hair.
"I love you."
"I love you too," Spencer smiled, the words feeling weird in his mouth.
"You come back? No leave like dad?"
"I...no, I won't leave." The words stabbed him in the heart- he knew how the boy felt. His father hadn't exactly been around either. "JJ," He frowned at the tears in her eyes. "It'll be fine."
"I know, but that was cute!" She wiped her eyes.
"Good night," Spencer chuckled, shutting the door behind him.
