Title: A Successful Plan

Author: zephiey

Disclaimer: Criminal Minds is owned by CBS and The Mark Gordon Company. No copywrite infringement is intended.
Pairing: David Rossi/Emily Prentiss

Rating: FRE
Challenge: 19 Back to Basics Challenge; Character/Prompt from cuz-snarry's-awesome: Dave/Emily; Sudden shower, rainbow, proposal


A Successful Plan


Dave watched Emily sort through the tomatoes looking for just the right ones. Her smile told him she had finally found the perfect ones. Paying for them she walked toward him.

"Found the right ones?" he asked taking the bag from her hand and adding it to the canvas bag draped over his shoulder.

"Yep," she replied, marking the tomatoes off her list and checking to see what was left.

"What's next?" Dave asked.

"Just the berries and the cheese then we're done," replied Emily.

"Okay. The cheesemonger is that way," Dave said pointing toward a large stone building about a half block away. "I know there are at least three stands between here and there that should have a selection of berries that will work for you," he added.

"Good," said Emily as she slipped her arm through Dave's. "Dave?"

"Hmm?"

"I know I said it before but thank you again. I know this was kind of short notice," said Emily looking over at him.

"And again, it's no problem," assured Dave. "I love market shopping. It's the Italian in me. Besides, after you told me what it was for, how could I not help you?" he grinned.

Emily was going to propose to Aaron this weekend. She had already asked Jack, who was thrilled with the idea of his dad and Emily getting married. Between the two of them they had come up with a plan and when they presented it to him, with Jack doing most of the explaining, Dave had jumped on board immediately. Dave even went as far as offering his condo and babysitting services for the event. They had accepted both readily, Jack thrilled at the prospect of spending the weekend with his Uncle Dave. Emily had come up with the menu and Dave was preparing it for them with Jack's help.

Emily grinned back at Dave. They passed by a few stands before stopping at one piled high with a veritable treasure trove of berries. Red strawberries sat next to fat blue berries which nestled next to huge red and black raspberries which were flanked by blackberries, currants and persimmons. Huckleberries, figs, cowberries, cherries and grapes in various colours were piled behind them. Emily smiled in delight at the selection. She bought a multitude of them, blushing and swatting Dave's arm when he made a comment about the amount and variety she purchased.

They continued to the cheesemonger arriving just as the heavens opened up with a sudden shower. They browsed a bit before finally purchasing a few different types of cheeses. Two of which Dave insisted on buying himself.

"They will go well with the figs and raspberries," he explained. Emily nodded trusting Dave's knowledge of food.

Satisfied with their purchases they headed back to their cars. Dave waved at Emily as she drove off heading to her spa appointment while he headed over to Aaron's to pick up his partner in crime Jack. Climbing into his truck he smiled as he caught sight of the rainbow in the sky.

A sure sign that their plan for this weekend was definitely going to be a successful one!

The End