It's good to have you back…
Those words kept playing back in Emily's head, along with boy am I glad to see you.
When Emily asked JJ about Will she wasn't expecting her to say they were still on the rocks about her return to the BAU. Although when she really thought about it, who wouldn't be upset with the long hours they always held.
Emily knew that things between them would never work out. They were just on different paths.
RING. RING.
'Hello?' Emily said.
'Hey, wanna come out for a drink?' JJ asked, 'Will is driving me insane. I need a little girl time.'
'Sure. Let me just change. I'll meet you at Roman's in 15. Unless you wanna go somewhere else?' Emily stated.
'No, Roman's is fine. See ya there.' JJ said before hanging up the phone.
Emily quickly changed into something a little more casual. When she pulled up to the pub she quickly checked herself out in the mirror. Deciding that was good enough, she locked her car then went inside. She spotted JJ at the bar nursing a drink.
'Hey, that bad huh?' Emily frowned.
JJ looked up, 'Yeah. We got into another fight about me coming home so late. I know that it's not fair to him but I need to do my job. I know Henry needs me too, but I love this job. I mean as much as you can love this job.'
JJ laughed a little, and then sighed laying her head on Emily's shoulder.
'Trust me I know what you mean.' Emily smiled.
'So, Em, any new men in your life?' JJ asked curiously.
'Nope. None. The only man in my life right now is Reid.' Emily laughed, 'He is still trying to convince himself that I'm here. He comes over a lot. But I can't complain I've missed him.'
'Yeah, he took it the hardest.' JJ frowned, 'I'm just glad he doesn't hate me.'
Emily thought back to the fight that he and JJ had that left her in tears. Spencer was out of line but he had felt betrayed which was partly her fault, she didn't think he would take it out on JJ as much as he did.
'Me too. He is great but sometimes he doesn't really understand how much he can hurt people with just his words.' Emily began, 'But everything is better now. So, why do you and Will keep having these fights? I mean I know he hates the long hours but is there more to it?'
'Nah, just that I think. Well he did mention once that he never knows where I am or who I'm with. Which is a load of crap cuz I tell him everything.' JJ frowned lifting her glass.
'So, he thinks you're seeing someone else?' Emily asked.
'Who knows? I'm sure that is something he will throw at me next.' JJ said.
They sat there a little while longer talking about their co-workers, their job, and men. Well one man in particular.
'Lemme drive you home JJ, you look pretty bad.' Emily said, 'I think you had too much to drink.'
'No, I'm fine. I think I can manage.' JJ said before swaying towards her car.
Emily grabbed her and steadied her on her feet. She pulled her towards her car and opened the passenger door to help her in.
'Thanks.' JJ mumbled.
Emily climbed in and started the car.
'Ya know maybe I shouldn't go home. Maybe I could stay with you?' JJ asked.
'Well if you don't wanna go home then it's fine with me.' Emily said without hesitation.
'I just don't want to fight with him tonight. Besides I kinda wanna catch up with you. Aside from playing scrabble with you while you were away I had no contact with you period.' JJ frowned.
'Sounds good to me, Cheetobreath.' Emily laughed.
JJ let out a giggle, 'Sorry but I was eating Cheetos. I couldn't think of anything, you know they are my favorite snack.'
They talked a little on the way back to Emily's but for the most part the drive seemed to be silent. JJ dozed off a little until the car stopped, then she opened her eyes slowly. Emily walked to the passenger side helping JJ out. Once the pair was in the house JJ collapsed on the couch
'You alright?' Emily asked.
'Yeah, let's watch a movie. I could use an easy night.' JJ smiled.
Emily took a few minutes to figure out what JJ would most enjoy watching and decided on a comedy. She figured she could use the laugh. Emily settled next to JJ. JJ laid her head on Emily's shoulder like she had at the bar, except this time she turned to face her.
'What? What's the matter…?' Emily asked.
JJ looked at her and placed a chaste kiss on her lips. Emily pulled her closer until JJ shifted, straddling her. They kissed passionately only to break apart a few minutes later for air. JJ's face fell, 'I-I-I'm sorry I need to go. I'll call a cab. Sorry.'
JJ jumped off her lap, reaching for her stuff. Emily was so shocked she didn't chase after her. Well this just got a little more awkward, Emily thought.