An hour later they were walking into the big house.
"We should probably keep this to the pool house." Emily
"You afraid he's going to realize that we had guys here." JJ
"That and he will notice if anything is out of place." Emily
"Sounds like a plan." Aaron
They all walked out back, heading towards the pool house.
"I think Will likes Jennifer." Aaron told Emily
"She prefers Jen or JJ and I think she likes him too." Emily
"Stop whispering Emily." JJ
"We are not whispering." Emily told her sister
"This yard is huge." Will
"Yeah, he has a pool and hot tub." JJ
"I'm thinking hot tub." Emily
"That sounds nice." Aaron
"JJ what about you?" Emily
"Think I'll sit both out." JJ
"You're not going to join us?" Will asked
"Yeah, I just don't think I am getting in." JJ
"Yes, you are." Emily opening the door
"Boys there is the room that has all the trunks, find ones you like. We are going to change and meet you at the hot tub." Emily
/
JJ and Emily's room
"Emily, I can't." JJ putting her hands over her stomach
"You can. Jen, you are beautiful and no one is going to say anything." Emily
"They may not say anything but they will stare and I'm not." JJ
"What happen to you wasn't fair, it should've been me. But it gave me a sister and those scars don't define who you are." Emily
"It should not have been either of us. I like Will, I mean I am comfortable around him and I don't flinch when he gets close to me. When he sees all these scars, do you really think he won't have questions." JJ
"He might but he is also going to see how strong you are and that you are beautiful both inside and out." Emily hugging her sister
"Fine, but I am taking wearing a tank top." JJ
"Thank you." Emily
/
Will and Aaron
"What do you think that was about?" Will asked
"I am not sure. I do know that until a year or two ago they didn't know each other. JJ was raised by her mother and stepfather. She didn't even know David Rossi was her dad." Aaron
"How did she find out?" Will asked
"Emily wouldn't go into details, so I am not really sure." Aaron, lying he knew most of the story but it wasn't his to tell.
"That must have been one hell of a shock. David Rossi is your father and now you have a sister." Will
"I think JJ and Emily get along better than she does with their dad." Aaron
"That's why they seem like two completely different people." Will
"Yeah, they were raised in two completely different places." Aaron
"Are you worried about Haley? It seems you really like Emily." Will
"No and yes, when I took Ashley to mom and pop I explained to them what was really going on. Pop said he would help me get a divorce and custody of Ashley. Haley hasn't called or even asked about her since she's been gone." Aaron
"Are you going to tell Haley?" Will
"Yes, but only after Pop tells me too. I sound like a little kid but I know that she will take Ashley and leave." Aaron
"Have you told Emily?" Will
"Not yet, you ready" Aaron
"Yeah, let's go." Will
/
JJ and Emily were already in the hot tub
"We were beginning to think that you two changed your mind." Emily watching Aaron climb in
"And leave two beautiful women out here alone. That wouldn't happen." Will climbing in
"So should we ask what the two of you were doing, I mean you are from the south." Emily
"That was wrong." Aaron
"And gross." JJ
"We brought out beers, do you two want one?" Emily
"Yeah, thanks." Aaron, watching as Emily leaned over the hot tub.
"You should keep your eyes in your head." Will
JJ shook her head and laughed.
"JJ, are you planning on going to school here." Aaron asked
"Right now I am going to the University of Pittsburgh and playing soccer, so I don't think so." JJ
"Soccer, that's a rough sport." Will
"It's fun and how I got to college." JJ
JJ noticed the confused looked on both men's face.
"I got a scholarship." JJ
"She doesn't want to owe good ole dad anything." Emily
"Will, are you transferring?" Emily
"Yeah, the law program is a lot better here and then I get to see Ashley more." Will, before he really thought about it.
JJ had forgotten about Aaron's daughter and assumed he was talking about his girlfriend. Emily watched her sisters face, realizing what was going through her head, she was happy that JJ was comfortable around Will.
"Aaron I forgot did you get Ashley to your mom and dads." Emily
"Yes, she is now being spoiled by her grandparents and apparently pretty soon all the time by her Uncle Will." Aaron
"That's because she's cute like her Uncle." Will
"Right" Aaron
Emily watched JJ relax a little.
"Where in the south are you from?" JJ
"New Orleans" Will and Aaron
"What about you?" Will
"A small town in Pennsylvania" JJ smiling
"JJ, did you decide on a major?" Emily
"I think communication. What about you?" JJ
"No, I thought about throwing dad for a loop and telling him I wanted to be a profiler too." Emily
"Let me know when you do so I can be on the other side of the country." JJ
"He doesn't want either of you to follow in his shoes?" Aaron
"Profiling is not for girls." JJ rolling her eyes
"And it is definitely not for David Rossi's daughters." Emily laughing
"So, he's over protective." Will
"That's an understatement; I am getting in the pool. Anyone want to join me?" Emily
"I think I will." Aaron
"I'll stay here." JJ
"I'll keep Jen company." Will
/
Aaron and Emily both jumped into the pool.
"Should we leave them alone?" Aaron
"They are both adults and Jen said she was comfortable around him." Emily as she wrapped her arm around his neck.
"I thought we agreed to be just friends, until I can get a divorce." Aaron
"We did but I really missed you and it's not like you have been keep secrets from me." Emily
"I haven't told you that my dad agreed to help me get a divorce and custody of Ashley." Aaron
"That's great." Emily kissing him
"Emily, I don't want you to feel like you are being used or that you're a dirty secret." Aaron
"I don't feel like either of those things. I really do like you and I know that Ashley goes along with you." Emily looking at him
He watched her look up at the hot tub and then back at him.
"Do you want to get back in?" Aaron
"No, they seem to like each other." Emily
"But you are worried about her." Aaron
"JJ doesn't trust many guys." Emily
"It can't be easy for her." Aaron
"Did you tell Will?" Emily now worried
"No, it's not my story to tell. Is that why she didn't want to get in the hot tub?" Aaron
"Yeah, when I told you how we found out that we were sisters I left out some parts." Emily admitted
"You can talk if you want, I won't say anything to anyone." Aaron
Emily looked back at JJ then at Aaron.
"Okay, let's go over here." Emily swimming towards the shallow end of the pool