Ember Chapter Two
Emily stood, staring at her reflection in the hotel mirror. Two weeks had come and gone far too quickly. Garcia's wedding was set three hours from the current time. Emily had arrived the night before and fallen straight into bed thereafter. Emily applied the finishing touches to her hair and make-up. Tasteful. Professional. Just a tad sultry. Emily had opted to wear a light blue dress at an appropriate length, just a little cleavage showing. Deciding she looked passable, Emily grabbed her keys and headed to her car.
JJ stood in front of the church's bathroom mirror, admiring Garcia's stylist's handy work on her. Garcia had requested she wear red and look almost as good as Garcia herself. JJ thought that while she looked pretty, she looked less like a maid of honor and more like she were headed out on a hot date. JJ had a feeling Garcia had a plan and just hoped it had nothing to do with Hotch. JJ stepped out of the bathroom where she was met with a very handsome young man.
"Mommy!" Henry said, heading straight to his mother. He had been playing with Jack, drawing some pictures for Garica and Kevin.
"Hey there, handsome guy. I thought you were playing with Jack and Hotch?" JJ said. wondering where her son's temporary babysitters were. Before Henry could answer, Jack and Hotch rounded around the corner.
"It's my fault, Miss JJ. I got something on my shirt and we had to go to our car to get a spare shirt." Jack said, apologizing.
"Henry came with us, of course, but he was a little too quick for me. I knew he was heading toward the ladies room after we asked Rossi if he had seen you." Hotch clarified, he too looking apologetic.
"It's okay, guys. Jack, your spare shirt makes you look even more handsome than the first one." JJ said, smiling wide at the young boy.
Jack blushed. "Thank you, Miss JJ. Daddy and Henry and you look handsome too." Jack said, pleased that he was complimented by his daddy's pretty friend.
Hotch broke out a rare smile, his son's mishap bringing out a pink tinge to JJ's face.
"I agree with Jack, JJ. You do look exceptionally handsome today." Hotch said, enjoying JJ's embarrassment a little too much.
JJ blushed harder. "Thank you Hotch, Jack. I think it's time we get you boys seated with Uncle Rossi and Spencer. The wedding's about to start!" JJ said, trying to change the subject to much more exciting matters.
As if on cue, David Rossi strolled by, looking debonair as only David Rossi could.
"Did I hear my name being mentioned?" Rossi asked, never one to turn down attention.
"Would you mind taking the boys and sitting down? The wedding's going to start soon." JJ asked Rossi with a friendly smile.
"I would love to, Bella. Have you heard anything about our special guest? I have yet to see the infamous lady." Rossi wondered if Emily was going to show up. He'd missed her more than he had thought he would. He was looking forward to reconnecting with her.
"I haven't heard a thing. I hope she does come. We've all missed her." JJ said. Rossi nodded at her and took ahold of the boy's hands and led them away.
JJ and Hotch were left in the hallway, alone. Hotch looked JJ up and down, not bothering to disguise what he was doing. Jack may have used the wrong word to describe JJ, but Hotch wouldn't make that same mistake.
"You look beautiful, JJ." Hotch said, grabbing her hand and giving it a chaste kiss.
"Thank you, Hotch." JJ said, completely taken back by Hotch's show of affection towards her. JJ saw movement out of the corner of her eye, distracting her from Hotch's unusual closeness. As the figure moved closer, JJ realized who it was. Emily.