Chapter 2

"Have you called JJ?"

"Yeah before I left. But … she said Emmi is not in the mood today"

"Why? Is it because we are late picking her up?"

"Maybe. I guess we have a grumpy little 4 years old waiting for us."

"You think she is mad at us? I mean we have never been late to pick her up."

"Well if she is, it's your fault for making me stay up all night" Morgan teased.

"You sir better take that back unless you wish to be reunited with the couch tonight."

Morgan laughed "Sorry pretty boy. I was just joking. After we pick up Emmi let's go get some ice-cream. Hopefully it's cheer our princess up."

Reid agreed. Deep down both of them were worried that they indeed upset their daughter. Emmi is their life and it will never feel right to see her being upset or hurt especially by them.

Holding on to each other's hand, the couple walked towards JJ's front door.

"Well hello there. You guys are late!" JJ commented.

"How bad did we screw up?" Reid enquired.

"I can't tell for sure. What happened last night? You guys have never been late to pick her up. Did you guys did it too much? After midnight?"

Morgan smiled and said "It is none of your business JJ"

JJ let the couple in and then went to get Emmi ready for her to leave. She knew something was not right as she stepped into the guest room seeing Emmi sitting down quietly drawing while Henry was taking an afternoon nap on the couch nearby. She attempted to ask Emmi if there was anything that is bothering her but Emmi refused to tell the truth as she just smiled and said that she was tired from playing yesterday.

'Hey sweetheart Daddy and Papa are here to pick you up. Are you ready?' JJ spoke trying to sound excited.

JJ was disappointed when Emmi just gave her a smile and proceeded on to pack her drawing materials. She knew it has to be because of her daddies and was really hoping they will make it up to her soon as she couldn't bear to see her goddaughter upset.

"Thank you Aunt JJ for yesterday. Can you help me say thank you to Uncle Will and Henry too?" Emmi spoke.

"You are most welcome princess. And yes I will convey your thanks to them. I am sure Henry will miss you when he wake up later" JJ replied.

Both JJ and Emmi then left the guest room to meet Morgan and Reid that was waiting in the living room. Reid turned around upon hearing footsteps and immediately smiled as he saw little Emmi.

"Hey princess! Daddy misses you so much. Sorry that we are late and we feel terrible about it. But papa has promised to bring us to your favorite ice-cream store and you can get whatever ice-cream your want"

"I miss you too Daddy" Emmi responded in a shaky voice almost crying and hugged Reid.

All the adults in the room was surprised with Emmi's respond. The emotions that Emmi showed was simply too much to be blamed on the couple being late. Morgan bent down and rubbed Emmi's back who was still hugging Reid.

"Hey princess, it's alright. We're her now and we're sorry. Let papa buy for you your favorite ice-cream so that we can fix that broken smile of yours"

Emmi let go of Reid and hugged Morgan. She let out a soft "okay" and Morgan stood back up carrying Emmi in his arms. Reid saw the despair in Morgan's face and felt helpless.

"I'll wait by the car" Morgan said to Reid leaving him to talk to JJ.

As he walked out the door with Emmi who was curling up on his chest, he could feel few tear drops on his shirt. He took his free left hand to stroke Emmi's head to calm her down.

"You two better make it up with my goddaughter fast or else I'll take her under my care forever" JJ warned Reid.

"That will never happen because I happen to know how to cheer Emmi up. Sorry Jayje. Thank you by the way for taking care of her last night. You're truly the best godmother"

"I'll be your worst nightmare if I don't hear my princess delightful voice tonight" JJ replied.