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A/N: This story is literally writing itself so far so that makes me happy...as do all of the lovely reviews I've gotten so far for this story! Thank you all so so so much!! ALSO BE ADVISED that there are some MATURE themes in this one.
Chapter Three
As soon as the words left his mouth memories of that night hit her like a ton of bricks. Every kiss, every moan, every gentle touch, and all three repeat performances, each better than the last. "You've said that to me before...." she gasped, "I remember...."
Startled at her sudden change of subject it took him a minute to catch up, "You remember? You remember that night?"
"Yes" she said as she noticed for the first time since they'd been in the bathroom just how good he looked in those jeans and that thin grey t-shirt. "That night after the case you asked me over for coffee, said you wanted to talk to me about something important...so I went to my mom's and kissed Henry good night and then came over...and then, then you said that you knew it had been hard on me since Will left and that you had plenty of room here since your divorce and that you wanted us to come stay with you for a while and then..."
"And then what JJ?" He asked still hopelessly trying to piece together the information she was giving him.
"And then this" she answered seductively as she pulled his head down to hers and roughly kissed him. And that was when the memories came back for him. They way her toes curled when he nipped the spot just behind her ear, the way they had each battled for dominance both wanting to be in control, the way she'd dug her fingernails in his back when he hit just the right spot....He was brought out his thoughts when he felt her pull away some, but before she could completely end the kiss he began returning it with equal passion as he backed her up against the wall.
When he finally pulled away due to lack of oxygen, and both of them panting he gave her a small smirk when he took in her flushed cheeks and swollen lips. He felt her fingers loop through his as the dizziness faded and he placed his forehead against hers, whispering a soft "Hey."
"Hey" she gave back with a small smile of her own and with one last chaste kiss she whispered, "We'd better get back out there or they're going to come looking."
"I don't care" He said stubbornly, "You never answered me."
"I thought that kiss was self explanatory, not to mention all three times that night..."
He groaned a little at the memory of that night they'd spent together, "I need you to say it, sweetheart."
"Yes" she said quietly as she looked him directly in the eyes, "Yes, we'll move in with you. Me, you, Henry, Jack, and the baby. Our family."
"Our family." he said in awe of just how much the woman in front of him allowed him to let go of the pain from his past and see the hope in his future, and of her ability to see him as both Aaron Hotchner the man and Aaron Hotchner the FBI agent. Something Hailey had never been able to, or maybe never even tried to do. "When's your next appointment?" he asked as he let his free hand come to rest on top of where their child rested.
"In a month at the end of my first trimester" she answered as she placed her hand lovingly on top of his. "I want you to come with me."
"I wouldn't miss it for the world" He told her, eyes sparkling, "When should we tell the team?"
"Not today" she offered and continued at his almost hurt look, "Today is Jack's day. I don't want to cause a scene with Hailey or the team on his birthday. Let him have his birthday and we'll announce it to everyone next week."
"Thank you for thinking like that" He said smiling, "Okay, you go out first and I'll meet you in a few minutes..."
"Why?" she asked but when his hips shifted against hers she had to bite back a moan at what she felt. "Later" she whisper as she pulled away and left the bathroom and headed back to the party so he could calm himself down before joining her.
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"That's it!" Hailey screeched when Aaron hadn't come back outside after around ten minutes or so, "I'm going to find him!"
"Hailey...." her sister Michelle started as she attempted to calm her angry sister down. Again.
"NO Michelle! This is his son's birthday damn it! He deserves his daddy to be here, not in the house working on some damn case!" she said in a huff as she stomped her way towards the house.
"Uh oh" Emily said once she noticed Hailey making her way towards the house, "Someone's angry..."
"And dramatic..." Morgan agreed. "I don't know how Hotch put up with her for so long..."
"Me either" Garcia chimed in, "You think maybe we should intercept her or something?"
"Nah, I'm not getting in her way" Morgan replied, "Oh shit! This is not the right time for JJ to be coming out of the back door..."
Seeing the fury on Hailey's face JJ knew she had to do something to calm her down, she and Aaron couldn't risk her finding him in the bathroom, not yet. "Hailey! I was just coming to find you!" she said smiling the smile she normally reserved for press conferences and overly anxious media personnel.
This seemed to startle the angry woman causing her to stop and look and JJ, "What? Why?"
"Hotch told me to tell you that he's just finishing wrapping Jack's gift and he'll be out in a minute" JJ replied smoothly as she watched the woman in front of her deflate.
"Really?"
"Really" JJ said as she guided the woman back over to where her sister was standing, "Thank you for inviting Henry and I today, Hailey. I know he's still little, but he just loves Jack." JJ knew she was laying it on thick, but she had to get Hailey focused on something else.
"Thank you both for coming, JJ. Jack's always talking about Henry and how he loves showing him his trucks" Hailey replied, smiling politely.
"Oh Henry's favorite toys are his trucks!" JJ gave back, allowing herself a small real smile, "I've gotta go check on him right now, but I hope we can talk sometime later okay? It was nice to see you again too Michelle."
"Okay. Listen JJ I'm sorry about before..." Hailey started, worried about her earlier actions.
"Oh that. Don't worry about it." JJ said brushing it off, "I'll see you both later." Seeing both women nod, JJ turned and started to make her way back over to her friends as Hotch made his way out of the house and over to team as well.
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"Well will you look at that?" Morgan said as he watched Hailey literally turn to putty in JJ's hands, "Somebody's good."
"Real good. Did you see her practically lead Hailey back over to her sister like they were best friends or something?" Garcia said in awe. They all knew of Hailey's wrath when it came to Hotch and the BAU and none of them ever wanted to be between Hailey and whoever her target was when she got angry.
"Somebody's been paying attention during cases....she just practically profiled Hailey." Emily replied as she stood up with Henry while Jack ran off to play with his other friends.
"Hey guys!" JJ said smiling brightly as she reached them, "Where's Reid and Rossi?"
"Well somebody's feeling better..." Emily prodded as Hotch walked up and joined the conversation.
"Yea I think maybe it was just the last bit of that cold I had a few weeks ago or something" JJ answered, "So were are Reid and Dave again?"
"South Carolina" Hotch answered startling everyone slightly, "They're doing a custodial interview with Peter Nichols."
"The Charleston Butcher? I thought that was next week." Morgan pondered aloud.
"Nope they left yesterday after work" Hotch answered, "They'll be back on Monday."
Morgan was about to say something else when Jack ran over screaming "Daddy! Daddy! Mommy says it's time for cake!" causing the team to laugh.
"Hey Jack what kind of cake is it?" JJ asked as she held his hand while they walked over towards the food table where everyone was gathering.
"It's a secret." Jack whispered, but she could tell he was itching to tell her.
"Can you whisper it in my ear?" JJ asked nicely as the others made their way past them to where everyone else was. When Jack nodded she squatted down so he could reach her ear.
"It's strawberry!" he squealed cutely and giggled when she scooped him up and tickled him as she carried him over to blow out his candles, not missing that they were being watched by probably the most gorgeous man she'd ever laid eyes on. She just hoped he didn't break her heart, she didn't know if she could take it.
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After most of the guests had cleared out, Jack and Henry had very sweetly fallen asleep together on a blanket in the backyard while the team helped Hotch, Hailey, and Michelle clean everything up.
"Well I think I can get the rest guys, Hailey" Hotch informed them as they piled the last of the plates and cups in the black garbadge bag.
"Okay. What time are you picking Jack up to take him to the museum tomorrow?" Hailey asked, still in a good mood since talking to JJ.
"Is around ten okay?"
"Yea that's fine. I'll have him ready" she said as she gathered Jack's backpack and a few presents while Michelle scooped him up from the blanket where he was sleeping. "See you tomorrow."
"Yea we'd better be going too" Morgan said and Emily and Garica nodded their agreement as well while JJ went over to a stirring Henry to try and soothe him back to sleep to finish out his nap.
"Okay thanks for coming today guys. It means alot." Hotch replied as he walked the three of them to the wooden gate that enclosed the backyard.
"No problem Hotch" Morgan replied as he and Garcia climbed into his truck and Emily into her own car before they drove away into the sunset leaving Hotch, JJ, and Henry alone.
Walking back to the backyard he heard soft singing and the sight of her softly rocking Henry back and forth while sweetly singing to him warmed his heart. This was the woman he was having a child with and the thought of their baby growing inside her made his heart swell even more.
"Why don't you go put him down in Jack's room?" He suggested quietly when he finally reached the mother and son pair.
"Thanks" JJ smiled and made her way into the house followed closely by Hotch who carried Henry's blanket and diaper bag.
After putting Henry down in Jack's toddler bed with pillows all around him, JJ made her way back down stairs to find Hotch laying on the couch watching TV. Smiling softly he shifted a little so she could lay down as well, and they too soon fell asleep, with his hand protectively around her stomach, for the rest of the afternoon.