JJ stood there, looking at Spencer in silence. She was in shock, but if she's honest with herself, she always thought they would be good together. Right from the first date they had to the Redskins game, but things got off course quickly for them. She met Will and they had a whirlwind romance, which, before long was a full-blown relationship. She couldn't deny her feelings for Spencer though, so she kept going back to him from time to time. The thought made her sick to her stomach, she never saw herself as a cheater, but their chemistry was undeniable. She got pregnant with Henry and assumed it was Will's because they never used protection, whereas her and Spencer always did. When she found out she was pregnant Will unexpectedly proposed and that was the end of it. Or so she thought and now she's here. She looked at the brunette man before her and realized he looked terrified and that she hadn't spoken in a really long time.

"Spence," She whispered. "There's a lot to figure out still. My divorce isn't finalized and I don't want to get involved with you unless the boys are okay with that decision. They have enough change to handle as it is." Her speech was so quiet that Spencer had to strain to hear it.

"I understand JJ, really. It makes me happy that you want us though. It's a dream come true, I've loved you for years." He confessed to the blond. JJ blushed at the admission and then yawned loudly.

"We should really get some sleep Spence, it's late. I'll take the couch." JJ says as she drags her tired feet towards the couch.

"No way. Go sleep in my room with Michael. I'll take the couch." Spencer's tone said the issue wasn't up for debate. JJ nodded, smiling at her best friend before heading to the bedroom and shutting the door. JJ quickly checked on Michael's sleeping form, peacefully for now thankfully, kissed his forehead and then set out to change into the clean pajamas in her go bag. She was too tired to brush her teeth tonight, so she pulled her hair tie to release her blond hair from it's pony tail and slipped beneath the covers, falling asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. In the living room Spencer had fallen asleep just as quickly, happily thinking about how his dreams might still be in reach.

~CRIMINAL MINDS~

The next morning, JJ was woken up by the growling of her stomach. She slipped out of bed, went to the bathroom and then went to get Michael out of his playpen. She swiftly changed his diaper and his outfit before tiredly dragging her feet into the kitchen in search of coffee. She found Spencer there making breakfast for the three of them. Pancakes and bacon for the grown ups, while Michael got scrambled eggs and buttered bread. After Michael was placed in the bumbo chair JJ brought along, the trio sat down to breakfast. Once they finished their meal, JJ called Will while Spencer did the dishes. She waited until the rings ceased and she heard his gruff morning voice, he was probably sleeping in since he didn't have the boys.

"LaMontagne." Will answered his cell tiredly, expecting it to be his boss for an emergency shift.

"Will, hi." JJ whispered. "Can we talk, please?" She pleaded with the man, knowing she messed up and was overly harsh with him last night.

"Don't know if there's anything to discuss Cher." Will dead panned to his wife.

"I think there is. I wanted to apologize for my behavior yesterday. I was over tired and scared, but you didn't deserve that from me. I just wanted you to know I'm sorry." She rushed out, half expecting him to hang up on her. Will sighed.

"I'm not gunna say it's okay Cher, 'cause it's not. Did you mean it?" He whispered, hoping she was just mad.

"I meant it, but I'm sorry how I said it." JJ said, hoping to convey her sincerity. Will sighed, clearly disappointed.

"We should probably meet up to talk then." The New Orleans police officer said. JJ nodded,

"Yeah. That's a good idea. At the house or brunch out?" She asked.

"The house would be easier. We could do it around lunch so Michael can have his nap while we talk if that's okay." Will offered.

"Of course. There's a lot to discuss so his three-hour nap should do us some good." JJ agreed.

"See you then Cher." Will whispered, sounding sad.

"Bye Will." JJ said before the line went dead. She put her cell back on the counter and looked at her friend. "Hey Spence, do you mind entertaining him while I shower?" Spencer involuntarily shook his head,

"Not at all, go ahead." He smiled at her, grabbing Michael from his chair to wipe his face and hands before finding toys in his bag to put out for the boy while they sat on the floor together. It wasn't long before Spencer heard the shower running and he smiled at the thought that this could be his life someday. "Hey buddy, that's a cat. Can you say meow?" Spencer encouraged.

"Mow!" Michael said happily.

"Good job bud!" Spencer cheered. "Doggy." He tried again, offering another stuffed toy to the little blond.

"Woof!" Michael yelled. At that point, JJ re-entered the living room, dressed with a towel wrapped around her head. "Ma!" He added when he saw her.

"Hi, smart boy!" JJ cooed, causing Michael to giggle. "Your turn Spence. I'm going to take him home in a bit for a nap and so that Will and I can talk things over."

"Alright." Spencer said before heading to the bathroom for his shower.

~CRIMINAL MINDS~

JJ got out of her SUV in the driveway of her home, gabbed Michael's car seat and went to the front door before walking inside. Will was there to greet her with a glass of wine before taking Michael to his nursery. When the infant went down smoothly, he met JJ in the living room on the couch.

"Hey Cher." The southern man drawled out politely. JJ smiled meekly at the man.

"Hi Will."

"So, how do you wanna do this?" Will pondered out loud. JJ scrunched her nose and put her finger on her chin in thought.

"Well, I thought I'd let you know that I told Spencer that he's the boys' dad. Neither of us knew, I hope you can understand that, but I understand if you're upset about it." The blond spoke quicker than usual, her nerves getting the better of her. Will sighed, obviously not thrilled at this dilemma he'd found himself in.

"We can't change what is Cher, but, and this may sound selfish, where do I fit with the boys now?" Will asked. JJ smiled because this is actually information Will would want to hear.

"Actually, Spence wants you to be there if that's what Henry wants." This put a beaming smile on Will's face.

"You're okay with that JJ?" Will clarified, unsurely.

"Of course, Will. Anything that makes the boys happy and healthy is fine by me. I'd say having two strong, happy, and successful men in their lives couldn't hurt." JJ smiled, this one reaching her eyes for the first time since stepping inside. Talking about her boys always made her the happiest she could be, after all. "We just have to figure out the divorce now I suppose." JJ continued cautiously. Will sighed.

"If a divorce is what you want, I won't fight you Cher. Your happiness makes a better environment for the boys to grow up in so I'll do it." Will vowed, just trying to do right by the woman he promised to love until death parted them.

"Thank you Will." JJ spoke graciously. "If you want the house, I'm fine with that." She added. Will looked confused.

"What am I going to do with this giant house with no kids to raise?" Will wondered out loud, scrunching his eyebrows together at the blond in front of him. JJ was surprised.

"You want me to keep the house?" She asked, completely taken by surprise. Will nodded,

"Yup. This is all the boys have ever known. It's their house, not mine." JJ smiled, the man before her was so gracious every chance he got.

"Thank you Will. That really means a lot." JJ whispered, happy to have the ugliness this situation could have been behind them. She went into the spare bedroom to call Spencer to tell him about the news while she waited for Michael to finish his nap.

AN: Whelp, JJ really redeemed herself there if I do say so myself. A nice long chapter for all of you for the wait you suffered. As you can see, I plan to make it so all three of the adults in the boys' lives get along well overall. I hope I still have readers after the controversial way this story started. If I do, thanks a bunch for sticking around.

~TheCriminalsHouse.