AN: Sorry guys I know I said Thursday but I've had no internet. Half of this chapter was written on my blackberry while waiting at the airport for seven hours. Olivia has so many possible nicknames… The nickname Olive is the reason I chose that name for this story…
Emergency Contact
Chapter 4
Emily woke up refreshed for the second day in a row. She knew not to get use to the feeling of a great nights sleep as it was likely the trend would not continue. She was grateful nonetheless.
"Good Morning Olive." She teased Olivia sticking her head in the girl's room. Olive was a nickname Olivia was extremely embarrassed of when used outside the house so Emily made sure to use it plenty at home. It had been Emily's nickname for Olivia since she'd met her on the day she was born. She'd been so small and her skin tone had been an olive color, it fit her perfectly.
"Morning Emily, you seem to be in a good mood." She smiled knowingly. "Did you and boss man finally have a talk?" She grinned mischief written all over her face. Emily laughed nodding yes, Thank God Olivia had never spent any time with JJ and Garcia otherwise the teasing would probably be 100 times worse.
"And he wasn't mad?" She used that tone parents use when they knew they were right. A tone Olivia was all too familiar with.
Emily shook her head no. "Told you." Olivia smirked climbing out of bed. "Ya ya ya." Emily gave Olivia the same response she'd heard hundreds of times out of the preteens mouth. Olivia rolled her eyes. "So what's for breakfast? I'm starving."
"There's a shocker." Emily responded as both of them made their way down the stairs to the kitchen.
"Cinnamon french toast." She answered her own question. Emily was not surprised. French toast was a regular thing on Saturdays. When there were leftovers which was a rare occasion Olivia loved to have them for lunch. "Lets make extra so we can take some to the picnic."
"That's not a bad idea. Prentiss." She answered her phone. "Hey Hotch." Olivia got the ingredients ready while Emily talked to Hotch. She stole a glance at Emily and grinned seeing the smile on her face. She was glad to finally see Emily so happy and at ease.
She could only hear one side of the conversation, though from what she heard boss man asked about Emily's night and then about her. "Yeah that's fine, Olivia wants to bring french toast." Emily looked over at the person in question.
"We'll meet you there at ten." She hung up.
"Jack wanted to bring pizza and popcorn." Olivia made a face at the combination.
Time seemed to fly by. It was a quarter till ten and they had yet to leave the house.
Hotch had brought the blanket and a small basket that held some pizza, salad, sandwiches and chips. Jack was just ten feet away from his father playing with the soccer ball he'd brought. He was happy and Hotch was thankful for that. He looked down at his watch, she was ten minutes late and he was getting anxious. What if this little girl didn't like him? Would he be able to continue his relationship with Emily?
He looked up and spotted her a good 50 feet away. His eyes traveled to the girl following close behind her. She was prettier then the picture. He sighed and stood up. This was it.
"EMMY!" Jack ran ahead of his father, he too had spotted the brunette. Hugging her leg her released her when he saw Olivia.
"Hi Livia!" He waved his hand excitedly.
"Hi Jack Jack." She smiled at Jack. She figured if he'd given her a nickname it was only fair that she give him one as well.
Hotch looked over to Emily nervously. "Hotch this is Olivia, Olivia this is…"
"Boss man." Olivia interrupted extending her hand. Hotch chuckled and immediately relaxed, this wouldn't be as hard as he thought.
It was an hour and a half after they'd eaten did Jack and Olivia finally returned from the park. "Daddy wanna kick the ball?" Hotch smiled at the interruption. He got up taking the soccer ball with him. "Sure buddy, lets move over this way so we don't hit the girls." Their safety being Jacks number one concern he moved without question. Hotch stood to the side closer to the girls just incase. Olivia flopped down on the blanket.
"I like him." She was glad to finally to see Emily content. Not always looking over her shoulder. Hotch was one of two boyfriends that Emily had introduced her to, both of them finding out by accident of course, the first one fleeing at the word child. Good riddance she thought. Emily seemed much happier in her one relationship with Hotch then all the other guys combined. Which really weren't that many as she was too picky.
"I'm glad because if you didn't…" Emily didn't need to finish Olivia already knew that if she didn't like him Emily would not continue seeing him. It always made her feel loved.
"Em…" She paused, she didn't want to bring down both their moods so she smiled. "Thanks. I think he's great and he makes you happy."
Emily nodded. There had been many times that Olivia had felt like a burden. She felt as though Emily had to change her life because of her and it wasn't the case, Olivia had been her reason for waking up in the mornings and going to do a job that was filled with darkness. Emily made sure to remind her every chance she had.
"Wanna steal the ball from Hotch?" Emily asked with an evil grin. At Olivia's nod the two stood up and snuck up on Hotch. Emily put her finger to her lips signaling Jack not to say anything. And out of nowhere they sprung out as Hotch was reaching for the ball.
He yelped. "Hey!"
Jack started laughing loudly pointing at his father. "They stolded the ball from you daddy."
The three remaining also began to laugh. This had definitely been a great idea.
It was another hour before Jack started yawning. Poor guy was tired it was close to his nap time.
"So I'll pick you up at six? Are you sure Melanie doesn't mind watching Jack too?"
"Yes Hotch I'm sure she wont mind. She loves children. And six sounds perfect."
It was set. They'd discussed it. They being Emily, Hotch and opinions from Olivia every so often. They wouldn't tell the team about their relationship and they would continue to keep Olivia a secret. He looked to Emily then at his son who was in the process of squeezing all air out of Olivia's lungs and she was pretending to hug him just as tight. "I'll see you later." Reaching his hand behind her head and pulling her closer he kissed her.
AN: Again I apologize at how long it took. I truly am sorry but there is little I could do without internet and I have yet to figure out how to use my blackberry to upload. I wasn't planning on this being the last chapter but it is… I am working on the sequel it will be great… We'll have the team's reaction in the sequel titled 'Hidden Secrets'. Review please…
