Epilogue
He turned off the ignition to his car and sat watching the scene through the front window. He enjoyed taking advantage of moments like this before anyone noticed that he was home. He was able to sit in awe of his life as he watched his wife and his son through the living room window. They were decorating the fireplace with red hearts to celebrate the international day of love. A normally commercial holiday where many people got dressed up and went out for a very expensive dinner was anything but for the Reid household.
They certainly celebrated their love for each other and Henry every single day but Valentine's Day held a special memory for Spencer and JJ. It was the night they finally told each other that there was more than friendship between them. And it was also the night that they first made love and began to plan their lives together.
So it was no surprize that the following Valentine's Day, David Rossi invited the team to his home in Little Creek to celebrate the wedding between their resident genius and their blond bombshell media liaison. It was a day full of happiness and love.
And that night, their second Valentine's Day, was reminiscent of their first night together. Thanks to Penelope who was their perfect Maid of Honour, their Honeymoon suite had a copy of the music from their first night together, a bouquet of red roses, lots of candles, champagne and a bottle of chocolate syrup on the night stand. The only difference for this Valentine's Day was the candy hearts that were missing from the bed. However, Penelope went for a spicier Valentine's Day by leaving a package of his and her edible underpants on their pillow. Both JJ and Spencer enjoyed exploring their "sweet tooth" after that.
Smiling at the memory, Spencer grabbed the bouquet of purple roses from the passenger car seat before he headed to the front door of the house. Before he could reach for the door, it opened to reveal JJ and Henry holding a medium sized box wrapped in ribbon.
"Daddy, Happy Valentine's Day!" Henry cried throwing himself in his father's arms.
Hugging Henry tightly, Spencer felt like he was going to burst from the love he felt. Even if Will hadn't abandoned Henry, Spencer always felt like Henry was his son. Henry called him Daddy almost from the beginning of their relationship. So it was a blessing in disguise when Will signed away his paternal rights and Spencer adopted Henry officially.
JJ stood by patiently waiting for her turn to hug her husband and best friend. Smiling through teary eyes, she couldn't believe how lucky she was. A mere two years before she was depressed at the very thought of the "international day of love".
"Sweetie, let's give Daddy a chance to come in." JJ tried to take Henry down from Spencer's arms. Spencer shooed her hands away.
"He's right where I want him to be, "Spencer said as he shifted the little boys weight to his right hip, "Except, now we have enough room for Mama to also join us.
JJ stood watching the love of her life holding her son on one side, with his other arm stretched out waiting to capture her. He looked at her puzzled when she didn't immediately join him.
"What's wrong honey?" he asked his wife as she stood beside him biting her lower lip.
Smiling up at him, she reached up to cup his cheek." I'll join you in a family hug, but first Henry and I have a question."
Wondering what she was up to; Spencer dropped his arm down to his side and looked at Henry. Henry's eyes looked excited about the game but gave away nothing. "Okay little man, I guess I'll play. So what do you and Mama want?"
Henry giggled as he used his little hands to turn Spencer's face back to JJ. With the most loving look a wife could give her husband, she hesitantly asked him. "Do you think there is enough room in your arms for Henry and for me and for this little one?" JJ asked placing her hand on the tiny swell of her tummy.
Spencer's eyes dilated as he realized what his wife just said. Holding out his arms to her all he could whisper was: Really?
JJ nodded through her tears and didn't hesitate one more moment to join her family. The Reid family stood in the doorway holding each other as they whispered happy thoughts about the future addition to the family. Henry was thrilled that he was finally going to be a big brother and Spencer was no longer nervous about saying the right things anymore. His life was perfect and every moment from now was going to be special. Just like the love that he shared with JJ and Henry and now this new little baby. He knew that he owed this wonderful life to that special day two years before when he finally got the courage to do what his heart was telling him to.
And maybe, just maybe, to commemorate that day, he and JJ were going to name this little baby Valentina. Because Spencer was sure that odds were in their favor that it this little bundle of joy was going to be a girl.
