It had been a week since his kiss with Libby, a week full of late night phone calls, and cute smiley face texts. They had plans that evening to take Hadlee to the park then dinner back at Libby's or well Gideon's... He had no problem spending time with Libby, it was Hadlee Spencer worried about he was definitely no child whisperer.
Suddenly an idea popped into his head! A great one at that! Reid swung his chair around to face JJs desk. The blonde was busy reading over a consult and had no idea her best friend was staring at her. "What are you doing tonight?" He asked dragging his friend from her thoughts.
JJ thought for a moment before answering. "Henry and I are having a mommy and me night. Will is working the night shift again so it's just he and I. Why?"
"I wanted to know if you two were interested in joining Libby, Hadlee and I at the park." He could of swore if he wasn't so polite. It completely slipped his mind that he hadn't told the team about Libby's daughter.
"Who's Hadlee?" JJ asked gingerly but obviously intrigued.
Spencer went right red… "uh… Um… She's uh…. Libby's daughter…" He choked out.
JJ nodded her head before looking back down at the file. "Sure say five?" Spencer sat back in shock no questions? He was about to turn around and go back to his work when he heard a mumbled "We'll talk about this later." Which quickly relaxed him.
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Spencer pulled his car up outside of Libby's home. He made his way up to the doorstep and knocked lightly his heart racing and his breath quickening. He and JJ still hadn't talked and he hadn't told Libby that JJ was meeting them at the park, not that he thought Libby would mind… Or would she?
"Hey Spencer!" Libby chirped as she opened the door. "Do you mind grabbing the bag that's on the counter?" She asked as she took Hadlee's hand and walked out of the door, Spencer slipped into the house grabbed the over stuffed bag on the kitchen counter and walked out again. When he returned to Libby and Hadlee the three started walking towards the park. Hadlee spent the whole time skipping and humming a tune while Libby's hand brushed against Spencer's multiple times.
When they finally reached the park the three found a park bench to rest the bag on. "Alright Hadlee go have fun." The brunette smiled as she leaned down to kiss her daughter's head before the little girl ran onto the playground.
"Aren't we going to go play with her?" Spencer asked as he scoped the park like the trained FBI agent he was. He had taken Henry to the park many times why didn't he feel scared then? "Is that not why we came today? So I could spend time with her?"
Libby nodded her head slightly as she stepped closer to Spencer placing her hands in his chest. "We will, it's just I haven't seen you all day. I wanted to give you a proper hello." She smirked before moving her hands to wrap around Spencer's neck before closing the gap between them and kissing him softly. Then again and again, Libby took a step back when Spencer wasn't kissing her back. "What's wrong?" She asked looking him in the eye. His cheeks were bright red and his eyes were stuck on something behind her. Letting go of Spencer Libby turned around to come face to face with JJ who was holding Henry's hand.
"Hi." JJ smiled slightly at the two. She bend down to fix Henry's hat before sending him off to play on the jungle gym. "I'm JJ, we met at the funeral." The blonde stated as she stuck out her hand.
Libby complied and shook her hand. "Yes I remember. It's nice to see you outside of such bad circumstances. Was that your son?"
JJ nodded her smile now full and real. "Yes he is. His name is Henry he's six. Which one is your daughter?"
Libby pointed Hadlee out to be the one in the red sweater climbing across the monkey bars. "She's always been adventurous." JJ laughed and nodded her head, she noticed a slight bit of tension form between Spence and Libby so she decided to get herself out of there.
"Why don't I watch the kids for a bit? You two can go back to whatever you were doing before." Not waiting for a response JJ quickly turned and headed over to the six and four year olds.
Hadlee took Spencer's hand and sat down on the stone bench. "Are you going to tell me why you invited JJ along?"
Spencer sighed "I was nervous. I thought that if I had a familiar face things would be easier."
"Easier? Easier for what?" Libby asked squeezing his hand in a comforting manner.
"Easier to spend time with Hadlee. She really doesn't like me Libby… And I don't really blame her. She's a smart girl and she obviously remembers her father and has figured out our potential romantic feelings towards each other and she does not want me to take his place in his or your life."
Libby just stared wide eyed at him for a while. "No." Was her blatant answer. "She is not worried about you replacing her father." Libby rested her head against Spencer's shoulder. "She's never met her father."
"Then I'm ruining a fantasy! She wants her family together as a whole and I am ruining that!"
Libby sat back up and rolled her eyes letting go of Spencer's hand. "Are you stupid? She three Spencer! She is shy and extremely independent! It has nothing to do with my relationship with you. I'm even… I'm even starting to feel like maybe you don't want… This." She stated looking him dead in the eye.
Before Spencer could reply Hadlee's screams were heard throughout the park. Both adults jumped up from the bench and ran over to the playground and over to where JJ was scolding Henry. "She called uncle Spence stupid!" The six year old cried in defence.
"She is half your age Henry Lamontagne apologize now!" JJ barked. The blonde child mumbled an apology before marching back over to his mother.
Libby was cradling a whimpering Hadlee, she didn't appear to be hurt in anyway just startled from being pushed over. Spencer looked between his godson and Hadlee a few times before speaking. "I-I should probably go… I-I'll see you tomorrow JJ… Uh bye Libby…" Not waiting for either woman to reply Spencer took off out of the park.
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The next morning Spencer arrived to work later than usual he walked over to his desk to find JJ sitting on it waiting for him. "Morning." He said as he drowned his mailbag under the desk. "How is Henry doing?"
"Fine." JJ replied, "no tv for a week."
"Isn't that kind of harsh? Hadlee wasn't hurt." Spencer defended.
JJ nodded, "but she could have been. Now are you going to tell me what was going on yesterday?"
Spencer swollen as he slumped into his chair. "N-nothing…"
JJ rolled her eyes. "Why did you invite Henry and I without telling Libby? And why did you leave?"
Spencer hung his head. "I was scared, I don't want to mess up with Libby and I fear that I will because I have no idea what to do with Hadlee."
JJ nodded before turning her head to look a essay the bullpen. "Then maybe you shouldn't be talking to me about it." Spencer looked confused at JJ before he realized she was looking at the other side of the room where Libby now stood looking over at the two of them.
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