A/N - All mistakes are mine as ever. Got a bit behind which I apologise for. Bit different this time added something different which I may explore I'm not sure yet. Thanks again to everyone that's fed back :) Set around 'Conflicted'.
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''Last night, and this morning, were amazing.''
Emily mused softly the telltale sign of a smile filtering through her voice that had to be noticed still had a little of a rough edge to it. Less out of sleepiness and perhaps more out of the activities that she had been 'coaxed' into this morning after a long night of the very same activities that left them with only a three hour gap for sleep.
The case had been tough for everyone particularly Reid but it had affected them all in some way. Emily had felt the weight of it when they had brought in Adam and Julie. She had sensed that something was very off. Everything was usually off in their line of work serial offenders didn't get to be like that without something being off but sometimes there was just an extra sense of it and it had definitely been there in this case. Emily honestly thought Julie had just been trying to help her friend because she cared deeply for him and it had landed her in a world of hurt. She had held her hand and talked to her outside the hotel and also in the ambulance on the way to the hospital and it was devastating to see the confusion and distress that the woman was going through. She simply didn't understand what had happened and how it could have. What had happened to her friend. It had been heartbreaking.
JJ had said something on similar lines and told Emily in detail what it had been like when they had found Adam…or Amanda at that point ready to kill the step Father. JJ had hated that they couldn't touch the guy. She hadn't hesitated in pulling the bag off of his head but it didn't mean she had liked the feeling of saving a man that had caused so much horror and destruction in a little boy that his mind had snapped and broken. Adam was so innocent in all of this and had suffered through every second of it and although his alter ego had fractured off and overtaken him to protect him it had been in the entirely wrong way to go about it. But no one could find it within themselves to truly blame her.
What's more Emily knew her wife was hurting for Reid. They were so close and she loved him very deeply. Sometimes it got overlooked but when Emily had first arrived at the BAU she had been able to see the connection between the two of them. She thought at first that Reid had a crush on JJ and of course she had found out later that he had once upon a time. But even by the time she started working there it had changed into more of a sibling kind of relationship. JJ was very protective of him and extremely patient with him. Emily could remember what JJ had gone through when Reid had been taken by Tobias Henkel. She had been mortified and so worried. They hadn't been dating for very long at all then but much later when they had talked about it once JJ had admitted that she hadn't been able to think straight most of the time because she felt like something had been taken away from her just like Aiden had been taken away from her. That's when Emily really understood the depth on which JJ cared for Reid. She hadn't replaced her little brother but Reid was one in her eyes.
JJ had been there for him a lot during his recovery from the drugs. She had gone to meetings with him and talked to him over the phone during the night when he had needed someone to talk to. She had even driven over in the dead of night if she had to. They had all been there for him but JJ had definitely been the one to make sure he kept standing. It was obvious that she was worried about the toll this case was going to take on him and she had tried to get him to come over to the house to do something or even stay but he had declined and said there was something he needed to do.
So when they had arrived back at Virginia yesterday at just before lunch they had gone their separate ways to do some work and finish their reports for the case. When they had arrived for de-briefing an hour later they found out that Reid had begged off and gone home but after the meeting Hotch had given them the rest of the day too. JJ had left a message for Reid saying if he needed anything she was available and then they had headed home. After a quick shower each they had decided to go out for a drive with Henry and stopped at a few places to look around. He'd had fun and they'd had fun just being together and with him enjoying the rest of what the day had to offer. He was walking now which was still amazing to them and getting smarter and smarter by the day. Again he had attracted a lot of attention when they had stopped for something to eat. It had been a really nice day. When they had gone to the park and JJ was helping him stand just between her legs as she was sitting on the bench a little scruffy thing of a dog had approached and he had been so sweet and good natured that he had sat in front of Henry and let him pat him. He had had such a great time and they had loved watching him interact with everything and everyone as he explored and experienced. Of course many pictures and videos had been taken.
Henry had been tired out by all the excitement and fuss of the day and had dropped off very quickly after he had been bathed and fed. Fell hard and fast asleep in Emily's arms. After she had put him down and made sure he was safe and comfortable she had gone to join JJ downstairs. They had cooked together and joked around as they had as they had fooled around and talked about random things. They had opened some wine as they had eaten and after that Emily remembered music and lots of kissing. Kissing that had led to touching which had led to a lot more.
And she certainly hadn't objected by the early morning repeat performance initiated by her wife. They lay stretched out and entwined with one another comfortable now just enjoying the peace and afterglow. JJ snuggled in a little more as her hand made smoothing motions across the length of Emily's stomach gently.
''I thought so too.''
The blonde moved to place a kiss on the brunette's shoulder and smiled as she got a squeeze from the arm that was looped around her in return. Intensity had never been lacking in this relationship even from the start. Sure Emily had been a geeky and nervous wreck abound her when it came to asking her out but that was just one side of Emily Prentiss. What had been building up between them was something deep and solid that had just grown and grown as they had started dating. They hadn't shied away from one another no matter how intense it had gotten and when the passion seemed overwhelming. But it was theirs and they wanted it there like that they wanted to be overwhelmed.
JJ had run from a lot of people but it had never even occurred to her to do the same with Emily. Maybe her instinct to bail was her way of telling herself she knew it wasn't right? She had had relationships of course and she had some special people in her heart but it was like Emily eclipsed everything she thought she had felt for anyone else. But that didn't scare her at all. JJ remembered confessing…or blurting out rather…to Garcia her attraction to Emily. And then when it had gotten serious she had freaked out in her best friends apartment about not being freaked out!
''You remember our first time?''
The blonde added along with a very soft and amused snicker as the memories hit her. Immediately there came a scoff from Emily as well as a slight tut and JJ knew the brunette had rolled her eyes too. She moved slightly so that she could rest her head on the pillow instead of her wife so they could look at one another properly.
''Seriously, JJ, why the hell did you marry me?''
Emily demanded playfully but with enough exasperation and a slight cringe to signify that she really did wonder sometimes. That night, their fourth date, had been great. Right up until JJ had asked her if she wanted to come in the house with her after they had come back from dinner.
''I had a great time tonight, JJ.''
Emily's voice was hushed slightly not only because of the later hour but because it didn't feel like a moment to raise her voice. Not even to a normal level. They were stood on JJ's front porch in the fresh night air the street was quiet and peaceful and the atmosphere made it seem like they were the only people alive. It felt good. The buzz in her stomach that was burning in the best of ways felt good because it good feel JJ. Everything had become about JJ.
Tonight really had been great. She loved getting to know the blonde better and the more she found out the more she liked her. They had talked for hours tonight about everything and anything. It had been quite some time since she had been able to connected to someone on this level.
''So did I.''
There was something different about tonight. And as Emily accepted the light but meaningful kiss that JJ initiated she figured it out instantly. The thought of getting to touch the woman kissing her and to explore and feel and be in the most intimate and private of places with her made her blood boil inside. It made everything shudder and tingle and set on fire. JJ hadn't even touched her properly and yet Emily was full of anticipation of what was to come. She wanted this, wanted her so badly.
It was an understanding through the kiss what was about to happen. And JJ didn't object as Emily took hold of her hips and pushed her back until she was pressed up against her own front door. Emily's mouth became insistent and she was happy to open up the kiss upon request. It became deeper and hot and breath taking. She could feel everything in her come alive. Could feel Emily's body pressed against her own and how good that felt as they made out on her doorstep. This was it this was definitely it.
When air eventually became an issue and the women pulled apart panting after such a phenomenal kiss JJ became aware that Emily's hands were in her hair and her own hands had somehow at some point made their way just under the older woman's shirt. Her eyes were glued to brown and intensely shining eyes however and everything in her was telling her that this was right and this was real.
''Come inside with me.''
The blonde whispered surely still not having caught her breath but leaving no room for Emily to misunderstand what she meant. It was time and they were more ready. If she was honest with herself JJ would have said she was ready on the first date Emily drove her that crazy. As soon as they had been introduced this had been coming and they both knew it.
Emily nodded mutely too taken away to really say anything. She stepped back just a little to let JJ turn around to the door to open it up. The brunette kept her hands on JJ's hips and pressed into her lightly glad that she felt the blonde shudder slightly. JJ got the door open impressively quickly and they walked through together. Emily let JJ go to shut the door and fell into step behind her. Or rather tried to fall into step behind her. In the darkened hallway she misjudged her distance from the hallway table and walked straight into it sending a couple of things crashing to the floor or falling over.
''Ow! Shit, JJ I'm so sorry.''
She couldn't help but cringe as she tried to scan where everything had fallen ignoring the slight pain in her foot to do so. She could not believe she had just done that particularly now. She wanted tonight to be perfect which meant her not turning into a bumbling idiot and making JJ realise that she could do so much better. She turned as she felt a hand on her shoulder and she didn't need a light on in the hallway to see the bright blue of JJ's eyes or the radiance of her face.
''Leave it, it's okay.''
JJ uttered softly not giving a damn about the hallway table. She could tell that Emily was concerned about it so she hooked her fingers into the older woman's belt and pulled her forward fluidly. As soon as they were close enough they fell into another crushing kiss that made both of them instantly forget about Emily's bump with the table and remember what was happening between them. Tongues roamed mouths and hands roamed bodies eagerly. Feet began to move in shuffling motions toward the stairs with JJ leading. As they barely separated to climb up the stairs the pair got halfway up before Emily stumbled and fell causing JJ to fall with her. They landed in a little of a tangled heap in the middle of the stairs.
''Oh my god are you okay? I am so sorry.''
Emily cringed and fussed as she blinked and looked around as she realised they were on their asses on the steps when a moment ago they had been upright. However she did know it was her fault they had taken the tumble. When she looked at JJ though the blonde was laughing softly.
''Yeah I'm fine, are you?''
Emily smirked as JJ reached out her hand to push some of her hair out of the way. God this woman was beautiful. And apparently undeterred by her seemingly prevailing clumsiness. She nodded as she accepted the light single kisses that JJ leant in for. After a few moments they helped each other up and managed to get to the top of the stairs without any more incidents. As they walked down the landing, hands and mouths still refusing to part unless it was necessary JJ began to work on the button of Emily's shirt. As they stumbled through into her bedroom she managed to pop the last one and immediately began to tug the offending piece of clothing off of the brunette who was more than willing to help. Before she could really get a good look at Emily sans shirt though the profiler was tugging on her own top and she lifted her arms to let her pull it over her head. Only it didn't come off. Emily tugged again but somehow she had gotten stuck.
''Damnit!''
Emily growled as she rolled her eyes at herself beginning to despair about her ultimate lack of smoothness tonight. It seemed the moment she had set foot into JJ's house her haphazard and awkward geek side had sprung into action. Not exactly the best way to impress a girl.
''Em it's okay. Let's just get me out okay?''
A few minutes later and JJ was free of her top. Emily handed it out to her but brown eyes looked down slightly obviously not wanting to really look at her.
''Sorry.''
JJ took the top and tossed it aside immediately. Stepping forward she lifted Emily's head back up by cupping under her chin.
''You don't have anything to be sorry for.''
''I wanted this to be perfect.''
''It is.''
''I'm not exactly Miss Smooth tonight.''
''Who ever said you had to be? I want you to be you because that's who I want. I want you Emily in whatever form you come in.''
JJ ran her hand through silky brown locks and smiled sincerely. Her eyes were alive with the desire she felt inside and the barely contained passion. She was only just managing to restrain herself but she recognised that Emily really thought she was ruining this and she wanted her to know that she wasn't. Far from it. Taking Emily's hand she brought it down to rest on her side before leaning in to kiss her again. She smiled into the slow and deep kisses as Emily's hand started to move on its own now it was on her side and the feel of skin on skin was electrifying.
With only one more incident which came in the form of Emily banging her head on the headboard the rest of the night went off without a hitch.
Emily rolled her eyes that the memory of being so goofy but JJ just chuckled and stroked her fingers down her face.
''I fell for you that night.''
Emily quirked a disbelieving eyebrow as she shot an incredulous look toward her wife.
''You did not! That night? Out of all the others you had to pick from you choose the night I was all bumbling and goofy? Bumbling and goofy and not at all impressive like I should have been considering it was the first time we slept together!''
Emily protested indignantly. She didn't know which was worse. Her doing that on the night or the fact JJ had picked that night. Oh god! Somehow it had bypassed the embarrassing stories to tell friends and their wedding but Emily had no doubt that at some point the fact that she had tripped and walked into things and hit her head and got JJ stuck in her own top whilst undressing her was going to be brought up. Maybe at some kind of anniversary dinner or when she was least expecting it. Wonderful!
JJ rolled them over until she had managed to pin Emily beneath her and she was straddling her and holding her hands down by the side of her head.
''I will have you know that I did and I thought you were perfect that night. I never looked back.''
Emily smirked both mischievously and smugly as her expression turned somewhat devilish.
''Perfect in bed maybe but before that? I don't think so!''
She oozed in a confident yet sardonic drawl that made JJ nudge into her making her grunt lightly. She had to admit that when she had finally stopped banging into things or getting JJ stuck they had been lost in a world of their own. She remembered that night vividly and it had been extraordinary.
''Wiseass. All night Emily not just in bed. It showed me that you're so many things. That you're unique. I like all those different sides of you I always have. Granted the stubborn part of you can be a unique pain in the ass but you're hot so I overlooked that!''
The blonde explained before her own mischievous smile started to work its way onto her face as Emily widened her eyes in mock offence. The brunette wiggled underneath her and managed to topple her back off of her and onto the bed and once she did that was it. Hands found the secret ticklish spots that very few people knew about and JJ was putty in her hands. Squealing and laughing she wriggled around trying to escape Emily's attack but it was no use. Eventually she gave in and cried mercy and tickling turned into something quite different and for the second time that morning they explored one another's bodies.
An hour and a half later found JJ holding her son in her arms as she bounced lightly to the notes of the song floating from the stereo system. He laughed and gurgled around his dummy as he bounced slightly happy to be the centre of his Mother's attention and 'dancing' around with her. JJ had managed to pry herself out of bed to take a brief shower and had pulled on some jeans and a t-shirt just in time to greet Henry as he woke up hungry. Now he was changed and bathed and fed and dressed and a perfectly happy little man she had been playing with him and talking to him as she heard Emily rustling about upstairs. She'd turned some music on and was singing to him lightly which he always seemed to love.
Right now she was singing along to Imogen Heap's 'Speeding Cars' as she danced him along gently a wide smile on her face as she watched his pure unadulterated enjoyment and excitement. It was as the song finished that JJ turned around to find that Emily was stood in the doorway with camera in hand.
''How long have you been there?''
She squeaked though she failed to blush as Emily chuckled as she still held the camera up on her wife and son.
''The whole song! You're so beautiful.''
At that JJ did blush just faintly. All this time and Emily could still make her melt like that and drop just a little shy. She wondered if she would ever get used to being looked at like that. Like she was the only woman in the world. Henry jumped in her arms and babbled out some baby talk as he pointed to Emily and reached out.
''How 'bout I switch you for the hansom man you have there?''
JJ laughed at Emily joke and they stepped closer to one another. JJ took the camera from Emily as Henry lunged for her and she swooped him up easily and spun him around like a little airplane making him laugh ecstatically. JJ laughed as she stepped back and was happy to record Henry with Emily as they interacted and played together. The morning was so relaxed as they spent their time with Henry and each other. He loved having their attention and they enjoyed watching him with his toys or when he was content to crawl all over them as his playground.
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To the undiscerning eye the front living room of the Prentiss household looked liked a bombsite. A very colourful, very energetic bombsite. However, this particular bombsite wasn't so much a bombsite rather than what one Henry Aiden Prentiss could consider an adventure playground. One Henry Aiden Prentiss that had situated himself happily right in the middle of this glorious chaos.
Every conceivable toy was out at Henry's disposal. Each one designed to be extremely fun and aid development at the same time. This included colourful toys that were shape sorters, action/reaction toys, musical toys, balls and baby books. Stacking, nestling and building toys and many, many others. One of Henry's favorites was the long and colourful tube that he could hide in and crawl through. Another was the stride-to-ride cart that was in the rough shape of a lion that made all sorts of sounds and had all kinds of lights on it. Another was the learning home toy that did all sorts of interesting things that made him laugh and figure out all kinds of wonderful things. There were puppets and bubble makers and everything that anyone could possibly imagine.
''Ba-ba-ba-ba…!''
Henry babbled curiously as he picked up on of the shapes and fit it into where it was supposed to go and squealed excitedly as there was a congratulatory music song and a flash of lights that made him bounce from his sitting position on the floor and clap his hands. His huge smile was radiant and infectious as big blue eyes looked over toward his Mother that sat nearby.
''Yey! Who's a smart boy, huh?''
Henry squealed again at JJ's encouragement and bounced again as one of his little hands haphazardly pointed at the toy.
''Ba-ba-ba!''
JJ laughed lightly, loving seeing her son so active and responding to everything. He loved being surrounded by all this stuff. Some would say that she and Emily had gone a little overboard with the toys but clearly he didn't think so. He always loved playing and learning at the same time and he was a curious boy, very alert and smart. He was learning so much so fast it was unbelievable. JJ could tell clearly what he was thinking and trying to get her to understand, could see his emotions and tell what he wanted without thinking about it. She sat close by to him in this bombsite of toys, camera in hand as she recorded his activities and reactions to it all. They were all so genuine and amazing, she never got tired of watching him and playing with him.
''That's right, you are Henry! Talk to Mommy.''
''Ba-ba!''
JJ laughed lightly again.
''Say Ma-ma!''
Henry looked at her as he bounced and gurgled again, picking up one of the balls next to him and slobbering over it as he held it to his mouth. He looked at her inquisitively and she could see the thoughts behind his eyes. He murmured again as he thought, still watching her.
''Say Ma-ma Henry. Ma-ma…''
''Ba-ma!''
He squeaked happily. JJ laughed again.
''Almost! Good boy.''
Henry smiled and grunted squeakily before returning his attention to the toy. He investigated many of its functions and had fun doing so, and continued to babble in his baby talk and laugh and squeal as he discovered everything on the toy. When he picked up one of the little balls next to him though and wiggled he dropped it and it rolled into the tubing. He looked at it and almost gasped before turning to JJ with a 'what now' look.
''Where did it go Henry?''
Henry pointed toward the tubing and squeaked.
''Ba-ba-ba…''
''Yeah the ball went inside the tube. What're you gunna do now baby boy?''
Henry wiggled again before flopping himself around and crawling toward the tubing to investigate where the ball had gone.
''God you are so damn smart!''
JJ got up and went to the other side of the tube and laid down on her front so she could look down the tube and aim the camera down there too. She laughed as Henry reached out for the ball but just ended up batting it further away from him. This seemed to please him though and he ended up chasing it further down the tube toward her. He crawled happily further and further toward her with her encouragement and had a little investigation of the camera which meant he got his nose and mouth right up to it. She laughed as she eventually pulled it back and shut it off, leaving it by the tube to instead whisk him into her arms as she stud up, placing kisses all over him as he squealing in laughter. They had been playing together for nearly a couple of hours now and it was getting close to Henry's lunchtime.
''Are you hungry buddy? I bet you are. Let's see what we've got for you.''
Henry occupied himself with looking around and also playing with some of her hair with one hand and the necklace she had on with the other. As they rounded into the kitchen the doorbell rang. He looked up obviously recognizing the noise some how. JJ laughed and kissed him again as she chattered to him along the length of the house until she got to the door and opened it up.
''Spence, hey!''
The blonde squeaked happily pleasantly surprised to see Reid at her door. Pleasantly surprised as well as relieved of course. He looked a little worse for wear but he generally seemed okay. A little pale and tired and haunted and looked like he could use a good meal and a shower and sleep.
''Hey. I erm…I heard my godson is walking already.''
He smiled sheepishly with his hands stuffed into his pockets and rocking on the balls of his feet. He smiled at JJ as she nodded quickly and ushered him in.
''He certainly is. On the verge of saying his first word too.''
Reid smiled again. If there was one thing that could cheer him up it was usually JJ but after having Henry it was always twice as much because he loved to see her all excited and going into 'Mommy mode' about Henry it was extremely heartening. He thought she made a great parent as well as he did about Emily. If there were ever two people who could do a great job on raising a child together it was these two. They were very natural and made it look easy and effortless.
''That's great.''
JJ nodded and stilled as she looked at him affectionately.
''I'm glad you came by Spence.''
He knew she meant it and it made him feel better instantly. She took hold of his hand and squeezed it lightly before insisting that he come into the kitchen with them to get some lunch. He was put in charge with keeping Henry entertained while JJ prepared everything and he felt good playing with the baby. He was so inquisitive and smart and very, very cute. One of the only babies on the planet that didn't suffer from 'The Reid Effect'. He had been frightened when JJ had asked him at first to be his godfather but he had come to find that Henry seemed fascinated by him. It was a nice feeling and he was happy about that and enjoyed taking care of him sometimes for his friends.
As they talked about a few general things but mainly Henry and his milestones along with the little boy himself giving Reid an example of his walking. Henry used his stride-to-ride cart to hold as he took his tentative and wobbly steps across the kitchen taking pleasure in being able to do it by himself although he was followed closely by a very cautious Reid. The steps were still experimental but he was getting there.
JJ was glad to see that Reid wolfed down the sandwich she made for him quickly along with the tall glass of juice before he accepted the tea she made him. She chose tea over coffee for him because it looked like he hadn't slept and she was adamant he was going to so it meant no coffee for him. He didn't seem to mind. Actually he seemed more relaxed than when he had first gotten here. JJ fed one hungry baby his sloppy dinner as his bottle warmed up and Reid offered to give him it while she ate. They took to the living room and waded through the toys to get to the couch to sit down and after JJ had gotten Henry and Reid comfortable and made sure her son was happy taking his bottle and Reid had him in the right position she sat down herself. A long few minutes went by with Reid saying nothing but mostly looking at Henry and Henry starring back up at him and making his baby grunting noises as he drank his milk. JJ ate her lunch and then sat back to watch with her coffee.
''Spence?''
''Hmmm?''
Reid looked up and over at her like he had forgotten she was there.
''Talk to me.''
She urged softly. He sighed lightly and checked to make sure Henry was still settled as he thought of the words to say.
''I feel connected to them.''
''Them?''
''To Adam. To…Tobias Henkel. I feel connected to them.''
He said quietly but thoughtfully and with a tone that told her he was torn about what he was saying and what he felt. She knew there was something deeper to it she could see it in his eyes.
''My Mom's disease…it could…it could make me…''
He looked at her as his whispered words trailed off and she drew her head back as she started to understand what he was thinking in that head of his.
''Spence. You think you could snap like them because of the schizophrenia? That you'd become what they became?''
He dropped his eyes for a moment not to hide the tears shining there but to think for a second. Why not? It had happened to them so why couldn't it happen to him? He had always been different just like they had always been different.
''And genius is next to madness.''
He reminded. His IQ was high and maybe being so smart had helped him until now but what about later? How many sociopaths had a high IQ and geniuses had gone insane? It was a weird world like that and sometimes he thought starring into the cases they worked was starring into what he could become.
''I don't believe you could become anything like them. I don't. You're too strong for that Spence. Tobias and Adam were just little boys and that's really sad but you? Look at you. You're much stronger than you give yourself credit for and even if something does happen, even if you inherit the disease it doesn't mean you'll turn out anything like them. Or your Mother. There are a lot of people out there that don't.''
Logically he knew she was right. He had the burden of seeing the worst of everything working at the BAU it was easy to forget. It was something he feared he supposed and when he was put face to face with it like he had been he found it hard to stop thinking about and worrying about. It didn't particularly mean that he thought he was too strong like JJ thought he was but it meant something to him to have her believe it.
''You care so deeply and that's great but you need to know you're not them. You did everything you could, but you're not them. You're something entirely different.''
JJ reached forward and squeezed his shoulder which made him smile as he sniffled slightly and nodded. She ruffled his hair lightly and gave him another squeeze as he focused on Henry again. He lived in his head and sometimes he needed someone to remind him that things weren't always what he thought they were. In so many ways he was so smart and brilliant but he still needed someone to help him and guide him and explain things to him. JJ was usually that person. His big sister.
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''Baby?''
Emily shrugged out of her jacket as she shut the front door and once she got it off she hung it up and put her keys down on the table before moving down the hallway. It had gotten dark about an hour ago and she was glad to be home and she liked the warmth the house held and the smell of dinner wafting through the space.
''Shhh!''
Emily jumped slightly and stepped back a couple of steps as JJ appeared out from nowhere making her startle. She frowned curiously and blinked but looked at the blonde to see that there was a finger over her mouth in gesture to be quiet. JJ took her by the hand and lead her toward the living room and pointed at one of the couches. Stepping around and closer Emily's eyebrows lifted up as she saw what JJ was trying not to disturb. Which would be Spender Reid stretched out on the couch sound asleep on his back with Henry sound asleep on top of him. Henry was resting on his front so his face was turned sideways so they could see and he looked so content having fallen asleep on Reid, who had his hands gently on Henry's back.
''You took a picture right?''
Emily whispered both amused and endeared by the sight. JJ wrapped her arms around her from behind as she scoffed in a whisper.
''Honey I took 7!''
Emily smiled and put her hands over JJ's as they rocked slightly still looking at the two sleeping men on their couch. Emily let her head rest back onto JJ's shoulder as she sighed deeply and let it out slowly.
''Is he okay?''
''He will be.''
Emily nodded. That was good enough for her she didn't want to pry unless Reid told her what was going on in his head she wasn't going to force him. He had talked to her plenty of times before but she knew that her wife and him shared a special bond that she didn't want to disrespect. She turned around in JJ's arms and looped her own around the blonde's neck.
''You know what I was thinking earlier? Henry looks more like Aiden everyday.''
She stated in a firm whisper as she smiled lightly. She had been out of the house since just before lunch to help Morgan with one of the houses he was working on to flip and the thought had randomly popped into her head. Although she had never had the opportunity to meet JJ's little brother she had heard everything about him and seen every picture there was to be seen. Including baby pictures. And when Morgan had asked earlier for new photos of Henry and she had shown them to him she had realised that he really did look like Aiden. He had the Jareau eyes and the cheeky but warm smile that both Aiden and JJ had, as well as something that no one could name. Maybe it was in the face or the eyes no one really knew but it was something. Henry had it too and she was pleased about that.
''He really does. You know if he turns out like him we're going to have one hell of a kid on our hands, right?''
Emily grinned.
''Counting on it.''