Just another happy chapter because sometimes you can just do without the drama! Hope you all enjoy! -J
Chapter 8
"Garcia no it's fine…I told you I'm fine…no…I don't need a babysitter Penelope," JJ sighed, plopping down on the couch with her cell phone to her ear. "Go have fun with Derek; Henry and I will be fine on our own…no I gave Jessie the night off. She went out with some friends…no Garcia it's still fine….okay I'm hanging up now! Okay! Love you too! Goodnight!"
Ending the call, JJ couldn't help but shake her head, laughing at her best friends antics. "Your Aunt Penelope is a crazy lady Henry," she said to the little blonde who was currently playing with his blocks on the floor in front of her. "She doesn't think we can handle a night on our own. She thinks we're missing Mommy and Alex too much," she continued to talk to the 1 year old even though he didn't appear to be listening. "Of course we miss Mommy and Alex, but we're capable of staying on our own," she rolled her eyes just as the doorbell rang. "That better not be her," she scoffed, picking Henry up and heading for the door. "Garcia I swear to…oh Spencer!" She was surprised to find the young brunette on the other side of the door. "Hi Honey! I thought you were Garcia! I wasn't expecting you!"
"I hope it's okay," Spencer replied as JJ stepped aside to let her inside. "Melissa's with her boyfriend and my parents went out. I didn't really feel like hanging out by myself so I thought I'd see what you and Henry were doing. Is that okay?"
"That's more than okay," JJ smiled, placing a struggling Henry back on the ground. "I was actually just thinking of ordering a pizza. You interested?"
"Yes please!" Spencer replied happily, allowing Henry to take her hand and lead her into the family room.
Knowing Spencer's favourite, JJ ducked into the kitchen to call for a pizza and grab drinks before heading back to the family room where Spencer was playing with Henry on the floor.
"Pizza will be here in half an hour," JJ announced, placing a Coke on the table beside the brunette.
"Thanks," Spencer smiled, taking a block Henry handed her. "So where's Garcia anyways? I thought Alex said she was staying with you."
"She went out with Morgan," JJ replied, opening up the beer she had grabbed for herself and taking a sip. "They wanted me to go with them but I wanted to spend the night with Henry and I really didn't want them to change their plans for me," she explained. "I'm not sure why Emily and Alex think I need Garcia to stay with me while they're away though. I've been away from them before. I'm totally fine."
Looking at JJ, Spencer couldn't help but laugh. "You miss them too huh?"
"So bad," JJ laughed, shaking her head. "I'm really not used to being away from both of them. I know it's only been a few days, but it feels like forever. I mean I love hanging out with Henry but he isn't the best conversationalist. And he'll only let me cuddle with him when he's half asleep," she said, making the teen laugh. "I take it you're missing Alex pretty badly?"
"You know it's weird," Spencer replied. "I've been busy pretty much all summer. We really haven't had any time to actually spend together and yet I miss her like crazy," she admitter, her cheeks turning red. "I can't stand being away from my girlfriend. Does that make me pathetic?"
"Well if you're pathetic I'm pathetic too," JJ shrugged, taking another sip of her beer. "Might as well be pathetic together."
"True," Spencer laughed, turning her attention back to Henry for a moment before asking. "Would it…would it be too much to ask if I could stay over tonight? I mean I know Alex isn't here but I just…"
"Spencer," JJ interrupted, a smile on her face as the brunette looked up at her. "You are more than welcome to stay. You're always welcome."
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When both JJ and Spencer's phones went off at the same time later that night the pair couldn't help but laugh, both knowing who was calling. With smiles on their faces both answered their phones.
"Hey Lex," Spencer answered with a smile at the same time that JJ greeted Emily beside her.
"Hey! Wait was that…Was that my Mum I just heard?" Alex asked sounding slightly confused. "Where are you?"
"Well actually I'm at your house," Spencer admitted with a laugh. "There's no one home at my house and I wasn't really feeling like staying home alone so I dropped by here. We ordered pizza and now we're just watching a movie."
"Oh that's awesome," Alex replied. "I'm glad you two could at least keep each other company. Are you staying there tonight?" She asked, knowing JJ was likely to offer if Spencer hadn't asked herself.
"Yeah actually," Spencer chuckled, not surprised that her girlfriend knew her well enough to know that she would want to stay the night. "I don't really know when my parents or Melissa will be home and well…well I miss you so I thought I would stay here…in your room. As long as that's okay."
"That is more than okay," Alex laughed. "I would much rather you stay there then go home to that big empty house by yourself."
"Thanks," Spencer replied as JJ moved into the dining room to talk to Emily. "So how's it going? Are you and your Mom still having a good time? What did you do today?"
"Man Spence it has been so great," Alex told her, sounding so happy. "My Mom and I have been all over the city…seriously I don't think there's anything we haven't done. It has been so much fun. We've done things here that I haven't done since I was a little kid and it's been awesome," she explained enthusiastically. "We went to see Rachel today. She hung out with us most of the day. It was really nice getting to catch up and everything."
"That's great," Spencer said; glad to hear Alex had been able to visit with her childhood friend. "I'm so happy you're having such a good time…although I gotta admit I'm seriously ready for you to come home," she said, laughter coming through on the other end of the phone.
"I miss you too," Alex was still laughing. "I mean I'm having a great time but I miss you. And I miss Mum and Henry too. How are they doing?"
"They're good! They're both good!" Spencer replied. "Henry and I played with his blocks for a while before he went to bed. I got to read him his bedtime story actually. He's so cute," she explained. "And your Mum misses you…but she's good. We've been having a good time. You know I love hanging out with your Moms."
"Yeah I guess I get that," Alex nodded, even though Spencer couldn't see her. "I mean I don't like to tell them this but they're pretty cool as far as parents go. And from what I can tell they're pretty fond of you."
"Oh really? Well thank God for that," Spencer and Alex were both laughing now. "So only a couple more days huh?"
"We'll be home before you know it," Alex replied. "You think you'll be able to fit me into your busy schedule when I get back?"
"Hmm well that's a tough one," Spencer teased. "I think I might be able to squeeze you in," she laughed. "Seriously though let's do something special okay? Just you and me?"
"That sounds wonderful," Alex said with a smile in her voice. "You just tell me when and where and I'll be there," she told her. "Oh hey it looks like my Moms are wrapping up. You wanna talk to my Mom while I talk to Mum?"
"Sure," Spencer agreed. "Call me tomorrow?"
"You got it. I love you," Alex replied.
"I love you too," Spencer responded just as JJ came over, the pair switching phones with a smile.
"Hi Honey," JJ greeted her daughter as Spencer began talking to Emily. "How are you?"
"I'm good Mum! I'm really good," Alex told her, knowing she probably heard all about her day from her Mom. "Hey listen thanks for taking Spencer in tonight. That's really cool of you; she really hates being home by herself."
"You know Spencer's welcome here anytime," JJ replied, plopping down on the couch. "I love having her."
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On the last day of their trip, Emily and Alex decided to take it easy. The pair woke up late, deciding to get breakfast before travelling to the cemetery for one last visit with Alex's parents.
"Mom…do you think I could talk to them on my own for a while? Please?" Alex asked, biting her lip as she looked up at her Mother from where she sat in the grass.
"Of course Sweetheart," Emily agreed right away, kissing the teen on the forehead before turning back to the headstone in front of them. "I'll see you two soon," she said, kissing two of her fingers before touching the stone. "I'll take good care of her," she said as she stood up. "Take your time Lex. I'll be in the car."
"Thanks Mom," Alex replied, waiting until the older brunette was out of earshot before turning back towards her parents' grave. "So it's our last day here," she sighed not really knowing where else to start. "This whole week has been…just amazing. Mom and I have had such a good time and for the first time in a long time I just feel…I guess I just feel closer to you. I can…I can feel you guys with me everywhere I go here," she cleared her throat, trying to choke back the tears that were threatening to fall. "I've gotten to tell Mom about all the things we used to do…things I had forgotten about until we were somewhere and then…it's crazy how sometimes you can just be hit with a memory like that," she sniffed, wiping away a tear that fell down her cheek. "I really miss you guys."
Falling silent for a moment, Alex began running her hand over the grass, obviously lost in thought. "I told Mom that she should be the one to carry her and Mum's next baby," she eventually said, feeling like she needed to talk about it. "I wasn't really sure that was what I wanted at first…honestly I felt a little jealous…thinking about Mom having another baby, but I've realized it doesn't matter," she continued. "I think she deserves to experience another pregnancy and I'm going to love my little brother or sister no matter what. I was actually hoping you guys would do me a favour though. Just…I was hoping you guys would watch over the baby. I really just want everything to go well for my Moms when they do decide to have another kid and I just want the baby to get here safely and healthy. So if you guys could just look out that would be great," she smiled, running her finger over her parents' names like she did at the beginning of the week. "I love you Mommy. I love you Daddy," she said, kissing her fingers the same way Emily did. "Miss you."
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"So kid, you ready to go home tomorrow?" Emily asked Alex later that night, the pair laying together in Emily's bed, wanting to get to bed early since they were flying home the next morning.
"Yes…and no," Alex replied, turning her head to look at her Mother who simply raised an eyebrow in question. "I miss Mum and Henry and Spencer and the girls," she explained. "But I also don't want this week to end. I've a lot of fun with you Mom. I feel like…I don't know," she shrugged, looking suddenly embarrassed. "I guess I've just enjoyed being able to share more about my childhood with you."
"I've enjoyed that too," Emily smiled, running her hand over the teen's head before wrapping an arm around her and pulling her closer. "It meant a lot to me."
"Me too," Alex nodded, tucking her head under Emily's chin. "I know I don't talk about my childhood a lot…mostly it's because it makes me miss my parents…but sometimes I think that maybe it will…well sometimes I worry that it will upset you."
"What? Why?" Emily was surprised, pulling back so she could see her daughter properly. "Why would you think that?"
"I don't really know," Alex once again shrugged. "I guess because you missed it," she said. "I know giving me up was hard and I don't want to make you sad about it."
"You don't have to worry about that Lex," Emily shook her head. "I wish more than anything that I could have been there for all of it. I wish that I could have been there for you, but I love you Alexandra. I want to hear all about your life," she continued. "I want to hear about all of the memories and all of the stories and traditions; any of it. Because I know it makes you happy, and if you're happy, I'm happy. Got it?"
"Got it," Alex smiled, returning her head to Emily's chest, taking comfort in her Mother's fingers immediately running through her hair. "What's the first thing you're gonna do when we get home?" She asked.
"Well, first I am going to kiss my gorgeous wife," Emily replied, making Alex laugh. "And then I am going to grab your brother and give him a million hugs and kisses….well maybe just a few because he'll probably squirm away to get to you."
"Probably," Alex laughed, smiling at the thought of seeing Henry soon. "I miss that kid."
"Me too baby," Emily kissed Alex's forehead. "Do you have plans with Spencer?"
"She wants to do something special," Alex nodded. "But she hasn't exactly told me what. Will it be okay if I go over there though? You don't think Mum will be upset do you? I mean I'll definitely spend the afternoon with her and Henry."
"Mum will understand," Emily chuckled, still running her fingers through the teen's hair. "I think after a week of hanging out with your Mom you deserve a night with your girlfriend. You think Spencer's going to plan something romantic?" She teased, poking Alex's sides.
"I don't know," Alex laughed, struggling to get away until Emily finally stopped her poking. "I mean I think special means romantic, but who knows. I'm just looking forward to a date night," she continued. "You have any big plans with Mum for your anniversary yet? I mean it's getting pretty close."
"I haven't made any definitive plans yet, but I've got some ideas," Emily replied. "I mean I may have a trick or two up my sleeve, but I'm not quite ready to share them," she laughed. "And you know our anniversary coming up means something else is even sooner."
"Ugh don't remind me," Alex scoffed. "I'm so not ready to go back to school."
"Junior year," Emily nodded. "College is like just around the corner, which is probably the most frightening thought I've had today."
"Don't' worry Mommy you've still got two more full years of high school," Alex laughed. "And I promise to try really hard not to pick a college too far away from you."
"Thank you," Emily kissed Alex's head, hugging her tightly, sighing as she really thought about her daughter going away to college. "You are going to do amazing things kid. I just know it."
"I'm pretty sure you have to say that," Alex snorted.
"I would say it even if I didn't have to," Emily replied, just as Alex let out a big yawn. "We should get some sleep, we've got to be up early tomorrow. I love you baby."
"Love you too Mom," Alex replied. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight Sweet Girl. Sweet Dreams."
