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Lacy here with the final chapter of Criminal Minds Christmas. I honestly didn't think this would turn out to be so liked but that shows what I know. You all really seem to love this fic. And I'm hoping you'll love this last chapter as much as you've loved the rest of the story. It's Christmas morning. As I explained before, we'll have our couples opening their presents to each other at home before heading to Dave's cabin for the family gathering. Things to watch out for; Emily's present to Hotch, which is kinda for Jack too and another proposal. Without further delay, come join me for the BAU Family Christmas! Have fun!

Disclaimer: I may not own the show but as long as I have my readers and friends, that's actually ok with me. (E/N: Awhhhhhh!!! *coughs up fuzz again* Okay, glad this is over. Maybe the fuzz'll stop.)

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Jack's eyes popped open and the first thought to run through his head was, it's Christmas. He sat up quickly and jumped out of bed. He was about to run out of his room and see if Santa had come but then he remembered what his daddy had told him the night before. That Jack was to come wake his daddy and Emmy but he was to do it quietly.

Emily had been tired lately and Hotch didn't want her startled awake. She had tried to hide while they had Jack but Hotch noticed. It was his job after all to read human behavior. If he couldn't notice that the person he spent most of his time with was tired then he should just retire.

Jack headed out of his room, making sure to keep quiet and walked across the hall to his daddy and Emmy's room. He carefully opened the door and peaked his head inside. He could see his daddy and Emmy were still sleeping. Knowing it would best to wake his daddy first, Jack walked quietly over to his daddy's side of the bed.

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Hotch heard the bedroom door open and knew it was Jack. He was proud of his son for keeping quiet like Hotch had asked him too. He waited a few minutes and sure enough, he felt a tap on his shoulder. He opened his eyes and looked down at Jack.

"Merry Christmas Daddy." Jack said, his tone soft, still making sure not to wake Emily.

Hotch reached out with his arm and pulled Jack onto the bed.

"Merry Christmas Jack." Hotch said. "Thank you for staying quiet."

Jack smiled, happy he had done well. "Can we wake Emmy now?"

Hotch nodded. "But be nice about it."

Jack nodded and moved over to sit between Hotch and Emily. Reaching out a hand, Jack, just like his father told him, gently shook Emily's shoulder. It took a few moments but Emily's eyes slowly opened and she smiled at Jack.

"Merry Christmas Jack." Emily said.

Jack smiled. "Merry Christmas Emmy."

"I didn't hear you come in." Emily said.

"Daddy said to be quiet." Jack explained.

Emily looked at Hotch for further detail.

"I noticed you've been tired lately and I didn't want Jack startling you out of sleep." Hotch said.

Emily smiled and motioned Hotch closer. Hotch leaned over and gave Emily the kiss she was seeking.

"Merry Christmas Aaron." Emily said.

"Merry Christmas Emily." Hotch said.

"Present time?" Jack asked.

Hotch and Emily laughed.

"Go wake Uncle Sean and Emily and I will be there in a minute." Hotch said.

Jack hopped off the bed but stopped at the door.

"Do I have to be quiet?" he asked.

Hotch shook his head. "Be as loud as you want."

Jack smiled and ran from the room. Emily and Hotch laid still for a moment then heard;

"Wake up Uncle Sean! It's Christmas!"

(E/N: My sisters and cousins do this to me. Not fun at all. Well, unless it's Ali, then she is soooo sweet and... *rambles about 5 year old cousin*)

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JJ rolled over as she woke up and smiled as she met Dave's smiling face.

"Good morning." JJ said.

Dave kissed her. "Merry Christmas you mean."

JJ laughed. "Merry Christmas Dave."

"Merry Christmas Jen." Dave said. "You ready to get up or you want me to bring Henry in?"

"Do you mind getting him?" JJ asked.

Dave shook his head. "Not at all." he kissed JJ again. "I'll be right back."

JJ leaned back against the pillows as Dave climbed out of bed and disappeared down the hall. She could hear him in Henry's room, greeting their son with a Merry Christmas before changing him then he reappeared in the doorway and rejoined JJ in bed.

"Merry Christmas baby." JJ said to Henry, carefully taking him from Dave.

(E/N: *gasp* THEIR son?! AWH!) (A/N: I was hoping you'd pick up on that.)

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Morgan groaned as he felt the bed shake.

"Mama, it's too early." he said.

"It's Christmas morning Hot Stuff," Garcia said. "there is no such thing as too early."

Morgan opened his eyes and found Garcia's face right above his. "Merry Christmas Penelope."

Garcia kissed him. "Merry Christmas Derek."

(E/N: I think you've figured out a pattern. AWHH!)

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Reid pushed his bedroom door open with his hip, in his hands a tray carrying breakfast. He walked over to the bed and placed the tray down on the nightstand. Then he turned to Austin and pushed a stray hair out of her face.

"Time to wake up Austin." Reid said, his tone soft even though he was trying to wake her.

"Don't wanna." Austin mumbled.

Reid laughed. "Then I guess you don't want this nice breakfast I made."

Austin's eyes popped open and she sat up fast. She turned to Reid, who was smiling at her.

"Merry Christmas Austin." Reid said.

Austin smiled. "Merry Christmas Spencer."

(E/N: Do I even have to say it?)

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Morgan held his present from Garcia still wrapped in his lap as he watched her open the one he gave her. He smiled as her face lit up at the gold heart shaped pendent with emeralds.

"You like it?" Morgan asked.

Garcia smiled and kissed Morgan. "More then like, I love it. Now open yours."

Garcia tried to contain her snickers as Morgan started unwrapping his gift. Morgan gave her a look but focused on his present. He stopped. She didn't. Sure enough Morgan's present was a tee shirt that read, 'Property of Penelope Garcia' and below it was a picture of Morgan in chaps. The one she had obviously photo-shopped.

"So?" Garcia asked, her laughter clear in her voice.

"I have to wear this to Dave's place, don't I?" Morgan asked.

Garcia laughed. "Oh you know it."

Morgan laughed and shook his head. "Only for you Baby Girl." he kissed her. "Believe it or not, I love it."

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Dave held Henry in his lap and helped him open the presents that he and JJ had gotten for the little guy. He had already opened one, which had been filled with baby toys, suited for his age. Now he was opening the other. Dave took the paper off and held it up in front of Henry.

"Look, it's an ornament." Dave said. "It says Baby's First Christmas and your name."

Dave handed it to JJ so she could hang it on the tree. Dave had already opened his present from JJ and her from him. His was a framed photo of himself, Hotch, Jack and Henry, all asleep in Emily's living room. JJ's was a framed photo of herself and Henry sitting on the rocking chair in the nursery that said, 'Mommy and me'.

(A/N: You'll noticed a theme with the presents. Framed photos seemed the way to go.)

Now it was time for JJ and Dave to open their gifts from Henry. Dave went first so JJ took Henry from him. Dave ripped open the paper and a smile quickly crossed his face.

"It's coming to work with me the day we go back." Dave said. It was a personalized mug with that said, 'I Love My Daddy' and had a picture of Henry on it.

JJ smiled. "He thought you'd like it. Jack did too."

Dave kissed JJ and then Henry. "Remind me to thank Jack. And thank you Henry. I love you too."

JJ handed Dave Henry so she could open her present. Taking the paper off carefully so she could save it, JJ frowned slightly.

"It's a small trinket box to keep little mementos from Henry as he grows."

Dave said. "Like hair from his first hair cut, the first tooth he loses. Things like that."

JJ smiled and repeated Dave's move of kissing him and then Henry.

"Thank you Henry." JJ said. "I love it."

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Reid opened the box his present came in and pulled out a snowglobe of NYC at Rockefeller Center with the tree lit up and little people on the ice rink. He smiled at Austin.

"How'd you know?" Reid asked.

Austin smiled. "JJ mentioned that you'd never been to New York City for anything other then a case so I got you that and there's one more thing in the box."

Reid carefully placed the snowglobe at his side on the floor and reached back into the box. He pulled out two tickets. He read them over. They were to New York City.

"We leave tomorrow morning and come home New Year's eve." Austin said.

Reid smiled and kissed Austin. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." Austin said. "Can I open mine now?"

Reid nodded and handed Austin her present. She, like JJ carefully tore the paper off. Inside the paper was a jewelry box. Austin opened it and gasped. It was a white gold necklace and matching bracelet set. (A/N: Fooled ya, didn't I?) (E/N: Meanie!)

"Spencer, they're beautiful." Austin said.

Reid smiled. "You really like them?"

Austin looked up at Reid. "I love them."

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Emily sat beside Hotch on the couch while he opened his last present. It was the one from her. Jack had already opened his from Hotch and Emily and Sean getting a baseball glove and bat from Sean and a new set of Army men and two new G.I. Joe Action Figures from Hotch and Emily.

Emily had gotten a hand written book titled, 'How to handle being married to the Hotchner family' from Sean which made them all laugh, a silver locket with Hotch and Jack's pictures inside from Hotch and a silver bracelet that said, 'Mom' from Jack. That had caused Emily to tear up but as long as she kept a smile on, Jack didn't mind the tears.

Sean got a 'Kiss the Chef' apron from Hotch and Jack and a chef's hat with his full name on it from Emily.

Hotch so far had gotten a framed photo of Jack, Hotch and Emily taken that summer at the park from Jack and a travel thermos that says, 'World's Best Dad but Most Annoying Brother' with a huge smiley face from Sean. Now they were all waiting to see what Emily got him. Hotch pulled the paper off and turned the picture frame he unwrapped over so he could see what it held. His eyes widened and he turned to Emily.

"Are you sure?" he asked.

Emily nodded. "I found out two weeks ago but I wanted it to be a surprise so I figured, what better time then Christmas."

Sean and Jack exchanged a look then looked back at Emily and Hotch.

"Care to share kids?" Sean asked.

Hotch broke into a huge smile and handed the frame to Sean as he pulled Emily into his arms and hugged her tightly. Sean looked at the picture and laughed. The picture frame said siblings and held two pictures. One of Jack and another of a sonogram. Jack was still confused.

"What is that?" Jack asked, pointing to the sonogram picture.

"That Jack," Sean said. "is your little brother or sister."

Jack's eyes widened just like Hotch's had and he looked at Emily, who was still in Hotch's arms but facing Jack now.

"Really?" Jack asked.

Emily nodded. "In a little over seven months you'll have a brother or sister."

Jack smiled and ran over to hug Emily, surprisingly being careful not to hug too tight. He leaned his head down to Emily's stomach.

"Hi in there." Jack said. "I'm your big brother Jack."

Emily looked at Hotch with tears in her eyes but a smile still on her face. Hotch's face matched hers.

(E/N: I KNEW IT!)

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(A/N: I know at this point you're all probably sitting there reading going, 'where's the second proposal?' Well I'm here to tell you, it's coming at the end. *dodges random objects and a...cow?* Who threw the cow? And how did you throw a cow? Where did you even get the cow?) (E/N: *snickers*) (*eyes Sarah* It was you, wasn't it?)

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Hotch held Jack on his lap as he dialed his phone. Jack was calling Haley to say Merry Christmas.

"Hello?"

"Merry Christmas Haley, it's Aaron."

"Merry Christmas Aaron."

"Someone wanted to call and talk to his mom before we head to Dave's place so I'm gonna give him the phone."

"Alright."

Hotch handed Jack the phone.

"Hi Mommy!"

"Hi baby, are you having a good time with Daddy and Emily?"

"Yeah, Merry Christmas Mommy."

"Merry Christmas baby. I opened your present."

"Did you like it?"

"I loved it. It'll be sitting on the mantel when you get home."

"K Mommy, I have ta go."

"Alright Jack, I love you."

"Love you too Mommy."

Jack hung up the phone and handed it back to Hotch.

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Dave opened his cabin door to let Morgan and Garcia in. Dave took one look at Morgan and started laughing.

"Remember," Garcia said. "you love me and it's Christmas."

Morgan ground his teeth. "The only two reasons I won't be decking Dave."

Dave stepped aside, trying to get his breath back. "I'm sorry, come in. Everyone else is here."

Morgan bit back a groan and followed Garcia into the cabin. Sure enough the team was already sitting around in the living room. Jack and Sean were sitting on the floor with Henry by the tree, Hotch and Emily, who seemed to be glowing, were on the love seat, Reid and Austin were in the easy chair, Austin on Reid's lap and JJ was sitting on the large couch which left enough room for Dave, Morgan and Garcia. The whole group, minus Jack and Henry who weren't paying attention, took one look at Morgan and like Dave, started laughing.

"Derek is there a reason why we're being subjected to that picture?" Emily somehow asked.

"It's my Christmas present from Penelope." Morgan said.

"You did say you'd find good use for that photo." JJ said.

Garcia nodded as she pulled Morgan down on the couch. "I did say that and I'd also say I found very good use for it."

"Penelope," Hotch said. "you're lucky Henry and Jack aren't old enough to get that or I'd make him cover up."

"I might anyway." Reid said, still laughing.

"I do have to say Derek," Austin said. "you've never looked better."

After the laughter died down, Garcia looked at Emily and Hotch and knew something was up.

"Alright Mr. and Mrs. Happy," Garcia said to them. "spill."

Hotch and Emily looked at each other and nodded. Emily leaned forward.

"Jack come here." she said.

Jack stood up, after making sure Henry was ok and walked over to Emily and Hotch. Hotch lifted Jack up onto his knee.

"Daddy and I will tell them the first surprise." Emily said to Jack. "And you can tell them the one you found out this morning. Ok?"

Jack nodded happily. "Ok."

Emily nodded to Hotch. "You go ahead."

Hotch laughed but nodded and faced their very anxious friends. "Last night Jack and I asked Emily to become a permanent member of our family and she said yes." Before the team could say anything, Hotch held his hand up. "And, go ahead Jack."

Jack faced everyone, his smile as big as it could get. "I'm gonna have a new brother or sister!"

The team wasn't sure which to react to first. The engagement they all knew was just a matter of time or the baby that none saw coming. Giving the excited look on Jack's face about becoming a big brother, the team gave a group, 'it's about damn time.' on the engagement and then properly congratulated Hotch and Emily on the baby.

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(A/N: Ok so present time is coming, or at least mentioning presents so here's what I did. I didn't want to have this huge long paragraph describing what everyone got from everyone else so what I'm going to do is mention what the kids got from the other adults. Each couple got something for each kid and Jack and Henry each got something for each other. Everyone good with that? Ok I'll stop talking now.)

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Hours later, it was nearly dinner time and everyone was doing something. The girls were finishing up the cooking, Dave, Morgan and Reid were setting the table and Hotch was standing in the living room doorway watching Jack go through Henry's new book with him. Jack was sitting on the floor with his back against the couch. He had Henry between his legs and was holding the book up in front of the two. Both kids had been very happy with their gifts.

Henry had gotten a mini baseball glove and bat, so he can play with Jack (Hotch and Em already knew what Sean was getting for Jack) from Hotch, Emily and Sean, sunglasses and riding boots to go with the leather jacket Garcia already made for him from Morgan and Garcia, the book Jack was currently reading to him called 'Baby's first words and sounds' that made noises for the different words and sounds from Reid and Austin and Build-A-Bear teddies, one big one holding the smaller on in his arms from Jack.

Jack had gotten a big book on dinosaurs, designed just for little kids from Reid and Austin, Lincoln Logs from Morgan and Garcia, a scrap book of pictures of Henry and Jack with room for more from Dave and JJ and a framed photo Jack and Henry that said 'brothers' from Henry.

(A/N: So much for not having a long paragraph. *shrugs* Oh well.)

"And this is a ducky." Jack said, pressing the button. Both boys giggled as the book started quacking.

Hotch smiled. If he ever had any doubts about the kind of big brother Jack would be, watching him at that moment with Henry would have pushed any doubts out of Hotch's head.

"I'm kinda hoping we don't have a girl." Emily said appearing at Hotch's side.

Hotch looked at her. "How come?"

Emily laughed. "Are you kidding? With the team plus Jack and Henry as big brothers, she'll never stand a chance with boys."

Hotch wrapped his arms around Emily. "You say that like it's a bad thing."

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Later that night, JJ was laying Henry down. He had a long day, spending most of it with Jack and Sean. The little guy was all tuckered out. Covering him with his blanket, JJ placed a kiss on Henry's head and made her way out into the living room where Dave was waiting. JJ closed Henry's door, making sure to leave it open just a crack and headed down the hall. She frowned at the soft glow of lights coming from the end of the hall and when she reached it, she stopped short.

"Dave?" she said.

Dave was facing her, candles lit around him, the a small box in his hand and a soft smile on his face.

"I have one more present for you Jen." Dave said.

JJ stepped closer. "And what would that be?"

Dave held out the box to JJ. "See for yourself."

JJ took the box from Dave and after taking a deep breath, she opened it. The ring was perfect. A silver band with a ruby in the middle of two citrine stones. She looked back at Dave and one hand flew to her mouth as she found him down on one knee.

"Jen, I have been with you since before Henry was born and honestly at first I just wanted to be your friend and support but somewhere along the line it changed. I fell in love with you and Henry, even before he was born. Even before Will was completely out of the picture." Dave said. "I'll admit that I never planned on doing this again. Marriage. It didn't work well the first three times. But there's something different about you Jen and I know this time it's going to be for life. Will you marry me?"

JJ tried to say yes but the word wouldn't come out so she just nodded, a smile spreading quickly across her face as Dave stood up and pulled the ring from the box. He slid it on her finger and pulled her into his arms.

"I love you Jen." Dave said.

"I love you too Dave." JJ said.

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The day after Christmas, Strauss walked into her office and found a large red bag sitting on her desk. Setting her things down, she walked over to it and looked it over. Seeing a tag, she turned it over.

'Merry Christmas from your secret Santa!'

Opening the bag, one name came to Strauss' mind as she saw nothing but coal.

"David Rossi!"

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*gasps while laughing* Oh that ending is all thanks to Trisha along with a good number of the presents and JJ's ring. Let me know what you think, flame policy stands, thanks for reading and Merry Christmas everyone! Happy Holidays!

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Sarah here! *falls on ground and holds hand up* *takes deep breaths* Trisha, I didn't think you had the funny in you. Of course, I should've expected it. *stomps on ground* So, I didn't get the proposal I wanted. Damn. Well, YAY *claps loudly* *stops clapping* Yikes! 'rents incoming! Adios Amigos! Kisses~Sarah P.S: I hope all you Criminal Minders have an awesomeful Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza!