And now here's the second part of our wedding! One more chapter to wrap up this story, and I'm going to try really hard to get it out next week before I leave for vacation!
Thanks so much for reading! -J
Chapter 10
"I love you," JJ said, quickly pulling Emily into a kiss, the pair taking a moment to themselves as the blonde dragged her new wife into a room off the hallway before they had to get back out for pictures. "I love you, I love you, I love you," she muttered between kisses, Emily eventually laughing as she pulled away.
"I love you too my gorgeous wife," Emily smiled, placing a kiss on the tip of the blonde's nose.
"Mmm I love the sound of that," JJ grinned, wrapping her arms around Emily's waist and resting her head under the taller woman's chin. "I can't believe we're married. I am so happy."
"Me too baby, me too," Emily sighed, kissing the top of her wife's head. "Hey I have a surprise for you."
"Oh yeah?" JJ asked, tilting her head to look up at Emily curiously. "What's that?"
"Take off your ring," Emily replied, holding out her hand.
"Excuse me?" JJ raised an eyebrow. "No way! I just got this! You're not taking it back already."
"I promise I'll give it back," Emily chuckled, wiggling her fingers as JJ hesitantly pulled her ring off her finger and placed it in Emily's palm. "I wanted to do something special for you so I decided to have our rings engaged. Take a look," she smiled. "Mine is the same."
Once again picking up her ring, JJ took a look at the inside of the band, her eyes welling up with tears as she saw the names of her children etched there. "Oh Em," she whispered emotionally. "That's…it's perfect," she said, looking up to meet brown eyes, which seemed to sparkle with happiness. "Thank you."
"I just wanted us to be able to carry them with us wherever we go," Emily smiled, taking JJ's ring and placing it back on her finger. "This wedding isn't just about us. It's about Henry and Alex too. I know we were already a family but today it just seems…official I guess. And I couldn't be happier about that."
"Me either," JJ grinned, leaning in for another kiss, suddenly wishing that she and Emily could simply skip the rest of the day and enjoy their time together; time which was quickly interrupted when there was a light knock on the door.
"Moms?" Alex called from the other side. "Sorry to interrupt but the photographer's waiting. We kind of need you guys out here."
"We're ready," Emily called back, giving JJ one last peck before opening up the door to find her daughter standing there with a big smile on her face. "Is everyone else ready?"
"They're all ready and waiting," Alex replied. "Grandma Liz is just making sure that drinks and appetizers are getting served to the guests and then she's going to join us."
"Perfect," JJ smiled. "Now come here," she said, grabbing Alex and pulling her towards her before grabbing Emily's hand so she would join their hug. "I love you two. I love you both so much."
"We love you too," Alex replied reaching her arms around both her mothers.
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"All right ladies and gentlemen if I can have your attention please," Rossi, the appointed master of ceremonies announced early that evening as all the guests were gathered in the backyard tent for dinner. "Now I have been told that our newly married ladies are ready to return to us now and get this party started so please join me in welcoming for the first time as a married couple, Mrs. and Mrs. Jareau-Prentiss."
Standing from their seats the guests clapped their hands together as JJ and Emily entered the tent, their hands clasped together with the biggest smiles on their faces. Making their way up to the front table the couple greeted Alex and Garcia before taking their seats in the centre, everyone else following suit and sitting as well.
"Speeches will take place after dinner, which will be served promptly," Rossi told them. "Bon Appétit!"
With dinner being served, everyone began to talk amongst themselves, Alex's eyes frantically searching the guests in hopes of spotting one particular guest, having not yet been able to talk to her girlfriend since she had been busy with pictures before the reception began.
"She's right over there," Emily leaned over, smiling as she leaned towards the teen, pointing to a table at the side of the tent where Spencer indeed sat with Olivia, Zoey and a few family friends.
"Oh…thanks," Alex replied, blushing at having been caught searching for her girlfriend. "Do you think it would be okay if I go say hi for a minute? I haven't gotten to talk to her at all yet."
"Sure sweetie," Emily smiled. "Just don't take too long. Your dinner will get cold."
"Thanks Mom," Alex was quick to jump from her seat, kissing Emily's cheek before making her way around her table; careful not to make eye contact with any other guests on her way to her friends' table since she didn't want to get caught up talking to someone else. Since all three girls had their backs towards her they didn't see Alex coming; the young brunette taking the opportunity to sneak up behind her girlfriend. "You look gorgeous," Alex whispered into Spencer's ear; Spencer quickly turning around with a smile lighting up her face.
"Hi!" Spencer greeted enthusiastically, immediately standing up to embrace the shorter brunette. "God I've been wanting to do this all day. You look beautiful. That dress looks amazing on you."
"Thank you," Alex replied, unable to keep a smile off her face, as she pulled back, to give Spencer a rather chaste kiss. "And thanks so much for coming guys," she said, greeting both Olivia and Zoey with hugs. "Are you having a nice time?"
"It's so nice!" Zoey replied. "The ceremony was so sweet. We're so happy for your Moms."
"And they look hot!" Olivia practically burst out; earning strange looks from the rest of the table as her friends shook their heads with laughter. "Seriously your Moms are babes."
"Thanks Liv I'll be sure to tell them you said so," Alex laughed, reaching out to take Spencer's hand, wanting to keep the taller brunette close.
"So are you all ready for your speech?" Spencer asked, squeezing Alex's hand in hers. "You're not nervous are you?"
"A little," Alex admitted with a shrug. "I mean I know what I want to say, and I know that my Moms will be happy no matter what but…I don't know. I guess it makes me nervous having to say it all in front of everyone else. Plus I have to follow Penelope!"
"Aww Lex don't even worry about it," Zoey told her. "You have such a great way with words. I'm sure it's going to be amazing."
"Yeah and knowing you, you'll probably have us all in tears or something at the end," Spencer added. "You're going to do great. And if you do get nervous just focus on us," she smiled.
"Yeah because I'm sure staring at Spencer won't distract you or anything," Olivia rolled her eyes. "You guys are so mushy."
"Shut up," Alex laughed, shoving Olivia's shoulder playfully. "Look I should get back to my table, but enjoy your dinner okay," she said, leaning forward to give Spencer one more quick kiss. "And be sure to save me a dance."
"Don't worry I will," Olivia replied before Spencer could, a grin on her face.
Rolling her eyes and shaking her head, Alex squeezed Spencer's hand one more time before heading back towards her mothers who were talking with Garcia whilst eating their dinner. "The girls look great," JJ said as Alex sat back down and immediately dug into her salad. "Spencer looks gorgeous in that dress."
"Spencer looks gorgeous in everything," Alex replied without much thought, blushing when she looked up to find both her mothers and Garcia staring at her with knowing smiles on their faces. "I mean well…she's…oh shut up," she huffed, her face beating red as the three women laughed, amused.
"We're just teasing sweetie," Emily said, running her hand over Alex's hair, which she was wearing down but wavy. "You look happy honey."
"Well I am happy," Alex grinned. "How could I not be?"
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"Hello everybody," Garcia greeted as she stepped up to the microphone later that night after Rossi introduced her. "As most of you know I'm Penelope Garcia and I'm JJ's maid of honour," she said, turning to smile at the blonde. "JJ and I met quite a few years ago at work and at that time we were the only two women in the boys club, which meant we bonded instantly. JJ and I became fast friends and it wasn't long before she became my best friend; the person who I could talk to about anything and who I could rely on for whatever I needed," she continued. "I was so happy when JJ asked me to be her maid of honour because I was there when Emily and JJ met. I watched as they went from colleagues to friends, from friends to best friends and from best friends to girlfriends and now…now I get to be here for this. I watched these two ladies fall in love and I must say it was one of the most beautiful things I have ever witnessed," she paused, smiling at her friends who both were listening happily. "JJ and Emily were made for each other; they belong together and nothing makes me happier than seeing them with their family as they are both amazing mothers. So let me just say this to my two best friends, Emsters and Jayje: I could not be happier for you two and I love you both so much. Congratulations," she finished off, raising her glass as the rest of the room erupted into a chorus of 'cheers' as they all clinked their glasses together.
"And now for Emily's maid of honour and daughter of both the brides, Alex," Rossi said, introducing the teen, who stood from her chair on shaky legs, taking a deep breath as she tried to remind herself not to be nervous.
Stepping up to the microphone Alex looked to her mothers who gave her a reassuring smile before looking out at the guests, seeking out a pair of brown eyes that instantly made her feel better.
"I used to dream about meeting my mother," Alex began, comforted by the smile on Spencer's face. "Growing up, after I found out I was adopted I spent a lot of time imagining what my Mom would be like; wondering if I looked like her or acted like her," she continued, once again turning towards her mothers and giving them a smile. "When I finally did meet my Mom, it really didn't take me long to see I was a lot like her. Not only do we look alike, but I take after her in so many other ways too and honestly…I'm really proud of that fact," she grinned, pleased to see that many of the guests were smiling as well. "Not long after I came to live here I asked my Mom a question…a question, which was an innocent curiosity, but which also, in my opinion, changed things. I asked my Mom if she had feelings for JJ, because I thought that perhaps they were dating and she was waiting to tell me, but apparently I was wrong," she laughed. "My Mothers, even when they were just friends, looked at each other they way I think everyone hopes to look at another person in their life. They looked at each other like they were in love, and though at the time they were just friends, they eventually realized that there really was something else there…which I would like to take credit for."
Pausing, Alex once again let her eyes fall over Spencer, smiling as she felt the love radiating off her girlfriend. "Penelope was right when she said that my Moms belong together. Watching them together, makes me so happy and it gives me something to aspire to, because I want what they have; we should all want what they have," she smiled. "Henry and I are two of the luckiest kids in the world, because we have two incredible mothers; two mothers who love us and care for us with everything they have and today…being here….this is one of the best days and I'll never forget it. So," she took a deep breath, turning her attention to focus solely on her Mothers, both of whom were dabbing their eyes. "Moms, thank you so much for loving me and being here for me. I love you both…more than…more than words can even describe," she said, hesitating as her emotions began to take over, unsure if she could say anything else without crying as she raised her glass. "To my Moms. Cheers."
"Cheers," everyone else repeated as Emily and JJ immediately got up from their seats in order to embrace their daughter, the entire trio in tears as they hugged each other tightly.
"That was beautiful kiddo," Emily whispered.
"Just so…so sweet," JJ added emotionally. "We love you so much."
"I love you guys too," Alex replied, doing her best to reign in the crying, laughing as she realized that the entire room was watching them. "God I'm a mess."
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When the rain is blowing in your face,
And the whole world is on your case,
I could offer you a warm embrace
To make you feel my love.
"I love you," Emily sighed, tightening her hold on JJ's waist as the couple swayed to the music, feeling completely alone despite the fact that there was a room full of people watching them.
"I love you too," JJ smiled, leaning in for a kiss. "This day has been a dream come true."
"I'm still not even convinced it's not a dream," Emily replied, flinching when JJ pinched her on the side. "Hey! What was that for?"
"Just to let you know you're not dreaming," JJ said, holding back laughter, as Emily shook her head before pulling her in for a kiss.
When the evening shadows and the stars appear,
And there is no one there to dry your tears,
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love.
"Do you think it will always be like this?" JJ asked, sighing as she lay her head on Emily's shoulder.
"What do you mean?"
"I don't know…I mean do you think it will always feel like this?" JJ did her best to explain. "Do you think we'll always be this in love? Because I…I don't think I've ever felt anything like this before."
"Me either," Emily smiled, rubbing her thumb along JJ's back. "But I think this is just the beginning Baby. It's only going to get better from here."
I know you haven't made your mind up yet,
But I will never do you wrong.
I've known it from the moment that we met,
No doubt in my mind where you belong.
"JJ and Emily would like to invite their guests to join them on the dance floor," Rossi announced from the front of the room. "So please, find a loved one and join our happy couple."
I'd go hungry; I'd go black and blue,
I'd go crawling down the avenue.
No, there's nothing that I wouldn't do
To make you feel my love.
Watching as Rossi dragged Elizabeth to the dance floor, followed by Morgan and Garcia, Alex and Spencer and JJ's parents, it wasn't long until the floor was filled with couples, making JJ smile. "You know we're pretty lucky," she said. "Having all these people here with us. Our friends…our family…our kids."
"They're all pretty great," Emily agreed, kissing the top of JJ's head. "I've never felt luckier than I do today."
The storms are raging on the rolling sea
And on the highway of regret.
The winds of change are blowing wild and free,
You ain't seen nothing like me yet.
"I know I've said this more times than I can count today, but I really do love you, you know," Emily said, kissing JJ when she looked up from her shoulder. "You make me so happy Jennifer. So, so happy."
Smiling, JJ leaned up for another kiss, sighing when they pulled apart. "Likewise."
I could make you happy, make your dreams come true.
Nothing that I wouldn't do.
Go to the ends of the Earth for you,
To make you feel my love.
To make you feel my love.
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THE SONG IS "MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE" BY ADELE, which probably wasn't even out when this story technically takes place but frankly I don't care because I love the song! J