So originally this chapter was going to be date night (for Alex and Logan as well as Emily and JJ), but it ended up being longer than I expected. And since I want to do date night justice it's going to get it's own chapter, but I hope you enjoy this one, which I think I'm rather happy with!
Thanks so much for reading! -J
Chapter 10
That Thursday night Alex had spent over an hour on the phone with Spencer discussing her upcoming date with Logan; excited but nervous about what would happen Saturday night. Since the young brunette had decided against telling her other two friends until their Friday night sleepover, the teens also spent much of that night talking about Logan and what the date might be like.
"So do you know what you're going to wear tonight?" Zoe asked Saturday morning as the group still lay in a pile of blankets and pillows in Zoe's bedroom.
"I'm not really sure," Alex admitted, still sleepy. "I haven't really thought about it much."
"You know I have lots of dresses you could borrow," Olivia suggested. "I mean you want to make an impression right?"
"We're just going to a movie Liv," Alex said. "I think I'll stick with jeans."
"Oh I have a really cute top you could borrow," Spencer offered. "I could get it when your mom brings me home."
"Thanks," Alex smiled. "Just as long as there's time before our house hunting is supposed to start."
"I can't believe you might be moving into my neighbourhood," Spencer said excitedly. "I really hope you guys find something you like."
"Me too," Alex agreed with a smile, excited by the prospect of living within walking distance of her best friend.
"It's so unfair," Olivia sighed. "You guys might get to live close to each other and you get to go on a date. I'm super jealous."
"Sorry Liv," Alex laughed. "But I'm sure your time will come."
"Does Logan know what your mom and JJ do for a living?" Zoe then asked, laughing at the pout still gracing Olivia's face.
"Um no," Alex replied uncertainly. "I mean it hasn't come up so I don't see how he would know. Why? Is that important?"
"Lex your mom's an FBI agent," Spencer said receiving a blank stare from her friend in reply. "Any guy would be nervous meeting the parents for the first time, but your mom carries a gun. That's kind of intimidating," the brunette continued, watching as a look of horror suddenly came across Alex's face.
"Oh God," Alex muttered. "You don't think she's going to scare him away do you? I mean she doesn't carry her gun at home but what if she says something?"
"I'm sure she's not going to scare him," Zoe assured her friend.
"I don't know, Emily doesn't seem like the type to not make her feelings clear," Olivia said. "I mean she'll probably make it clear that she could totally hunt him down if he hurt you," the blonde continued, earning glares from both Spencer and Zoe, as Alex continued to look on in fear, picking her nails nervously.
"Lex ignore her," Spencer said, sitting up to put a comforting arm around her friend's shoulder. "Emily will be cool, and you know JJ will make sure of that. Just relax everything's going to be great."
"I hope you're right," Alex replied, feeling even more nervous than she had the night before.
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When Emily and JJ picked Alex and Spencer up later that morning, Alex was still feeling nervous, but allowed her excitement about house hunting to push her nerves aside, hoping that the trio would be able to find the perfect home for them. Stopping at Spencer's, Alex ran in quickly to get the shirt that Spencer had offered to lend her, before running back to the car, her friend wishing her luck before she left.
The trio had plans to see three houses that day, all hoping that they would find the perfect place to really start their family. After seeing the first two houses though hopes were starting to dwindle, as neither place seemed to be what the small family was looking for.
"Those houses were beautiful but they just didn't seem right for us," JJ said as the three females were in the car, driving towards their last house. "They just didn't click for me."
"Me either," Alex sighed; slightly disappointed since she was hoping they would find the perfect place.
"Well we've got one more, and something tells me you're going to like this one Lex," Emily said as they pulled up in front of the house that had been her favourite when she and JJ were looking online.
"Wait we're looking at this house?" Alex said excitedly, looking around at the area surrounding the car. "Really?"
"Really," Emily laughed.
"But I can literally see Spencer's house from here," the teen exclaimed, quickly getting out of the car and taking in the sight of the large house in front of them.
"I know," Emily smiled, already knowing that Alex was going to like this house best. "It's got everything we need, plus a pool and plenty of extra space."
"Living across from the Hastings would just be an added bonus," JJ added with a smile, coming around the car and taking Emily's hand.
"Remember though we can't be biased," Emily said, putting an arm around the teen's shoulder. "If we hate it we keep looking. We can't let the fact that you want to live near your friend dictate what we buy."
"I know, I promise," Alex replied as the trio made their way towards the front door where the realtor was waiting.
"I really think you're going to love this one," the woman said as the three females reached the front stoop. "I'll give you a few minutes," she then said, opening up the door and standing aside to let them in.
The foyer opened up to a great room, the family room, kitchen and dining room all visible from where JJ, Emily and Alex stood. Taking in their surroundings, all three stood in awe, frozen in place while they looked from one end to the other.
"Wow," Alex finally muttered before heading towards the kitchen, which looked like a cook's dream.
"Wow is right," JJ agreed pulling Emily towards the family room where there was a fireplace as well as a stunning view of their backyard. "It's beautiful Em."
"It really is," Emily said, squeezing her girlfriend's hand as she let herself get excited for the first time that day.
"That pool is going to be amazing in the summer," Alex called from where she stood in front of the French doors in the dining room, which led out to a deck and a spacious yard with a fenced in in-ground pool. "The whole yard is perfect."
"I can definitely see us hosting parties here," JJ said. "With the team, and the girls. And there's plenty of room in the yard for a little one to run around."
"The yard's great isn't it," their realtor Erica called as she came in the front door.
"It's all pretty great," Alex replied excitedly, happy to see that both JJ and Emily seemed to be impressed by what they were seeing as well.
"Well you still have plenty of house to see," Erica said. "Let me show you around."
The ladies allowed Erica to lead them down the hall where they see a large guest bathroom, a study, which would work as a great office for both JJ and Emily, and a rather large room, which was currently being used as a game room.
"We could get a pool table," Emily said upon seeing this room, being someone who loved to play a little pool with her friends from time to time.
"And a dartboard," JJ added with a laugh, knowing Emily hated playing darts against her since she always won. "All the bedrooms are on the second floor right?" She then asked, turning her attention towards Erica who was watching the trio from the doorway.
"Yes there's three more bedrooms, another bathroom, plus the master suite and there's actually a guest suite above the garage if you have family over for extended stays or the previous tenant used it as a media room," Erica explained. "We can head up there now if you like."
The group headed back towards the entryway where a large staircase led to the second floor.
"This is the first bedroom," Erica said, opening up the door and revealing a decent size bedroom.
"This would make a pretty good guest room," JJ pointed out, since the room was furthest from the master suite and was close to what she assumed was the bathroom.
"Right next to this we have another bedroom," Erica explained leading the three ladies into the next room, which faced the front of the house and had a large, cushioned window seat, as well as two built in bookcases.
"I love this room," Alex whispered, walking in and immediately going to sit at the window, imagining her books filling the shelves.
Emily watched the teen with a smile on her face, knowing she would have a hard time removing the young brunette from this house now that she had seen this room. "It's a really nice room," she smiled, sitting down and placing an arm around her daughter's shoulder. "We still need to see the rest though okay?"
"I know," Alex sighed, hoping with all she had that Emily and JJ would love the rest of the house as much as she loved this room.
"The bathroom is just across the hall here," Erica pointed out, opening the door to a large bathroom that housed a tub and separate shower. Everyone looked around before heading towards the third bedroom, which turned out to already be set up for a kid's bedroom.
"This would make a perfect nursery," JJ said with a smile, rubbing a hand over her small baby bump. "It's right next to our room and everything."
"Our room?" Emily said, raising her eyebrow. "You already moving in Agent Jareau?"
"Oh please I saw your face as soon as we walked in," JJ replied quietly. "You were ready to buy right then."
"I don't know what you're talking about," Emily said, exiting the room and heading towards the master suite, letting herself in while JJ, Alex and Erica followed close behind.
The master bedroom was spacious with room for a seating area, and had a walk-in closet that would fit both women's clothes and shoes. Like the other bathroom, the master-bath had a separate tub and shower, as well as a large vanity with two sinks and plenty of space.
"This is really nice," Alex said, trying to gauge Emily's reaction, but having a hard time reading the older brunette's face. "What do you think Emily?"
"It's definitely nice," Emily said, trying to hold back a laugh at the exasperated looks on both Alex and JJ's faces. "Can I see this guest suite?" She asked turning to Erica, who nodded with a smile.
JJ and Alex followed quietly behind Erica and Emily as they went to see the guest suite above the garage and then the partially finished basement, which included a laundry room as well as a rec room that Alex imagined she would be able to use with her friends. It wasn't until they returned to the main floor and walked into the living room that Emily finally turned towards her girlfriend and daughter.
"So what do you think?" She asked, still giving nothing away.
"You're kidding right?" JJ replied.
"What?"
"Em I was ready to say yes a long time ago," JJ said. "You're the one who wanted to go through all the motions. So will you please tell us what you think?"
The brunette took a moment, biting her lip as she pretended to think it over, enjoying screwing with both Alex and JJ who were waiting impatiently to hear her reply. "I think this is the one," she finally said, a big smile spreading across her face.
"Really?" Alex asked, not yet believing what she was hearing.
"As long as you two agree," Emily replied.
"JJ?" Alex said, turning to the blonde with big, pleading eyes.
"This is definitely the one," JJ smiled.
"Yes!" Alex exclaimed, throwing her arms up in victory before wrapping them around both women's' necks.
"Well we still have a few more things to work out," Emily laughed, kissing the teen's temple before turning to Erica. "I think we'd like to make an offer."
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"I can't believe we bought a house," JJ said as she plopped down on the couch, placing her feet in Emily's lap.
"It all seemed to go a little too smoothly didn't it?" Emily replied with a laugh, immediately beginning to rub the blonde's feet. "Somehow I imagined it being more difficult than it was."
Since Emily was willing to pay full price for the house, and there were no major concerns, Erica was able to contact they previous homeowners and get them their house. Needing time to close and get everything in order, the ladies were set to get the house in two weeks time.
"Me too, but I'm definitely not complaining," JJ smiled. "We're going to get to spend our first real Christmas together in our new home."
"Sounds so perfect," Emily sighed, taking a moment to bask in this new happiness.
"UGH," came a yell from upstairs, interrupting the pair's peaceful moment.
"That sounds good," JJ laughed, removing her feet from Emily's lap and moving to sit up. "Come on, we better go check on your daughter," she said, holding out her hand for her girlfriend to take.
The pair made their way up the stairs, heading towards Alex's room where they peaked in to find the teen laying on her back on the bed, wearing jeans and a bra, an arm thrown over her face.
"Lex?" Emily said, looking around at the clothes thrown all over the young girl's floor trying not to laugh. "You okay?"
"I can't go," the teen replied, her arm still covering her eyes. "I have nothing to wear."
"I thought Spencer lent you a shirt," JJ said, hitting Emily in the side when she saw that the brunette was holding back laughter.
"It doesn't look right," Alex replied.
"I'm sure it looks great," JJ assured her. "Why don't you show us?"
"Fine," Alex sighed dramatically, getting up, picking the shirt up off the floor and throwing it over her head. "See," she said, placing her hand on her hips and looking at JJ and Emily expectantly, one eyebrow raised in a very Emily-like way.
"Honey you look beautiful," Emily said.
"You have to say that," Alex huffed, moving around the two women and plopping down in her desk chair.
"Lex, hun, do you think maybe you're just a little nervous?" JJ said, kneeling down in front of the teen so she could look her in the eye.
"I guess," Alex replied quietly. "I mean I don't even know what I'm doing. What if he doesn't like me?"
"Lex, he asked you out," Emily pointed out. "I'm pretty sure he already likes you. You just need to relax. And be yourself okay?"
"Okay," Alex sighed. "Are you sure this looks okay?" She asked looking down at her outfit.
"Yes," JJ laughed. "Now why don't you let me help you with your hair and I'll do your makeup too okay?"
"Okay," Alex replied, finally cracking a smile as JJ stood back up, kissing her on the top of the head before grabbing her brush to get to work.
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Since JJ was helping Alex get ready, Emily decided to head downstairs, wanting to clean up a bit so that she and JJ could enjoy a nice romantic dinner once Alex left for her date. The brunette was just tidying up the kitchen when there was a knock on the door. Looking up at the clock Emily was slightly confused, knowing that Logan wasn't set to pick Alex up for at least another half hour. Making her way towards the door, Emily looked through the peephole to see two people she knew Alex was not going to be happy about seeing right now.
"What are you two doing here?" Emily greeted as she opened the door to Garcia and Morgan, both of whom were waiting with innocent looking smiles on their faces.
"Well JJ lent me this book and I just had to return it," Garcia replied, practically standing on her tiptoes to see around the brunette who was still blocking the doorway. "My chocolate hunk of love here was over so he offered to give me a ride."
"Garcia, Alex is going to lose her mind if she sees you two here," Emily scolded. "She's already nervous enough as it is, she doesn't need you two poking around before she leaves."
"What are you talking about? Is Lex going somewhere?" Garcia asked, feigning innocence. "I just want to make sure Jayje gets her book back," she said walking forward so that Emily was forced to move aside.
"Garcia I know JJ told you Alex was going on a date tonight," Emily said.
"Oh was that tonight?" Garcia replied, unable to hold back her smile.
"Garcia you can't stay here," Emily said, trying to listen for noises from upstairs, hoping Alex wouldn't come down to find who had come for a visit. "I can't believe you would go along with this," the brunette then said, turning her attention towards Morgan who was standing back with a smile on his face.
"Sorry Princess but there was no way I was missing this," Morgan replied. "Someone has to make sure this boy knows not to mess with our girl. So when's he getting here?"
"Soon," Emily replied. "Which is why you two need to…"
"Emily I'm all ready," Alex called, already coming down the stairs, her hair curled and her makeup done. "How do I…." she began, coming to a halt at the bottom of the stairs when she saw that Emily wasn't alone. "What are they doing here?" She asked, looking only to Emily. "You told them?"
"No I didn't," Emily replied.
"I told Garcia," JJ admitted, coming down the stairs and stopping next to the teen. "But she wasn't supposed to tell anyone else. And she definitely wasn't supposed to come over."
"Did you say that?" Garcia asked, earning a glare from her blonde friend. "Oh look at you little Emily. You just look so gorgeous," she squealed, ignoring the death glare she was receiving from the teen, and coming up to pull the young brunette into a hug.
"You cannot be here," Alex practically begged. "Please Penelope, I'm already nervous, and I don't want the first thing Logan sees when he gets here to be Derek. Please."
"Aw come on Princess, we're not going to do anything to embarrass you," Morgan said. "We won't even say a word."
"No, come on you two, she's right," Emily intervened, trying to sound stern. "You two need to go."
"Please Penelope?" Alex repeated, her eyes full of worry and nerves.
"Oh fine," Garcia huffed. "You guys are no fun," she pouted. "You all better expect me first thing tomorrow morning though because I want details."
"Fine," Alex laughed, shaking her head as the bubbly blonde reluctantly followed Emily back towards the door.
"I still think you should let me check the kid out," Morgan said when they were all standing at the door.
"Thanks for the offer buddy, but I think JJ and I can handle it," Emily replied, slapping the man on the shoulder.
"Yeah they'll be just fine," Alex insisted, pushing her way towards the door. "Thanks for stopping by I'll see you guys…." she said as she opened the door where Logan stood, his hand up, ready to knock. "Logan!" Alex exclaimed, a look of horror on her face, as she immediately began to blush. "Hi."
"Uh…hi," Logan replied with a small smile, looking around at the group all gathered in front of the door.
"Oh…uh…um…" Alex stuttered, unable to hide her embarrassment, as her nerves immediately got worse.
"Lex, why don't you let him in," JJ whispered, placing a reassuring hand on the teen's back, and sending a smile towards the blonde boy.
"Um right," Alex replied, forcing a smile. "Come on in," she said, stepping aside as the rest of the group made room for the young man to enter the condo. "Logan this is my mom Emily," she said pointing towards the older brunette. "And her girlfriend JJ."
"It's nice to meet you," Logan said politely, shaking both women's hands.
"You too," both JJ and Emily replied with smiles on their faces.
"This is my Aunt Penelope and my Uncle Derek," she then introduced rather reluctantly, throwing a glare at her mother's friends. "They were just leaving though."
"Oh don't be silly Princess," Morgan said, clapping the teenage boy on the shoulder. "We can stick around a little longer. It's nice to meet you Logan."
"Uh you too," Logan replied, looking slightly nervous under the older man's gaze.
"So you go to school with our little Alexandra here?" Penelope asked, a big smile on her face.
"Yes," Logan replied. "I'm in the tenth grade."
"The tenth grade huh," Morgan said. "And what are your plans for tonight?"
"Alright Morgan leave the kid alone," Emily interrupted, putting an arm around her friend and steering him towards the door. "Time for you to go. Say goodbye," she said, opening the door and pushing the bigger man out, grabbing Garcia as well and leading her in the same direction. "See you two tomorrow," she said before shutting the door on their stunned faces.
"Sorry about them," Alex said, turning towards Logan who had an amused expression on his face. "They work with my mom and they're a little nuts."
"It's alright," Logan laughed.
"So Logan Alex told us you build sets for the play?" JJ then said, glad to see Alex relax a bit now that Morgan and Garcia were gone.
"Yeah," Logan replied. "I've always been really in to art so doing the sets is great. I helped with both plays last year too, but I think this year's is definitely the biggest challenge."
"I can't wait to see them," Emily smiled. "So your brother is driving you two tonight?" Emily asked, choosing not to grill the young boy since Alex already had to endure Morgan and Garcia's presence and was clearly nervous
"Yes," Logan nodded. "He's waiting downstairs. He has a paper to work on so he's going to work at a little café near the theatre and wait for us. We're going to grab some pizza before the movie as well."
"Alright, and you'll be coming straight home after the movie?" Emily asked.
"Of course," Logan replied.
"Alright, we'll be here if you need anything okay?" Emily said, looking to Alex who nodded, relieved that the brunette was letting her off easy. "You two have fun."
"Thank you," Logan replied. "It was really nice meeting both of you."
"You too Logan," JJ said as Alex came over to give her a hug.
"Bye JJ," the teen said before making her way over to her mother. "Bye Emily."
"Bye sweetheart," Emily replied, kissing the teen on the cheek. "Be good," she whispered.
"See you later," Alex waved, heading towards the door with Logan at her side.
Emily and JJ watched as the pair walked out the door, Emily looking suddenly sad as she watched her daughter leave on her first date.
"You gonna be okay there mama?" JJ asked, putting an arm around the brunette.
"I think so," Emily replied sadly, putting her head on the blonde's shoulder. "She's just so grown up."