Author's Note: Sorry for the horrible delay on posting another chapter! First, I had a delay in writing because I was waiting for new episodes for inspiration and then after deciding to go forward without them, my beta reader had some issues personally that led to a delay of her reading them. It was a bad cycle. The good news is that while I waited on her, I continued to write so I have several chapters already and posts should happen much more frequently now! Anyway, back to the story. Thanks to sticking with me!
JJ sighed as they went into the office to drop of some paperwork before going home. The new year hit the team hard with some rough cases. She couldn't wait to get Henry, go home and curl up in Spence's arms.
"Tired much?" Rossi teased. JJ shoved his arm softly, too tired to comment back. The group made it to the bullpen when a blond Tasmanian devil hit her legs, causing her to almost fall over. Thankfully Spence was right behind her and supported her.
"Mommy!" Henry squeezed her legs tight. "We go home now?"
"Hi Henry. Yes, we'll go home in just a few minutes, okay?" Garcia knew they had to stop at the office so she had brought him here. The group smiled at the happy toddler.
"Yay! 'Pence, you sleep over again?"
JJ and Reid froze in place. A pin dropping could have been heard in the bullpen as the rest of the team processed what the child just said. Finally, Reid spoke, looking at JJ. "Guess we didn't think about getting ratted out by a two year old, huh?" JJ smiled and started to laugh, glad he handled it so well. They still hadn't quite decided when to tell the team since they had wanted to show that it wouldn't impact their work or the team dynamic first.
"No, I guess not." They looked around and the rest still seemed stunned.
"Well?" The pair looked back at Henry, who was waiting for an answer.
Reid bent down to his level. "I sure am buddy, but first your mom and I need to talk with your aunts and uncles okay? Why don't you come sit at my desk and color for a bit?" Reid led the young boy to his desk and found him some blank paper and some highlighters. He then walked over to JJ, took her hand and pulled her some 20 feet away from his desk. The rest followed.
"Is he implying what I think he is?" asked Garcia, her eyes wide with shock. The smiles on her friends' faces answered for her and she immediately lunged into Reid's arms. "I am beyond ecstatic for you, sweetness," she whispered in his ear. "I guess that almost kiss did mean something."
Reid chuckled, "Thanks Penelope."
"How long?" Hotch's stoic voice burst through Garcia's happiness.
"About two months ago," JJ answered.
A small smirk crossed their leader's face as he turned to the most senior agent. "I believe you owe me twenty bucks, Dave." This time it was JJ and Reid's turns for their mouths to drop open.
"You knew?" Reid asked.
"We suspected it, but I'll admit you did a great job of hiding it at work. I appreciate your professionalism." Hotch answered with a smile. "So before you ask, there is no rule per say even though you're on the same team. It's just frowned upon because some agents couldn't control themselves." His eyes landed on Rossi and the whole group laughed.
"I'm not sure what you're implying Aaron." Rossi pretended to look innocent. "Seriously, only two months? I could've sworn it was longer."
"How did you two know? We're all profilers here and I didn't pick up on anything. I mean, I know Reid was spending more time with Henry after Will but…wait, two months? So you were together during girls night? No wonder you didn't like any of the guys we found." Emily rambled, very uncharacteristic for her.
"Breathe, Em," JJ teased. "Yes, we were together then. That's why I left early, I had someone waiting."
Reid turned red. "JJ," he groaned.
Morgan chuckled, "Damn, Pretty Boy, you're about three shades of red there."
JJ wrapped an arm around Reid's waist, hugging him. "Sorry hon." That earned awws from the girls, caused JJ to giggle and Reid rolled his eyes.
"I don't think you're helping." The guys laughed. "So, are we fine?" Everyone nodded. Garcia opened her mouth, but Reid cut her off. "Garcia, I know you're dying for details, but we have a sleepy toddler to get home." He nodded in the direction of his desk and the group looked back to see Henry struggling to hold his head up. Apparently that burst of energy at their greeting was all he had.
Garcia smiled. "It can wait, go my loves." JJ and Reid bid good night. The group watched as Reid picked up the young boy, who wrapped his little arms tight around his neck, quickly falling asleep. JJ easily gathered their things and the pair left.
"They are quite cute," Emily sighed. Garcia nodded as the group dispersed. Hotch smiled to himself. It was times like this he wished he knew how to get in touch with Gideon. It would be nice to tell him that although it took nearly a decade, the couple he'd set up on a date finally got together.
"So, we're waiting," Garcia stated, swaying back and forth in her computer chair, playing with one of her favorite pens. JJ hardly had time to set down her things a get a cup of coffee before she was pulled into her friend's office. Emily was blocking the door with her seat. "Dish."
JJ rolled her eyes. "What do you want to know, Garcia?" She saw the look in her friend's eyes and added, "Keeping in mind, there are some boundaries Penelope."
Garcia fake pouted. "Fine, no bedroom questions. Well, except that you've crossed that line, right?"
JJ smiled, taking a long sip of her coffee. She figured that would come up. Everyone always assumed that Spence was a virgin or at least didn't have much experience with women; she was guilty of that thought herself. While it was true he certainly didn't have experience like Derek 'Ladies Man' Morgan, he wasn't naïve when it came to the bedroom either. JJ started to blush, her thoughts quickly becoming inappropriate for work.
Emily laughed, noticing her friend's face. "That's a yes. Something tells me it's good by the smirk on your face."
JJ shook the dirty thoughts away for the time being. "I plead the fifth." The group laughed and continued to share in some girl talk.
Morgan laughed to himself as he watched his friend stare at his baby girl's closed door. "Worried your secrets are being spilled?"
Reid coughed, turning away, pretending he didn't just get caught. "Um, no."
"Sure, lover boy." Reid rolled his eyes and tried to focus on the folder in front of him, only Morgan wasn't about to let that happen. The senior agent leaned against Reid's desk. "So, when did you finally make the move?"
"I really don't think that's any of your business, Derek," Reid replied, not really wanting to have this conversation.
"Don't worry, I'll fill you in, sugar." Both men looked up to find Garcia and the rest of the girls. Reid groaned and laid his head his desk.
"I'm doomed."
The group laughed and JJ patted his arm. "I didn't share that much, I swear."
"Round table room in five minutes." Everyone looked up to see Hotch standing on the second level, a very small smirk on his face.
"I've never been so happy to get a case," Reid muttered as the group prepared to find out who their next unsub would be.
