Chapter Eleven

"So Spence has no idea what's going on."

"You tell me, does it look like he does."

Following JJ's glaze towards the one in question Prentiss could see that her friend knew the answer to her question instantly, Reid had no idea what was in store for him once they finished work. Then again either Reid or Gabriella had any idea that Gabriella's family had been planning an engagement party for the last two weeks. While dinning at the restaurant the previous week Gabriella's Uncle had managed to inform her of the family's intention for the newly engaged, Gabriella had been down that she couldn't tell her immediate family the news in person as they lived all over the country. However, they'd arranged for her brother, sister and their families to come over, hence it was the job of her and the rest of the team to get Reid and Gabriella to the restaurant tonight.

"How long has it been since Gabbie's seen her brother and sister?"

"Apparently it's been nearly two years since they'll seen each other, her sister works in Maine and her brother's a sergeant in the Orlando Police Department."

"No wonder Gabbie's Uncle is going through so much trouble to get them here."

Acknowledging JJ's departure as she was called away Prentiss knew that the reunion tonight would be the best engagement present Gabriella could get from her family. From what she'd both heard from Reid and discussed with his fiancée Gabriella and her siblings were as close as they could be, although their careers and personal lives had took them in different directions the last couple of years they always rang each other every week. An opportunity for them to get together was something that the entire BAU team was happy to help with, partially because they wanted to see how Reid would handle meeting his future in-laws for the first time.

Thinking about the younger agent Prentiss was happy for him as she looked over to where Reid sat, even after two weeks of engagement he was still acting like he was on cloud nine. However, she couldn't blame him after all Reid and Gabriella were a couple that were meant to be together from the very start. After the anthrax case Prentiss had knew it would only be a matter of time before Reid popped the question to the bookstore/part-time lecture, it was rare to find someone who could handle being the support for someone in their frame of work. However, through everything Gabriella had been there for Reid, accepting whatever came her way and doing her best to help. She herself had spend a few times learning on Gabriella for support, when she needed someone to talk other that the others.

Hoping tonight went well for Gabriella and Reid Prentiss knew that it wouldn't be much longer before they were able to find out.


Later that day

"Do you know what's going on?"

"I swear I've no idea, I'm just as surprised as you."

Blinking behind the blindfold she had no Gabriella knew they was no point asking Spencer if he knew where they were as he was in the same position as her. She should have known the others were up to something the minute Emily asked if she could get Carla to close up the store for her today and therefore meet that at the office for closing time. No sooner had she walked into the BAU headquarters than she knew something was definitely up, Morgan and Garcia both with huge smiles had been standing with a blindfolded Spencer. Before she could even ask what was going on she'd had one cover her own eyes and heard both JJ and Emily tell her not to worry, that they had a surprise waiting for them.

Hence there currently situation, all that she knew was that they were driving and from all the turning they'd done she'd lost track of where they could possibly be going. Having given up on learning anything from her friends Gabriella could only wonder that it was they were planning. Feeling the car slowing down Gabriella was thankful when it came to a stop maybe now they could finally find out what exactly was going on.

"Ok Wonder Boy out you come."

Aware of Spencer slowly getting out the car beside her Gabriella had a moment before hearing the door open on her side and hearing Emily's familiar voice telling her the same. Feeling Emily's hand on her arm Gabriella followed the prompts she gave as Emily guided her to where ever they were going. Trying to use what she could sense to aid her Gabriella was aware of the coldness of the night air, the sound of footfalls from the others then the warmth that hit her skin and the increase of light that even the blindfold couldn't hide.

Hearing Garcia tell him to stop Spencer felt her walk behind him only to remove the blindfold he'd been wearing, having to readjust his eyes to the sudden light.

"Surprise!"

Recognising the pleased faces of his team mates Spencer quickly turned his attention to the remaining people in the room as he heard Gabriella's voice.

"Peter! Angela! I can't believe it."

Recognising the names instantly as Gabriella's younger brother and sister Spencer had an idea now why his team mates had been so secretive about what was happening they obviously didn't want to spoil the surprise. Spencer was aware that due to a variety of circumstances is had been nearly two years since the three siblings had seen each other; Peter had transferred to the Orlando Police Department after his wife had been offered a new job there, Angela had accepted a nursing position in Maine, while Gabriella had settled back in Virginia after her travels.

Watching as Gabriella greeted her brother and sister Spencer took the moment to observe the two people who meant so much to her. Angela the youngest of the siblings could have almost pasted for a younger version of her older sister at first glance however, when you looked again you noticed the differences. Although Angela had the same athletic figure of her sister she was a few inches shorter, where as Gabriella wore her auburn hair long Angela chose a shorter style which just brushed her shoulders.

While the two sisters looked physical similar, apparently taking more after their father, their brother Peter couldn't be more different than the two. Although he inherited the height and build from his father, being the tallest of the siblings Peter had taken after their mother feature wise with his short dark brown hair and green eyes.

"Angela, Peter this is my fiancé Spencer. Spencer this is my sister Angela and my brother Peter."

"The mysterious Dr Reid, nice to put a face to the name finally. If the rest of the guys are as cute as you I may just consider moving back here."

"Give the guy a break Angie, you'll scary him away before Gabbie does."

"Hey!"

Feeling his initial embarrassment at Angela's comment Spencer found it hard to contain his amusement at Peter's comment, watching as both sisters turned his attention towards him. Seeing the easy going attitude that the three had towards each other Spencer could understand why they were so close to each other.

"Come on you two; let me introduce to the rest of my friends seeing as they had something to do with this, it's only fair they get to handle you to as well."

Recognizing that mischievous tone of voice Spencer could see that the remaining BAU members had heard Gabriella's voice and from the looks of it where wondering whether they had done a good or bad thing by agreeing to help in tonight events. Taking Gabriella's hand as she lead the way over to the others Spencer could already tell that even from the brief meeting he'd had with Angela and Peter that they'd definitely keep everyone on their toes.

Looking out on the space Gabriella's uncle had made for a dance floor Spencer had to smile at the dancing couples before him, in was so surprise to him to see Morgan and Garcia together the two's friendship just naturally put them together. Prentiss was enjoying having Rossi as a teacher, while Gabriella had convinced Hotch to her dance partner when she'd noticed he was politely refusing other partners. From the looks of thing Hotch was exactly enjoying himself, the unit chief looking a lot less stressed that he had in months. Hence why he was standing being an observe at the moment, he was content to let Gabriella work her magic as she said.


Later that night

"I'm sorry about before, I didn't mean to embarrass you."

Not expecting to be joined by anyone Spencer turned to take in the one beside him, surprised to see Angela.

"That's alright, when you work with the people I work with you get used to it."

"Yeah I get see that, for FBI you guys aren't too bad."

Hearing the laughter coming from Angela at her statement Spencer could tell there was something on her mind, a seriousness to her eyes that didn't match the laughter.

"I'm guessing my sister told you about our parents and what happened afterwards."

"She's told me yes."

"After Gabbie got better she became a rock for me and Peter, even when she had her own problems she was always putting us first. Ever after school activity she came to, helped us with school work, she's supported us in everything we've done."

"Gabbie thinks a lot of the both of you; she's always talking about the two of you."

"I want my sister to be happy; if there's anyone who deserves it it's her. Truthfully when she told me about you I wasn't sure if you were the right type of guy for her, but I'll admit I was wrong about you. I've not seen Gabbie this happy in years, so you'd better not hurt her otherwise I know plenty of ways to hurt you."

Seeing the light humour in Angela's eyes Spencer could see the amount of love she had for her older sister, the woman in front of him thought the world of Gabriella. Then again throughout the entire night everyone could see that it was the same for all three, each thought the world of each other and would be willing to do anything for the other.

"Mind if I steal my fiancé away for a dance Angie?"

"And what am I suppose to do?"

"Afraid this one's mine Angie, but I'm sure if you ask nice Derek might take you up on a dance."

Laughing at the banter between the two women Spencer could only imagine what the wedding would be like, if the two were enjoying themselves this much at just an engagement party. However, despites that he knew it would be one to remember, not only would Gabriella's families ensure that, but the remaining members of the BAU would as well. And in all honest he knew that he and Gabriella wouldn't want it any other way.