Author's Note: So here you have it, the final chapter. You asked and we delivered. It's a lot more light hearted than the rest of the story, to say the least. Anyway, not going to tell you anymore... please read and tell us what you think

Disclaimer: *hacks into Criminal Minds network* bingo! ownership documents... *sees lawyers* oh dear would you look at the time *runs!!* damn it! still can't get my hands on them!

Three months had gone by since that day which had left Emily had feeling so lost and so alone. Three months had gone by since that night where Emily had broken down in confession to Aaron about what had really happened that day. Three months had gone by where each day Emily and Aaron's relationship had grown ever stronger. They had been through the darkness, been through the night and now Emily believed that everything was going to be okay. After that night, Aaron had insisted that she move in with him and Jack. At first, she had to admit, she was a little sceptical. She was scared, unsure of how their relationship would be able to pull out of the dark, how they would be able to hold on to each other. Looking back on it she realised how stupid she was to have believed such things. She should have had more faith in them, in their relationship and in themselves. She underestimated her own ability to be able to pick herself up and get on with life, she underestimated her own ability to do what she did best, believe that everything was fine, that everything would work out in the end. But she believed that most of all she underestimated their love for one another.

As she stood there in front of him, the feeling she had when she looked him in the eye and told him what she had just found out, only confirmed her stupidity. The look in his eyes as he stood out from behind his desk and ran towards her, lifting her into his arms, did all to destroy the doubt she once felt.

She knew she should have waited until they were in a more private space, away from the preying eyes of the rest of the BAU team. But she couldn't wait; she didn't want to wait any longer.

The squeals and laughter that came from Agent Hotchner's office attracted the attention of the rest of the team. Even Dave and JJ poked their heads out of their offices to see what all the fuss was about. Garcia had even managed to hear it from within her office. With furrowed brows, they all made their way over Hotch's office. They were all curious as to what was making Hotch laugh so much. They had never heard Hotch laugh that much since... come to think of it; they had never heard Hotch laugh that much.

Dave poked his head through the door first, enterly slowly untill Garcia push him in. Followed swiftly by JJ, Morgan and Reid. They all stood taking in what they we're seeing. Hotch had Emily lift in his arms, swirling round in the spot, stopping every couple of seconds to place her down and kiss her short and sweet on the lips before swirling her again. When the couple realised they had an audience they stopped. They laughed at the confusion in their teams face's before Hotch captured Emily mouth, but this time in a longer, passionate kiss. When he pulled away to breath, both his and Emily's hand instinctively moved to her lower stomach, never breaking eye contact. Their moment broken by a squeal from Garcia.

As they were surrounded by the rest of their BAU family, Hotch's office filled with the laughter and happiness. In the moment Hotch realised that Emily had been pulled to the side by Garcia and JJ, both trying to get as much information as possible. Hotch himself was surrounded by the guys, although they were not as persistent as the girls. Emily looked over a Hotch and mouthed "Help me!" causing him to laugh and then started to usher the team out his office.

"Oh, come on Hotch! We wonna know details!" Garcia moaned.

"Come on sexy girl, let's go and leave these two alone." Morgan said, as he pulled Garcia away from Emily. JJ followed with Reid leaving Rossi behind. He looked over at Hotch, with a small knowing smile and raised his eye brows. Hotch nodded and let slip a small chuckle before Rossi reached to shake his hand. "Good luck" He gave a small smile and nod to both Hotch and Emily before leaving the office and closing the door behind him. Emily, confused, turned to her boyfriend.

"What was that about?" She asked as he turned back round to face her.

"You'll see…"

Emily furrowed her brows as she look up at Hotch, slightly confused "Hmmm"

Hotch wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her into him, unable to keep the smile off his face.

"I'm guessing your happy then." Emily whispered as she leaned in to Hotch, placing a small, gentle kiss in his lips. Only to be replied by a chuckle from Hotch.

He looked down, looking deep into her eyes. In them he could see his future, the past dissolving. He saw his new family, his new life. He had been planning on waiting until they had gotten home before asking her. But on light of certain… news, he didn't want to wait. Reaching into his coat pocket he pulled out a small velvet box. The look in her eyes told him all that he needed to know.

"I'm never letting you out of my sight, you or the baby. I was going to wait but it seemed fitting that I ask now. And considering this is where we… re-met, I guess is the right word if its even a word," he cursed inwardly for mumbling but smiled when he heard Emily laughing, "this seems like the right place" taking the ring from the box he lowered himself onto his knee keeping one hand in hers "I love more than I ever thought possible to love someone. We've had our… difficulties, but we pulled through it, stronger than ever before and I want us to get stronger, I want us…" he placed his hand on her stomach "to be a proper family. I want you to be Jack's mother and I want you to be mine. You have my heart, you're always on my mind, and I want us to be one. Emily Prentiss, will you do me the honour of marrying me?"

Slowly the look of shock and disbelieve left Emily's face, only to replaced by a shy smile and tears of joy as she let out the breath she realised she was holding. Finally she spoke, her voice a whisper, "Yes." Aaron slipped the ring on her finger as he stood up, wrapping her arms around her waist and pulling her into his embrace. He kissed her slowly, letting all he felt for her seep through. When they broke away for air, he rested his forehead on hers.

"Promise me something…" Hotch whispered.

"Anything" she replied, looking deep in his eyes.

He pulled back, the smile left his lips and Emily could see the worry in his eyes, he hesitated "When we go on cases, you stay at the precincts. You don't come on raids, you don't interrogate suspects. You can go to the crime scenes, and then you stay where it is safe – "

"Aaron…"

"No Em, hear me out. I don't want to go through it all again. This way I can ensure your safety, I can protect you, both of you. Please..." Hotch knew Emily could be very stubborn and if she didn't want to do something then she wouldn't. But this time he wasn't going to back down. "I'm not telling you as Hotch. I'm asking you as Aaron. Please, I love you too much to see you go through it all again."

Seeing the pain and love in his eyes as he spoke, Emily knew that there was no point in arguing. He just wanted to protect her, to protect their child. And to be truthful she had been thinking the same.

"OK"

At this his eyebrows raised "OK?"

"Yes Aaron, ok.

"Wow, to be honest I was expecting to have to persuade you more than that."

"I understand Aaron. You want to do everything you can to keep us safe. But you have to realise that you can't control everything. We will do everything possible to protect our baby but you can't wrap us up in bubble wrap. We can't always predict what will happen and you can't always ensure our safety. We just have to do the best we can, and lessen the chances of anything bad happening." she leaned into his body, nuzzling her nose into the crook of his neck.

His eyes closed as he rested his head on hers. "I know sweetheart. I just want to do everything in my power to protect my family."

"And you will Aaron. God help any boy who tries to date our daughter."

"Oh believe me, if we have a girl she is not dating until she is thirty, at least, I don't care what you say."

"I think if we had a daughter she might have a problem with that. Although I'm sure that with both you and Jack she will be fully protected from any boy who steps within a foot of her."

They both chuckled lightly and his arms tightened around her body, holding her close. "I love you Em."

He felt her smile and her warm breath against his neck as she whispered "I love you too."

They stood for what felt like hours, just holding each other, with smiles on their faces, thinking about their future together, never looking back on the dark past events. They had made it through the darkness and they were never turning back.

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