Hello my wonderful readers!

I really hope that you'll enjoy this chapter! I'm going to do one more chapter to wrap up everything with Chelsea and Alex and then I'll move on to my next story!

I'm off all week from work so I'm hoping I'll be able to update again quickly! Thanks to everyone who is reading! And a big thanks for anyone who has been reviewing as well! You guys are the best! -J

Chapter 12

It was late by the time Emily and JJ finally got to sleep that night, so the brunette was surprised when she woke to find that it was before 9am. The weight on her shoulder told her that JJ was still fast asleep; blonde hair splayed out and tickling her neck. Not wanting to wake her girlfriend, but needing to use the bathroom, Emily placed a kiss on JJ's head before pulling her shoulder out from under the blonde's head, quickly moving a pillow to replace her. Slowly and quietly Emily made her way out of the bed, stopping by her wardrobe to grab a pair of pajamas before entering the bathroom.

Wanting JJ to get as much sleep as she could, Emily decided to head downstairs, putting on a pot of coffee before grabbing a book off her shelf and opening it up. She read for about an hour before she heard footsteps upstairs, guessing that it was JJ, since she assumed it would be awhile before Alex made an appearance. Getting up to head towards the kitchen, Emily decided to make JJ a mug of hot chocolate, knowing that the blonde like to pretend it was coffee in the mornings.

Hearing slow footsteps coming down the stairs Emily smiled to herself, knowing that the mornings were becoming more and more difficult for the blonde, who was finding herself much more tired lately. Not able to have any caffeine, JJ struggled even more, which often resulted in one very grumpy media liaison.

"Morning Sunshine," Emily greeted amused by the sight of the disheveled looking blonde, who came down wearing one of Emily's sweatshirts with a pair of short-shorts, her hair sitting on the top of her head in a messy bun.

"Humph," JJ groaned in reply, taking the mug that Emily offered her, looking at it sadly before taking a long sip. "I need coffee," she mumbled, looking up at the brunette with pleading eyes.

"Sorry Pretty Girl no can do," Emily said, leaning forward to place a kiss on the blonde's forehead.

"It's not fair," JJ grumbled, making her way towards the family room and flopping down on the couch dramatically. "I'm so tired."

"Yes I know," Emily replied, taking a seat next to her. "But it's your own fault really baby. I mean you're the one who kept us up so late last night."

"Yeah because you had nothing to do with that," JJ replied with a glare.

"Hey I'm not going to deny your needs," Emily responded, unable to keep a smile off her face as the blonde continued to look at her grumpily. "But I'll tell you what, to make up for it I'm going to dote on you all day and I will do all the preparation for dinner with my mom. All you'll have to do is sit back and relax," she said, wrapping her arms around the blonde, encouraging her to lean back.

"Oh man dinner with your mom," JJ groaned, now sitting with her back up against Emily's front, the brunette's arms holding her tightly. "I forgot all about that. Ugh I'm going to have to go to my apartment and find something to wear."

"What are you talking about?" Emily laughed. "You have a ton of clothes here."

"Nothing worthy of meeting your mother!" JJ argued.

"Technically you've already met my mother Jen. You don't need to make a big deal about this," Emily assured her, not wanting the blonde to feel like she needed to impress the ambassador.

"Em last time I met your mom I was your colleague," JJ explained. "I mean yeah we were friends but she didn't even really know that. This is completely different. We're together now, and I'm having a baby. This is a big deal."

"Jen I really don't think you need to be worried okay?" Emily said, stroking a hand over her girlfriend's stomach in a comforting manner. "My mom's really making an effort lately, she's going to love you."

"How can you be so sure?"

"Because I love you, and Alex loves you," Emily explained. "My mom wants to be a part of our lives, and you're a very large part of that life, which means she's going to accept you, because she knows that."

"Okay," JJ sighed, letting her head fall back against Emily's shoulder, content to simply sit and bask in the arms of her girlfriend for a while. "I love you too you know."

"I know," Emily smiled, kissing the blonde's temple as she continued to stroke a hand over JJ's baby bump, allowing her mind to wander to thoughts of what it would be like in six month's time when there was a new member of their family.

Both lost in thought, the pair sat in silence, Emily still holding JJ, time passing without either woman seeming to notice. It wasn't until nearly 10 minutes later, when an incessant knocking filled the room that the couple was pulled from their thoughts, JJ turning her head to look at the brunette in confusion.

"That wouldn't be your mother already would it?" She asked sounding worried.

"She's coming for dinner babe, I don't think she would show up before 11am," Emily replied, kissing the blonde's cheek before pulling herself out from behind her and making her way towards the door where someone was continuing to knock. "Oh geez I should have known," Emily laughed looking through the peephole to see Garcia bouncing on the balls of her feet.

The second Emily opened the door Garcia was in the condo, a big smile on her face as she looked around, obviously in search of someone. "Garcia please come on in," Emily said sarcastically, shutting the door and following Garcia into the family room where JJ was still sitting, now with an amused expression on her face.

"Hey Pen, how's it going?" The blonde asked, tucking her feet up under her to make room for her friend on the couch.

"Where is she?" Garcia asked, ignoring JJ and standing in front of her with her hands on her hips. "Where's my gumdrop?"

"Alex?" Emily asked, as she came back around the couch, sitting down next to JJ. "She's still asleep."

"Asleep?" Garcia exclaimed. "Nope, no way you guys kicked me out last night, now I want details. Nope sleeping just won't do," the blonde rambled before turning on her heel and practically marching up the stairs.

"Poor kid," JJ laughed, knowing Alex hated to be woken up. "She's not going to be happy."

"You mean she's not going to enjoy being woken up by a crazy blonde asking her frantic questions about her first date?" Emily said with a laugh. "Who wouldn't love that?"

Straining their ears, both women listened as Garcia clearly bounded into Alex's room, most likely jumping onto the teen's bed and startling her awake. There were a few minutes where neither woman could hear anything before footsteps made their way quickly towards the stairs.

"Where are you going? You didn't answer me," Garcia called as she followed Alex down the stairs, the teen rubbing her eyes sleepily as she shuffled down the stairs.

The teen immediately made her way over to where Emily was sitting, plopping down beside her before hiding her face against the older woman's shoulder. "Why?" The teen whined.

"Why what?" Emily laughed, putting an arm around the smaller girl and running a hand through her messy locks.

"Why did you let a crazy woman wake me up?" Alex asked, lifting her head, her eyes wide and tired.

"Sorry baby but there really is no controlling that one," Emily replied, kissing her daughter's head as JJ laughed, Garcia squishing herself into the little space left on the couch next to Alex, still bouncing.

"Garcia how much coffee have you had today?" JJ asked, shaking her head at the blonde who seemed even perkier than usual.

"That is not important," Garcia replied, turning her attention back to the teen. "Now come on my little Princess it's time to spill. I want details! How was the date? What happened? Did he kiss you? Are you in love? Are you going to be teenage sweethearts?"

"Oh God," Alex groaned as Emily and JJ chuckled, the teen still resting her head on Emily's shoulder. "Garcia it was just a first date. There really isn't that much to tell," she yawned. "Couldn't this have waited until later?"

"No, and if you think I'm just going to drop this you're kidding yourself,' Garcia replied. "So you might as well start talking chicky."

"She right Lex, she's not going to leave until you answer her," JJ told the teen from the other side of Emily, smiling as the younger of the brunettes rolled her eyes.

"It was very nice Penelope," Alex eventually replied sounding annoyed. "We went and ate pizza and talked a lot and then went to the movie," she explained, basically telling the bubbly blonde exactly what she had told Emily and JJ the previous night.

"And what else? Did you hold hands? Was there hugging? Was he sweet?" Garcia continued interrogating the teen excitedly. "Was there kissing involved?"

"Geez Garcia do you think you're asking enough questions?" Emily interrupted.

"Hush you," Garcia scolded her brunette friend, poking Alex in the ribs. "Now tell me!"

"Okay, okay," Alex relented. "Yes we held hands and he kissed me on the cheek before he left okay. That's it," the teen explained with a yawn.

"So are you two dating now?" Garcia asked. "Does our little raven-haired beauty have a boyfriend?" She asked, Alex feeling Emily stiffen behind her, the older brunette's hand freezing in the teen's hair.

"What? No," Alex replied, feeling Emily sigh in relief. "I mean…I don't think so. How…how do I know?" She asked, sounding unsure.

"Well did he ask you?" Garcia asked.

"N-no," Alex replied, her eyes suddenly wide and worried. "Does that mean he doesn't like me?"

"No of course not honey," Emily quickly assured her, reaching out her arm that was still wrapped around the teen to hit the technical analyst.

"Yeah Lex don't worry, it was just your first date sweetheart, boys are a little slow when it comes to these things," JJ added, seeing that the teen still looked worried.

"She's right Gumdrop, I'm sure he had a really good time," Garcia said, feeling bad for putting doubt in the teen's mind. "I mean are you two going to go out again?"

"Well he did say he wanted to do it again sometime," Alex replied.

"See!" Garcia exclaimed. "He wouldn't have said that if he didn't like you. Don't worry!" The blonde assured her, a big smile on her face. "Oh I am just so happy for you! It's so exciting!"

"You two aren't allowed to tell her about any more of my dates," Alex said, moving to lay her head in Emily's lap. "I can't handle all this pep in the morning."

"Kid if you think we know how to keep things from Garcia you're kidding yourself," Emily laughed, a knowing grin gracing Garcia's face. "There's nothing she can't find out on her own."

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Emily spent the rest of the day cleaning up the condo and preparing dinner while JJ dragged Alex with her to her apartment to find what she defined as an "appropriate" outfit for dinner with the Ambassador. When the pair eventually came home they both retreated upstairs in order to get ready while Emily got the last few things ready before also making her way upstairs in order to change before her mother arrived. When she made it to her bedroom she opened the door to find JJ standing in front of the mirror wearing a fairly casual black dress with long sleeves, her hair half pulled back while the rest flowed below her shoulders.

"Do I look okay?" The blonde asked, seeing the brunette approaching in the reflection of the mirror.

"You look beautiful," Emily replied, wrapping her arms around the blonde's waist from behind. "Are you feeling better about dinner? I really don't want you to be nervous."

The blonde sighed, watching the brunette in the mirror as she considered her answer. "I'm okay," she finally replied. "I just really want everything to go well."

"It's going to," Emily assured her, turning JJ around and pulling her in for a chaste kiss. "Dinner's in the oven, I just need to get changed and then I'm going to head downstairs. My mom should be here soon. Are you all ready?"

"Yep," JJ replied. "I told Alex I would braid her hair though so I'm going to head to her room. See you in a little bit Beautiful," the blonde said, giving Emily a quick peck before leaving for Alex's room.

Emily got dressed quickly, picking out a pair of dress slacks and a red blouse that JJ loved before brushing out her hair, deciding to leave it down and wavy. Touching up her makeup and giving herself a squirt of perfume Emily headed down the hall, hearing JJ and Alex talking downstairs, obviously ready for the Ambassador's visit.

Making her way down the stairs, Emily found Alex and JJ sitting on the couch talking, Alex now wearing a skirt, black tights and a light purple sweater, her hair in a braid off to the side. The teen smiled when she saw Emily come down, interrupting her conversation with JJ.

"You look nice," Alex said causing JJ to turn around to look at the brunette; the blonde's eyes immediately widening at the sight of her girlfriend wearing the red blouse that she loved so much.

"Thanks," Emily smiled, trying not to laugh as JJ continued to stare at her, the blonde's mouth opening and closing as she continued to struggle to find words. "You look cute too."

Alex smiled, turning her attention to JJ and raising an eyebrow as she noticed that the blonde was still ogling Emily. "You alright there JJ?" The teen laughed.

"Hmmm?" The blonde mumbled, snapping out of her trance and turning towards Alex. "Oh yeah I'm…I'm good. When's your mom going to be here Em?"

"Should be any minute…" Emily began, interrupted by a knock at the door. "…Now," Emily finished with a smile as both Alex and JJ stood from the couch.

"I'll get it," Alex said, heading for the door as Emily took JJ's hand in hers, giving the blonde a reassuring squeeze before following Alex towards the door.

Alex opened up the door to a smiling Elizabeth Prentiss on the other side, a bottle and a gift bag in hand. "Hi Elizabeth," Alex greeted, stepping aside to let the Ambassador come in before leaning in for a hug.

"Hello Alexandra," Elizabeth replied with a smile. "It's nice to see you again. Your face is looking much better since the last time I saw you."

"Yes thankfully the bruises are all gone," Alex smiled, stepping aside as Emily and JJ came up beside her.

"Mother I'm glad you could make it," Emily greeted, leaning in to give her mother a short hug.

"Thank you for having me," the Ambassador replied.

"You remember JJ," Emily then said, placing a comforting hand on the blonde's back, as JJ gave Emily's mother a nervous smile.

"It's nice to see you again Jennifer," Elizabeth greeted with a polite smile.

"You too Ambassador Prentiss," JJ smiled, still slightly nervous, and grateful for Emily's closeness.

"Oh please call me Elizabeth," the Ambassador insisted as JJ nodded. "I know you can't drink so I brought some sparkling cider," she explained holding up the bottle. "I've had it before and it's actually quite good."

"Thank you mother," Emily replied, accepting the bottle from her mother, feeling rather surprised by the Ambassador's thoughtfulness. "This will be great with dinner. Why don't you come sit down until we're ready to eat," the brunette suggested, placing the bottle on the kitchen island before leading everyone into the family room where they all took seats, Emily and JJ on the smaller sofa while Alex sat next to Elizabeth.

"Jennifer I actually brought this for you as well," Elizabeth said as they sat, passing the gift bag she was still holding over to the blonde. "It's just a little something."

"Oh thank you," JJ said, sounding a bit unsure as she accepted the bag, pulling aside some tissue paper to reveal a soft white baby blanket. "Wow. Elizabeth this is beautiful," the blonde said as she pulled the blanket out.

"It was Emily's," Elizabeth replied, surprising the brunette who wouldn't have guessed her mother would have held on to something like this. "I had it in a chest of Emily's old things and I thought you both might like to have it."

"Thank you," JJ repeated, her voice now laced with emotion. "This is great. I love it."

"Yes thank you mother," Emily added, recognizing the gift as her mother's way of accepting JJ and the baby. "This really means a lot."

"I'm glad you like it," Elizabeth smiled. "I'm really grateful that you've both allowed me into Alexandra's life, and back into yours. I really hope that I'll be able to be in this baby's life as well. And I'm really looking forward to getting to know you better as well Jennifer. If you'll let me that is."

"I'd like that," JJ replied with a smile, her nerves suddenly gone as she realized that Elizabeth Prentiss really was looking to change her relationship with her daughter. "I'd like that a lot."

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"So Jennifer you went to college on an athletic scholarship correct?" Elizabeth asked later that night as the 4 women sat around the dining room table, their dinner finished some time ago.

"Yes I played soccer," JJ replied. "I really enjoyed the game and I knew the only way I was going to get to college was if I got a scholarship so for my four years in high school I made soccer my life."

"That takes an incredible amount of hard work," Elizabeth said in response. "That's incredibly admirable."

"Thank you," JJ smiled, still baffled by the amount of compliments the Ambassador had thrown her way throughout the evening.

Emily meanwhile was quite enjoying this new side to her mother; this woman who seemed to not only be accepting of her new life, but whom was also embracing it in every way she could. While Emily would normally be apprehensive of her mother's intentions she could see that the older woman was genuine and obviously wanted a chance to be a grandmother, both to Alex and to the new baby.

"And you said you have a brother correct?" Elizabeth then asked, keeping her attention on the blonde.

"Yes I have an older brother Adam, and he's married so I have a sister-in-law Sara," JJ explained. "They're both teachers and they have a five year old daughter named Lily."

"Who's a big fan of Alex," Emily added with a smile.

"She's a pretty awesome kid," Alex laughed, already missing the little blonde who had instantly attached herself to the teen.

"Well I hope I'll be able to meet them all," Elizabeth said. "Your mother was so wonderful."

"Of course," JJ replied with a smile. "They'll all be here for Alex's play. You'll meet them there."

"And how are you feeling about the play Alexandra? Do you think you're ready?" The eldest brunette asked.

"Yeah I think I am," Alex replied confidently. "Everyone's been working really hard and I'm really looking forward to everyone getting to see it."

"Well I know I'm looking forward to seeing it myself."

"I'm glad you'll be here for it," Alex said, knowing that the Ambassador would be away from the States not long after for work.

"Yes I don't have to leave for London until after Christmas, so I wouldn't miss your play for anything," Elizabeth explained, earning a large grin from the teen.

"You should spend Christmas with us then Mother," Emily suggested, surprising even herself as the words seemed to just slip right out. "We'll be in the new house by then, and all of Jen's family will be staying."

Emily and JJ had told Elizabeth about the new house shortly after they began dinner, and the older woman seemed extremely happy for the couple, saying she was looking forward to seeing their new home. Emily felt like she was getting a chance at a completely new life, with Alex, JJ, the baby and now their new home, and she felt like this could also be a chance for her to forge a new relationship with her mother as well.

"I would really like that," Elizabeth smiled; grateful that her daughter wasn't pushing her away despite everything she had put the young woman through in the past.

"That will be awesome," Alex added, happy to see Emily getting along with her mother, and looking forward to having a big family Christmas, since it had just been her and her parents the last couple years.

"Garcia and Spence will come as well," JJ said. "And I imagine Rossi would probably come if he doesn't have any other plans."

"What about Morgan and Hotch?" Alex asked.

"Morgan is visiting his mother this year and Hotch and Haley are going to spend Christmas with Haley's family," Emily explained, as Alex nodded in understanding.

"Well you'll have to let me know what I can bring along for the dinner," Elizabeth said. "Sounds like a wonderful day," she added sincerely.

"It really does," Emily agreed, suddenly looking forward to a holiday with her mother for the first time in many years.