Hey everyone! This is chapter 13, I hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 13
"I'm never letting our kid use the internet!" Emily exclaimed as they walked into their apartment.
"I'm with you on that one. It was horrible seeing what happened to these women." Spencer replied. "How are you feeling?"
"Ehh, I've had it worse. It's strange, when you think of what we see every day you'd think I'd throw up a lot more with morning sickness, but I always feel fine when I'm looking at murder victims."
"Do you think that means our baby will take after his or her mom and dad?"
"By the way I'm feeling, I'm guessing it's a yes."
"I think we should tell the team sooner…"
"Spencer, we agreed that once I'm through with my first trimester we would tell them."
"I know, but I don't like you being in harm's way, especially now that you're pregnant."
"We've talked about this already; I'm always safe, I wear my flak jacket, Morgan, Hotch, or Rossi are always covering me, and I never go into a situation without backup."
"I know, I know. I just can't help but worry."
"That's what makes you a great husband, and it's what will make you an amazing daddy."
"I'm glad you think I'll make a good dad."
The next week the team had another case in California, it was a brutal case that had been occurring for many years prior but they had finally managed to solve it once and for all. After the case had finished and they had all rested and got comfortable in their homes it was time for Garcia and JJ's party for Emily and Spencer.
"Are you bringing your camera?" Spencer asked Emily.
"Yes, I can't believe you're planning on taking pictures of Morgan in drag."
"Blackmail, maybe now he'll stop calling me pretty boy, or lover boy."
"I married an evil genius." She laughed. She looked at herself sideways in the mirror. She was now 9 weeks and 4 days pregnant, she was barely showing to the rest of the world but her and Spencer could see the tiny bump starting to form. If she wore a skin tight top she would probably get a comment about eating too many doughnuts. "How do I look?"
"You look beautiful." Spencer replied.
"Are you sure, I feel like I'm showing a lot."
"You're not, I promise."
"Okay, I guess we should get going then."
"Yeah, let's go."
Much to their surprise the party had been smaller than they expected. JJ had done a good job of keeping Garcia and Ambassador Prentiss reigned in. In total there were about fifty people at the party including the team.
Emily and Spencer looked around to see if they could find Morgan. Unfortunately they could only spot Garcia so they made due and practically ran to her.
"So how do you two like my work?"
"We love it." Emily replied. "I'm amazed that there aren't a million people here."
"I must say, I did amaze myself more than usual." Garcia quipped.
"Garcia, do you know where Morgan is?" Spencer asked.
"He's in the bathroom and won't come out."
"Damn it!"
"Yeah, Spencer here was really looking forward to blackmailing Morgan."
"I've taught you well Dr. Reid." Garcia laughed.
"Well he needs to come out; I need to get photographic evidence!" Spencer exclaimed.
"Oh maybe we can cut him a deal. He can come out in drag but he only has to do it in the presence of the team and for 20 minutes. Does that sound okay with you babe?" Emily asked.
"I guess it's better than no blackmail."
"Awww you called him babe, that's so cute!" Garcia squealed. "I'll go see if my Greek god is up that deal."
"Thanks Garcia, oh and tell him he needs to do a model strut!" Emily added.
"Will do, I'll see you two love birds later with the results."
"Hey Emily, hey Spence!" JJ greeted. "How are you liking your party? I tried my best with your mother and PG."
"It's great." Emily replied. "Hey Will."
"Hi Prentiss, Hi Reid." He greeted. "Congratulations, I was wondering when you two would finally get together."
"Oh really?" Emily queried.
"Oh yeah, I could feel some tension between you two in New Orleans, and then in Florida you seemed closer. And not to mention at Haley's funeral, I saw you two outside together and that sorta gave me a hint."
"You saw them and you didn't tell me?" JJ scolded.
"I'm sorry baby; I just wanted to give them some privacy."
"Thanks Will." Spencer replied.
Garcia had rushed back to the group with a crazed look upon her face.
"Derek said yes to the first two parts of the deal but no the last part. We're meeting him in the courtyard in 20 minutes, so help me gather the team."
"Em, you better get your camera out."
"Oh and he says no cameras." Garcia finished.
"You know how to take photos discreetly right Em?" Spencer asked.
"Yep, I'll make sure to snap some up for you." Emily replied. "I guess we should gather up the team."
Fifteen minutes later Hotch, Rossi, JJ, Will, Kevin, Emily, and Reid were all waiting in the courtyard with their cellphones at hand.
"Thank god for camera phones!" Rossi quipped.
"Ladies and Gentleman of the BAU…." Garcia began. "For one night, and one night only I'd like to present you with MISS. Morgan."
A sulking Morgan walked out from behind Garcia wearing a purple and green frock, most likely owned by Garcia. Garcia had also place a giant bowed headband on his head and caked on eye shadow, blush, and lip-gloss on his face. On his feet he wore a pair of vans due to the differences in shoe size between Penelope and Derek.
As if they were right on cue the team snapped pictures of Morgan in his getup.
"Hey I said no pictures!"
"Sorry pudding, Reid was begging and pouting so I let him."
"I'm gonna kill you man!" Morgan threatened.
"Not unless you want your pretty pictures posted all over the office on Monday." Spencer threatened back.
"I hate you!"
"Me, you're the one who said you'd do it!" Spencer defended himself.
"Well, I didn't think you two were actually together."
"Trust me, we had a good laugh and discussion after the flight was over." Emily quipped.
"Can I go change and wash this crap off my face now?" He asked.
Spencer pretended to think for a moment.
"Let him go Reid." Hotch ordered. "You've got your blackmail and you've had your fun."
"Alright, you can go."
Morgan practically bolted from the courtyard and back into the back entrance of the banquet hall.
"Em, did you get any good shots?" Spencer asked.
"I sure did babe." She replied.
The team stared at them in shock. It was the first time that they, excluding Garcia, had had seen them be this affectionate.
"Okay, my fabulous amigos! It's time to get back to the party; yours truly has a wonderful speech to give to the happy couple." Garcia ordered.
They obeyed the Technical Analyst and went back into the banquet hall. Once inside the party the team sat at a table together. Morgan joined them shortly free of any physical evidence of his former attire and sat in between JJ and Rossi. Meanwhile Garcia had walked up to the center front of the room and stood in front of the microphone.
"Excuse me everybody!" Garcia cleared her throat. Everyone turned their attention to the eccentric analyst in the front of the room. "I'd like to toast they happy couple. I first met Dr. Reid at the FBI where we both worked, and although Mr. Genius has an eidetic memory he couldn't remember my name. He must've called me Gomez for at least a month. It's been a pleasure watching this guy grow up, I remember when he was a shy, awkward newbie FBI agent and now he's so tough, strong, and still a little awkward, but that's what I love about this guy." Garcia continued. "Now on to Emily; I first met Emily Prentiss when she transferred to the team five years ago. I remember her being the tough and stone-faced FBI chick. We became fast friends and I think of her like a sister. At first it was impossible to imagine these two together. Emily would come into my office complaining about our resident genius a few years ago, but they have found love in a crazy place. I cannot wait to see what will happen next for you two. I'm so proud to know both of you and I wish you all the happiness in the world. Cheers!"
"Cheers!" The crowd responded as they drank their champagne. Emily and Spencer were the only ones not drinking. Emily, because she was pregnant and Spencer because he wanted to be supportive of his wife.
Speech after speech was made. All of them included funny anecdotes about the couple and all of them somehow mentioned Spencer's awkwardness. Finally one more person stood to make a speech.
"Hi, my name is Elle Greenaway." The last person began.
A majority of the team looked stunned to see the speaker who was their former friend and co-worker.
Hope you all enjoyed it! I hope you don't mind that I left you all at a mini cliffhanger. No worries though, Elle isn't here to interfere with the relationship. Speaking of cliffhangers tonight is Emily/Paget's last episode of Criminal Minds. I cannot wait for 9pm tonight so that I can watch the episode. I'm very much upset that they're taking Emily out, but I do hope that they don't kill her. Enjoy your Wednesday and Happy Criminal Minds day! Please review!