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"Relax dear," Elizabeth continued, "I'm not an Ambassador tonight, but I do have a question. How's the coffee in this place?" she asked moving some of JJ's bags, which were occupying the booth on the other side of the table, so that she could sit down across from the two girls.
"It's pretty good I guess. It's pretty strong though." JJ said, trying to recover from the shock of the woman's presence.
"Well that sounds good to me," she indicated to the waiter she would like three cups of coffee before looking back at the two girls. Her daughter had her arm wrapped around the blonde's shoulders playing with a few strands of blonde hair while the blonde fiddled with the fingers of her daughter's other hand. She found it interesting that the two girls seemed completely unaware of how they were touching.
"So what happens now?" Emily asked looking between the blonde and her mother, she had no idea what would happen now that they'd reached the blonde.
"Well we can either find a hotel and spend the night here, or we can go back home now and we'll get there in a few hours, since tomorrow is Christmas Eve I think we can all just enjoy ourselves for a few days before we figure out what we're going to do." Elizabeth looked at the blonde, "what would you prefer?"
Emily interrupted before JJ got a chance to open her mouth, "But Mother, surely we can't just leave, JJ is technically still a minor..."
"Are you suggesting we leave her here Emily?" Elizabeth asked.
"NO! Of course not, but can't... what if... and the dinner tomorrow? Can she really come home with us?" Emily asked, squeezing the girl next to her.
"I'm sure your father can manage to organise most things, and we can be back in time to actually get some sleep and fix whatever he did wrong before our guests arrive. So Miss Jareau what do you say to an authentic Prentiss Christmas and we'll work out everything else." Elizabeth said.
"What about school... and everything, I've got no family, no money, all I have is a couple of friends and four bags of stuff from a life I think I'd prefer to forget." JJ said looking back at the woman.
"Well from what I hear you're a good friend, an intelligent person and recently got offered a few college scholarships; I think that you'll be okay." Elizabeth said and after paying the bill the three stood and she pulled the blonde girl around to face her again, "And you'll never be alone, that I can promise you." She squeezed her shoulder and grabbed one of the bags while the girls grabbed the others. As they walked outside JJ gasped at the car sitting in the parking lot and noticed a group of men stood admiring it. When the Ambassador unlocked the doors and opened the boot to throw in the first bag the men all stared at her and when the two girls arrived to add the others JJ finally noticed one of the men in the group was her father. He didn't say a single word as he noticed his daughter, he just walked away, and JJ felt another tear break free and roll down her cheek before Emily opened the back door and pulled her in with her.
Nobody said much on the drive back to DC and eventually the two girls fell asleep in the back with JJ's head in Emily's lap and covered in the blanket from the brunette's bedroom. As Elizabeth pulled into the driveway Emily stirred but JJ was still in a deep sleep. Emily lifted JJ out of the car, thankful for the lifetime of physical activity which allowed her to do so, but as she came to the stairs and struggled to make it up the front door opened and her father rushed out taking the blonde from her arms and carrying her inside the house up to his daughter's bedroom.
The Prentiss women carried in the bags and then as Emily headed to one of the spare rooms to get a few hours of sleep her mother stopped her, "You should stay with her tonight."
"But you always said I was never to share a room with a boy, I assumed the same would apply to girls now." Emily said confused.
"Yes I suppose it should, but that girl does not need to be waking up alone in an unfamiliar place. Tomorrow we can live by the rules, for now we should all get some rest it's been a long day and there is going to be a lot happening over the next few days." Elizabeth said pushing Emily back towards her own bedroom. "Goodnight Emily."
"Goodnight Mom..." Emily said turning to wrap her arms around her Mother's waist, "Thank you, for coming with me, for everything." She said before slipping into her room and into the bed that held the blonde, she smiled as she lay on her back and JJ rolled over to wrap an arm around her stomach and rest her head on her shoulder.
Next Morning
JJ had woken up relatively early to find herself wrapped around the brunette, after lying there for a few minutes; she pressed her lips against Emily's forehead before leaving the warmth of the bed. After going to the bathroom and looking around the room JJ put on warmer clothes and headed out the door. What she found was overwhelming for the small town girl, the house was much bigger than she had ever imagined as she approached the staircase she looked over the banister and found a sea of people walking in every direction, carrying furniture, food and decorations. Unsure what to do she was about to turn and head back to Emily's room when a man at the bottom of the stairs called out, "Good morning Miss Jareau."
JJ stopped, "Um... Good morning... Sir." She answered hesitantly as she turned back to look down at him.
"I'm Emily's father, Alexander Prentiss, but please call me Alex. Did you sleep well?" he asked.
"Yes I did thank you. It's a pleasure to meet you Sir, and please call me JJ." She said starting down the stairway.
"As is it a pleasure to meet you. As you can see the house is in complete chaos, and with my wife sleeping in I am tasked with creating order, however there is breakfast available if you would like. The kitchen is through that door; just ask for Louise and she will make whatever you like." Alex said pointing out one of the doors along the corridor next to the stairs.
"Shouldn't I wait for Emily and the Ambassador?" JJ asked not moving from her spot.
"Well you can if you wish, however it is not necessary. Besides its far more calm in there in the kitchen than out here." He said winking at the blonde and laughing as two men carrying tables almost collided with a statue. "Careful boys." He says, "Sorry Mr Prentiss." They respond as they continue into the house.
"Hmm... Morning." They hear someone say through a yawn from the top of the stairs.
"Now Emily, what would your mother say about such a greeting?" Alex said, looking up at his half asleep daughter.
"But it's Christmas, and early... didn't get much sleep. Good morning Daddy." She said walking down the stairs and kissing him on the cheek.
"Good morning dear, why don't you take this fine young lady to the kitchen for some breakfast and enjoy the peace for a few moments before your mother wakes up and starts handing out orders.
"I can do that." She said before grabbing the blonde's hand and heading to the kitchen. Emily pulled over two of the stools to sit at the counter rather than the table. JJ frowned, wondering what she was up to, "I always love watching Louise cook, she makes it look so easy and it always tastes amazing." Emily said before leading JJ to one of the stools and placing a gentle kiss on her cheek after she had sat down. "oh and don't worry if my mom seems a lot scarier today, she likes being in control with preparing stuff like this and goes in to Ambassador mode to make sure everything is perfect."
"Why young Emily who is your beautiful friend and where have you been hiding her?" An older woman called from across the kitchen making her way towards them. JJ blushed while Emily just shook her head.
"Welcome to the crazy Prentiss Christmas." She laughed before sitting in her own chair.
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I also just wanted to let you know that there are only a few chapters left of this story, otherwise it's just gonna drag along with nothing really happening. But I hope you'll all stick around till the end