Back with another chapter x I'm busy lately and I do have trips going on at school so I won't be updating as much. I am recovering from my illness very slowly so that's another factor on my late updates. I apologise for any inconvenience but I promise that I will update when I can, maybe once a week :) x

JJ sighed as she brought her sleeping son closer to her chest.

"Daddy loves you." she whispered, stroking the child's blond locks. She kissed his head and left him on his bed, shutting his bedroom door behind her.

"Henry knows that Will loves him." Sandy said, concern written on her features.

JJ gestured for her to follow as they entered the kitchen. She put on a pot of coffee and sighed, gripping her necklace tightly.

"You know..." JJ breathed out, turning to face her mother. "This was the last ever gift that he gave me." She couldn't bring herself to say his name. "It's exactly a year since he died, now." she whispered, her eyes becoming glassy.

Sandy poured them both a mug and sat down at the kitchen table, gesturing for her daughter to continue.

"When Spence passed out on me like that... I thought he was going to die. That I was going to lose him!" The tears were uncontrollable as they slipped down her face. "I can't lose him. Not him as well. Sometimes I think if I love Spence more than I loved him... It makes sense, I knew Spence longer than I had known him. And when he and I got married, I felt as if I still didn't know him." Sandy knew who these him's and he's were.

"You can say his name, sweetheart. I know it hurts but maybe you'll feel better?" she suggested.

"I can't even have pictures of my own husband littering the house because it means that I've somehow cheated on him if his photo-eyes see me with Spence." JJ ignored her mother. "What kind of wife does that make me?"

"One who is moving on. One who is strong enough to provide a better life for her and her son." Sandy argued.

"There are times when I thought Spence was better than Will." She breathed out in pain, finally saying his name. "I nearly found myself cheating on him when he was alive. I told Spence about something really deep that I should have told Will but I was scared. Spence was so caring and understanding, I just had a moment of madness. I wanted to kiss him but I thought how awkward it would be for all of us. I leaned a little closer to him but managed to stop myself from doing anything stupid."

"Do you love Spencer romantically?" Sandy asked quietly.

"I think I do..." JJ sighed. "Mom, while we were away..." It was now or never. "Spence and I slept together."

Sandy gasped a little before opening and closing her mouth, not really finding her voice.

"I was drunk but I knew what I was doing. I wanted him so bad... He was caring and gentle but I think I hurt him... He wouldn't talk to me after. He just ignored me."

"What did you do?"

"I finally got him to talk to me and his eyes said everything. I had ripped him off his one chance at doing something intimate with somebody he loved. Oh God, Maeve, please forgive me." she whispered, sobbing.

"Maeve? His-his girlfriend who died?" Sandy asked.

JJ nodded and gulped, wiping her eyes and cheeks. "Yeah... He's still not over her. I was so embarrassed. I thought it was best to forget that we ever, you know." She sighed, sipping her coffee. "I think I took advantage of him. We're both facing our demons and I used that as an excuse to bed him."

If this wasn't a serious matter, Sandy would have chuckled at her daughter's phrasing. But instead she smiled softly. "Jennifer, I think that boy loves you as much as you love him. He may not be as hung up on Maeve as you think."

"What do you mean?" JJ asked.

"I mean, I've seen all the signs. From both of you. Even when Will was alive, I could feel the sexual tension-"

"Oh my God, mother!" JJ blushed, hiding her face with her hands. "There is no sexual tension! Spence-I don't think he can ever feel sexual tension with another woman."

"But he did when he acted on that with you." Sandy pointed out.

"Mother! Can we please move on from our sex life?" she begged.

"Okay." Sandy chuckled. "Let me say this another way. When Will was alive, I could feel the love between you too. I know Will pressured you into marrying him and loving him but Spencer never did those things, making you love him more than your own husband. You're hurt that you've lost your husband but in a way, you're relieved because you can pursue your relationship with the man you truly love."

JJ closed her eyes and sighed. "Maybe I should get back to the hospital... I think he needs me."

"That's my girl."

...

When Spencer woke up, he was met with JJ's piercing blue eyes, watching him.

"Hey, Sleeping Beauty." she whispered, brushing her hand lightly over his scar.

"JJ? I thought you weren't going to be back today?" Spencer asked, holding her other hand.

"Henry's alright. And my mother had a few words with me." she smiled lightly, gripping his hand tightly.

"It's the first anniversary of Will's death. Are you sure?"

"I'm sure. And I'm sure that I love you Spencer." she whispered, her face inches from his.

His eyes widened as his breathing quickened.

"Wh-what?" he breathed out.

"You heard me. I'm in love with you, Spence Reid." she smiled.

"I-"

"It's okay, you don't have to say it back yet. I just wanted you to know and I'll be waiting for you."

"Jennifer... I love you too." Spencer said, his mouth ghosting over her hand.

JJ smiled wider and placed a soft kiss upon his lips.

"Hey my Junior G-Man, I've got-"

The couple sprung apart to Penelope Garcia's wide, excited eyes.

"Are you...?" she drifted off, pointing to both of them.

"Sh!" JJ shushed her, signalling for her to close the door.

Penelope did and grinned. "Jencer!" she squealed out.

"Oh no..." Spencer whispered, closing his eyes as he blushed.

"You can't tell anyone yet. We've just literally admitted our feelings." JJ said, smiling at Spencer as she gripped his hand tightly.

"My lips are zipped, my lovelies." Penelope smiled gently. "They're sealed." she whispered.

JJ nor Spencer noticed the double meaning to 'They're sealed' but they smiled at each other, their hearts, beating in sync.

Jencer are together! Sorry for any grammar, spelling mistakes. I haven't got through this because I'm short for time. Thanks for reading, review!