The song is called Starlight, Starbright by Nicolette Larson. She is a wonderful singer; do recommend you give her a listen to.
Thank you for everyone's responses to my request for opinions about the story, really appreciated them. Hope I can keep the story going to the standards that you all deserve.
Chapter Twenty
Having to smile at the playfully interaction Kira and Henry were part taking in on the living room floor JJ knew these would be moments she'd miss. Ever since Gabriella had fallen pregnant the relationship between the two of them had gotten closer, perhaps it was a kinship between mothers, but the two had spend many a day and evening at the others house. However, it was more than the relationships between them all had developed, Will and Spence had also improved it was nice to have another family to share time with. Now that the twins had been born JJ had been looking forward to Shaun and Aaliyah becoming friends with Henry however, now that she was having to move it wouldn't be as easy for them. Although she was planning on keeping in touch with the new family and all her friends she more than anyone knew the time this line of work could take from someone.
Hearing Gabriella and Spencer finishing in the kitchen JJ felt her smile increase as she watched the two come into view both feeding a nearly four month old twin, Gabriella taking care of Aaliyah while Spencer dealt with Shaun. Taking in the new family JJ knew they were doing well, despites the doubts Spencer had had about being a father he'd taken to it like a natural, settling quickly into the role of father. In fact both Gabriella and Spencer had quickly settled in family life, although Spencer had returned to work a month ago the two ensured that the family was taken care off. While Gabriella was only helping out with the business side of the store at the moment so that she could take care of the house, children and Kira, Spencer did all he could to spend time with them.
"There are my two favourite twins."
Hearing the soft laughter Gabriella and Spencer gave at her comment JJ was more than happy to continue feeding Aaliyah as she asked if she could hold the little girl, part of her knowing that this would be the last chance in a while that she have the chance. Holding the little girl in her arms JJ could already see the similarities that Aaliyah shared with her mother and father, it was just a matter of time to see who she took after most.
"Spencer and I got you a little something to take with you to D.C., something to remember everyone by."
Looking upwards as she heard Gabriella's voice JJ carefully handed over Aaliyah before taking the leather bound book Gabriella had placed beside her. Realising it was a photo album JJ found herself laughing as she took in the numerous pictures that filled the pictures, various scenes of herself and all the BAU team from the last two years. Remembering some of the events that the pictures showed JJ was touched that her two friends had put this together for her; it was a thoughtful reminder of her time with the BAU.
"Thank you Gabbie, Spence. I'll treasure it."
"We'll just glad you like it, but don't think this means you get out of keeping in touch. The first chance you get I hope you'll all come to visit."
"Of course I'll be keeping in touch, and I promise to come down when we can."
"I still can't believe your leaving; you do know it's going to be even harder to keep these guys in check."
Softly laughing at the comment JJ could see despites the humour Gabriella was trying to show that just like her she was hiding the pain of losing a good friend. Not wanting to spend her last day crying the moment was made lighter by the sight of Kira trying to pull Henry across the floor, with everyone laughing at the two on the floor JJ was determined that this day would be the best they could all have.
Later that day
Laughing at playful banter Morgan and Garcia were having JJ was glad for the evening Spencer and Gabriella had put together for her, Will and Henry. The opportunity for them all to be together one last time was something she'd treasure until she could see them all again. When the remaining members of the BAU team had shown up shortly after Will had arrived she'd been taken completely surprised at their arrival however, the small smiles she saw on Spencer's and Gabriella's let her known who was responsible for the gathering.
Turning from Morgan and Garcia JJ looked to where Hotch was currently playing with Jack, Henry and Kira, and from the looks of things it wasn't just the children that had been taken in by the six month old puppy. Which could be one of the reasons why Hotch and Jack were spending more time with the new parents, although she knew, even if Hotch wouldn't admit it that the main reason was due to him wanting to help the Spencer and Gabriella with their new family in return for the help they offered him and Jack. Although Hotch accepted the help of Hayley's sister when it came to looking after Jack, JJ knew that Hotch was tending to leave Jack in Gabriella's care when they got called away on a case. The young boy enjoying Gabriella's company and the twins when his father was away on a case, though she could understand why even before Hayley's death Jack had spent a lot of time with Gabriella.
Looking from the three playing on the floor JJ found herself smiling as she saw Rossi, Prentiss and Will talking away on the couch, all of them taking occasional looks towards the playing individuals. Turning her mind towards the two missing individuals JJ had to smile as she heard voices coming through the baby monitor, indicating that Spencer and Gabriella were in the nursery and in the process on putting the twins down for the evening. Realising that it was getting late and that she'd have to be getting her own son down soon JJ was about to mention to Will about them getting ready to leave when the lullaby that came through the baby monitor gave her pause to listen.
Baby I am here
baby I am here
never thought that in a million years
never thought that you would come to me
you're the answers to a million prayers.
you're the apple of my eye.
I can hear you breathing next to me.
just how lucky can one person be?
I am looking at a mystery
everything I dream, more than I can wish for.
starlight starbright, all day all night
I will be right next to you.
here forever, I will never leave, I will never leave.
baby you're my little ray of light
I could find you in the darkest nights
if you cry then I will hold you tight
never letting go, I would do that for you.
starlight starbright, all day all night
I will be right next to you.
here forever, I will never leave, I will never leave.
baby I am here
baby I am here
starlight starbright, all day all night
I will be right next to you.
here forever, I will never leave, I will never leave.
Hearing the angelic voice of his wife as she sung a lullaby to the twins, apparently it was something her mum had done it for her a child and she remembered how soothing she had found it when she was little. Seeing the immediate effect her voice had on Shaun and Aaliyah ever time she sang them a lullaby Spencer understood why she always liked doing when settling them down for the night. Looking down on the now quiet slumbering form of his daughter Spencer had to smile as he took in Aaliyah's peaceful features, the little girl happily dreaming away. Carefully settling Aaliyah in her cot Spencer wasn't surprised to see that she didn't stare, quickly cuddling into herself.
Feeling arms wrapping around his waist Spencer knew instantly from the feel of the body against his that it was Gabriella who was cuddled against him, the faint scent of peach reaching him as he returned the embrace.
"She's already got her daddy wrapped around her little finger, what's she going to be like when she's older."
"You do realise you're just as bad as me don't you, the two of them have already know their mum will do anything for them."
"For now, just wait till their teenagers that's when we get all the fun."
Hearing the light laughter Gabriella gave at the statement Spencer knew that despites the future tantrums and fights that would occur during Shaun's and Aaliyah's teenage years both of them were happy to face them, after all it was all part of being a family.
"Come on we'd better go see everyone off, it's getting late and I know JJ, Will and Henry need to be up early."
Slipping her hand into Spencer's Gabriella followed him as she watched him do a quick check in on Shaun, a habitat he'd gotten since the twins were born. When he wasn't away on a case he couldn't leave the room without checking that both Shaun and Aaliyah were sleeping peacefully, and even when he was on a case he'd always ring every evening he was away to check how they all were. Ensuring that the night light was on Gabriella clicked the light off as they left the room, glad to see Shaun and Aaliyah were sleeping peacefully.
Quietly talking with Spencer as they made their way downstairs Gabriella soon became aware of the stares their visitors where sending them as they appeared in the living room. Wondering what had happened Gabriella soon got her answer as JJ's voice broke the silence.
"You have a lovely voice and that song was beautiful."
"My mum was always singing to us to sleep when I was little, and that was always one of my favourites."
Seeing the shyness which came over Gabriella as she realised that everyone had heard her singing to the twins Spencer found her modesty one of the things which he loved about her, despites the compliments she always received about her singing she always got shy when she got them. Hearing JJ's request for Gabriella to teach her the song sometime Spencer had to smile as Gabriella agreed to the request before responding to the questions that where being given to her about what other lullabies she knew. Quietly taking in the scene around him Spencer knew that with JJ's departure tomorrow that a big part of their team would be missing however, he couldn't blame her for doing what was best for her and her family. In their line of work things were always changing and you couldn't be certain what would come, it was just a matter of dealing with them when they did come along.