Celebration

A few days later her hospital room was decorated for a party. She smiled as she saw her whole family around her. It was time they all had something to celebrate. It was also nice to finally see all her family again. She hadn't seen them in four months since she quit her job. They'd tried to keep in touch but things had got so hectic and now she was in the hospital.

She'd almost cried when they told her they were going to hold his party here and Dr Nyland agreed. They were going to celebrate the fact Hotch was now Section Chief. He was going to start on Monday. They were all so glad he was coming back even if it was a new position. He'd just been promoted. They were so glad he wasn't retiring after all.

Emily sat up in bed smiling at them all as they danced to the music and had the food and drink. Aaron even handed her a glass of grape juice and got her a plate of food he knew she liked. She smiled at him that he was taking such good care of her. She was so glad they were involving her.

She suddenly felt the baby kicking and smiled excited.

"What is it?" he asked.

"The baby's kicking," she smiled taking his hand and placing it on her bump. He smiled when he felt it kick again. Their baby was growing stronger everyday and it gave them hope she'd be alright.

"It's kicking," he announced to the team.

They all smiled back at them even the relatively new agents Blake and Coxton. Blake had taken over Morgan's job while he was promoted and Coxton had taken Emily's position. Blake was an experienced agent and professor of linguistics. Coxton had shortly graduated from the Academy when she joined the team. She'd graduated top of her class.

Though they sometimes missed working with Hotch and Emily they felt Blake and Coxton had become family. They'd brought them along to the party so they could get to know their new Section Chief and see he wasn't as intimidating as reputation preceded him. They were thrilled that Hotch and Emily had welcomed them into the family immediately.

Aaron smiled to see the couples in the room. Rossi was tenderly taking a hair off Jessica's face then kissed her on the nose. They'd been together for about a week now. Ever since Aaron had encouraged it. They were both so happy to no longer be hiding their feelings for one another.

Morgan was bump and grinding with Garcia. They'd been together since Hotch and Emily had been taken hostage. He'd been there when Garcia had needed a shoulder through the ordeal. He thought it was about time they were a couple. It had been a long time coming.

He also smiled at the youngest couple in the room. Reid was sitting in the corner with COXTON ON HIS LAP. They looked so sweet and he was happy Spencer finally had a girlfriend. He'd really worried about him since Maeve had died. It looked like Alicia loved him as much as he did her.

As Section Chief he would pass a blind eye to the last two couples. He'd only be a hypocrite if he lay down the rules on internal fraternisation. Also they were his family and he wanted them to be happy. You didn't get many chances to meet anyone outside of the Bureau in this job.

Dr Nyland came in about 9pm and Morgan raised an eyebrow looking between him and Hotch. Wow, the team thought, they were almost identical apart from the way they wore their hair.

"Yes, we know," Aaron and Danny said at the same time.

They nodded.

"What is it, Dr Nyland?" Emily smiled at him.

"As much as I love parties myself it's time this one ended. Your need your rest, Miss Prentiss," he answered.

She looked down disappointed. "Darling, he's right. You need your sleep..." Aaron added. She crossed her arms pouting. "For the baby, Em."

She nodded. He knew she'd do anything for their daughter. She was the most important thing in their world. They couldn't wait to meet her in five weeks. They just couldn't believe she was coming so soon. Having a daughter and son would complete their family.

They left her after he kissed her forehead and they told her to look after herself and the baby. She nodded and said she would. She managed to get on better than when she first slept here. Her psychotherapy sessions were helping her thankfully. She still wished she could share a bed with Aaron though but Jack needed him.