Education

Ch. 29 I love it when she smiles

Author's Note: Thank you so much for the reviews & the support. The next chapter is called Bad Grade it. This chapter is a longer one. Thank you again and enjoy.

I don't own CM, HG, the restaurants or songs in this chapter.

(Reid's point of view)

This is it finally a real date. It is my chance to truly prove myself worthy. I spent the whole morning confirming plans. I had been working on this one night all week.

I had talked to each of the team. They all had great ideas. The best idea came from Emily though. She suggested we have each part of our meal in a different restaurant.

I even found a new restaurant for us to try. I was nervous yet very excited. Then it happened. We caught a case. I had to cancel all of the plans I made. I was so upset. I could tell JJ was also disappointed.

The case was in Orlando. A man was killing Disney and Sea World employees. We later found out the man had lost his child while at an amusement park. Later that child was killed. The case took up almost a week.

Thursday night we returned. I noticed a post it from Penelope. She wanted me to come see her. I went to Penelope's office. I could hear Penelope was talking on the phone. She was ordering flowers carnations to be exact. I knocked and waited for her to answer me.

"Enter the Goddess of all knowing kingdom." Penelope said.

"Um hi you asked I come here." I said awkwardly.

"I have good news." Penelope said smiling at me.

"What is the good news?" I questioned.

"I rescheduled all your plans for tomorrow night." Penelope said.

"My plans?" I questioned confused.

"Yes for your date with JJ." Penelope answered.

"You talked to Emily." I said.

"You could say that she was here. Then I hacked your phone." Penelope explained.

"Thank you." I said sincerely.

"Emily is at Hotch's with Jack she is going to surprise him. By the way don't make plans for Saturday night. Derek and I are throwing Emily a Welcome home party." Penelope said.

I headed home very happy. Once I arrived home I called JJ. I told her thanks to two special fairies' our date was on for tomorrow night. She said she was thrilled. We said good night and I went to bed.

I got up early. I called and check in on my Mom as I have done every day since I left Las Vegas. Strangely enough the doctor's said my Father was a huge help. Mom is continuing to make stead improvements.

My day was dragging by. I ate breakfast. Then I read the paper. I read a medical journal all about stroke patients. I was about to go shower when my door bell rang.

I was happy to see it was Emily. Emily pulled me into a hug. We talked for a bit then she asked what I planned to wear tonight. She did not approve of the clothes I had picked.

I ended up wearing a nice gray suit with a black dress shirt and an orange tie. It all looked great together. Emily suggested after we leave dinner for me to take off the jacket and tie. Then Emily gave me a few pointers.

After Emily left Penelope called. She had ordered flowers for JJ. I headed to the florist to pick the flowers up. I had started to get nervous as I approached JJ's.

This was it. I have a real date with JJ. She is truly the woman of my dreams. I knew this was going to be a magical night. I rung the door bell and waited.

JJ looked amazing. I realized looking at her dress and the flowers Penelope and Emily had knew she was wearing a beautiful orange dress. Her hair was down in curls framing her beautiful face.

"You look so beautiful." I said barely able to find my voice.

"You look handsome love the tie." JJ responded.

"Thank you. This are for you." I said handing her the orange carnations.

"Let me put these in some water. So Emily picked out your tie?" JJ guessed.

"Yes she did. Are you ready?" I questioned.

"Yes I am just let me grab my shawl." JJ answered.

I put my hand on JJ's lower back. I guided her towards the car. I opened her door for her. After she got in I quickly kissed her hand before closing the door. The drive was comfortable. We talked about our days. And we also talked about Henry.

"Where are we going to dinner?" JJ questioned.

"Well we are actually going to a few different restaurants." I admitted.

"What do you mean?" JJ questioned obviously confused.

"We are doing what is called a restaurant tour. We are going to a restaurant you like for appetizers. Then we are going to a restaurant I like for salad or soup. After that we are going to a new restaurant for dinner. Then for dessert I thought we could choose together." I explained as she smiled.

"I made cakes today. Henry needed one for school. I made an extra so maybe we could go back to my place for dessert." JJ suggested.

"That is a wonderful idea." I responded.

First we went to Roadhaus Eatery & Bier Garten. JJ ordered smoked sausage, pretzels, cheddar cubes, and mustard for us to share. The taste of everything was great. We talked about a band Henry liked. They were a country band called Little Big Town. I had not heard of them. The name was quite strange.

Next JJ and I went to Globe & Laurel restaurant for salad and soup. We both got a salad and the French onion soup it is the house specialty. JJ had never had the soup. She loved it as much as I do. While we ate our soup we talked about reading. I told her I had started reading a medical book on stroke patient's recovery. JJ said she was reading a book called The Hunger Games.

For dinner we went to Bistrol Hermitage. I had the Entrecote. Emily had suggested it. JJ had the Magret. We both were enjoying our meals. Then she gave me a bite of hers. Before long we were sharing our food with one another. Dinner was mostly quite.

"I had a really great time Spence. This was the prefect first date." JJ said smiling brightly.

"I am so glad you had a good time. Do you think I could get a second date?" I questioned she responded by kissing me then I lead her to the car.

The drive was filled with conversation. I told her first date facts. We each told some bad first date stories. We spent the whole time laughing. As we approached JJ's I wanted to ask if she was serious earlier about dessert. I did not want her to feel pressured.

"You're coming in for cake right?" JJ questioned.

"Yes I would like that." I answered I was wondering about Henry though.

"Henry and Jack are having a camp out with Derek and Dave. Penelope and Alex are having a girl's night in. Penelope wants to make sure Alex doesn't feel left out now that Emily is home." JJ explained as I smiled.

"How did you know I was thinking that?" I questioned.

"I'll get us some cake." JJ answered with a smile.

"Okay." I said.

"It's strawberry." JJ said handing me the cake.

"Taste great." I said as I took a second bite.

"Do you mind if I turn some music on?" JJ questioned.

"No I do not mind." I answered.

A song called Hey Pretty Girl came on. It was a beautiful country song. JJ snuggled close to me as we ate our cake and finished our coffee. JJ kept smiling.

The next song was called Pontoon. It was by the band Henry liked. The song was upbeat. I was a little confused. Then JJ asked if I had ever motor boated.

"I am not much of a boat person." I said as JJ started laughing.

"I wasn't actually talking about an actual boat Spence." JJ said still laughing.

"Um okay." I responded quietly.

"Come on I'll show you." JJ said as she got her laptop out.

JJ went onto a site called you tube. She paused the music. Then she typed in motor boating. I watched as the guy put his face in the ladies chest and made a strange sound. I was still confused.

"What is he doing?" I questioned.

"So have you?" JJ questioned ignoring me.

"Have I done that?" I questioned back.

"Yeah." JJ simple answered.

"No why would I?" I questioned as JJ laughed again.

"Do you want to dance?" JJ questioned me as she turned the music back on.

"I am not much of a dancer. But yes I would love to." I answered as the song played.

"I don't care." JJ said.

"Good." I said pulling her into my arms.

"How do you talk to an Angel?" JJ sang along with the song.

"You have a great voice." I said as we swayed.

JJ continued singing. I pulled back a little and kissed her. I felt her smile. I could not help smiling as well. It had truly been the prefect first date. And the prefect beginning for JJ and me as a couple.