I apologize for not being able to update my story as frequently as before. School is taking a toll on me and it sucks. I will keep updating and once classes are over, I will try to update at least once a week. I hope you're still enjoying reading it as much as I'm enjoying writing it.

*Nicole*

Dave showed his sisters around the house. It had been some time since they had been in it. While Dave did that, Lettie went to lie down for a nap. Mina went with her, mainly to do a quick check-up.

Jessica and JJ went to go check on the little ones while Emily and Bernadette went to assist Mama Rossi in the kitchen, as they literally had an army to feed.

The guys went into the yard to play a game of touch football, FBI versus Familia. After a while all the children were watching the men play and the women, knowing all was well, went to finish helping out in the kitchen.

Dave finished the tour, then his sisters went to the kitchen. He headed to his room. Their room he corrected himself. He wanted to check up on Lettie. Mina shushed him and pointed to a sleeping beauty on their bed. He entered the room quietly and gently shut the door.

"How is she?" Dave whispered.

"I say, you can set the date anytime after the end of this month."

Dave looked at the calendar by the door. "So in about 10 days?"

"Yep. She healed so well. She'd be good in a week, but…"

"Better safe than sorry."

"Exactly." Mina smiled. "She loves you. A lot. I've known her almost her whole life, and I've never seen her glow like this before."

"It isn't just that 'pregnant mother glow'?"

"Nope. She loves you so much."

"I love her too… wait she didn't glow like this even with Brennan?" Dave was a little confused. From what he had heard of the man, Lettie and he were meant to be together.

"It was a different type of glow. This, is just, well, something I only thought possible in the movies."

"Wow. Thank you Mina."

"You're welcome."

"The babies?" He moved closer, careful not to wake her, just to watch her sleep peacefully.

"Growing well. Strong heart rates. I'd put the official due date at the end of June, beginning of July. She'll be able to have her dream fall wedding."

"Her dream wedding is a fall one?"

"Yep. Because she loves the colors. It's the photographer in her."

Dave smiled. He had no idea how he deserved such a precious gift in his life, but he wouldn't trade it for anything.

"Is it possible, that because she's carrying twins that she could deliver early?"

"That's almost always a possibility. I'll keep a closer eye on her come April and May."

"Perfect." Dave sat gently on the edge of the bed. "And you're 100% sure about the sexes?"

"Almost 100%"

"Good, I've already started on the babies' suite. I can't wait to hold them."

"Soon enough, you will. You'll make a great daddy. Have you talked about having other children after this?" Mina smiled slyly.

"Yes, she wants five or six total."

"You?"

"As many as we can have. You saw my family and from what I've heard about hers, it isn't much smaller."

Mina laughed softly. "Yep. Well, JJ is waiting for me to check on her too. Just keep Lettie and those little ones safe. If that prick…"

Dave's face darkened. "He won't."

With that Mina crept out of the room. Dave gently crawled into bed, and pulled Lettie gently to himself. She snuggled close. He loved the feel of her in his arms. It made him feel complete. He figured they could both use the nap. With that, his eyes drooped shut and they were both lost in a peaceful slumber. There, they both saw the perfect future.

KNOCK KNOCK

"JJ?" Mina asked at the FBI liaison's room.

"Come in Mina. I'm just changing Henry. He found mud."

Mina entered the room, and couldn't help but laugh. JJ wasn't joking when she said Henry had found mud. There was mud everywhere.

"What happened?" Mina knelt next to Henry.

"Bella was playing with her dolly. Then she twipped. Her dolly fell in the mud, and I rescued Dolly." He grinned up proudly.

"Well that was very brave of you Henry." Mina patter the little ones shoulder.

"Then I got stuck!" He exclaimed very enthusiastically. "Uncle Derek had to come unstuck me."

His laughter brought a smile to both women's faces.

"Yes Uncle Derek got covered in mud too, because he slipped while handing you to daddy." JJ laughed as she wiped the last of the mud away.

Once JJ had Henry fully clean and changed, she had Emily come and get him, since Spencer was going to stay with JJ for their first pre-natal check-up. Mina had JJ lie down and lift her shirt. Then she put the ultrasound jelly on her belly. Using a portable ultrasound, Mina looked closely as Baby Jareau-Reid. She turned up the volume and they all heard the rapid woosh-woosh of the baby's heartbeat.

"Wow Jayje, that's amazing." Dr. Spencer Reid was in awe.

"Baby looks healthy too." Mina smiled. She showed the monitor to the happy couple.

"She's beautiful." Reid said breathlessly.

"How do you know if it's a girl?" JJ asked, looking closely to see if Spencer was seeing something she wasn't.

"Wishful thinking." Spencer replied. "Mina, can you tell?"

"Not quite yet. Soon though. He or she is turned so I can't tell you that just yet. Do you want to know, or do you want it kept as a surprise?"

"A surprise." JJ smiled. "I knew with Henry, but I'd like the surprise this time around."

Reid agreed with her. Mina jotted down notes in the file that was now JJ's, then printed a copy of the ultrasound of the baby. JJ took the picture and was just in awe of the new life growing within her.

"Is there a due date?" JJ asked quietly.

"Actually, yes. I'd say around July 1. You're further along than you thought. You and Lettie will be very close in delivering."

"Wow, July? That's only five months away."

"Actually dear, it's four." Reid countered.

"But I'm not that big yet." JJ whined ever so slightly.

"Some women don't really show until six or seven months. Every pregnancy is different. This one will be different than when you were expecting Henry." Mina patted JJ on the shoulder.

JJ was content with that. After wiping off the gel, and getting dressed, Reid and JJ headed to the veranda.

Mina, after they had left, snuck back to her own suite. She proceeded to put gel on her abdomen, lied down and started her own ultrasound. She wasn't 100% sure but the woosh woosh confirmed. She, too, was pregnant. She was surprised, but happy. She looked at the machine's still image. It was so small. She printed the image, then recorded a small clip with sound. She then picked up the phone, and dialed a number she knew off by heart. On the second ring, he answered.

"Mina?"

"Grant. You're not going to believe this."

"What baby?"

"Are you sitting?"

"I am now."

"I'm pregnant."

"WHAT?!"

"I'm pregnant."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure. I'm a doctor. Remember? Can you please just come to Dave's place. I'm a little scared and I don't want to be alone right now."

"I can't babe. Are you 100% sure? We used condoms." He tried to get her to tell her it was all a big joke.

"One broke remember?"

"But you said…"

"What is the problem with us having a baby? We're getting married!" Mina exclaimed.

"Hon? Where's my bra?" a female voice came over the phone, distantly.

"Who the FUCK is THAT!?"

"Honey, I can explain?"

"Fuck you! I don't want explanations. It's off. Come near me or my child and you'll regret it!" She slammed the receiver down.

"Mina?" Dave's voice came from the other side of her bedroom door.

"Go away!" she cried.

"Dave, get me in there!" Lettie's panicked voice echoed.

"Honey…" he protested.

"David Rossi! If you don't get me in that room this minute, I'll break the damn door down myself!"

Mina couldn't help but smile. Dave would cave for fear of upsetting a delicate Nicolette. She held the pillow close as she heard the master key turn in the door. She heard Lettie's soft footsteps approach the bed. Dave stayed at the door. Lettie's gentle touch and soft voice caused Mina to lift her head.

"Mina what's going on?" Lettie sat next to her.

"Grant and I are… finished." She broke down again.

"Why sweetie?" What happened?"

Dave snuck in the room, and sat on the chair next to the door.

"I called him with news, and I over heard another woman ask where her bra was…" she sobbed.

"Oh god. Sweetheart." Lettie hugged Mina tightly.

"What news Mina?" Dave asked softly.

"I told him…" she couldn't finish the sentence. She handed Lettie the ultrasound picture she had printed only moments before.

Dave had a quizzical look on his face.

"You're pregnant?" Lettie was shocked.

"Mhm." Was all her best friend could muster.

Dave took the photo from Lettie. She wasn't far along, the baby was tiny. "Mina, what did he have to say?"

"He said 'are you sure? We used protection…' It sounded like he was disgusted by the idea of having a baby or of being a parent." She sobbed.

Dave's face darkened. He knew the type and he hated them. Free will, can't do anything unless it's fun and no responsibility.

Mina continued. "When I heard her voice, after telling him. I flipped. I told him it was over, and he would never be a part of my child's life."

Lettie hugged her friend, running her hand up and down Mina's back. This seemed to help calm her.

"Dave?" Lettie asked.

"Yes love?"

"Make sure he never comes near her or the baby."

"You've got it." Dave smiled to both women. "You're both safe here. He'll never come close. Mina, I do have a question."

"Don't worry Dave, I'll be fine to deliver the twins and JJ's little one too. I'm only a few weeks along." Mina wiped away the tears.

Dave smiled, patted the woman's shoulder and left the two women to talk. He had to ensure this prick never stepped foot on the property. Luckily, he knew for a fact that this Grant, knew nothing about Lettie or the situation. His family would be safe. And the Familia would ensure it.

Lettie stayed with Mina until she had fallen asleep, exhausted from the crying. She too left. She had to make sure that nothing could happen to her friend and physician. She went in search of Dave. She knew she was the future wife of the head of la Familia, and her word, like his, was law.