The 9th of the month arrived more quickly than JJ had anticipated, but the surprise she had planned was ready. She was surprised that she'd been able to keep things hidden from Dave for so long, but she'd actually managed to pull this off so far. Now, only to make it through to the end of the evening. JJ prayed for no new cases that would call their attention, making them leave town, and putting the kibosh on her careful planning. For a change, though, luck was with JJ, and there was no need to fly out of town.

When JJ had told Dave that she had plans for tonight, and it involved him getting, he'd gotten quite excited. He'd noticed that she'd been happier lately, throwing herself into planning something. And while he was curious, he didn't push for details, glad to see that she was his old JJ, happy, giggling and full of life. He knew she'd tell him sooner or later, and he was right on that. When she'd requested that he keep this evening free, and to dress nicely for a dinner date, he was surprised. What amazed him even more is that one Penelope Garcia didn't seem to be in on whatever it was that JJ had cooked up. If she did know, the gossip would have been all over the BAU by now. And Morgan would have been all over him, baiting him about knowing something he didn't.

At this point, all Dave knew was that he was to be ready to go to dinner at 8 tonight, and to be dressed nicely. The rest was on JJ. So, as soon as he could, he escaped the BAU, holding JJ's hand as they walked to the elevator. As they entered the elevator, he asked if they should head down and pick Henry up from the daycare, and got a negative response from her.

"Penelope is picking him up tonight. He's getting auntie Penelope time tonight. I want this evening to be just between us tonight. We haven't had a night together in awhile, and I thought it might be a good evening for that."

"So, where are we going then? Any hints?" Curiosity began to creep up in him.

JJ smiled shyly at him, and then she got a wicked glint in her eye. "Nope, no hints, no nothing. Just be ready to go at 8 tonight." JJ grinned at that. She sincerely hoped that things would go her way this evening, and they would have reason to celebrate the rest of the night.

Dave looked at her, and her grin was contagious. He gave up hinting around and just said "okay, okay then. I give up. You get to surprise me!"

They left the building and headed for their vehicles. JJ was going for a rare evening at her rented home, wanting to get ready there. Rossi headed for Little Creek, trying to decide what constituted "nice" for JJ.

As soon as JJ left the parking lot, she headed quickly to pick up her dress, and a special gift for Dave. Everything was turning out beautifully. Finished her errands, she arrived at her place, and quickly made her way to the shower, washing the stress of the day away. In no time at all, she was ready, and she heard a knock on her front door. Swiftly heading down the stairs, she looked out and seen it was the limo driver she'd arranged for the evening. Being Dave Rossi's girlfriend did have some advantages, and getting a good rate on a limo for the evening was one of them.

During the ride out to Little Creek, JJ's nerves started to get the better of her. As much as she wanted for this whole evening to go well, in the back of her mind she almost believed it would all go round. She breathed a sigh of relief when they arrived at Dave's cabin. The limo driver hopped out, holding the door open for JJ. She went quickly to the door, knocking when she knew she didn't have to, but she wanted to see Dave's face when he seen the limo waiting for him. He opened the door, saying "JJ, why wouldn't you--" and broke off. He seen the limo waiting out front, and did a double take.

"What's going on, JJ? A limo? Where are we going?"

JJ smiled, enjoying the fact that she seemed to have surprised him. "You'll see, my dear, you'll see. Now, are you ready to go?" offering her arm to him.

He took it, and the pair walked down the steps together. The limo driver opened the door for them and they stepped into the limo. The door was shut and they were on their way.