Part 36

A month has passed and and everyone was getting on with their lives after the replicator was locked up for good. Emily went back to London three weeks ago and was tying up lose ends at her job there.

Hotch ordered tickets for him and Jack after they got their passports in. He couldn't wait to see Emily. They talk almost everyday and do video chats, thanks to Garcia's help.

Hotch packed their bags and put them next to the door. "Jack, you almost ready? We have to get going." He said as he checked his pocket and pulled out a small box. He smiled as he looked at it and put it back so he wouldn't lose it.

"Yeah dad. I'm coming!" He said as he grabbed his bag with some books and crayons.

Arriving at the airport they checked in and headed for their gate. It'll be leaving in almost an hour from now. Hotch wasn't sure about this. He was getting nervous. What would she say to him? He's come to realize he was in love with her. Has been for a long time. And this just felt right. He wanted to be with her forever.

Five hours later they arrive at the London airport and as they exit the plane, he sees Emily standing there waiting for them. He smiled as he walked over to her as he held Jacks hand. "Hi." He said to her as he pulled her into a hug and then kissed her.

Emily smiled after she kissed him back. "Hey, I'm so glad you two made it. I've missed you!" She said.

"Missed you more. Work is staying busy." He took Emily's hand as they walked down to baggage claim.

"So, you're saying I should change my mind now?" Emily teased.

Hotch looked at her. "NO!" He laughed. He got their bags and followed Emily out to her car.

"I made reservations at a nice restaurant for later tonight. Hope you don't mind." Emily said to him.

"Not at all, I was going to ask to take you out. I know we are here to help you move back, but still want to show Jack around some." He smiled. This may work out better then he even planned.

"That's great. We can go to the museum tomorrow." She smiled.

Hotch put their bags in the trunk and made sure Jack was buckled in right before he too go in. "That sounds like fun. Huh Jack?"

"Yes it does." He yawned. The trip tired him out.

They got to her place and Jack laid down and took a nap as Hotch and Emily started packing things up. He walks over to her and hugs her. "I have really missed you over the last month."

She hugged him back. "I've missed you too." She closed her eyes as she rested her head on his shoulder.

Hours later they where arriving at the restaurant. Emily was wearing a nice red knee length dress as Hotch and Jack both had on suites and Jack looked more like his father at that moment. Emily couldn't help but smile.

They where taken to a table and Hotch pulled her seat out for her and then pushed it in as she sat down. Jack sat in the seat next to Emily and he smiled at her. "I will be right back." He said and left before she could say anything.

Emily looked down at Jack. "Where's he off to?"

"I don't know." He shrugged his shoulders.

He returned a moment later and sat down. They ordered and enjoyed talking about their plans for tomorrow and the rest of the week. It wasn't to long before their meal arrived and they ate in silence for awhile. Hotch smiled over at Emily as she smiled in return.

After they finished and they relaxed, Hotch couldn't come up with the nerve to ask.

"Daddy, can I go to the bathroom?" He asked.

"Yeah buddy, you want me to go with?"

"It's just right there dad." He said as he nodded towards the restrooms.

"Ok." He smiled and watched as Jack left the table and went into the men's room. He looked back at Emily and smiled. "I've had a good time tonight. This was a great place." He said.

"I've been here once. I liked it. Thought it'd be something nice to bring you two to." She smiled.

"It is a very nice place." He gave her a small nervous smile. He didn't know how to do this. He leaned back and rubbed his hand from his pocket down his leg as he made sure the box hasn't left his pocket.

"Jack seemed to like it too."

"It's a new experience for him. He'd try anything at least once." Hotch took a few deep breaths and was just about to move to get down on one knee when Jack returned.

"Well dad, did you ask her to marry you yet or what? Am I getting a new mommy?" He asked.

Hotch looked at Jack in shock that he gave it away. He glanced over at Emily and saw she was smiling. That had to be a good sign.

Emily couldn't believe she just heard Jack say that. Was Hotch really going to purpose?

Hotch looked back at his son. "Not yet, but thanks buddy." He smiled and stood up and removed the small box from his pocket. He never took his eyes off of her as he kneeled down onto one knee and opened the box. "Emily, I know this seems sudden, but I have had feelings for you for what seems like my whole life. I don't want to spend anymore time without you. I love you Emily. Will you do the honors of marrying me and making me the happiest man alive?" He asked as he held out the box with the ring in it for her.

Emily covered her mouth as she watched Hotch and listened to what he had to say. "Aaron, I love you too! And yes, I will marry you." She said and smiled at him.

He smiled as he pulled the ring out of the box and slide it onto her finger.

Just then the waiter walked over to their table with a single red rosé and held it out to her. "Congratulations." He handed it to her.

Emily smiled as she took the rose. "Thank you." She looked back at Hotch and leaned forward and kissed him.

Hotch returned the kiss.

"You where so sure I'd say yes you ordered a rose?" She asked.

"I was hoping. If you said no, and I didn't put the ring on your finger, some lady in here would feel special." He smiled.

Jack was smiling. "Does that mean she's my mom now dad?"

"Almost buddy."

She smiled as she held Hotch's hand. "But you can call me that if you want."

Jack smiled at her. "Really?"

She nodded and smiled. "Of course."

Jack ran to her and hugged her. Life was getting better.