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Chapter 37: The birth

Hotch drove to the hospital as fast as he could and he turned to look at JJ at least twice a minute because he wanted to make sure that she was doing okay. JJ told him multiple times that she was doing fine and that he didn't need to worry about anything. JJ called her parents during the drive to the hospital and they were coming to the hospital with the kids as fast as they possibly could. Hotch pulled into the hospital parking lot and he raced out of the car to help JJ get out. When they reached the entrance, Hotch grabbed a wheelchair for JJ to sit down in. JJ was checked into a room pretty quickly and Hotch kept bouncing around the room in excitement. He was extremely happy and JJ was in pain whenever she had her contractions. Hotch was sitting next to the bed and he held JJ's hand.

JJ was in pain but she was also really happy. Hotch was with her this time and that was really important to her. He was going to be able to hold his son after he was born and she couldn't wish for more. JJ glanced at her side and she saw Hotch looking at her with his worried expression.

''What is it?'' Hotch asked when it looked like JJ was thinking deeply.

''I…I am just really happy that you are here this time'' JJ explained.

''Me too. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else'' Hotch said and their conversation was interrupted when JJ's parents came in with the kids.

''Hey guys'' JJ greeted and she watched as Kelly and Jack both gave Hotch a hug and then started climbing onto the bed to be next to JJ.

''JJ!'' Jack exclaimed and he lay down next to JJ on the bed while Kelly was sitting on his lap.

''Hey Jack and hello to you little girl'' JJ said and she watched Hotch greet both of her parents.

''So, can you two believe that you are going to have a little brother in a couple of hours?'' JJ asked.

''Yes!'' Jack exclaimed and he scared Kelly with his scream.

''Jack! Don't yell'' Kelly said angrily.

''Sorry, I am just happy about our little brother'' Jack explained and he pointed towards JJ's belly.

''Hey you two. You should give JJ some rest'' Hotch said and he helped both Jack and Kelly from the bed.

JJ finally had some time to greet her parents and she gave them a smile when they were standing at her bedside.

''Hey Mom. Hey Dad'' JJ said softly.

''Hey honey. How are you feeling?'' Claire asked.

''I am already feeling tired but I am going to be okay. I have a lot of people around this time'' JJ said and she saw the team waiting outside the door.

''Yes you do. You know, you are one lucky girl'' Ben said.

''I know Dad. I know exactly how lucky I am. Are you two going to stay here the entire time because you don't have to'' JJ said.

''We just talked to Aaron, and we will take Jack and Kelly home with us and Aaron will call us when the little guy is here'' Claire said.

''Okay. I think that is the best'' JJ said softly and she just got a contraction. Hotch hurried to her side and held her hand while JJ squeezed his hand tightly.

''That looked bad'' Ben commented.

''It is Dad. Thanks for coming'' JJ said.

''Good luck! Take care'' Claire said.

''Thanks. I love you two'' JJ said and her parents walked out of the hospital room.

The team walked inside the room right after JJ's parents left. They all greeted JJ and found a place to sit. The room was crowded but JJ didn't mind at all. She was really happy and as she looked around the room she knew that these people were all her family. She lost important people in the past who could never be replaced but she also met new people that meant the world to her. They stayed in the room until one of the doctors asked them to leave because JJ was ready to give birth. Hotch stayed by her side as the doctors were preparing JJ the birth of their son.

Five hours later…

It took five hours for their son to be born. It had been five draining hours for both JJ and Hotch but when they saw their son for the first time nothing seemed to matter. Hotch and JJ looked as one of the nurses to their son way for a couple of minutes and she gave him to JJ later when he was checked out.

''He is beautiful'' JJ cried out in happiness and she looked at the little boy in her arms.

''He is. I love you'' Hotch said and he leaned in to give JJ a soft kiss on the lips.

''I love you too. He is the new addition to the Hotchner family'' JJ said.

''Yes, little Henry Hotchner'' Hotch said proudly and he watched his newborn son in the arms of his fiancé.

''He has your eyes'' JJ commented.

''Yeah but he has your blonde hair'' Hotch said and he watched JJ stroke the short blonde hair on Henry's little head.

''He is perfect'' JJ said softly and a yawn was able to escape her mouth.

''You should get some sleep. I will hold him'' Hotch said and he took Henry from JJ to give her time to sleep.

''Thanks'' JJ said sleepily and she looked at Hotch who sat down at her bedside in a chair. He started rocking little Henry. JJ could cry at the sight in front of her because she just couldn't be any happier. JJ fell asleep with that image in her head.

JJ was woken when she heard Henry cry. Her eyes fluttered open and she saw that Emily was sitting in another chair with Henry in her arms. JJ looked at the other side of her bed and she saw Hotch sleeping in the chair. JJ saw Emily smiling at little Henry and she knew that Emily would be an amazing mother.

''Hey JJ, how are you?'' Emily asked softly.

''I am great, Em'' JJ replied and she sat up in her bed but it took her some time because her entire body felt stiff.

''He is beautiful JJ'' Emily stated and she saw JJ's face light up immediately.

''I know. You want to be a mom, huh?'' JJ said when she saw the emotion in Emily's face.

''Yes, I really do'' Emily said.

''You would be an amazing mother. You should really think about it. I mean, I can see it'' JJ said.

''Thank you JJ. Here, you should hold him'' Emily said and she rose from the chair to carefully put Henry in the arms of his mother.

''Where is the rest of the team?'' JJ asked.

''They went back to the office when you went into labor but they are on their way back. I told Hotch to get some sleep and I promised to look after Henry while both of you got some sleep'' Emily explained.

''Okay. It looks and sounds like he really needed the sleep to'' JJ said and she looked at Hotch who was still sleeping.

''Sorry to say this, but I never wanted to hear my boss snore. It is really cute though'' Emily said and she laughed softly.

''It is really cute. It makes him less intimidating. I mean, he is pretty intimidating and controlling during work'' JJ joked and Emily and JJ broke down in soft laughs which caused Hotch to wake up from his beauty sleep.

''What?'' Hotch asked hoarsely when he saw two faces staring at him intently.

''You were snoring honey'' JJ said softly and she Hotch face blush.

''Oh god. Sorry'' Hotch said quickly and he made his way out of his chair to be closer to JJ and Henry.

The team was back at the exact same moment. Garcia was the one to walk in first and she squealed the moment she saw little Henry.

''Ahh, JJ. He is so cute'' Garcia said and she pushed Hotch aside to look at Henry closely.

''Your welcome'' Hotch said after he was pushed away by Garcia.

''Congratulations man'' Morgan said and he shook Hotch's hand.

Everyone made their way around the room to say their hello's and to take a look at little Henry.

''So guys. JJ and I have something that we want to ask you'' Hotch said to break the silence.

''Okay'' Reid said softly.

''Go ahead'' Rossi added.

''Well, we want Penelope and Morgan to be Kelly's godparents and….'' JJ said and Hotch finished her sentence.

''….we want Reid and Prentiss to be Henry's godparents. And Dave, sorry but Jack is already your godson'' Hotch said and he looked at all the surprised faces.

''Oh of course'' Emily said thankfully.

''This is amazing'' Garcia added.

''Do you really think I will be a good godfather?'' Reid asked surprised.

''Spence, you will be amazing'' JJ said to reassure him.

''This is such and honor. Thanks Hotch and of course thank you JJ'' Morgan said.

About two hours later, Henry was taken away by the nurse and the team left. JJ's parents stopped by with Kelly and Jack to visit the baby and they were all very excited. Jack was jumping up and down in happiness while Kelly looked at little bit down when she saw her little brother in her mother's arms but when JJ told her that she loved her the same, everything was suddenly okay.

JJ and Hotch were having some time alone. Hotch climbed in the bed with JJ and she had crawled against his side. They were both silent and just enjoying their newfound happiness. They both knew that nothing could be better in their lives.