February 26th, 2013

"Lola!" JJ hollered up the stairs, "Come on! This is really not a thing you can be late for!"

JJ heart Emily from the other room, "Eloise! Do not take your shoes off, we're about to leave!"

Lola stomped down the stairs and grabbed a jacket to go over her dress. The ladies were all wearing some form of a red dress, and Henry had on black pants with a red button up shirt and a black bowtie. Today was adoption day. The day Ellie became theirs, and they were going to be late to the courthouse if they didn't hurry.

Emily picked up Ellie and ushered Henry to walk faster as the all went out to the car. Emily told Lola to buckle her in from the back as JJ and Emily got into the front.

Derek was waiting outside the courtroom pacing, wearing his Sunday best, when he saw his friends burst in the quiet hallway. "Where were you? Get in there!"

The group walked in and Derek sat on a bench next to the rest of BAU family and the Prentiss's while the family hurriedly made their way to the front.

"All rise." The bailiff commanded.

The judge went to his seat, "You may be seated." He said much softer.

"Adoption hearing for Eloise Smith." The bailiff noted.

"Let me just start by saying congratulations on making it this far. I've read the notes Ms. Daye," he nodded to the social worker sitting with a family lawyer, "Has made regarding this case. 'I have never felt more confident in a case than I do recommending Eloise's placement with the Prentiss family'" He quoted from his notes, "That is high praise in our work. Have you filed all the proper paperwork?"

Emily stood, "Yes, Your Honor. We have followed the letter of the law to the last t, including a petition for a name change for her." JJ was always in awe of how poised her wife could be when it really counted.

"May I ask why you've chosen Eloise Rosalyn Prentiss as her new moniker?" He asked, though a soft smile graced his features. "It's a beautiful name."

"My wife's late sister was named Rosalyn, and Ellie didn't have a middle name so we thought it would be a beautiful fit." Emily said, looking to smile at JJ who sat with Ellie in her lap.

"I agree. Eloise?" He said, getting her attention. When she looked up at him, he smiled, "Would you like Jennifer and Emily to be your mommies forever?"

Ellie quirked her head and frowned slightly, "I thought they already were. I call them Momma and Mommy." She said with a sassy attitude.

The room burst into laughter, "Alright. Mrs. Jareau, Mrs. Prentiss, I see no reason to deny your claim, I am going to approve both the name and the adoption. Cases like this are ones we all hope for. I personally thank you for being the kind, loving people you are. Enjoy the addition." He smiled before stamping the documents.

The room burst into hoots and hollers, the judge gave the rowdy bunch of agents a stern look, "Agents, I know this is not the circumstance you usually deal with in a court room, but please, this is still an official proceeding." He scolded, smiling.

"Yes sir." Hotch answered for the group.

The family stood in the front of the room for the picture with the judge, Emily holding Henry, JJ held Ellie, and Lola stood between them. As they made their way back, the stopped before Sarah Daye. "I am so glad for this ending." She smiled. They exchanged final pleasantries before the family and their friends headed out for a celebratory lunch.

March 9th, 2013

Emily and JJ got lucky. It was the Saturday before Ellie's fourth birthday, which is actually March 10th, and the weather was warm, sunny, and cooperating. Emily and JJ chatted with other parents and family and the BAU while fifteen or so kids ran around the yard, moving from one bouncy house to another. As promised, JJ's parents, Sandy and Daniel, came for the week. Ellie was being coddled all day and night by the pair.

Derek Morgan was ignoring all the adults and was pushing the restrictions of the bouncy house as he climbed and played with Eloise. Jack and Henry were playing by themselves, acting 'too cool to play with pre-school kids' as Henry put it. But when the boys saw Uncle Morgan, the strongest guy they knew, bouncing and laughing with the little kids, they lost their resolve and joined in.

Emily was helping Ellie with her presents. Well, mostly she was trying to keep the wrapping paper from littering Graiden's freshly maintained lawn. JJ walked up behind Lola, who watching Ellie's excitement with a smile.

"Hey. I know it's her birthday, but Emily and I have a gift for you too." The blond said softly, so only the teen could hear.

Lola turned and eyed JJ curiously, "What do I get?"

"This." JJ said, handing a folder over to Lola.

JJ watched carefully and the teen opened the paperwork and started to read. Lola's eyes filled with tears as she wrapped her arms around JJ and hugged her tightly. JJ hugged back, running a hand up and down the teens back.

"You're adopting me?" She asked when she pulled back.

"Of course! How could we not?" JJ replied.

Lola hugged JJ again, "I love you." She nearly whispered in JJ's ear.

"We love you too."

April 18th, 2013

This time, the family was on time to the courthouse, and JJ's parents could make it. The proceedings went as they did the last time.

"Lola, would you be happy with this arrangement?" The judge asked.

"Your Honor, being with JJ and Emily in these short few months has been more of a functional family unit than I've had since I was six. They love unconditionally. They would die to protect us, their kids. And they make me feel more valued than gold. Nothing about how I ended up with them was happy, but they have proven to me time and time again that there is nothing they wouldn't do for me. That's love. They've given all I could have asked for and more. That's family." Lola finished. They room was in tears, even Derek Morgan.

"Well, enjoy your family, Lola Harriet Prentiss." He finished before stamping his approval.

Pictures were taken, parties were had.

Emily knocked on Lola's door.

"Come in!" She called.

"Hey, sweets. So, I just need you to fill this out and get it back to me so we can put a rush on it." Emily said, handing a stack of papers over.

"Passport?" She gave Emily a confused look. "Why do I need a passport?"

"Well, during the school year, I run my business from home. But part of the business is always finding new products to import. You have to have variety in this business. That is why, while Henry is with his dad this summer, we're traveling around to find new products. Here's the itinerary." Emily said handing over the last document.

Lola scanned the document before screeching and jumping off her bed with excitement. "France? Spain? Italy?" She ran into Emily's arms. "Oh my god! Thank you!"

"Yes. You'll notice that we have an extra few weeks scheduled in Italy. My family is there, and Jen loved it so much for our honeymoon that we've arranged to pick up Henry and Will to spend two weeks there as a family. My parents will be there too. You'll have so much fun. You can meet my aunt and my cousins. Just wait until you see Papa argue with his little sister like their still kids. It's so funny." Emily almost laughed at the memory.

"I can't wait!" Lola cried.

"Me either. Now, what were you thinking for a birthday party? May 31st will be here before you know it."

"Well, I was thinking about a pool party." Lola threw out.

"That sounds like a great idea. I know you have a crush on Parker's brother, who goes to you sister school. How about we make it co-ed?" Emily asked. When Lola first went to her about the crush, Emily nearly went over to the Andersen house to have a chat with the 16-year-old. But the trust Lola showed in Emily at that moment held her back. After that, they'd had many talks about him. What he was like, how his group of friends and her group would hang out at any of the schools' joint functions. Emily even fumbled her way through a sex talk, one JJ planned to give, that embarrassed both of them. Now she was resolved to the young woman's first love.

"That sounds awesome! Would you be okay with that?" She asked hesitantly.

"Sure! Just as long as you keep in mind, there will not be one single area of this entire estate that won't be under surveillance." Emily reminded.

Lola laughed at the usual protectiveness of Emily. "I know. That sounds fun. Let's do that."

June 1st, 2013

It was the Saturday after Lola's birthday. The Jareau's flew in for the party. Emily and JJ had taken heat from both of their parents for spoiling the children before they could. They felt, as grandparents, it was their right to do the spoiling. So, JJ and Emily had taken the gift they planned to give, the records and vinyl player and the digital photography equipment and dolled them out to their parents to give her. The women went out and bought her clothes and gift cards and wrapped it up with her new passport.

Graiden had worked on the retractable roof to the pool house. It could still get chilly at night, so they still had the pool heated. As promised, JJ and Emily had every possible square inch of the estate monitored. There were men positioned around the property with high powered binoculars to cover the outside grounds and the men of the BAU were conveniently placed. Hotch even had an earpiece in.

"Come on JJ." Morgan reasoned, "Why all this? I know you trust Lola."

She shot him her deadliest glare, "It's not her I don't trust. It's the wolf pack of horny teenaged boys I don't trust."

Morgan raised his hands in surrender. "That's a fair point. I totally see where you're coming from." He said, gulping.

She gave him a sweet smile, "Good. Now I have to go change and call Spencer to check on things." She said, walking away.

Spencer had agreed to watch the three younger BAU kids at the Hotchner house. She even loaned him a reliable car should he need to leave. When she got the all good from him, she changed into her favorite bathing suit. The one that made Emily drool, but was modest enough for this setting. Emily was already in a swimsuit covered in a sun dress. JJ threw on a mesh cover and made her way out to the pool house. Graiden had arranged tables all through out the pool house and lounge chairs lined the pool. By the time JJ got out there, the party was in full swing. Kids were eating, drinking probably way too many sugary drinks, swimming, chatting, or just relaxing while music played through a large speaker mounted away from the water.

Emily was relaxing on a chair, sunglasses framing her face when she spotted JJ. She stood and greeted her wife. "Oh, good! You're here. I need to have a word with Oliver Andersen."

"Emily," the blond warned.

"What?" She whined, "I'm just going to have a chat with him."

JJ let her wife go without another word.

"Oliver, can I talk with you privately?" Emily asked with a suspicious amount of sweetness in her voice.

"Uh, sure, Mrs. Prentiss." He said nervously.

Emily lead him out to the stables. When she secured the door behind him, she looked at him.

"I know you have a crush on my daughter. I know she has one on you too. So, I just want to make one thing crystal clear. She has been through too much to be fucked over and heart broken by some boy. If you do anything, and I mean anything, that I see as unworthy, mark my words you will never be heard from again. I used to be CIA special ops, so I have the connections to end you and leave no trace you ever existed." She leaned closer and whispered dangerously, "Your own family won't even admit you've ever existed. Just because I am domestic now, doesn't mean I'm not capable of unspeakable things. Am I understood?" She leaned back and waited for a response.

She nearly laughed at the way he looked like he was going to piss his pants. He nodded quickly, "Ye-yes ma'am."

"Good," She said before slipping back into her mom mode, "Now go have fun."

Emily watched him go before her earpiece picked up on Morgan and Hotch laughing. The sunglasses she wore had a micro camera and microphone so that they could record this experience for their entertainment later.

"Damn, Princess!" Morgan laughed. "That poor kid almost pissed himself."

Emily laughed, "I know. I can't wait to show that at her wedding as a reminder to whoever she ends up with."

Emily pulled off both devices before setting them on a shelf in the stables. She would come back for them later.

Lola opened all her presents from her friends. Most were clothes and cards and cute things she would like. Penelope went way over board with the clothes, but at least she paid enough attention to what the teen normally wore that Lola liked all the clothes she got. Rossi blew her away with his gift. He got her an autographed soccer ball signed by Fabio Quagliarella, an Italian player. Lola made the Junior Varsity soccer team for her school. So far she was loving every minute and she begged JJ to run drills with her so she could make varsity the next year.

"Oh my god! This is so cool!" Lola hollered before hugging the older Sicilian man. "Thank you!"

Dave laughed and returned the hug, "No problem kiddo."

When Lola went back to finish the other small gifts from everyone, Emily stood next to Dave, "How'd you pull that one off?" She asked in a low tone.

Rossi chuckled, "Fabio's mother is my cousin."

The pair laughed. Rossi was every Italian stereotype rolled into one person, and Emily loved it.

Lola got to the stack of large boxes from her Papa and Grandma Liz. They were all wrapped neatly in the same gold wrapping paper and tied together with ribbon. She opened the first box. It was a regular brown box that she had to pry open. Inside it were stacks of vinyl records. Most of them were vintage, first edition releases of her favorite Jazz music. She gasped but set the box aside to unwrap the second box. It was more vinyls but it was records of her favorite newer artists. She wanted so badly to check out each one, but this gift had one more box left. The last box contained a new record player designed as an old-style radio. It had a turn table, a cd player, a cassette, aux input and radio. She pulled both her grandparents into a hug, thanking them profusely.

The next gift was from the Jareau's. Sandy smiled, "The wrapping is a little less impressive, but the gift isn't." She winked.

Lola slowly pulled out one box from the gift bag. It was a brand new, high resolution Canon digital camera. She nearly started crying but pushed through. She pulled out the other smaller box, a 3-pack of memory cards. There was one box left, it was the biggest, so naturally it was at the bottom of the bag. She worked it out and actually did cry at what it was. It was a set of lenses, expensive lenses, that she could use for a wide variety of shots with her new camera. With school ending next Friday, she would have no reason to keep using the camera for her photography class, so this gift came in at just the right time.

Emily and JJ gave her their more disappointing gift. "I know it's less impressive, but I'm taking you around the world, so put on a good show." Emily winked.

As the party came to an end, Lola was standing with her usual group of friends, when Morgan came up. "Happy 14th birthday, Lolita." He smiled cheekily. The nickname wasn't the best he'd ever had, but it worked. "Hope you had a great day. You might want to apologize to your boyfriend for your moms, though."

She looked confused, "Why? What did they do?"

He laughed, "Just apologize. I'm sure you can figure it out. I saw you eying the surveillance guys. You're a smart girl." He said before walking off.

Aaliyah watched Derek go. Lola smacked her arm. "Don't look at him like that. He's basically my uncle." She pretended to gag.

"Wait, you're only fourteen?" Quinn asked, recalling Derek's comment.

Lola shrugged, "Yeah. My dad had me test out of kindergarten. I thought you knew." She said casually before walking away.

Emily wrapped an arm around Lola's shoulder as she walked up. "Hey, how'd you like your gifts?"

"I love them!" She answered earnestly, "Now I want to see the video."

Emily gulped, knowing JJ overheard that when she whipped around. "What video?" Emily asked nervously.

"Yeah, Lola." JJ warned as she glared at Emily, "What video?"

"I made your surveillance team the minute they got into position. The earpieces, the BAU. I know it was because of the boys, and I know you talked to Ollie alone. So, I want to see the video I know you're saving for a more embarrassing date. Show it." Lola demanded good-naturedly.

Emily pulled the video she had already saved to her iCloud. Emily let JJ and Lola watch; she already knew JJ would give her deep shit for scaring him. When it finished, JJ slowly turned to glare at Emily, who immediately tried to sprint away.

"EMILY ELIZABETH PRENTISS!" JJ screamed as she tackled her wife into the pool, splashing water everywhere, but not damaging anything.

Both women were drenched and laughing and kissing in the pool when Lola decided to give them the room.

Lola sent the video to herself before deleting the message on her mom's phone. She would never admit it, but Emily threatening a boy for her, a girl the woman called her daughter, warmed her heart. She was going to keep this forever.