Molly stood in the kitchen wearing only Spencer's button down shirt and underwear as she poured herself a glass of water. Last night she fell asleep in Spencer's arms and for that small moment in time it felt like everything was the way it used to be.
As she took a sip of her drink, her cell phone rang. She looked down to see J.J.'s name on the screen. She hit the green button and put the phone to her ear.
"Hey J.J., how are you?"
"I'm alright. How's Spence?" she asked.
"Ok I suppose. Last night he told me he had feelings that he couldn't' explain, like he knew he hated being hugged," Molly said as she opened the fridge to pull out a bowl of fruit salad.
"Well, that's a good sign," J.J. said sounding a bit happier.
"I hope so," Molly said as she placed the bowl on the counter and peeled back the plastic wrapping. She reached in the drawer and grabbed a fork, spearing a large piece of watermelon.
"We were thinking of getting together tonight for dinner at Rossi's. You guys want to come?"
"Yea, that sounds good, but what about the kids? How are they going to react to Spencer?" Molly asked as she wiped the juice from her chin.
"Well, I've explained it a little to Henry, but I'm not real sure to be honest," J.J. said wearily.
"Well, we'll be there. What time?"
"Seven," J.J. said.
"Alright, we'll see you then," Molly agreed before hanging up.
She was just about to bite into a piece of pineapple when she heard a noise behind her. She glanced over her shoulder to see a messy-haired Spencer rubbing his eye.
"Good morning, did you sleep well?" she asked.
"Yea," Spencer replied as he walked forward and glanced at the fruit bowl. Molly turned the pineapple in his direction and he took it, smiling at her as he ate it.
"I just talked to J.J., you ok with going to Rossi's for dinner tonight?" Molly asked.
Spencer scratched at his hair and looked a little uncomfortable. "I guess so."
"What's wrong? We don't have to go if you'd rather just stay home," Molly offered as she turned to put her arms around his neck.
"It's just …" he trailed off and looked away from her.
Molly used her hand to cup his chin and turn his attention back to her.
"Hey, look at me," she said and he reluctantly obeyed. "You can tell me. What's the matter?"
"I … it's … I don't remember everyone and … everyone wants me to remember them … and I'm kind of embarrassed," he said sheepishly.
"Oh baby, no. You don't have to be embarrassed. This is not your fault and nobody blames you for it," Molly assured him as she ran her hand across his stubbled cheek.
Spencer nodded, but didn't look comforted by her words.
"What if I show you pictures of everyone? We can talk about them a little bit and by tonight you'll at least be able to keep track of who everyone is," Molly suggested.
Spencer seemed to be thinking it over and he nodded. Molly took his hand and led him to the living room. He sat down on the couch as she began scouring shelves to find pictures of everyone.
(xxxxx)
Spencer nervously followed Molly to the front door of Rossi's mansion. He was holding her hand tightly, hoping that her calmness would pass through to him. The door opened after moments of the doorbell ringing.
"You made it," Rossi said grinning at the two of them.
He leaned down and gave Molly a kiss on the cheek and shook Spencer's hand cordially. They followed him into the living room, but he continued to the back of the house.
"Everyone's outside. Henry just got a puppy so they are watching him run around the yard," Rossi said chuckling.
They stepped onto the porch and saw Derek laughing with Emily, both with a beer in their hands. There was also a beautiful woman standing next to Derek. She seemed shy, but had a confidence about her.
"Hey there they are," Derek said smiling at Molly and Spencer.
Molly walked over and gave Emily and Derek a quick hug, before she turned her attention to the stunning woman.
"Hi, I'm Molly," she said holding out her hand.
"Savannah. I've heard a lot about you. It's a pleasure to finally meet you," the woman said smiling with perfect teeth. "You must be Spencer."
Spencer looked at her nervously and smiled awkwardly. She held out her hand, but he felt the urge to just wave instead. Derek shot Emily a look and they both smiled at Spencer.
"Looks like some of your old traits are coming back," Derek said.
"I'm sorry. I don't know why I did that," Spencer said blushing.
"Don't apologize, you have no idea how happy we are to see you do that," Emily said.
"Boy wonder!"
Spencer turned to see Penelope running toward him. She dove into his arms, giving him a crushing hug. After she let Spencer go she turned her attack on to Molly.
"You guys need to come see this adorable puppy!" Penelope said pulling them towards the grass.
They walked toward three laughing boys that were rolling around the grass with a German Shepherd puppy that was nipping at their ankles and running circles around them. Standing nearby watching in amusement was J.J., Will, and Hotch.
"Hey guys, come see the new addition to the family," J.J. said smiling brightly.
Spencer stepped up to them and looked down at the little critter who now dove on top of Michael making the little boy laugh hysterically.
"He's adorable! What's his name?" Molly asked.
"Batman," Will said clearly unhappy with the name.
Molly, Hotch, and J.J. laughed at this. They stopped laughing when they saw Henry slowly approaching them. He was looking curiously at Spencer who was looking back at the boy in nearly the same way. Henry stopped in front of Spencer and gave him a smile, which Spencer returned.
"Hi," Henry said softly.
"Hi," Spencer responded.
"Do you want to come see my puppy?" Henry asked.
Spencer nodded. J.J. and Molly choked up when Henry reached out his hand for Spencer to hold on to. Spencer took the boy's hand and allowed him to be led over to Michael, Jack, and Batman. They watched as Spencer knelt down into the grass and pet the puppy that licked his hand happily.
Molly didn't even realize she was crying until she felt J.J.s arm go around her shoulder. The two sniffled as they watched Spencer talking to the kids. Despite his towering size, he looked like a child himself. Michael had brought him a dandelion, which Jack showed Spencer how to blow the white part away.
"Everything will be alright, darlin," Will assured Molly. "Just have faith."
Molly nodded and gave a thankful smile to him.
"Come on, let's go get something to drink," J.J. offered.
They both walked off leaving Spencer behind with the boys.
(xxxxx)
The sun had set and the group had gathered on the porch to tell stories, while the boys ran around the yard trying to catch lightning bugs with Spencer. He was good at catching them and putting them in Jack's jar. Michael and Batman had fallen asleep on the porch with J.J.
"Uncle Spencer, look at this big one!" Henry called as he jumped to try and catch the bug.
Spencer came up behind him and easily snatched it from the sky. He slowly opened his hand and the bug sat flickering in his palm.
"Wow, that's cool," Henry said.
Jack appeared next to him and opened the lid. Spencer slid the bug inside and they closed the jar. Spencer sat down in the grass and looked up at the stars in the sky. Henry and Jack followed suit and sat down looking up too.
"Uncle Spencer?" Henry said.
"Yea?"
"Are you scared?" Henry asked.
Spencer looked at the two boys looking at him curiously. "Scared of what?"
"Not remembering. Mom said that you don't know who I am," Henry said with hint of hurt in his little voice.
"Yes, I'm scared," Spencer replied honestly.
"How come Uncle Derek didn't forget things, but you did?" Jack asked.
"I don't know," Spencer shrugged.
"Well, it has to still be in there though, because there's nowhere it could fall out. We just have to help you find it," Henry said. "Have you tried laying upside down on the couch? Maybe it'll fall back into its place."
"That's not exactly how it works," Spencer said chuckling at their innocence.
"Well if the car knocked the memories out of you. What if we knock them back into you?" Jack said laughing.
Henry and Jack exchanged glances before standing up and jumping on top of a laughing Spencer. He broke free and ran as the boys chased him around the yard. This woke up Batman, who ran after them and joined in the chasing of Spencer.
(xxxxx)
Spencer yawned as he walked into the bedroom, followed closely by Molly.
"Did you have a good time?" Molly asked as she kicked her shoes off.
"Yea, I did actually. I really liked playing with Henry, Jack, and Michael," Spencer said as he wandered into the bathroom.
"You always did. It's how I know you'll be a great dad," Molly said casually as she followed him.
Spencer leaned into the shower and turned the water on.
"That's exactly what I was thinking of doing," Molly said as she stripped out of her clothes. "If you don't mind?" she said looking at him for approval.
"Sure," Spencer said as he began to take his clothes off as well.
Molly climbed in and stood in the stream, letting it roll down her face. Spencer opened the door and stepped inside. Suddenly he was hit hard with a flashback of Molly standing that way only a few months back.
He remembered that she was standing the same way. He had come up behind her to apologize for allowing the phone to interrupt their lovemaking. He remembered picking her up and finishing the job in the shower.
Molly turned around and saw the look on Spencer's face and her heart began to race with concern.
"Baby, what's wrong?" she asked placing a hand on his chest.
"I remember something," he said as a smile stretched across his face.
"What?" Molly asked in surprise.
"I remember having sex with you in the shower. You woke me up to have sex and we got interrupted by Derek calling. You got mad after the third call and stormed off to the bathroom. After I talked to Derek, I came in here and I came into the shower with you.
You were standing exactly how you just were and I asked you to forgive me for taking the call. I remember it! I remember every little detail!" he said getting excited.
Molly jumped into his arms laughing with joy. Spencer's arms held her tightly as they both laughed and cried together. Molly placed her hands on Spencer's cheeks and kissed him.
"I love you so much!" she said before giving him another kiss.
"I love you too!" he said kissing her back.
