A/N: Hey guys! I am so sorry that it has been so long, but I should be able to update more consistently (twice per month) until the end of this story. I'm not going to lie, I lost inspiration for this story for a while, and I am ready to finish it. I WILL finish it, probably within five or so more chapters, but I promise I will always finish my fics.
Thank you for sticking with me during my crazy writing process, and please let me know what you think!
Reid was kept in the hospital for two more days for observation, but was doing exceptionally well considering his injuries.
JJ would have liked to stay with him during that time, but she had to get home to Henry and Michael. She did come to pick him up on the day of his release.
The doctor didn't want Reid by himself the first night home, so JJ said he could stay with her and the boys.
At first, Reid declined. "I'm fine JJ. I can stay at my apartment, and I don't need supervision."
"Spence, you heard what the doctor said. I'm not taking no for an answer. I know recovering from a head injury, with two young boys around, probably isn't the most ideal situation, but I will make sure they don't bug you too much."
Reid was about to protest again, but thinking about it, it really would be nice to spend some time with JJ and the kids. He knew that at some point, JJ and him would have to talk about what transpired after he first woke up, so maybe this would be a good opportunity. "Okay, I will stay at your place, but it's not because I need taken care of… it's because some quality time with you, Henry, and Michael sounds nice."
JJ smirked, knowing she had won him over. "Okay. I'll take you to your apartment, so you can grab whatever you need, then we'll head to the house. The boys are with Kate, so I'll pick them up."
The two went to Reid's apartment and JJ used her key to get them in, seeing as how Spence didn't have his on him. After following Spence through the doorway, she stopped dead in her tracks. All she could picture was finding Spence on the floor, unconscious, the last time she was there.
It only took Reid a few seconds to notice something was wrong. He turned around to face the blonde. "JJ?" After he didn't get a response, he took a step towards her and touched her shoulder. "Hey, are you still with me?"
JJ's head snapped up. "Yeah… yeah, sorry. I just…" She didn't have to say anything else.
Reid knew what she was remembering. He wished that it hadn't been JJ who found him like that. He knew something like that could be traumatic, after all, he still had nightmares about finding her in that parking garage months before. "Hey, it's okay." He gently wrapped his arms around her small frame. "I'm right here, I'm okay."
JJ softly smiled, enjoying the feeling of being in his arms. "It just… that scared me, seeing you like that."
"I know, but everything is okay now. Let's focus on the right here and now." He dropped a loving kiss on her head before releasing her.
The pair shared a sweet smile, before Reid started grabbing the few things he would need for JJ's. "Um, JJ, can we talk?"
JJ was a little surprised. She knew what Reid wanted to talk about, but she didn't think he would be the one to initiate the conversation. "Of course."
Spence motioned to the couch, and they both took a seat. "Look, I know you said the other day, that… well that when you kissed me, it wasn't just heat of the moment… that you really did mean it. You said you wanted to start a relationship with me… but I also know that adrenaline was running high right then… and-"
"Spence, you're rambling."
He smirked. "Sorry. I guess what I'm trying to say, now that the adrenaline has wore off, and you've had time to think about it- about us, do you still feel the same?"
JJ took him by the hand. "Spence, there is nothing I could want more, than to spend my life with you and the boys. Yes, I spent a lot of time wondering if this was the right time, if this is what is good for the boys, but now I know, without a shadow of a doubt, I can answer yes to all that. Spence, I love you, with all my heart."
"I love you too, Jennifer.. And I'm ready for this. I don't really know where we go from here, but I'll be happy as long as I have you, Henry, and Michael."
JJ's eyes filled with tears. She knew how much Spence loved her boys, and that made her love him even more.
Reid wiped away the few tears that fell from JJ's eyes, as she leaned in and softly kissed him on the lips. He knew, in that moment, he couldn't be any happier. He was in love with his best friend, but after fifteen years, he was finally able to express it.
The two agents simply sat on the couch for a while, just taking comfort in each other. Both were finally at peace.
After a while, Reid grabbed the few things he would need for JJ's, and they headed back out to the SUV.
When they got to JJ's house, she let him in before walking over to Kate's to get the boys. They were excited to see their Uncle Spence, so JJ had to tell them to tone it down. They had to be easy with Spence because he just got out of the hospital.
Spence didn't care. By the end of the evening, he was playing down on the floor with the kids, while JJ was fixing dinner. It was something he really could get used to, and he smiled to himself thinking this was his new reality.
Thanks for reading! Also, if you guys have any story prompts (whether for this one or something totally different) please don't hesitate to let me know. I mainly prefer writing the characters JJ, Reid, Hotch (Criminal Minds), Street, Chris (SWAT), or Maggie and OA (FBI), but I am flexible. I also love crossovers, so if you can think of anything, shoot me a PM or drop it in a review.