AN: Hi guys, Ive had this written out for forever, but then lost the paper. Ive tried to re-write it but it just wouldn't come out right. I finally found the paper (in an old work lunchbox no less) and I'm excited to have it posted so now I can move on with the story. Another AN at the end. Still own nothing!
Reid glanced about Rossi's house. Having been there many times before, he felt no need to look around closely. Sipping his gin and lemonade, he waited for the others to call him into dinner. Chuckling, he had decided it best to remain outside of the kitchen, he could make palatable food for himself but was pants at making anything remotely special. Best to leave the celebration dinner to those more capable. After J.J. and Will's wedding, it became common place for all of the team's celebrations to be held at Rossi's home. Just a bonus that this celebration was good news for Rossi.
Two years ago, Rossi and Emily had admitted to their relationship. Quietly they had gotten married and now, they were starting a family. They had kept the news to themselves for the first two months, just in case. Keeping secrets in a room of profilers proved difficult, Emily's mood swings hitting rapid waves lead to Penelope and J.J. putting two and two together much faster than the rest of the team. Now, however, Emily was remanded to desk duty, something she hated endlessly.
Spencer glanced in, seeing all of the girls he loved having fun in the kitchen.
"Reid, come sit with us for a minute." Hotch called from the den, where Rossi and Morgan had disappeared to.
"Sure Hotch, what's up?" Reid stood in the doorway, glancing between the three men. Morgan looked uncomfortable, though he tried to hide it. His fingers twitched restlessly at his side, though the hand holding his whiskey was steady as ever. Hotch and Rossi looked smug and didn't bother trying to hide it.
"So, anything you want to tell us kid?" Rossi smirked and leaned forward, pulling the legs of his jeans up.
"How much do you know is the more pertinent question." Reid sighed, looking to Morgan.
"They know enough. They want us to tell everyone tonight. Rossi is a bit grumpy we've been able to hide it for so long." Derek rattled his glass as he talked, ice clinking against the sides.
"Not without her." Reid stated quietly before walking away to the kitchen.
"Penelope." His voice was hushed in her ear, almost covered by the din of laughter and cooking. Placing his hand on her shoulder, she turned. Face bright and pink, she looked perfect to him.
"Hotch and Rossi want to talk to us." Slowly the smile that lit up a room faded as it registered that Derek wasn't in the kitchen or the dinning room. They left the laughter in the kitchen and made their way arm-in-arm to the den.
"Yes sirs?" Hotch's face turned from smug to shocked, something Reid reveled in briefly, though Rossi's face remained unchanged.
"The three of you? How long?" Hotch remained stunned as the three of them nodded and Penelope spoke.
"Derek and Spencer were before us, but about two and a half years."
"Two years, seven months, 21 days." Reid shielded his ribs from the elbow Penelope sent his way.
"Why hide it, they know now." Reid's voice was calm and measured.
"We all love each other; we don't want to take away from your celebration Rossi. Tonight, is for you and Emily."
"I appreciate your worry, but you need tonight too. Emily will be ecstatic, and keeping secrets is difficult, especially involving loving someone, wouldn't you say?"
"Rossi, you aren't surprised?" Morgan spoke slowly, as if confused by the acceptance.
"No. I learned long ago to expect the unexpected in this family. Especially where boy genius there is concerned." Dave leaned back in the chair and straightened his legs, smiling indulgently.
"Let's get back out there before the other women coming looking for our heads for being so secretive." Rossi calmly led the way out of the den and into the kitchen.
In the kitchen, a new scene was playing, as well as some new sounds to accompany it. Frank Sinatra crooned from the speakers as Will and J.J. danced slowly. Emily stood nearby, hand on her bump, a smile spread across her face. Rossi walked over and swept her up into a slow dance, the action was contagious and soon everyone followed suit. Hotch and Beth, Derek and Spencer, while Penelope watched, content to see her family together and safe. A few quiet, smiling moments passed as the couples danced before Emily declared that she was too tired for dancing and Rossi swept Penelope up in his arms with Derek and Spencer smiling contentedly. As they broke apart, Emily clapped her hands signaling dinner and the laughter overcame the music.
"Great, let's get to eating!" Rossi smiled. "We've got more good news in the team."
Once everyone was seated at the round table in the backyard, Penelope, Spencer and Derek stood from their seats next to each other. Grasping hands, they stood in front of people who meant the world to them, confident but more than a little nervous for their reactions.
"How long?" Will asked, being the first to cotton on.
"Reid and Morgan were together before I joined them, but about two and a half years." Penelope said quietly but defiantly.
"Are you guys safe and happy?" J.J. and Emily had heavy twinkles in their eyes, sitting conspiratorially beside each other, large grins plastered to their faces.
Penelope sighed and smiled at her men by her side, who nodded.
"I'll take that as three yes'." J.J. smiled wider and nodded to Emily.
"We figured that out after the ambulance explosion via Derek," Emily bounced her head in his direction. "You were nearly inconsolable and rather angry with the both of them afterwards."
Rossi smiled, given that he and Emily had talked much about this, hoping the three would come to them and say something. Hotch readjusted his t-shirt, slightly amused. Despite knowing about Reid and Morgan, Penelope had still come as a bit of a shock, though he could see how good they were together. Beth smiled, being a woman and though not part of the team, she was part of the family and knew how they functioned, had also put two and one together to get three.
"No one here objects. Keep each other safe as you always do, and endeavor not to make our mistakes," A motion between Dave and Aaron. "And you'll be okay."
Penelope smiled as she sat back down, Reid blushed, and Morgan laughed. "Somehow, I think we won't have to worry about that." Laughter followed them as they all began eating their delicious meal, and the night progressed in the same manner. Love, laughter and family.
AN: Everything is mine except the people, I just like using them. All mistakes are mine; I have no beta. Flames and crit are welcome as always. Ciao!