~SPENCER POV~

I walked outside into Rossi's backyard after dinner was over and felt my nerves begin to get worse. I could feel the ring in my pocket and it seemed to get heavier as I tried to get my emotions together. I wasn't used to being this nervous about anything. I was used to being able to use my mind or wits to get out of this situation. I couldn't do that now.

I felt arms wrap around me from behind and I immediately put my hands over her's. I felt a little more relaxed but at the same time she was part of the reason I was so nervous. I was afraid that even after everything we'd gone through and with a baby on the way, there was still a chance that she wouldn't want to spend the rest of her life with me.

"Care to let me in on the secret?" She asked and I couldn't help the smile that came to my face.

I didn't hesitate before I said "I love you."

I couldn't see her face but I was almost certain she was smiling from the sound of her voice as she said "That's no surprise, doctor."

"Bex." I couldn't come up with anything else to say other than her nickname. I'd planned out what I was going to say and how I was going to do this since I got her ring. Now, my mind was completely blank and I had no idea what I was going to say or how I was even going to work up the courage to get on my knee.

I closed my eyes to keep calm and when I opened them again, Bexley had moved so that she was directly in front of me. She wrapped her arms around my neck and I leaned down to place a gentle kiss to her lips before placing my hands on her stomach. I was reminded then that our baby was a sign of how much she loved me. She wouldn't be willing to have this baby if she didn't love me.

"Bexley, there is something I've been thinking about since we got back from Vegas and I can't think of a more perfect time to tell you." I told her and pulled away from her.

She looked slightly cautious and like she was ready to run as fast as she could but I hoped my smile reassured her. I pulled the small velvet box from my pocket and took a deep breath before getting on one knee. I opened the box to reveal her simple but elegant Romanian ring and watched her take a deep breath.

"Bexley Valerica Kirrier, I love you more than I ever thought I could. I've nearly lost you twice and the thought of being without you makes me feel like I'll lose my purpose in life. The moment you came into my life, logic disappeared. There was nothing ordinary, expected, or routine in my life because everything changed once I met you. You've made me realize how short life can be and I don't want to spend a second without you. I know our lives won't be perfect but if we have each other and our baby then that is as perfect as I want. Will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?"

I felt my heart pounding in my chest as I waited for her to answer and wanted more than anything to be able to read what was going through her mind right now. I saw a tear slide down her face and I didn't take that as a good sign.

"Yes. Yes, Spencer. Yes, I'll marry you. I love you." She dropped down to her knees to get to my level before throwing her arms around my neck and I somehow ended up on my back with her on top of me.

I slipped the ring on her finger and she gave me a passionate kiss. I put my hands on either side of her face and deepened our kiss. I sat up and she had either of her legs on the side of my hips. We broke away from our kiss reluctantly and she blushed when I looked into her beautiful golden eyes.

I kissed her cheek before saying "I'm glad I asked you in private."

"Me too. Your hair is a bit of a mess." We both laughed at this before we stood up from the ground. I laced my fingers through hers and led her back inside the house.

Sloane simply grinned and said "Alright, Bex. Let me see it."

Bexley and I both looked at her a little stunned but Sloane simply smiled. The rest of the team was in a bit of laughter as well and that was when I realized that everyone had seen what happened outside.

"Congrats, darling." Eleanor said and walked over to hug both of us.

JJ smiled and said "Way to go, Spence."

Garcia smiled and walked over to join in the hug. "You both definitely got a keeper. Welcome to the family officially, Bexley."

"You did good, Pretty Boy." Morgan said and I rolled my eyes at the nickname. Eleanor and Garcia backed out of the hug.

Sloane and Tyler looked at each other lovingly and seemed to be in their own world with each other. It made me smile to see how happy they were and I couldn't wait until Bex and I were in the stage of wedded bliss.

Rossi and Hotch walked over and hugged both of us next. After breaking the hug, Hotch smiled at us and said "Marriage isn't easy but if you two can make it through everything you've been through, the struggles you face will be nothing."

"A man is happiest when the woman he loves is at his side forever. Congratulations, Reid." Rossi said and I knew in that moment that it was true.

As we all sat back down to get dessert, I couldn't help but stare at the engagement ring on Bexley's finger that was resting on her stomach. We were having a baby and going to be married, my life couldn't get any perfect.