A/n okay I lied, there will be at least three more chapters after this one, maybe more. Thanks to all who have reviewed. I appreciate any and all suggestions to improve this story.

JJ knelt in front of the toilet, pucking her guts out, again. Spencer stood tapping on the door that was shut to him.

"Baby, are you ok."

She got up, flushed last nights dinner down the toilet, and went to the sink. She washed her face, took a swig of mouth wash, swirled it around in her mouth, and spat it out. She took a drink of water, and a moment to regain her composure. She couldn't believe this was happening, she was supposed to be getting married in two days. She fixed a smile on her face, and opened the door.

"I'm alright, babe just wedding nerves I guess."

She could tell by the way he searched her face, that he didn't believe it. What could she say that wouldn't freak him out? He was already on edge about the wedding. They'd been trying for so long, and to have it happen now, well the timing couldn't be worse.

"Are you sure, Jen?" His face reflected such loving concern, that she felt like a real heel for not telling him what she thought was making her sick.

"I really am fine babe, now come on, we have to get going. If we don't leave now, we'll be late picking up my parents at the airport."

He let it go because, what else could her do. He followed her out the door of their home, and into his SUV. He wasn't as nervous this time. He got along very well with his future in laws, especially with Jen's mom.

She knew he liked having a mother figure in his life, and she treated him like he was a fourth son to her. It hurt Elizabeth's heart that this sweet man had a mother in an institution. She couldn't imagine what that must be like for him.

The conversation during the drive to the airport consisted of wedding details. They had decided on Valentines Day. Jen knew it was cliché, but she didn't want to wait for June, wasn't a June wedding a cliché as well.

Because the day was so close after they'd gotten engaged, they had been constantly busy for the last six weeks. They were both glad it was almost over. Spencer vowed if it didn't work out with Jen, a remote possibility at best, his next wedding would be an elopement.

They made it to the airport with no time to spare, and found her parents waiting to pick up their bags. Elizabeth Jareau greeted him with a hug, and a kiss to his cheek, which made him blush, and his bride laugh. The trip to the hotel was full of anecdotes about Jen's brothers. Only one could make it to the wedding, he would be coming in the next day.

All of her family had wanted to come, but most of them couldn't get off work of such short notice. She had to endure teasing that if she wasn't in such a hurry to get married, the whole Jareau clan could be there.

Now if what she suspected was true, she was glad they'd pushed up the wedding date. She wanted to be able to fit into her wedding dress, and if they waited three months, well that wouldn't be an option. She wondered if she would have the opportunity to sneak away from Spencer, long enough to take a pregnancy test.

When they'd first begun to try, she had stocked up on tests, and had about twelve of them in the cabinet under the sink. Spencer laughed at her, but she maintained that early warning was best. The problem was, that she'd been pucking every morning for three days, and had been so busy; she didn't have time for the test.

She was pretty sure she didn't need the test. Her main problem was what if it was true. How was she going to hide it? She didn't want to announce this right now, but if she didn't how was she going to avoid alcohol at the rehearsal dinner, and the toasts at the wedding?

Ok Jen, don't panic, you could be right, it might be just wedding nerves.

You know that isn't true, you're a week late girl.

That could be stress from the wedding.

Keep deluding yourself kiddo, but you need to be sure.

She shut out the internal voice, and smiled her way through getting her parents settled at their hotel. Her mother was looking at her oddly, and JJ was happy to make her escape as soon as she could. She'd never been able to hide anything from her mom. She was afraid her mom would guess, and she would have to endure the third degree.

When they got home, Spencer remembered he hadn't picked up the rings from the jewelers where they were being engraved. He asked her is she wanted to ride in with him. She declined, and got out the car before he questioned her. After she was sure he was gone, she went to the bathroom to do the test.

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About forty five minutes later, Spencer exited the jewelers with the rings. His cell phone rang, just as he put his hand on the door of the SUV. Looking at caller ID, he wondered why Jen's mom was calling him.

What had he done? Strange how your in-laws calling you directly, made you feel like you'd been called to the principal's office in school.

"Spencer Reid."

"Hi Spencer, I know you're really busy, but could you make time to come see me at the hotel?"

"Ah-sure, I'll be there in ten minutes."

"Is Jenny with you Spencer?"

"No… she isn't… did you want to see her too? I can go pick her up."

"No, I want to talk to you alone, if that's alright."

"Okay Beth, I'll be right there."

"Thanks Spencer, I'll see you soon."

He hung up and got into the SUV. On the drive over he again wondered what he done. Had he offended the Jareaus in some way? He hoped not, Jen would kill him, if this close to the wedding, her parents suddenly withdrew their blessing. It was the longest ten minute drive of his life.

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Well… that's it…. its official. I'm pregnant.

JJ continued to watch the test, hoping the results would change. It didn't change. She opened another test, and started the process over again. While waiting for the second test, she sat on the edge of the tub, and considered her life. She wanted a baby so badly. She wanted Spencer's baby, with all of her heart and soul. She just didn't want it right now. She was getting married, damn it! Now was not the time to be pucking her guts out, and avoiding stress and alcohol.

Just relax girl, the first one was positive, maybe the second one won't be. After all, there are false positives, you know.

The timer sounded. She looked at the second test. It was positive. She opened a third test.

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Spencer pulled up, and parked in front of the hotel. He didn't exit the SUV for a long time. What does her mother want to say to me? Ok… just be calm, it can't be that bad, can it? He opened the door, and walked to the door. All the way up on the elevator, he worried what Beth Jareau wanted to say. Jen said no one obsessed more than he did. He liked to call it weighing all of your options.

The elevator doors opened on the sixth floor, and he walked down the hallway to room suite 6A. He stood in front of the door for a full two minutes, not wanting to go in. There was nothing else to do though, so he knocked on the door. It was answered by Kevin Jareau.

"Hey Spencer, Beth said you were coming over."

He ignored the hand Spencer held out to him, and pulled the younger man into an embrace, slapping his back hard. He led Spencer into the sitting room where Beth saw watching a movie. She got up, and walked over to hug him, too.

"Don't worry Spencer, Beth didn't ask you her on bad news."

Spencer looked nonplussed at this comment. Kevin laughed and said, "You looked like you were headed to your own execution when I opened the door."

Spencer began to protest. Beth interrupted and said, "I'm sorry if we scared you, it's just that Kevin and I are worried about Jen."

"If you worried about me, I promise you I'm in this for the long haul - I love your daughter very much."

"That's not it, look why don't you sit down?"

They all took seats, the Jareaus on the couch, and Spencer in a chair across from them. He still felt like this could be bad news.

"Spencer, I know my daughter, and something's not right. She ran out of here this afternoon, because she knew I would ask. I don't want to intrude on my daughters privacy, but you're getting married they day after tomorrow."

"Beth, Kevin you know that Jen and I are trying to have a baby. The miscarriage was rough on both of us."

"So you think that's what it is? Do you think she's upset because you two haven't conceived yet?" Her father was genuinely concerned. Talking about his daughter trying to have a baby with her fiancé, didn't bother him in the least.

"No Kevin, Jen's upset because she's pregnant." He held up a hand as they began to congratulate him.

"She isn't sure yet, she keeps telling me her nausea in the morning is wedding nerves. I may have believed that a year ago, but not know."

Beth upped her opinion of the young man. He was a lot smarter than anyone gave him credit for. He had brains, but he obviously wasn't born yesterday. She was even more confident her daughter had made the right choice.

"Why haven't you spoken to her about it?

"Beth… I don't have to tell you that Jen is headstrong and stubborn. She does things on her own schedule. She will tell me when she thinks I'm ready to hear it."

"Spencer… I think this is one time you have to confront her. I think she thinks that knowing she pregnant, and dealing with a wedding is too much for you. You have to show her it isn't, ok."

"I'll go talk to her right now."

"Do you have to go, I'm sure we could find some sporting event or another to occupy us," Kevin said as he stood and walked with him to the door.

"Thanks Kevin, but I better get back to Jen."

"Hey Spencer, call me Dad."

Kevin Jareau would never know how much it meant to Spencer to be able to call someone Dad. He couldn't remember his own father, and he missed someone in his life like that.

"Thanks… Dad"

He was on the receiving end of another bear hug from Kevin when Beth said, "I know you have your own mom that you love, but would you call me Mom."

He stepped over to hug her gently; he kissed her cheek as a few tears fell out of his eyes. Beth saw this and her heart hurt for him.

"I'm sorry Spencer, I didn't mean to upset you."

It's okay… Mom… it's just that I miss her so much, I wish she were here, and back to her old self.

"I know son, I know, believe that somewhere in her heart, even if she can't tell you, she loves you."

"I know, it's just sometimes, a guy needs his mom."

"Well… I hope you'll call me if you ever need to talk."

"Thanks Mom, I will."

"Same goes for me Spencer. I love having another son."

"Thank Dad, listen I better go before she wonders where I am."

"Don't forget the bachelor party tomorrow night." Kevin chuckled at the look on the younger man's face.

"I promise we won't embarrass you too much," Kevin said, as he walked out the door.

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Jen looked at the third test. It was positive too. Well there was nothing else for it, she would have to tell Spence, and hope he wasn't too upset. She went to her purse, pulled out her cell, and made an appointment with her OB. She was lucky, there was a cancellation, and she would be able to get in the next day. She was glad all the preparations had been made. Tomorrow was supposed to be all last minute chores. She would just add this on to the list.

Now she just had to wait for Spencer to get home, and she would tell him what the home pregnancy test said. She realized he'd been gone an awfully long time. Maybe he got stuck in traffic. The part of her that was a coward hoped he was caught in traffic, and wouldn't be home for hours. Too bad… the door opened, and he entered the house.

"Hi babe, where have you been all this time?"

He sat down on the couch, and she curled up next to him. He decided not to beat around the bush, or lie about where he'd been.

"I went to see your mom and dad. They're worried about you."

She looked away from him. She knew her mother suspected something, and now it was time to tell the truth.

"Spencer I have to tell you something."

He put a hand under her chin, and lifted her face. Her eyes were full of unshed tears.

"Baby, what's wrong?"

"I'm so sorry Spence, I never meant for it to happen this way."

"Honey its okay - just tell me… what's bothering you."

She swallowed hard. Spencer felt her begin to shake like a leaf under his touch. He was dismayed that she was so upset.

"It's okay Jen, whatever it is we'll get through this together."

"I'm pregnant, Spence." She began to cry. He said nothing for a long time. She looked up at him, and saw him smiling down at him.

"Did you hear what I said, baby?"

"Yes I heard you, but you didn't have to tell me, I already knew."

She sat bolt upright, anger blazing in her eyes. "Damn it Spence you knew, and you let me worry about telling you!"

"Honey, calm down, you know I want this baby, I've been hoping for months to hear you say you're pregnant. When I noticed the morning sickness I put two and two together. Then you mother convinced me to talk to you. So here we are." He stroked her arm with his hand and she relaxed under his touch.

Jen realized she'd been so stupid. Of course he would figure it out, he wasn't stupid, and he was a profiler, a trained observer. Then she sat up hard again, and glared at him.

"Spencer Reid, you've known for days, and you never said anything. Do you have death wish or something?"

"Honey calm down, I knew you'd tell me when you were ready. I didn't want you to be concerned with how I would react to all of this. I'm happy baby, I really am. My two favorite dreams are coming true I'm marrying you and I'm going to be a dad, to your baby."

"Flattery will get you everywhere. It's a good thing I love you, or I might have to kill you."

"Naw, you wouldn't kill me, I'm your only sex slave remember?"

"Don't push your luck Dr Reid." She got up, and walked away with an exaggerated sway in her hips, that made him lick his lips, and follow her to their bedroom.