A/N: Warning near the end it borders on the 'M' side of things but you can just skip it and move to the next part if you would prefer.

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Chapter Twenty Seven: Coming Home with a Ring

Late April 2013 (Present Time)

When Hotch finally stepped off the plane it was nearing 10pm in D.C. Sunday night. At first he thought he would just get a hotel room so he wouldn't disturb the kids or Emily by going home because of school for Jack and Emily's first day back but as he thought about it more there was no way in hell he could stay away. He had to see them even if they were sleeping.

Quietly unlocking the door and walking in Hotch set his bags down and locked back up. He turned on his heel and made a pit stop in the kitchen. He knew he wouldn't be able to stop himself from holding Lily so he washed up to prevent his airport germs from spreading to her. Shrugging off his button down shirt he grabbed a clean tee shirt from the laundry basket on the couch. He chuckled to himself that as soon as the clothes were folded Emily was done. She didn't care if they made it into the closet or dresser. That use to be his job. The faint scent of her perfume made its way to his nose. She must have worn his shirt he smiled.

Checking down the hallway he signed as all the lights were out. A small part of him wished they were awake. Making his way to the first room he cracked the door. A soft light from Jack's nightlight lit the way to Jack's sleeping form. Hotch bent down next to the boy and gently brushed the sandy blonde hair from his face. Jack stirred lightly but let out a sigh then was back to sleep.

Hotch sat on the floor next to Jack for a few minutes just taking his son in. It had only been close to two weeks but he hadn't really spent time with Jack since he left the first time. With Emily and Lily Jack didn't get the attention he was use to from his father and Hotch hated that. He suspected Jack had been acting out because of it but now that he was back he promised himself to spend more time with his son. Jack never sighed up to have a baby sister and he was pushed into a new house even though he loved Emily it was still hard for him and Hotch understood that. Giving Jack one last kiss to the head Hotch left the room.

Making it to the nursery he snuck in. Lily was lying on her back with a small smile tugging at her lips through her sleep. Thinking quickly he turned the baby monitor off so Emily wouldn't wake yet. For a fact she would when he got in bed but he wanted some time with Lily first.

Carefully taking the small baby in his arms he cuddled her close. He swayed back and forth making sure to keep her asleep. Breathing in the intoxicating baby smell he smiled. His baby was perfect. Everything he thought he didn't want was everything he can't live without now. Her dark hair and pale skin made her look exactly like Emily but her beautiful blue eyes took the cake. She was perfect even if she didn't have his DNA. But maybe that was a good thing, he thought. Then she would only have the stubborn genes from Emily. Maybe the teenage years wouldn't be too bad.

Gently putting her back down, he kissed her forehead and turned the monitor back on. Leaving the room he stared at Emily's bedroom door. Behind that door was the woman who made him whole. He never believed himself empty until he lost her to Doyle and then when he sent her way for her safety. But when she walked back into the BAU his heart sang and he knew. He just knew she was the one that made his world light up. The brunette was everything he ever wanted. And the real kicker was she wanted him too. He really didn't understand that but she did.

Pulling out the black box from his pocket he opened it. His eyes gazed over the ring. With a determined grin he took it out of the box and walked into Emily's room.

Emily's body was curled up in the middle of the bed with a pillow in her arms. Her soft snore that he loved so much came from her and he smiled. Moving to see her face he carefully removed his shoes and pants so he wouldn't wake her just yet.

Her face was softened and her eyes were fluttering from a dream. He sat down and ran his hand over her left hand clutching at the pillow. Taking the ring in his fingers he slid the cool silver onto her ring finger.

Emily's eye fluttered some then she blinked a few times clearing the sleep from her mind. As the bed dipped she looked up with wide eyes. "Aaron" her whole face brightened and a smile graced her lips.

"Hey sweetheart. I'm sorry to wake you." He leaned in and kissed her gently.

"W-what are you doing here?" she asked pulling back from him still completely stunned.

"I came home early." He shrugged like it was no big deal but inside his heart was racing as she hadn't noticed the ring.

"I can see that. Why didn't you tell me?" Emily sat up slightly on the pillows and pulled him into her.

Hotch happily scooted in close and wrapped his arms around her. Pressing his lips to her head he whispered "I wanted to surprise you."

Looking up at him she smiled and kissed him. She leaned in as the kiss became more passionate and his tongue swept through her lips and collided with her's. She moaned at finally getting to taste the man she was missing so much. His arms pulled her forward and she quickly swung her leg over his and straddled him never breaking the kiss.

Pulling away he sucked in much needed air. "I love you." It came out in pants but she heard it.

"I love you too." her eyes locked to his. "Is there something you need to ask me?" she smirked.

Hotch still recovering just shook his head and looked up in confusion. Emily giggled and wiggled her ring finger. "Well I have this amazing ring on but if you didn't give it to me I need to go find out who did and tell them yes because it's beautiful."

As she started to move away teasingly he grasped her hips and pulled her against him. "When did you realize it was there?" he asked nipping at her bottom lip as her panty covered center met his growing arousal.

"I felt it when you pulled me on you." She told him grinding her hips once more and smirking at the groan he let out.

Gazing into her eyes and seeing the love she had for him shining through his heart speed up. "Emily, you are the most amazing woman I have ever met and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"

Tears silently rolled down her cheeks. "Yes. Yes I will." She said before taking his lips with hers.

Hotch's hands ran up her back sending sparks through her spine as their kiss heated once more. Flipping her under him he took his time exploring her mouth pulling very moan he could from her. As the kiss broke Emily's eyes looked into his dark brown ones. Chills erupted over her skin from the love and devotion she found in his soul. He smiled softly at her and she returned it before capturing his lips once more.

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An hour of sleep later Lily woke the two with a whale of a cry. Emily shot up fast and ran her hands over her tired eyes. Hotch was close behind. "What? Oh," he sighed as the baby cries came to him. "Lily. Let me." He kissed Emily's forehead and stumbled out of bed pulling on clothes to get his daughter. Getting her from her crib and bring her into the bedroom he smiled as Emily took the fussy baby from him.

He ran his fingers through Lily's dark hair as she happily ate from her mother. "She's getting so big."

"Yep. Ready to send her to college pops?" Emily replied cheekily.

Hotch rolled his eyes. "I was being serious"

"I know you were." She kissed his cheek. "You honestly didn't miss a whole bunch. She's working on holding her head up better and she's cooing more but that's about it." She told him hoping it would make him feel better about missing time with the infant.

"Can I feed her in the morning?" he asked shyly. Just the thought of someone else feeding his baby besides her mother made his jealous. She was his baby.

Emily laughed. "Of course you can."

"Emily?" a small voice came from the hall. Hotch smiled and happily climbed out of bed.

"Jack" he called when he made it to the hallway.

Jack squinted at him then smiled as recognition in the dark took over. "Daddy!" he yelled running in to his father's open arms. Hotch held him tight laughing happily as Jack held on for dear life.

"Jack, I missed you so much." He told the boy walking back into the bedroom and climbing into bed next to Emily.

"I missed you too. Did you just get here?" the boy sat in his father's lap.

"A few hours ago but I didn't want to wake you up." Hotch hugged him again as Jack rested his tired body against him.

"Can I sleep with you?" Jack asked yawning.

He looked to Emily and saw the happy nod as she finished feeding Lily and put the baby on her shoulder to burp. "Of course."

Minute later Emily placed Lily in the bassinet by the bed and climbed in next to Jack. Hotch took her hand in his as she kissed the boys head and settled in to sleep. "I love you." Hotch whispered.

"I love you too." she told him feeling all the blessings she had flow through her at that one statement.

A/N: So this is the last chapter but an epilogue could be up as early as tonight if not tomorrow afternoon. Thank you so much for reading this story and I hope you all enjoyed it.