Here's the epilogue sorry it took me today to put it up. Think of it as a late Christmas Present that was hidden under the tree.
Emily sighed she was sitting patiently on there couch waiting for Aaron to come back from putting Jack back to bed. He'd almost caught them placing the gifts out but luckily, the stairs had creaked. It was Christmas Eve, once everything had settled down, she had spent six days in the hospital, mostly as a caution. She still couldn't believe everything that had happened she started to process everything but it had taken awhile.
She still remembered waking up Aaron holding her hand, she'd burst into tears, she had scared Aaron that he'd almost called the nurse, the only thing that stopped him was she'd insisted she wasn't in any pain. That had started the topic as to why she was crying, how did she explain she felt like a horrible mother, apparently, she didn't need to. Aaron knew the instant she looked at her stomach why she'd started crying. How she loved that man, he could read her like a book, not that she'd ever tell him that, he'd spent most of the morning holding her while she cried and reassuring her that no one could have predicted the outcome of the case and what had happened. It wasn't her fault and she'd be an amazing mother, she already was. By the time Jack and the others had come to visit, she'd started to believe it.
When Jack opened the hospital door, she was greeted with a loud mommy, she honestly believed that Jack would have jumped on the bed to hug her if Aaron hadn't moved fast enough to catch him, she still remembered Jack arguing with Aaron and the following conversation that ensued.
"Daddy, putted me down. I want to give mommy and my baby loves" He glared at his father
Aaron raised his eyebrows Jack had been calling Emily mommy rather than mommy Emmy lately "alright buddy, but you need to be careful, mommy is still hurt okay.?"
Jack enthusiastically nodded his head "I be soft, like I am with Lexi."
Aaron chuckled before lowering Jack onto the side of the bed
Jack leaned over giving Emily a hug "I love you mommy, don't ever go away or get hurt k? It makes me and daddy sad all over 'gain."
Emily choked up and felt Aaron squeeze her hand. She looked at him and saw tears in his eyes. She raised her hand and gave Jack a hug before returning Aaron's squeeze "I won't baby. I promise I love both of you to much."
Jack looked her in the eyes and smiled. He turned and gave Emily's stomach a kiss "Hi baby, I love you, I can't wait until you can come out so we can play. Aunt JJ says you're a boy we can play with my truck and…."
As Jack continued to talk to her belly Aaron leaned over and gave Emily a kiss, "He's right you know, if you ever left us we'd be broken beyond repair." He caressed her face and gave her another kiss this one slightly longer and more passionate.
"Daddy! Ewww." Jack shook his head "get a woom."
Aaron raised his eyebrow "I believe we're in a room, Mr. Jack." Emily laughed at Jacks confused face
Jack didn't understand adults "Daddy what's my brother's name?"
"Well buddy, mommy and I haven't decided yet, but when we do you'll be the first to know."
"Can we name him Barnum or Bailey or Bozo!" if it wasn't for the seriousness in Jacks face Emily and Aaron would have both laughed. Jack had been fascinated with the circus lately he talked about being a super agent clown. They both hoped it was only a phase.
"Tell you what buddy, we'll pick a name and you can tell us if its okay." Jack nodded his head
"Ok but it can't be Michael or Peter or Isaac because they're mean and my brother won't be mean"
"Jack! We'll pick out the perfect name of your brother okay, and your brother won't be mean." Emily smiled because she knew a similar conversation was going to happen between her and Aaron when they were choosing baby names.
Jack huffed "Alright daddy, but I mean it, its gotsa be a good name."
Emily felt the couch beside her dip, she looked up at Aaron as he put an arm around her and pulled her to him. Everything was set up for tomorrow morning cookies had been eaten, gifts set out everything was ready.
"Hey." She smiled softly
"Hey" he moved her hair behind her ears before giving her a kiss "You're deep in thought, care to share with the class?"
"I was just remembering when Jack came to visit and he was adamant on baby names," she snuggled deeper into his chest, careful not to jar her shoulder.
Aaron chucked before telling her in a serious tone "We are not calling our son Barnum, Bailey, Bozo, Ridger, Dave Jr., Derek Jr, Sugar Daddy, Darwin or Oedipus."
Emily laughed, once the team had found out they were have a boy the name suggestions had begun. JJ had wanted Dave Jr. Aaron had told them over his dead body were they naming there son after another man the same went with Derek Jr. "I don't know according to Penelope Ridger is a manly mans name."
"No, not going to happen and don't even try to justify Sugar Daddy or Oedipus both are wrong so wrong."
Emily smirked "Alright then profiler you tell me a name you do like. But know this I'm already vetoing Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello and Raphael"
"Seriously Em, the ninja turtles give me more credit than that." He feigned being hurt.
"Your son wanted to name them after a circus, I'm covering all my bases." She told him smartly
"Funny very funny says the women who thinks Francisco is a good name."
"Why not it's a good strong name plus why can't name him where his was conceived a lot of people do that plus we can call him Frank for short." Emily had been joking when she'd suggested that name, and the reason. She knew that the name Frank held too much connotation to Jason Gideon's leaving.
"One word HELL NO." Aaron shook his head, nope never going to happen ever he'd rather cut of his….well it was never going to happen end of story.
Emily smirked " that's two words but in all honestly I do have a name I think you'd like." She'd thought about it, she had the perfect name she only had to convince him of it.
Aaron looked into her eyes and smiled "Alright hit me with your best shot."
Emily chewed on her lip, she liked the name but it may take a little bit of work to convince Aaron taking a deep breathe "Why don't we name him after the two people who helped make you who you are, I want to name him Jason David we could call him JD for short." Emily held her breathe "Jason was like a brother to you so was David. And Dave is your best friend."
Aaron was shocked, he never would have thought of that and if he thought about it they really were the men who'd help define him they were like the father he never had and a brother. He'd never admit it to them but they both had meant a lot to him it had hurt when Jason had left but that didn't erase the good he'd done. "I like it Em. JD Hotchner it fits." He leaned over and gave her a kiss "But for future reference our next child's name is not starting with a J."
She slapped his thigh "you have yourself a deal."
Aaron kissed her head "I thinks its time we got you and JD to bed."
"In a minute I want to sit her for a minute and watch the Christmas tree with you." She yawned
"Alright but only for a little bit." Aaron held her as close as he could
Neither knew how much time had passed until the clock struck midnight. Aaron stood and helped Emily off the couch. It was time for bed they both knew it would be a miracle if Jack slept in until five
Aaron guided Emily to the bedroom where they both got into bed. Emily looked at Aaron and whispered "Merry Christmas Aaron."
Aaron kissed her "Merry Christmas Em." With that, the both fell asleep
And it was a Merry Christmas that year and the many years that followed.
I hope you all enjoyed the story, I had a lot of fun writing it. I want to thank all of those who reviewed : Angel N Darkness, Kimd33, livmissy, PrincessHotch, NichnHotchfan, Ramona and HPforever-after. All of your reviews meant a lot and if I missed a name, I'm so sorry.
Also I'm thinking of doing an M/G story as a possible sequel and a JJ/Ro story prequel just because I've gotten questions on what happened to jj and why morgan wanted to talk to Garcia. let me know if you'd be interested in reading them. Because this was an H/P story I thought I'd focus on them. Anyways I'm rambling. I hope you all had a Happy Holiday and once again reviews are loved
-Galadinzel