16 Pregnant & The Mom

Ch. 9 Happy Birthday

Disclaimer: I don't own Criminal Minds.

Author's Note: Thank you so much for the reviews. The next chapter will be called boy or girl? This chapter will tell about Dave's family which really hasn't been discussed much on the show. This chapter is a little longer. The next one will be shorter I hope you enjoy.

Cindy

(Erin's point of view)

[One month later]

It's David's birthday. We have all been so busy I hadn't had time to think about it. After everything David has done for Melissa and me I wanted to do something special for him. I wanted to do more than just take him to dinner.

I asked Aaron for ideas. He seemed shocked when I approached him a few days ago. Aaron said David would just want to be surrounded by his family and friends. I knew he was right.

I had asked for Aaron and the teams help to organize a little party. Melissa also wanted to help. Melissa is now four months along. She's been doing really well.

Aaron had told David he had a date. He needed a sitter for Jack and Jessica was busy. David agreed to watch Jack. In the mean time the team gathered at my house to plan. I already started making list.

"It's sort of last minute Mom. I mean tomorrow is his actual birthday." Melissa said.

"The people who truly care about David will be here." I said.

"I can help with food Chief Strauss." JJ said.

"Call me Erin all of you. And thank you Jennifer." I responded.

"You've been spending too much time with Dave. He and my parents are the only ones that call me that." JJ said smiling.

"Okay I made some list. I have a grocery list and one for decorations. I still need help making the guest list and a music list." I said.

"Hotch, Reid, and I will help with the guest list." Emily said.

"Pen and I can take care of the music." Derek said.

"Thank you all for your help." I said.

"Well what about David's family. I know he has a sister and his Mom." I said ashamed I didn't know more.

"I have no idea honestly." Emily said.

"He has not mentioned them at all." Reid said.

"Dave's Mother is ill. She would love to come but, she's home bound." Aaron explained.

"That's so sad." Melissa said.

"I wish I knew that." I said quietly.

"None of us did." JJ assured me.

"As for Dave's sister they don't get along. They have fought often about their Mother. She also doesn't approve of his divorces." Aaron told us.

"Okay how about other family? Is he close with his publishers? How about other friends at the FBI and retired?" Emily asked.

"There's no other family near by. As far as I know he doesn't spend any additional with his publishers than necessary. Most of his friends live out of town." Aaron answered.

"Maybe we should just keep the party small." I suggested.

"I think Dave would like that." Aaron said.

"Okay then it'll be all of us. Then Will, Henry, Jack, Beth, oh and is anyone else dating anyone right now?" I asked hoping I wasn't prying.

"Actually Beth and I aren't seeing each other anymore." Aaron answered.

"Oh I'm sorry Aaron." I said noticing no one seemed to know that.

"We just grew apart." Aaron said.

"Oh Mom good news Garrett and Amber are coming. They were so excited when I told them." Melissa said.

"I'm not currently dating anyone." Reid said answering my earlier question.

"Neither am I." Emily said.

"What about Penelope's boyfriend that tech Kevin?" I asked the team Penelope and Derek had left to work on the music.

"They aren't together." JJ said.

"Is she seeing someone else?" I asked.

"Um uh yes." Reid said stuttering.

"Will she want to bring him?" I asked curiously at the suddenly nervous group.

"We don't want to lie to you. You're our boss." Emily said.

"So I'll just assume Derek won't be bring a date either." I said.

"No he won't." JJ said.

"Can we pretend for a second that I'm not your boss? That I am just David's friend." I asked.

"Mom you are Dave's girlfriend." Melissa said.

"Does he call me that?" I asked curiously.

"No he refers to you as his lady." Reid answered as I blushed.

"As for Derek and Penelope does this mean they are finally dating?" I asked.

"They won't get in trouble will they?" JJ asked worried.

"No Jennifer I will not report them." I said.

"Yes they are its new though." Emily answered.

"Okay I guess we should get started on everything." I said as Derek and Penelope rejoined us.

"Mom Hotch and I can go get the decorations and get started on them tonight." Melissa said as he nodded.

"Jennifer and I will go to the grocery. We can start prep tonight." I said.

"Reid and I will check in with Dave. Also tomorrow we'll get him to the party." Emily said.

"Can you also check and see what time Garrett and Amber will be here?" I asked giving them the numbers.

"Sure no problem." Emily answered taking Reid's arm.

"I made some phone calls. I got a pretty good sound system. Penelope and I will be getting CD's together too." Derek said.

"Oh and can you pick the cake up?" I asked them as they nodded.

Garret and Amber arrived early the next morning. The team except for Reid and Emily arrived a short time later. Melissa took Jack and Henry to play. Will helped Aaron finish the decorations. Everything was looking amazing.

It was close to six when I heard a car door. I saw it was Reid and Emily. They hurried in. I was afraid David would see their car but Emily had parked in my neighbor's drive way. After asking them of course. I got nervous as the door bell rang.

"Come in." I called out.

"Why are the lights out Bella?" Davis asked calling me his pet name for me.

"Oh I've been busy." I called out as he reached for the lights.

"Surprise." Everyone yelled.

"What's this?" David asked.

"It's your party." I answered.

"Thank you." He said kissing me and then greeting everyone.

"Now as we all know David's favorite food is Italian but I refuse to make that for him. So I am going with another favorite. Jennifer and I made Mexican. Including Dave's favorite nachos." I said to everyone.

"I love those." He said hugging me.

"Okay dinner is ready." JJ said.

"I'd like to make a toast. Happy Birthday Dave. To old friends, new friends, and friends that is truly family." Aaron said.

"I'd like to say something also." David said.

"Okay go head." Aaron said.

"I would like to say thank you to my old and new family. I love you all. And thank you especially to you my love." David said turning to me.

"Okay let's eat." Melissa said making everyone laugh.

After dinner we all moved into the Living Room. Garrett was on the floor with Jack and Henry playing a board game. Melissa and Amber were talking. Will and JJ started to dance. A short time later Derek and Penelope joined them. Then Aaron and Emily started to dance. Reid joined Garrett and the boys. David asked me to dance.

After dancing it was time for cake. Jack and Henry were both getting tired. I suggested we do gifts. Will, JJ, and Henry gave David a silk tie. Aaron and Jack gave him a collector's bottle. Derek and Penelope gave him a movie. Reid gave David a book. Emily gave him a special pen. Melissa, Amber, and Garrett gave him shirts for hunting.

It was my turn. I was just hoping he'd like my gift. I gave David the box. He opened it and smiled. I had bought him a new money clip. He had been looking at them. I found a gold one and had his initials put on it.

Everyone started to leave. Melissa suggested that since her siblings were there I could leave. I got the hint. I quickly went up stairs and packed a bag.

Once we arrived at the cabin I asked David about his Mother and sister. He said he didn't want to ruin his day. I agreed we could talk about it some other time. I started to kiss him.

He let me take control. He seemed so relax and happy. I slowly undressed him. He did the same to me. He smiled at the lingerie I picked out. It was red his favorite color. He pulled me close and we made love.

"This has been one of the best birthday's I have ever had." David said sleepily.

"I'm so glad." I said.

"Bella you're so amazing. I love you so much." David said as he drifted off to sleep.

"I love you too." I said kissing his cheek as he snuggled into me.