16 Pregnant & The Mom

Ch. 14 Baby Shower

Author's Note: Thank you for the reviews. The next chapter will be a big one. The story will probably be around 25 chapters. I hope you enjoy!

Cindy

(Erin's point of view)

I had thought after the last few months nothing could shock me. Especially shocking me in a good way. When JJ, Emily, and Penelope stormed my office I was concerned. We had all been getting along pretty well.

They quickly started smiling. Then they asked if I had started planning a baby shower for Melissa. I had told them no. Honestly I wasn't sure how many people would attend. JJ told me that they wanted to help throw the shower. We started planning right away.

Just three weeks later it was time for the party. I was expecting JJ, Emily, and Penelope to show up soon. I decide to start decorating with Amber's help. Melissa was at home napping. Dave rented a hall for us.

Dave and Garrett showed up and offered to help decorate. Amber and I started doing the pink and purple balloons. We made bouquets. Dave and Garrett started hanging the streamers. We had some other decorations too.

JJ and Emily come in with trays and trays of food. JJ made chicken salad sandwiches. Emily bought ham and turkey. JJ also made pasta salad. Emily made potato salad. Amber put out the chips she had bought. Then we put the dips we had made out.

We had just finished getting the food ready when Penelope arrived. Derek was with her carrying the huge cake. It was a cake in the shape of a baby bottle. Penelope had boxes of chocolates she made into pacifiers, teddy bears, and diaper pins. Derek helped Dave and Garrett get the tables up.

Emily and Penelope started putting the table cloths on. After getting the finishing touches done I made some punch. It was an easy punch recipe with orange sherbet ice cream and Ginger Ale. JJ got the soft drinks ready as well.

Melissa arrived with her friends Abby and Michelle along with their babies Whitney and Becca. They were friends she made at her new school that had already finished. They were so excited to see Melissa. Amanda and Belinda two of the girls she grew up with showed up. Amanda's Mom Helen also came.

I was surprised to see so many of my co-workers arriving. My sectary Stacey arrived first. Agent Jordan Todd and two other Agents Judy Johnson and Lexi Jones. Retired Agents Nancy Greener and Sarah Towneers. The last one to arrive was technical analyst Anna Watson.

After a quick hello the men left. We started eating first. That was Melissa's request. The food was great. I made sure to thank JJ and Emily. I told everyone they had provided the food.

When everyone was done eating Penelope announced it was time for games. Penelope created a baby shower seek n find. We also did Baby Bingo. Michelle won the seek n find. Stacey won the bingo. Penelope gave gift cards as prizes.

We did the cake next. It was three different flavors. Everyone really enjoyed it. JJ suggested we go ahead and do gifts. Emily had a pad of paper and a pen. She said she would write down what Melissa got and from who.

"Okay this one is from my sister Amber and my brother Garrett." Melissa said as she read the card.

"I hope you like it." Amber said.

"Oh it's a baby swing. Thank you I loved it." Melissa said.

"This one is from JJ, Will, and Henry." Amber read as Melissa opened the car seat.

"Thank you so much JJ." Melissa exclaimed.

"The next gift is from Emily and Reid." Amber said.

"Don't worry I picked it out." Emily said as everyone laughed.

"Thank you Emily. I love it." Melissa said looking at the stroller.

"That was is from Penelope and Derek." Amber said as Melissa open the play pen.

"Thank you Pen I love this one even more than the one I picked out." Melissa said.

"The safety is a little better also." Penelope said.

"Thank you." Melissa said again.

"I have something else for you too." Penelope said handing Melissa an envelope.

"Oh Pen the play pen and desserts for the shower are more than enough." Melissa said.

"It's not from me. He just sent it to my house so he could be sure you got it today." Penelope explained.

"It's from my new friend Kendall. It's a gift card." Melissa said shyly.

"This one is from Hotch and Jack." Amber stated as Melissa opened a basket full of onezies and t-shirts. One of them said my Grandma is Section Chief at the FBI.

Melissa also got a diaper cake from Stacey. She got lots of diapers, bottles, pacifiers, and etc. from the other guest. Penelope made each guest a treat bag. It had the chocolates, baby keep sakes that you can put a picture in, and a stuffed teddy bear.

The party had gone perfectly. JJ, Emily, and Penelope said they would clean up. Amber and I offered to help. They told us to get Melissa home. JJ also gave us a ton of food. I told her we couldn't eat it all before it would spoil. She said we might have guest. I was confused but, took the food.

I saw a bunch of cars in my drive-way. I knew who the cars belonged to. I was unsure why they were there. I assumed they were keeping Dave and Garrett company.

Melissa and I headed upstairs. The men were all in the nursery painting. It was a beautiful soft pink and purple. Once they saw us they started unloading the car for us. I wasn't sure how I could think them.

I brought the food out. Dave and Aaron were cleaning up. Reid, Will, Derek, and Garrett started eating. I thanked them all again. Melissa took turns hugging them. Aaron smiled and said that is what family does. I felt very emotional.

I took everyone out for dinner the following week as a thank you for the shower and painting the nursery. We all had a great time. Penelope and JJ both hugged me at the end of the night. I knew things had truly changed. These weren't just people I worked with or Dave's family. They were my family now too.