Chapter Two

When Jenny had called, Morgan hadn't been expecting it. It had been three weeks since he had last saw her and he figured, as unbelievable as it was, she just wasn't into him. Of course, it wasn't actually a phone call, she left a voicemail.

"Hey, Morgan, it's Jennifer Jareau, with the BAU. We, uh. ran into each other at Starbucks a couple of weeks ago, and you said you would, maybe, like to, uh. do that again. So, if you're available friday at 8, I'd like you to meet for dinner at Canata's. Okay, well I hope to hear from you soon. Bye." Jenny's voice rambled through his phone. He found it kinda cute how she seemed so unsure. He was intrigued, there was no way he would miss this date.

Friday came around and he was beyond ready. He was wearing his best tux and cologne, looking quite debonair if he did say so himself. He had swung by the florist and picked his lovely date up some calla lilies, which the florist said went well with a girl named Jenny. As he made his way to the restaurant, he was hit with a faint sense of nervousness. He shook it off and put his player mask on. Tonight would be a good night, if he had anything to do with it, and then he saw her. She was breathtaking. She was wearing a form-fitting black dress, high heels, cascading curly hair and the must luscious red lips he'd felt he'd ever seen. He was impressed. She noticed him and threw a dazzling smile his way.

"You look beautiful, Jenny. I'm honored to be in your company tonight." Morgan stated with a twinkle in his eye.

"Thank you, Morgan. I'd tell you that you were looking quite attractive tonight, but I wouldn't want to boost your ego too much on the first date." Jennifer said, with a twinkle of her own.

"I'll take that as a compliment." Morgan said with a chuckle. He enjoyed a feisty woman.

"You should. " Jennifer said with a smirk.

After they finished their dinner, they went for a walk on the promenade, taking in the scenery. They found themselves able to have an easy-going conversation with each other, it never felt forced. They learned that they were both school athletes, football and soccer, respectfully. She found out he was very much a momma's boy and didn't have a problem admitting it. He found out that she hadn't decided if she wanted marriage or children was also a physical attraction just bubbling underneath the surface. It all came to a head when the weather started to cool down and Morgan offered her his jacket, which she gladly took after her initial refusal. She had looked up at him and sent a smile his way that warmed him to his core. The next thing he knew,he was kissing her and she was sighing in content, whispering 'finally' in his ear.

Jennifer, 'JJ', as most people called her was in a fantastic mood as she strolled into the BAU headquarters. She was humming lowly, as she made not only coffee for herself, but for the rest of her team, and even delivered it to all of them while wishing them a pleasant morning. It's not that JJ was never in a good mood, it's just that JJ, generally, wasn't quite a bubbly individual, especially in their line of work. Before anyone could approach her, JJ bounced up to her office with a noticeable spring in her step.

Agent Emily Prentiss was the first to speak up about this new developement. "Okay, so, what the hell was that? Whatever she took, I want some of it. Maybe she doused it in our coffees? She did hand deliver them. Maybe, that's her ulterior motive." Thoughts were swimming in Emily's head. She and JJ were pretty close, and she'd like to think JJ would tell her if something had happened to make her so creepily happy. She knew JJ hadn't been seeing anyone, so that couldn't be it? Could it?

Agent Aaron Hotchner, and leader of the BAU team, looked a the raven-haired beauty like she resembled Godzilla. I mean, sure, JJ was in an exceptionally happy mood, but maybe she was just excited to see everyone. They had all just had a rare weekend off. Maybe, just maybe, she had missed them all. Maybe, she had missed him. Hotch knew that particular thought was not on the mark. When Hotch had met JJ, he had been married, and he'd never thought of JJ in any other way other than, colleague or friend until this past year. He'd tried to push it to the back of his mind, and generally, he had no problem doing that, but then she'd sometimes pull him aside for guidance on a potential case, and he'd find himself thinking about how much he admires her work ethic. Or, when one of team members, usually David Rossi, said something amusing, how amazing it was to see her smile. Hotch was taken out of his thoughts by Rossi.

"I bet you all one-hundred big . JJ's got a secret boyfriend or at least a booty-call. It's about time to, I was beginning to think she was going to turn into the lady version of Hotch. No offence, buddy. "

Reid pondered. "I wonder who it could be." JJ was like a big sister to him. Whoever it was had better treat her right or he'd have Spencer Reid to deal with. He may be skinny, but he had been taking karate lately, so he'd have less chance of being kidnapped.

They all started talking over each other and writing out a list of pros and cons to JJ's potential dating life. Emily glanced over and noticed Hotch's grimace. While Hotch looking displeased wasn't an unnatural occurrence, his facial expression and the topic at hand had Emily gasping, it was like a light bulb went on in her head. The stoic Unit Chief was infatuated with their media liaison.

JJ came bouncing back down the stairs where she was met with four very different faces. Emily looked conflicted, Hotch, pained, Rossi, looked satisfied and Reid just looked confused.

"What's everyone doing all huddled up?" JJ asked, curious.

Nobody spoke for a seemingly endless minute before Reid broke the silence. "We know you have a secret boyfriend!" JJ looked shocked for a minute as Emily winced, then JJ started laughing.

"Really, guys? That's what the secret huddle's all about? I don't have a secret boyfriend. It was one date."

Emily grinned. "It must have been some date, you're glowing."

Rossi chimed in. "So, who's the lucky man?"

JJ smiled. "Well, since you're all profilers I figure you'll find out eventually. You remember that cop, Derek Morgan, we met about seven months ago for a case?" JJ asked. All four head nodded affirmative. "Well, I ran into him while I was getting coffee a few weeks ago, and one date in, I think it could be the start of something special."

Hotch was the first to speak, throwing on a fake supportive face, nobody but Emily noticed. "I'm happy for you JJ." He pulled her into a hug. "Thank you, Hotch." After congratulations were thrown around it was time for work to begin as JJ led them all into the conference room to discuss their newest case.