When Emily opened her eyes, the soft rays of the sun landed on JJ's face. Her beautiful and tranquil face looked even more serene in the sunlight. Her hair glowed like gold would and when her eyes fluttered open, they were like the ocean just outside the window. Emily quoted one of their favorite songs.

"Good morning Beautiful, how was your night?" JJ smiled and placed a gentle but passionate kiss on Emily's lips.

"Mine was wonderful with you by my side." JJ hummed, finishing their favorite part of the song. She kissed the brunette again and then she reached for the room service menu.

"We have a kitchen and a mini-bar. Why are we ordering room service?"

"Emily, as much as I love you, you can't cook honey. And I don't feel like cooking." The brunette feigned hurt and JJ laughed. Emily smiled back and grabbed the menu from her lover.

"Fine. After breakfast, I want to show you the beach." JJ kissed Emily again and wrapped her arms around her neck. And that was how they woke up each morning for the rest of the week. They spent their days on the beach or in the bed. Making love or just holding each other. They spent their nights taking moonlit walks and making love in the sand. It was the best vacation that Emily, and JJ, could ever remember. So it was natural to want to stay there forever. Wrapped up in each others arms, eyes, and souls. Neither of them wanted to leave their paradise and go back to the BAU. But as they walked through baggage claim and out into the parking garage, reality hit them hard. When they got into the car, Emily's cell started ringing. JJ looked at the brunette and they knew who the call was from. They were not due back at work for another two days but Emily knew they had to come back to reality sometime.

"Hello."

"Hey its Hotch. I know you and JJ aren't supposed to come back yet but we need you."

"Okay, we are on our way." JJ smiled at Emily and she wasn't worried about work. She had a new reason to go to work and to get done quickly. And that was how JJ's last few weeks of work went. She went to work with Emily and came home with Emily. They went out with the team some nights and other nights they stayed home. But one thing was different. They had brought some of paradise home with them. They hadn't fought and they were making a routine. They were a family.

When JJ's maternity leave started, she decided to finish unpacking the rest of her things in their new home. They had decided to buy a house in the Washington D.C. suburbs. It was located near a park and the school district was phenomenal. It was also a twenty minute drive from Quantico. As she was unpacking, all the things that needed to be done before the baby was born started running through her head. Names, colors for the nursery, cribs, highchairs, etc. She placed her hands on her belly and sat down on the edge of their bed. She tried to decide whether to call Emily or not. JJ felt a little overwhelmed with all the baby stuff and she needed Emily. So she called her.

Emily rubbed her forehead and read the same paragraph for what seemed to be the thousandth time. She couldn't focus and the beginnings of a headache were creeping behind her eyes. God, she needed JJ right now. As if on cue, her cell began to ring 'Wild Thing' and she quickly answered.

"Hey baby, what's up? Is everything okay?"

"I just need you, here, right now. Can you come home?"

"Yea, sure. Let me tell Hotch and I'll be on my way home. Are you okay baby?"

"Physically, yes. But I just really need you right now."

"Okay, I'm coming baby. I'll be home soon." When she hung up the phone, Emily was worried. JJ didn't sound like herself and the brunette didn't like that at all. She had only seen her lover break down once and that was awhile ago. Maybe it was just the hormones, but maybe it wasn't. She knocked on Hotch's office door and opened it to find Director Strauss and her boss in a pretty heated argument.

"Agent Prentiss." The ice in her voice was apparent.

"Director Strauss." Emily's answer was just as icy. "Agent Hotchner, may I leave early. Something came up." He looked at Emily and was amazed at her confidence. Something must be wrong with JJ.

"Yes, of course. But I expect this won't become a standard practice."

"Of course not sir. I wouldn't ask unless it was important."

"Okay then. I'll see on Monday. I hope everything is alright."

"Thanks again sir. See you Monday." Emily watched Director Strauss during the exchange and she obviously hadn't figured out about Emily and JJ yet. Even thought they had changed their addresses and were living in the same house. Emily gathered her stuff and headed for the parking garage without even saying goodbye to the rest of the team.

When Emily walked in the door, JJ wasn't there to greet her and she made her way to the master bedroom. She walked into the room and was greeted by boxes everywhere. She weaved through them and over to JJ, who was standing by the bay window. JJ started to feel less tense as soon as she felt Emily's hands on her belly. The brunette placed a light kiss on JJ's forehead and made small circles on the blonde's belly.

"Baby, I missed you. Sorry I called, I just got a little overwhelmed with all the things that need to be done in so little time."

"Hey, that's what I'm here for. I'm here for you to lean on and fall into when you need to. So, what's been bothering you? We have all weekend to do this stuff together." JJ had turned around and placed her head on Emily's chest. The sound of her heartbeat was very relaxing and JJ felt the rest of her worry lift off of her shoulders.

"Its just everything, from preparing for the baby to what happens when it gets here." JJ felt foolish now and a little embarrassed. Emily must have noticed.

"Hey, don't worry. I'm not mad and there is no reason for you to be embarrassed honey. When I said that we were in this together, I meant it." She paused briefly to bring JJ's eyes up to hers. She tried to convey all the love and support she could in one look. "I love you so much and you and the baby mean the world to me. So here is the plan, we are going to spend this weekend together. You are going to relax and I am going to treat you like a queen. And there will be no arguing or complaining little missy." JJ grinned and kissed Emily. JJ changed into her pajamas and crawled under the covers. She was going to take full advantage of the situation. God only knows when she would get this much sleep and attention again.