So I'm back again with a longer chapter this time. Hopefully this one will be better.

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Chapter Fifty Five

''Oh that one's nice,'' JJ said as she leered at the photo of the hot guy modelling the tuxedo. JJ and Emily were looking at tuxedos for the wedding on their lunch break and JJ couldn't help but be attracted to the models. Emily was too, she just wasn't as vocal. Thank god Garcia wasn't here.

''Are you talking about the tuxedo or the model?'' Emily asked as she laughed at how close JJ was to the screen. She was staring at the screen with her mouth open and her head slightly tilted to one side.

''Huh?'' JJ asked as she finally noticed Emily speaking.

''Is it the model or the tuxedo you're talking about?''

''Oh! The tuxedo. No the model...no, definitely the tuxedo. But the model's cute...''

''Don't you have a boyfriend at home?''

''Yeah, but Bryan's hot...''

''Who's Bryan?''

''The guy modelling the tuxedo,'' JJ smiled happily as she returned to staring at the screen.

''You know his name?'' Emily questioned her.

''No. I just think he looks like a Bryan. Doesn't he look like a Bryan to you?''

''Well actually he looks more like a Peter...''

''Peter? No way. Definitely Bryan. Or Shane maybe, but definitely not Peter.''

''He does not look like a Shane!''

''Only a little bit. He's definitely a Bryan.''

''Maybe a Jonathan...''

''Hmm maybe. He's got that smooth, suave look going on. He could be a Jonathan.''

''Definitely,'' Emily nodded, as JJ scrolled down the page to look at more tuxedos.

''Oh this one is so nice!'' JJ exclaimed suddenly as she pointed out the tuxedo she was talking about to Emily.

''Is that because Jonathan is modelling it?''

''Yes. But it's actually nice, looks very well-tailored...oh it's Ralph Lauren!''

''Um JJ, shouldn't James be doing this? Not us?''

''Do you trust James to pick out his own tux?'' JJ asked frankly.

''Good point.''

''There you go. Now I was thinking, if we could have the groomsmen's vests to match the colour of the bridesmaid's dresses, or even just co-ordinate, that would be nice.''

''Um ok...shouldn't we look at bridesmaids dresses first?''

''Of course. I just wanted to look at the male models. We're going to the dress shop tomorrow at two.''

''Well that's organised.''

''Yeah I've already booked it.''

''Since when?''

''About two weeks or so...why?''

''Why didn't you tell me?''

''I've been doing other things. Like looking at the male models...''

''JJ, stop looking at them.''

''Why? I'm just looking, I'm not doing anything wrong exactly. Plus Jonathan has that sexy, smoldering, tall, dark and handsome look I like so much...''

''If you like tall, dark and handsome just go for Hotch. You don't stand a chance with any of those models.''

''Hey!''

''What? It's true!''

''I guess you're right...,'' JJ grumbled.

''You know I am. Oh and JJ, I've never officially asked you this, but you know I want you to be my maid of honour right?''

''Aww Em, of course I know. I would have demanded it anyway,'' JJ smirked.

''And here I was trying to have a nice moment with you and you ruin it with your arrogance.''

''Sorry,'' JJ apologised and wrapped her arms around Emily. ''I'm honoured.''

''Aww. But we have a problem.''

''A problem? What? I thought I sorted everything out!'' JJ panicked.

''This isn't really your problem to sort. Well the thing is, I have one maid of honour, you, and a bridesmaid, Garcia. James...James has no-one.''

''Doesn't he have friends?''

''Yeah but they're not close. They hardly see each other.''

''But didn't they go on the stag night?''

''Morgan invited them.''

''Ah. So we need a best man and a groomsman.''

''Exactly. He would have picked Jacob but...''

''Jacob turned out to be a creepy pervert who tried to rape you and James ended up shooting him, I get it. What about the guys on the team?''

''I suggested that to him, but he doesn't think they'd want to.''

''Of course they'd want to! Emily it's your WEDDING, they'd do anything for you. And they think of James as family now, like they do with Will and Kevin. It helps that he's my brother too.''

''Hmm I guess. So if I get him to agree with this, and the guys are ok with it, which two do we pick?''

''Well Morgan organised the stag party, we'd have to pick him.''

''So that's one down. What about the other slot? And what do we do with the other two guys?''

''Hmm...oh I have an idea! Morgan as best man, let's just say, Hotch and Rossi as groomsmen!''

''And what about Reid? And that also makes it uneven...oh no.''

''Oh yes. Make Reid an honourary bridesmaid!''

''Haven't we put him through enough?''

''Em he'd be glad to do it. And all we have to do really is put him in a tux and have his vest and tie the same colour as the bridesmaids dresses!''

''And what about the dance?''

''Now that...would be awkward. Ok we can work it out. So if Morgan is best man, just saying, I'll dance with him...,'' JJ shuddered. ''Pen would dance with either Hotch or Rossi, let's say Hotch, Reid will dance with...''

''Yeah see, nothing we can do. Although it would be interesting to see Reid and Rossi dancing together...''

''Or horrifying. What about those two can dance with the dates they bring?''

''Can you imagine Reid getting a date?''

''No. But we'll find him one! Don't sweat it Em, I shall handle it.''

''I'm sure you will.''

''Of course I will. Now back to the male models...''

''OMG this is the best fun ever!''

''I know right!''

''It's just so fun! I could do this forever!''

''Me too!''

In the end it all just turned to ''blah blah blah''. Bridesmaids dress shopping actually turned out to be wedding dress shopping and Garcia and JJ hauled Emily to five different stores and made her try on who knows how many dresses. She was fit to kill the two of them, strangle them with a garter. Yes, that would be fun. Very fun...

''Oh Em this one is so totally you!'' Garcia screeched. The shop assistant glared at her again. Never before had she come across a bunch this loud and rowdy. The two blonds kept screaming and shouting like little girls, although the brunette just stood there looking as if she wished the ground would just swallow her up. The shop assistant wished she could join her.

''Ugh Penelope you said that about the last five!'' Emily groaned.

''Yes but when you tried them on I found they weren't you! This one though, so you!''

''Give it here,'' Emily sighed and she trudged off to the changing room AGAIN.

''Pen when are you going to tell her that it would be better if we just got one made especially for her?'' JJ giggled.

''Once she owns up to stealing my cupcake. Ms Prentiss is going to pay for what she did to mama,'' Garcia grinned evilly.

All of a sudden Emily stormed out of the changing room without the wedding dress. ''You know what? I'm not going to try it on! This is MY wedding, I make the decisions, not you two! I'm going to pick out my own wedding dress, BY MYSELF! I don't need help from you too, not when all you do is drag me across town making me try on hideous wedding dresses that I'd never wear! I just did it because I'm a good person and I didn't want to hurt your feelings, but now I couldn't care less about your fucking feelings! I'm done, I'm just going to get my own wedding dress made, I don't fucking care what the two of you think, as I've said before it is MY wedding and I'm going to do whatever I fucking want to!'' she screamed at them.

The shop assitant sighed and rest her head in her hands. All respect she had for the brunette was lost after that outburst.

Uh oh, the brunette was approaching her. She had a fiery look in her eyes. Oh if looks could kill... She didn't know what to do. Should she run? Should she hide? Oh god she was getting closer. This is not good. Not good. Not good.

''I'm sorry, my friends are being complete bitches today. I saw no dress that I want to wear, I'd like to get one made. Would you mind if I made an appointment to get fitted?'' the brunette asked sweetly.

The shop assistant was in shock. She stared at the brunette before answering ''Of course. But I could do it now if you like.''

''Sure,'' Emily nodded and followed the shop assistant who took her into a back room.

JJ and Garcia stared at her with their mouths wide open. Ever since Emily had raged at them they hadn't moved a muscle. ''Garcia? I really think you shouldn't tell Emily you did all this on purpose...''

''That would be wise...''

''You did WHAT?''

''I slapped her! James she had it coming, she hauled me across the whole city and made me try on SO MANY dresses all because I wouldn't let her stare at the male models online! Tell me she didn't deserve to be slapped!''

''I can't,'' James smirked. ''I think I fell in love with you a bit more. You have no idea how turned on I am by the fact that you slapped my sister.''

Garcia had been evil. She could see that JJ was cracking under the strain. After Emily had been fitted she lashed out at them again, and JJ obviously didn't want a repeat performace. Garcia knew JJ was close to telling Emily that she tortured her on purpose, so she lied and said it was JJ's idea, earning JJ a powerful slap from Emily Prentiss. Safe to say, JJ wasn't happy with Garcia right now.

''That's...kind of weird, yet kind of attractive,'' Emily smirked. She bit down on her lip and scooted over closer to James on the couch. ''I could hit her again if you want me to.''

''I'd love that. She's annoying me so much.''

''I know, she's taking over the whole wedding! And I thought the pregnancy was bad. This is way worse. She's becoming a Bridesmaidzilla.''

James laughed and kissed the top of her head. ''You've been waiting to call her that for so long haven't you?''

''Yeah, and it describes her perfectly! Well bitch would also fit but I prefer Bridesmaidzilla.''

''I like bitch. It's our wedding Em, don't let her take over.''

''I won't. I hope that stinging red mark on her face taught her a lesson.''

''I'm sure it did. Do not get on the wrong side of Emily Prentiss.''

''Exactly. So I've been thinking, and I know you said you weren't sure but just consider it. I asked the guys and they said they'd be happy to be your groomsmen. JJ and I, damn she came up again, but anyway we have it all planned out. You can have Morgan, Hotch and Rossi and us girls get Reid.''

''What would you do with Reid?''

''I'll explain later. Anyway, what do you think?''

''I don't know Emily, is it just because they feel sorry for me? It's kind of pathetic that I have no-one to choose as my groomsmen. I've been here nearly two years. It's sad really.''

''It's not sad. And anyway, you haven't had much time to make friends, you've been too busy with me,'' Emily smiled and gently stroked his cheek and kissed his lips softly. She always knew how to make him feel better.

''And you're better than having a thousand guy friends. I'd take you anytime.''

''See? There's upsides. It isn't all bad, and I'm sure you'll grow to become friends with the guys on my team too. You seem to get on well with Morgan.''

''Yeah I do, Derek is cool. We had fun on the stag night. And I also liked the Italian guy, Dave. The other guy kind of scares me.''

''Yeah Hotch can do that at first but he's not that bad once you get to know him. And he stops glaring at you.''

''Why was he glaring at me?''

''He's very protective of everyone on the team. He's probably just testing you.''

''Oh. He couldn't have done that more discreetly?''

''Hotch isn't exactly subtle. But you'll get to like him, I promise.''

''So if I do opt to do this, and I'm not saying I will, who would I pick as best man?''

''Whoever you feel you're closer to.''

''Em, we're guys. We don't get close.''

''Ok think of it this way. Who do you think you'd have the most fun with if you went out to a bar and then went to a strip club?''

''Derek.''

''Then there you go.''

''But...Derek would then have to dance with Jen, and from what I've heard your friend Penelope is kind of obsessed with him. I fear for Jen's life.''

''She tried to ruin my life.''

''I don't care so much anymore.''

''And I've thought this through, Pen can dance with Morgan directly after JJ. Problem solved.''

''Women are geniuses.''

''I know. So will you go for it?''

''I don't know...''

''Who else could you pick?''

''I've got cousins.''

''That you haven't seen in five years.''

''Fine, I'll do it.''

''Yes! I can finally start planning the groomsmen's suits! I have to call JJ!''

''Uh Em...''

''Dammit! I just realised how much I need that bitch!''

Emily and JJ eventually made up. It didn't take long for Emily to forgive her, she couldn't stay mad at JJ for too long. So they went back to planning the wedding together, and a few months after, Jennifer's first birthday party.

Of course JJ started planning it three months ahead, as if she didn't have enough to do. JJ was majorly stressed, and Emily didn't want her to be like that. JJ was doing too much, she just wanted to help with everything, so to help her friend Emily hired a wedding planner. Needless to say, JJ was not happy.

Jennifer had said her first word a few months back, and JJ was still trying to get her to say ''JayJay''. She had said ''dada'' and ''mama'' so far but no ''JayJay''.

It was the day of the party and Emily had invited the whole team, her parents, and James' mother around. His father couldn't make it. JJ also brought Will and Henry with her, Hotch brought Jack and Garcia brought Kevin. Since Jennifer's birthday was in February they couldn't really have a barbeque, so they just had finger food. Emily had also spent all morning making a princess cake, especially for her little princess while James and Will set up decorations. JJ wasn't allowed anywhere near the kitchen because the last time she had tried to make a cake the fire department had gotten involved. So she watched over Henry and Jennifer as they played in the living room.

''Here! Here is my cake, it's FINALLY done. That icing took forever!'' Emily exclaimed as she proudly placed it on the kitchen island for everyone to see.

JJ hurried in first with Henry in her arms. ''Wow Em, that looks amazing. Hey is that the doll I gave her a few months ago?'' JJ asked as she looked at the doll you had to use for the cake.

''No...,'' Emily lied.

''Hmm...''

''I want cake,'' Henry said, as he tried to get out of JJ's grasp and over to the cake.

''No Henry, you can't have cake now. And it's a girl's cake anyway,'' JJ told him.

''Eww it has cooties!''

''But don't you like your cousin JenJen? She's a girl.''

''But she's a baby. Babies don't have cooties mommy.''

''Oh right, my mistake,'' JJ smiled.

''Mommy when can I give JenJen my card?''

''Once everyone else arrives Henry.''

''Ok mommy.''

''Did you make a card Henry?'' Emily asked.

''Yeah, it has Action Man on it!'' Henry answered happily.

''Aww I'm sure she'll love it. Thank you Henry, it's very sweet of you.''

''Your welcome Aunt Emiwy. Mommy can I go play with my toys now?''

''Yeah ok. And be careful ok? I don't want you hurting your cousin.''

''I won't,'' Henry said and he ran off into the living room.

''Don't ask about the Action Men. He's going through a phase right now, he doesn't understand that little girls don't like Action Men,'' JJ smiled.

''It's ok. It's the thought that counts. At least my daughter doesn't have cooties,'' smirked Emily.

''At least. I've been trying to tell him there's no such thing as cooties but he won't believe me.''

''I wonder what he'll say when you tell him about Santa Claus,'' Emily mused.

''Tell who about Santa Claus Aunt Emiwy?'' Henry asked as he suddenly reappeared in the kitchen holding an Action Man.

''Uh, nothing really! Just that Santa only comes to good litte boys Henry,'' Emily said quickly.

''Oh. Ok. Aunt Emiwy, Unca Jamie says that he needs you to look afters JenJen. He says he gotsa go to store.''

''Did he now? Did he say what for Henry?''

''Cangles.''

''Candles? He forgot the candles?''

''Yes, but he says not to tells you because you bes mad. Oops. I'm sowwy Aunt Emiwy. Are you mad?''

''No, I'm not mad Henry. It's good you told me,'' Emily told the little boy and pulled him in for a hug. ''That way I've a while to think about what I'm going to do to Uncle Jamie,'' Emily whispered to JJ who smirked back.

After James arrived back he took Jennifer upstairs to change her into the dress Emily had bought her for the party while Emily and JJ made the final touches to the food. James arrived downstairs with Jennifer in his arms and Emily smiled over at her daughter. '''Well don't you look beautiful?'' Emily grinned widely.

''Mama,'' Jennifer said and reached out her hands to Emily.

''Aww you want to go to your mommy don't you? Ok sweetie. Aunty JJ has a surprise for you baby. Remember that lovely anklet she got you for your Christening? Well Aunty JJ bought two more charms, and since it's a special occasion you can wear it. That sound good?'' Emily smiled as she took Jennifer from James and held her in her arms.

Jennifer smiled at her and she took it as a yes.

JJ picked up the box containg the charm anklet and gently put it on Jennifer. She then took out a bag she had in her handbag and placed a charm that had a silver one with an amethyst, Jennifer's birthstone, in the middle and a star charm onto the bracelet.

''Now Aunty JJ couldn't find a charm for your first word JenJen, so I got you a star charm because you are a star for doing that,'' JJ smiled as she took a step backwards and admired the bracelet. ''It's beautiful.''

''Thanks JJ,'' Emily smiled. ''Jenny what do we say to your Aunty JJ?''

''Jay...Jay,'' Jennifer said, and as she saw everyone staring at her in surprise she smiled. ''JayJay!''

''Good job sweetie!'' James congratulated her and gave his daughter a kiss on her cheek.

''What he said baby. You are such a good girl,'' Emily smiled. ''JJ?''

''That...that was the best birthday present I ever got,'' JJ said with tears in her eyes.

''But it's not your birthday.''

''I need a moment,'' JJ said and excused herself over to the corner.

''Aww you made your Aunty cry. You are definitely mommy's little girl,'' Emily smiled at Jennifer.

The guests started arriving soon afterwards. Garcia and Kevin were the first ones, followed by Hotch and Jack, then Reid, Rossi, Emily's parents, Morgan and finally James' mother arrived last.

About half an hour into the party Henry started getting agitated because he really wanted to give his cousin Jennifer her card. So Emily chose that time to open Jennifer's presents.

Everyone gathered in the sitting room, the ambassador, James' mother and Rossi on the couch, Hotch and Kevin in the armchairs and everyone else on the floor. Emily sat in the centre of the circle with Jennifer in her lap. James was on her left and JJ was on her right holding Henry.

''Me first!'' Henry exclaimed and he handed Emily his card. ''I made it especiwy,'' the little boy smiled. He was just too cute.

''Aww thank you Henry. Jennifer loves it, don't you Jenny?'' Emily smiled and Jennifer looked up at her.

''JayJay?''

''Uh, yeah. Thanks again Henry, it's beautiful.''

''No pwoblem,'' the little boy smiled proudly.

''Ooh ooh me next!'' Garcia squealed. She reached across and shoved a package into Emily's hands. ''It's from both me and Kevin.''

Emily smiled at her and unwrapped it. Jennifer looked at the package curiously. It's almost as if she knew it was for her. Once all the wrapping paper was removed, Emily held the gift up.

''It's a photo album. See looks it says ''My First Birthday'' under the cupcake on the cover,'' Garcia pointed out.

''Thanks Pen. I'm sure you and JJ will take plenty of photos to put in it.''

''Duh, you should know me by now.''

''My turn now,'' Morgan said and handed Emily a soft package.

Emily unwrapped it and it turned out to be a teddy bear. Jennifer laughed when she saw it and stretched towards it. Emily handed it to her and she began playing with it hapily.

''Thanks Morgan. She really seems to like it,'' Emily thanked him and Jennifer hugged the teddy bear close to her.

''No problem. I think the kid wants to go next,'' Morgan said and elbowed Reid.

''Oh. Yeah,'' Reid said and handed Emily a rather large box. ''Here you go.''

''Thanks Reid,'' Emily smiled as she took the box off him and unwrapped it.

''It's a Peter Rabbit gift box. Beatrix Potter was very famous for writing children's stories, and Peter Rabbit was her most popular character,'' Reid explained.

''Trust you to get the child an educational gift,'' Morgan joked.

''It's not just books. There's also a plush Peter Rabbit toy with a pink jacket because she's a girl, three hard back backs, one soft cover book entitled ''My First Year''. It's kind of a journal really, with sections to put stuff in. And her name's on the front, Jennifer.''

''It's lovely Reid. Thank you,'' Emily smiled and Reid smiled back. He was always so thoughtful.

''Are we next Daddy?'' Jack asked Hotch.

''Uh I guess so Jack. That ok Emily?'' Hotch asked.

''Of course,'' she answered and Jack rushed over to her.

''I made a card too,'' he said and handed Emily a card.

''Mine's better!'' Henry interrupted.

''Nuh uh!''

''Uh huh!''

''Nuh uh!''

''Uh huh!''

''Boys,'' JJ scolded them and they went quiet.

''Sowwy mommy,'' Henry apologised.

''Yeah sorry Aunty JJ,'' Jack added.

''It's ok guys. They're both lovely. And look Jennifer, this one has...pirates. It's lovely Jack, thank you,'' Emily smiled and Jack smiled back, showing his dimples.

''Your welcome. I picked this out too,'' he said and handed Emily a package he was hiding behind his back.

''Thank you Jack,'' Emily thanked him as she opened the package to reveal a striped horse stuffed toy. Jennifer looked up from her new teddy bear to look at the horse, and she reached out for that too. Emily handed the horse to her and she started playing with the both of them. ''She really likes it.''

''I knew she would,'' Jack smiled and he went back to his father.

''Ok I'll go next,'' Rossi said, and carefully handed Emily a box that wasn't well wrapped. Wrapping presents wasn't one of Rossi's talents.

Emily unwrapped it and opened the lid of the box. Inside was a beautiful porcelain doll, with dark hair and dark blue eyes, just like Jennifer.

''Wow, it's beautiful Rossi. It looks just like her, you must have gone to a lot of trouble. You shouldn't have,'' Emily said as she carefully took it out of the box.

''If I can't spoil my god-daughter then who can I spoil?'' Rossi asked.

''I know but it looks expensive.''

''It's better than wasting my money on another marriage and the subsequent divorce.''

''Yeah, I guess.''

''Rossi, you gave a porcelain doll to a one year old. She's not going to be able to play with it for a while,'' JJ remarked.

''I know. But she can look at it until it's older.''

''Yeah it's probably better she doesn't go near it until she's older. She might break it or damage it...just like that,'' Emily added as Jennifer tried to grab the doll and ended up pushing the doll out of Emily's hands and onto the floor with a crash. ''Just like that.''

''No it's ok. There's not too much damage done. It's head...just fell off,'' James said as he inspected the damage. ''And broke into a hundred pieces, but other than that it's just fine.''

Emily looked at Rossi apologetically but he smiled at her. ''It's ok, I'll get another one.''

''Rossi I-''

''I insist.''

''Fine,'' Emily grumbled and she moved on to the next gift giver, James' mother.

''Here you go Emily. Happy birthday Jennifer,'' James' mother said as she handed Emily Jennifer's gift.

''Thank you,'' Emily said and unwrapped the present. ''Oh look Jennifer! It's a picture of you!'' Emily smiled and showed the picture to her daughter, making sure to keep it a safe distance away from her. Jennifer squealed and smiled at the picture. The photo frame was silver with the ''What Are Little Girls Made Of?'' rhyme around it.

''Oh I loved that rhyme when I was younger,'' JJ smiled. ''I always used gloat about it to James because us girls got all the good stuff while the boys got stuff like snails.''

''And remember I actually believed you when you said you were made of sugar and I tried to eat you,'' James laughed.

''Yeah! I still have that bite mark on my arm.''

''Well then you shouldn't have gloated.''

Emily's parents were last. Emily was just hoping they didn't get a really expensive gift and make everyone else's look bad. Emily's mother handed her a large package and she automatically feared the worst. Emily unwrapped it and was surprised to see a chair.

''It's a plush chair for babies. Jennifer really seems to like the leather armchairs at our house, so I decided she could have one of her own here,'' the ambassador explained.

''Oh wow, look at that Jenny. Your own chair. That has to be the cutest thing I've ever seen. Thanks mother,'' Emily smiled.

''Your welcome dear.''

''Well now that that's everyone I'll go throw the wrapping paper away,'' Emily said and she put Jennifer on her new chair so she could stand up.

''Ahem,'' JJ said and Emily looked down at her.

''What? You already gave her your gift. The charms,'' Emily said.

''Do you really think all I'm going to give my god-daughter on her first birthday is two charms? You should know me better than that,'' JJ said and handed Emily two packages.

The first one had a cloth doll with dark hair but with black eyes. ''I got her a doll too, but this one won't break if she throws it on the floor,'' JJ smiled.

Emily opened the next one to see a t-shirt that said ''If You Think I'm Cute You Should See My Aunt''. ''I couldn't resist that one,'' JJ said sheepishly.

''It's cute. Thanks JJ, I'll make sure she wears this tomorrow,'' Emily smiled.

The rest of the party went off without a hitch. It wasn't that long, because Jennifer wouldn't have been able for a long party. Everyone left an hour later, and James and Emily put their daughter to bed. It was hard to believe that it was a year ago when they first held Jennifer in their arms, now they truly knew the meaning of they grow up so fast.

Before they knew it it was time for the rehearsal dinner. The last few months seemed to fly, and now it was the night before the wedding.

Directly after the ceremony rehearsal the the small group headed to a restaurant they had booked for the rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner was planned by James' mother, and of course, JJ. The group comprised of Emily and James, the two bridesmaids JJ and Garcia, the male honourary bridesmaid Reid, the best man who ended up being Morgan, the groomsmen Hotch and Rossi, Ambassador Prentiss and her husband, James' parents who stopped fighting and talked to each other for the sake of their children, the priest who was going to be conducting the ceremony, the wedding planner Emily had hired against JJ's will, the wedding singer, a few of Emily and James' cousins, and little Jennifer who was going to be the flower girl.

They were well into the dinner when James' parents stood up and began the first toast. Everyone looked up when James' father gently tapped his glass and all conversation ceased.

''I've just started getting to know Emily,'' he began, and looked over at James and Emily. ''But I can already tell that she's a great girl, and perfect for my son. They already have a beautiful little daughter together, my first grandchild-''

He was interrupted by an elbow from JJ and a death glare.

''I mean, my second grandchild-''

Another elbow from JJ. He had forgotten about Jacob's two kids.

''I mean my fourth grandchild. Our family hasn't had a lot of happiness recently, as I'm sure you all know, but this wedding is perfect. It shows us all that there is good in the world and that true love exists. I am very happy to welcome Emily into my family, and I cannot wait for tomorrow. It's sure to be a very special day. So I hope you'll all join me in raising a glass to Emily and James!''

''To Emily and James!''

''Yeah, I second everything Andy said,'' James' mother added. ''I also would like to say that I'm looking forward to welcoming Emily into our family, and that I hope she and James make each other very happy.''

''Ok my turn now!'' JJ said and stood up.

''What are you doing?'' Emily hissed, and discreetly gestured for JJ to sit down. ''Only your parents are supposed to give the toast!''

''Quiet Emily. Ladies and gentlemen, Derek Morgan, I'd like to thank you all for coming to the rehearsal dinner, I hope you've enjoyed your meal, it sure cost enough.''

Silence.

''Ok, tough crowd. Um, I've known Emily a long time, five years now, and she's my best friend. I already think of her as a sister, and tomorrow just makes it official. When I first heard she was dating my brother I was...shocked, but let's not get into that now,'' JJ said quickly, hoping she'd never have to speak of that time again. ''But once I warmed up to the idea I fell in love with it. I was getting everything I'd always wished for, my best friend as my sister. I now have a beautiful niece also and I couldn't be happier. Tomorrow is going to be an amazing day, and I've done all I can to make sure Emily and James have the best day of their lives. So I'd like to wish the two of you a lifetime of happiness, and if you're interested, another niece or nephew. But that's your own choice!''

JJ sat down and Emily smiled at her. ''That wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.''

''See? I can give toasts.''

''Just one problem. You forgot the actual toast.''

Guess what's coming next...