I hate to inform you all that I will probably be finishing this story up soon (there will still be a few more chapters- don't worry). My real calling is in angst and I have been running out of things to write about since I am trying hard not to be repetative. If there is anything you haven't seen yet that you do before the story ends be sure to tell me- I would really appreciate the suggestions! I hope you enjoy this chapter!
I do not own Criminal Minds
"The medicine seems to be working very well with Jennifer and we believe that her blood vessel should close in about a year's time, without the need for surgery," The nurse happily informed Emily, "Here are your discharge papers. Once you fill them out for you and Jennifer the two of you may leave."
"Thank you," Emily took the papers.
JJ and Garcia were already in the room with her. Garcia was holding Jennifer and obsessing over how cute she was.
"Have the guys finished the case yet?" Emily asked as she absentmindedly filled out the papers.
"Yes," JJ answered, "The local PD was able to catch the UNSUB with the help of our profile."
"Who was the UNSUB?" Emily asked curiously, "I have never seen this type of victimology before."
"You know, I'm not exactly sure. They're going to meet us at your place so you can ask them then."
After all the forms were filled out Emily and Jennifer were allowed to leave the hospital. Despite Garcia's argument Emily left in foot holding Jennifer. But since Garcia was the only one with a car at the hospital they drove with her. When Emily reached her apartment door she could hear laughter coming from the inside.
She knocked on the door with her free hand and Morgan answered it.
"Hey Em," He opened the door for her, "And Jennifer."
"Hey guys," She greeted all of them, "It's nice to see you."
"Sorry we haven't visited you for a few days," Rossi apologized.
"It's fine. JJ told me you had a case. Speaking of that, who was the UNSUB?" She asked.
"It was a 20 year old male." Morgan said with total confidence.
"Really?" Emily questioned, "Does that fit with the victimology?"
"Of course," Hotch answered, "College aged females."
Emily eyed each person on the team suspiciously. Something was going on here and she was being kept in the dark.
"Really guys?" JJ walked into the apartment holding a bag, "You couldn't even get your facts straight?"
"That's what Garcia told us!" Reid defended.
"No I didn't!" Garcia defended herself back.
"What are you guys talking about?" Emily stopped them.
"Come on," Rossi took her arm gently and led her down the hallway, "This was our assignment for the week." He opened the door and revealed the nursery.
"We wanted it to be a surprise," JJ told her.
Emily's jaw dropped open. She looked around the room, it had been painted, there was a crib, a changing table, toys, there was everything!
"Oh guys!" She exclaimed, "You didn't have to."
"Of course we did Em," Garcia told her.
"Oh and here is my favorite part," Morgan walked to the other side of the room. He opened a dresser drawer that was filled with baby clothes.
Emily broke into a grin and walked over. She looked through the clothes, "You guys are so great." She told them.
She delicately laid Jennifer down in the crib and gave each member of the team a hug.
"I bet you're starved. If you guys watch Jennifer us women will cook up something." Emily offered.
"How could we say no to that?" Morgan asked.
The women laughed and headed to the kitchen and the men surrounded the crib.
"I thought we could tell them during dinner," Emily said as she dropped noodles into the water that was boiling over the stove.
"Okay," JJ agreed, "But how do we tell them?"
"I have no idea," Emily gave a stressed laugh.
"Don't worry about it," Garcia told them, "it won't be as hard as you think."
As they continued to cook up spaghetti for the rest of the team they thought of different ways to say what they wanted to, yet none of them sounded like they wanted it to.
When they finished cooking they called the men over and they immediately arrived.
"The highchair. That's what we forgot to get!" Rossi exclaimed.
"Just pull the crib into the living room," Emily said, not yet feeling comfortable leaving Jennifer in a room alone.
They pulled it in and immediately Jennifer fell asleep.
Everyone on the team ate as if they had been starved for a week. When finally people started to slow down Emily cleared her throat, "Umm guys, there's something we wanted to tell you." She nervously started.
This got the attention of everyone in the room.
"Me and JJ… Uh, JJ and I are… We…" Emily looked desperately to JJ for help.
"We hope that you guys understand what we are about to tell you, and it would really mean a lot if you would accept it," JJ started, "We aren't exactly sure where we are right now, but me and Em thought we should tell you that we are in a relationship," She didn't falter at a single word. Now Emily understood what it must be like at each of the press conferences JJ had to hold.
The men stared wide eyes around them speechless.
Reid was the first one to speak up, "John Gottman, a couple's therapist at University of Washington, found that same sex couples have relationships that are less domineering, fearful, and belligerent," He paused for a moment and though for the second time what he had been told, "I'm happy for you guys!"
"Me too!" Morgan added, "I was wondering when you were going to tell us."
"We just wanted to…" Emily trailed off, "Wanted to see where we stood." She finally decided with.
Rossi still had the same confused look on his face, "Well if this is what makes you happy than I am glad you two are together" he finally told the women.
"Same," Hotch said, "I am happy for the two of you."
"Thanks guys, you really don't know how much this means," JJ said taking Emily's hand in hers.
The team continued to talk as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened. When it started to get dark the rest of the team excused themselves leaving JJ and Emily alone. They stood in front of the sink together and washed the dishes. Each time Emily reached her hand into the soapy water to pull out a dish she would lightly swirl her finger across JJ's hand.
"You know I've been thinking we haven't had much time alone," Emily said in a low voice to JJ, "Let me just put Jennifer to bed in her amazing new nursery and then maybe we can."
"I'll finish up the kitchen while you do," JJ offered.
Emily smiled at the blonde and walked over to the sleeping Jennifer. Emily gently picked her up and brought her into the nursery. She gently laid her in the crib and turned on the baby monitor the guys had set up. She smiled when she thought of all they had done for her.
When Emily walked back into the kitchen JJ was still picking up.
"Come on Jayje we can finish later," Emily said grabbing her hand.
"But I'm almost done," JJ tried to pull her hand out of Emily's grip, but was unsuccessful.
"I have been in the hospital for over the last week and haven't had any alcohol in my system for at least 7 months. I'd say I deserve a glass or more of wine with a beautiful woman," Emily pulled JJ close to her.
JJ looked up at Emily through her eyelashes, "I'm the one who's with the beautiful woman."
JJ grabbed two glasses and set them on the counter as Emily pulled out a bottle of wine from her cabinet. She poured to glasses and brought them over to the couch. After JJ sat down next to her, Emily handed her a glass of wine.
"Let's make a toast," Emily held her glass up in the air, "To you, the woman of my dreams, Jennifer, the baby of my dreams, and the team for supporting us," Emily and JJ clinked glasses and took a sip.
Emily cringed a tiny bit, "You know I've never been a big fan of wine, but it's much more romantic than scotch."
"I'm always up for a good beer," JJ added.
After taking another forced sip Emily stood up and went over to her fridge. She came back holding two beers in her hand.
"That's more like it," JJ said as they opened them up.
Emily gulped down her beer and JJ wasn't far behind, then they set them to the side.
"My car is still at the runway," JJ remembered as she thought about how late it was getting, "Maybe could you drop me off there?"
"Or you could stay here," Emily reasoned resting her hand lightly on JJ's chin.
JJ gazed into the profilers eyes and found them irresistible. "I guess I could stay," She practically whispered as their head gradually moved closer together.
"That's what I thought," Emily rested her lips on the blondes. They were so soft and like nothing she had ever felt before. Men's lips were rough, not gentle like hers. JJ slowly wrapped her hand around Emily's head and held her close. Emily's hand unconsciously moved to JJ's back pulling her even closer.
"I've missed this," JJ whispered quickly when they took a breath.
All Emily did was nod; there was no time for talking. JJ massaged her fingers through Emily's thick dark hair.
Eventually Emily pulled back and looked into JJ's deep blue eyes, "I've been thinking Jayje. I don't want Jennifer to grow up with only one parent. If you ask Reid statistically it's better to have two."
JJ froze, "Are you asking me what you think you are?"
Emily broke into a huge grin, "Will you help me raise Jennifer? She deserves to have to people who love her."
JJ took a breath in and her eyes widened, "Of course I will!" She pulled Emily greedily into a hug.
Emily stood up and took JJ's hand. She led her into her bedroom. Emily walked to her dresser and pulled out two sets of pajamas. She threw one to JJ and they got changed. They had just sat down on Emily's bed when her phone rang.
"Whoever it is can wait," Emily said.
"It might be the team, you should answer," JJ told her.
"Fine," Emily pulled out her phone and looked at the caller ID. Strauss. "Why the hell is Strauss calling me?"
"Section Chief Strauss," Emily greeted with false happiness when she answered her phone.
"Hello Emily. I'm sorry to be calling so late, but I wanted to ask if you wouldn't mind coming to the office tomorrow and speaking with me." Strauss said.
"Of course not. How is 9:00?" She asked.
"That's great I will see you then." She hung up the phone.
"Leave it to Strauss to ruin the moment," Emily retorted as she hung up the phone.
"What did she want?" JJ asked.
"She wants to talk tomorrow," Emily told her.
"Do you think she found out about us?" Worry flooded JJ's eyes.
"I don't see how she could have, but what we are doing isn't against any rules Jayje." Emily reminded her.
"But she could-"
"Shhh," Emily put her finger against JJ's lips, "Come on, let's get some rest."
They laid down in Emily's bed together, and for the first time in so long Emily felt completely comfortable and safe. That was something she could only feel around JJ. As their breaths became softer JJ entwined her fingers around Emily's until they both fell into a peaceful sleep.
I knew that all of you guys were pretty bummed that Strauss hadn't been in the story yet, so I added her :) I would LOVE to hear what you guys think, want, hate, anything!