Chapter 20:

The time passed quickly after the team and JJ's parents arrived and soon Dr. Draper was back to do the last check-up and handing JJ the discharge papers.

"Well, JJ, everything looks good!"

"So, I'm going home doc?" JJ smiled happily. She was ready to go home and relax, preferably with the very hot brunette profiler currently standing next to her bed.

"Yes, JJ. You're good to go. Just sign these papers and fill out your insurance info." Eva handed the blond the papers she needed to sign and fill out. "And don't forget to take it easy, take for pain meds and make an appointment with your doctor once you're back in D.C."

"Yes ma'am!" JJ mocked a salute, and the ten of them share smile and laughter. It was good to see JJ so happy and back to her old self again.

"Team, let's go pack. We'll meet you at the airport, okay?" Hotch waved the team out of the room, followed by the doctor.

"Call for a nurse when you're done with the papers. It's been a pleasure to treat you Agent Jennifer Jareau." With her own salute, the doctor disappeared our of the room.

Once they were outside the room, Hotch turned to thank the doctor once more.

"Thank you so much fore everything you've done for us Dr. Draper." He gave her a nod and a small smile before leading the team towards the parking lot.

"Dr. Reid?" When Dr. Draper called his name, the young profiler turned around.

"Is there anything I can help you with Dr. Draper?" He asked, slightly confused.

"Yes. You can call me when you're back in D.C." The doctor handed Reid her card, with her private phone number on the backside, winked and walked away. Reid smiled happily and ran to catch up with the other men.

"What tok you so long?" Morgan complained once they were in the car.

"Uhm.. The doctor asked me to call her when I got home." Morgan looked shocked for a second before laughing.

"Good for you kid!"

Emily and JJ sat on JJ's bed and waited for the nurse. Her parents had gone with Garcia to the airport earlier to try and get tickets from D.C. back to Pittsburgh later today. Finally the nurse came through the door, wheeling a wheelchair in front of her.

"No! Nonononono...! There is no way I'm going in that! I am perfectly capable of walking out of here!" JJ's eyes widened at the sight of the wheelchair and started to complain loudly.

"I'm sorry, Agent Jareau. It's hospital policy." The nurse smiled apologetic, tok the papers Emily handed her and walked out of the room.

"Come on JJ. It's not that bad!" Emily tried to reason with the blonde. Like JJ, she really wanted to go home.

"Hmpfh..."

"Jaaaaay" Emily started to whine softly, "the faster you get the cute little butt of yours in that chair, the faster we get out of here and home."

JJ sighed in defeat and moved to sit in the wheelchair. She crossed her arms and started to pout. Emily couldn't hold back the laughter that escaped her. That didn't sit good with the blonde who started to pout even more.

"I'm sorry, baby. But I can't help it, you're so damn cute!" Emily leaned over and placed a soft kiss on JJ's cheek, before grabbing both of their go-bags and wheeled the pouting agent out of the room.

"When they reached the nurses station, Emily stopped. JJ turned and gave Emily a confused look.

"What? Why are we stopping? Are you TRYING to make me miserable Prentiss?"

"No, it's just that we don't have any car."

"What do you mean no car?"

"Well, I rode with you in the ambulance when I first got here, and Hotch and Garcia tok the cars."

"Great, just great! How are we supposed to get to the airport now?"

"We've got that covered for you." Both agents head shot up at the sound of a new voice, and they saw a brunette woman lean against the counter with a blond standing next to her.

"Nikki!" JJ was shocked to hear that her, ehm, friend knew that beautiful woman.

"Howdy Emily! Long time no see!" The two brunettes moved into a hug, while both blondes carefully watched them.

"Ups, where are my manners!" The stranger turned to JJ. "I am Detective Nikki Beaumont and this is my partner Detective Nora Delaney." The brunette offered her hand, while her partner shock Emily's hand.

"The Ambassador would be furious with you being so rude Emily!" Nikki scolded lightly with a smirk and a wink.

"Like Daddy would be any prouder, Beaumont!"

"Touché!"

"So, how exactly do you know each other?" JJ asked curiously.

"Our parents", the stranger answered.

"Yup, Nikki's Daddy is one of the riches men in New Orleans, so whenever mom would have a party, he would be invited. And of course Nikki would be tagged along when she got older. I didn't know you worked on the force." Emily placed her hand on JJ's shoulder and turned to ask Nikki.

"Well, yeah. Somehow I ended up here. Witch remind me; Agent Jareau, we are very sorry for what our colleague exposed you for. I assure you his actions had consequences." JJ nodded and said her thanks to the two detectives.

"Are you ready to leave?" The blonde, Det. Delaney asked.

"Yup, I'm good. Ready Em?" The brunette FBI Agent simply tok a hold of the wheelchair and started to wheel the blonde towards the elevators.

Thanks to the two NOPD detectives Emily and JJ arrived safely to the airport. The team had already arrived and the pilot just waited for the two women.

"Thanks for the ride, Nikk! I'll call you when I'm in D.C.!" Emily smiled widely and helped JJ out of the car. Nikki moved over to hug Emily while JJ turned to Nora and gave her her business card, witch was something she did with every detective after a case.

"If you have any more cases, don't hesitate to call me. It was a pleasure to meet you Detective." JJ shock hands with the other blonde while smiling genuinely.

"Thank you for taking the time to come down here, Agent. It was a pleasure to meet you too. Good luck with your recovery!"

And after their final goodbyes to the two detectives, the profiler helped the media liaison board the plane.

On the flight between New Orleans and Virginia, JJ mostly chatted with her parents while Emily sat and filled out some paperworks with Hotch. Morgan and Garcia did their usual flirting banter while occasionally teasing Reid, who kept blushing. The atmosphere was relaxed and happy.

"Agents, please sit down and fasten your seat belts. We're preparing for landing in Virginia." The pilot's voice came over the speakers and the ten of them sat down and buckled up.

Emily looked out her window and say the lights of Virginia shine back at her. She closed her eyes and sighed, it was good to be home.

After their landing the team, except JJ and Emily, took off home to catch some sleep before the next day. JJ's parents' flight was scheduled an hour after landing, and both Emily and JJ insisted on waiting with them. The four of them shared some coffee and talked about anything and everything.

When the time came to board the plane, the two younger women followed JJ's parents as far as the were allowed, without pulling out their badges.

"I'm gonna miss you so much Daddy! Thank you so much for coming!"

"I'll always come for you babygirl!" Nathan engulfed the blonde in a bear hug and lifted her up in the air. "You better take care of yourself! And Emily, she's really something else" he whispered in her ear.

"Yeah, I know Daddy. She's so amazing!" When he finally released her, he saw the love shining in her eyes.

While JJ and her father said their goodbyes Emily shyly extended her hand to Cindy.

"I thought we were over this, Emily!" Cindy softly said and moved closer to the brunette and hugged her. "You'll take care of my little girl, right Emily?"

"Yes, Cindy. I'll do anything to make sure JJ's happy and healthy."

"Thank you! But remember to take of yourself too, darling!" Emily nodded and closed her eyes. It was a long time since someone had hugged her like that.

After Nathan and Emily and Cindy and JJ had exchanged hugs and goodbyes the older couple walked through security and disappeared onto the plane.

After the plane with JJ's parents had left, the two agent made their way to the parking lot where Emily's Lexus was parked. Once inside the car, Emily reached over and grabbed JJ's hand.

"You okay, Jay?" JJ sighed and closed her eyes for a brief second.

"Yeah! But I'm so ready for something to eat and sleep!"

"Always a sucker for food Jareau!" Emily chuckled and started the drive towards JJ's house. "What are you in the mood for?"

"Ugh, pizza okay by you?"

"Sure thing. You want to call it in now? Maybe we can pick it up on the way." JJ pulled out her cell and placed their order.

"Em, shouldn't we drive by your place? To get some of your stuff I mean. Not that you need to stay now that I remember everything. So I totally understand if you don't want to, and you don't have to eat with me either. I mean you're welcome to if you want to, but no pressure..."

"JJ. Stop rambling! We've been over this. I'd love nothing more than to stay with you! But I figured since we're both tired we'd just go to your place and eat and sleep tonight. And then tomorrow we could start planing our trip, go out shopping and stopping by my place. Okay?"

JJ just smiled and nodded.

When the two of them reached JJ's house they did exactly what Emily's plan was. They ate pizza and curled up on the sofa to watch a movie. Halfway through bot woman was fast asleep entangled in each other, both with happy, relaxed faces.