A/N: Thank you for your reviews, I decided to continue this story. Not sure where it is going to take them, but I'm sure they will tell me. Hope you'll enjoy this. Can't wait to hear what you think.

Chapter 2

Her confession made Reid's throat tighten with emotion for just a moment. He liked her idea of them being each other's constant. "JJ… I'm not sure if that's something you can promise," he whispered, "I remember the last time you were taken away from us, that wasn't voluntary."

JJ gave a sad smile, "I know. I can't promise something like that won't happen again, but I can promise that I will do everything in my power to keep in touch with you and to see you as often as I can," she said and reached out to take his hand. "You mean so much to me Spence," she added and gave his hand a gentle squeeze.

"You mean a lot to me too JJ," he replied, 'more than you'll ever know', he added in his own mind as he squeezed her hand in return. "And I want to be here for you as well, and for Henry and Michael, how're they doing?"

"Henry's adjusting, Michael is too young to understand" JJ nodded, which was exactly what it was. Some nights Henry would wake up crying and she wouldn't know what to do to calm him down again, other days he seemed to be okay with the whole situation. "They'll be okay, just as I'll be."

"If there's anything I can do for you…" Reid started and let out a deep sigh. "I care about them so much," he said.

JJ smiled and nodded, "And they care a great deal about you too," she replied. "You know, I think there is something you can do to cheer Henry up," she admitted. "How about coming to dinner tomorrow night? Teach him some magic tricks?"

"I'd love to," Reid replied with a smile, "I think he's ready for some more complex tricks right now," he nodded to himself, excited to be spending some time with his godson. "Thanks JJ."

"Thank you Spence," JJ smiled and gave his hand a final squeeze. "I'm glad we had this talk," she admitted before getting up. "So… I'll see you tomorrow then?"

"Tomorrow," Reid nodded as he got up with her, walking her to the door. "Goodnight JJ."

"Goodnight Spence," she replied and walked out the door.

"Spence!" Henry called out and wrapped his arms around his godfather's legs the minute he walked in. "I missed you!" He said, waiting for Reid to lift him into his arms.

"I missed you too bud, but remember what mommy always tells you? You have to use your inside voice when Michael's sleeping," Reid said as he held the boy in his arms.

Henry nodded, "Michael is not sleeping uncle Spence," he replied and pointed to the playpen where Michael was playing with the toys Reid had gotten him during the first visit.

Reid smiled gently at JJ, "I thought Michael would be asleep around this time," he said as he set Henry back down.

JJ chuckled gently, "Yeah, that's what I thought as well," she replied and ran a hand over her face. "He's been up most of the day, I need a nap," she laughed before taking Reid's coat. "I'm glad you could make it Spence," she said. "Henry needed this."

"Me too," Reid smiled, "on both accounts," he added as he walked with her towards the kitchen for a cup of coffee while Henry kept his little brother entertained. He couldn't help but look around the house a little bit, noticing that the family pictures had been taken from the walls and pictures of just the two boys were gracing them right now.

"I'm okay," JJ whispered gently as she handed him a cup of coffee, having noticed his glance around the house. "Truly."

Reid thanked her for the coffee and looked up at her, "Are you sure? If there's anything I can do to help or to just listen…" he rambled slightly but was stopped by her.

"Really Spence, just having you here right now is what keeps me sane," she admitted. "Just knowing you're always there for me is enough."

"I'll always be here for you JJ," Reid replied before taking a sip of his coffee.

"As I'll be here for you, so please stop worrying about that," JJ smiled and moved forward, placing her hands on his shoulders to make him look into her eyes. "I can't promise people will stop leaving your life, but I can promise I will never be one of them."

Reid swallowed the lump in his throat, "Thanks JJ," he whispered and was brought out of the moment by Henry coming up to ask if he had a new magic trick for him. Reid chuckled and set his coffee down. "I sure do buddy, do you have a deck of cards we can use?"

Henry nodded and made a run towards his room to get his magic set which had all kinds of decks of cards as well as other magic attributes.

Reid looked up at JJ, as if asking her permission to go off and play with Henry. He smiled when she gave him a nod and returned to the living room, soon joined by the young blond boy.

JJ leaned against her kitchen counter and watched the scene in front of her. A small smiled graced her lips as she watched her best friend and oldest son play together. She couldn't help but wonder how different things would've been had she never met Will. Would she have kids now as well? Would she be married? In a steady relationship?

She let out a deep sigh and for a moment allowed her thoughts to wander to her best friend. He was so much more than that, she realized. Would there have been a chance for them? Would there be one now?

She was shocked by her own thoughts as she continued to watch the younger man. He'd changed so much over the past few years. He'd grown up from this awkward kid to a man. A man she loved…

"Mommy! Spence teached me a new trick!" Henry's excitement broke her out of her trance. Instead of looking down at her son she couldn't help but look up at Reid, catching his eyes. She blushed before shaking her head from her inappropriate thoughts and kneeling down in front of her son.

"He taught you a new trick, huh?" JJ asked with a smile. "Well, why don't you try it on me?" She asked as she watched him shuffle the cards. He made her pick a card before sliding it back into the deck. She could notice what he was doing, and smiled when she was Reid realize he still needed to fine tune everything.

"Was this your card mommy?" Henry asked as he held up the Queen of Hearts.

JJ nodded with a bright smile, "It was, how did you do that?" She asked and pulled her boy close for a hug.

Reid chuckled, "Remember Henry…"

"A magishun never reveal his tricks mommy," Henry said proudly.

"That's right, a magician never does," Reid corrected.

Just when Henry was about to do another round his little brother started to fuss in his playpen, making JJ stand up. "I'll go change him and get him something to eat before I start our dinner, would that sound alright to you?" She asked Reid.

Reid nodded, "I'll keep this one entertained," he smiled, but couldn't help but notice the look in her eye had changed, wondering what was up with that. Before he had a change to ask if she was okay, however, the oldest LaMontagne had reclaimed his attention. Later, he would ask her about it later.

TBC