"Hey JJ can you do me a favor?" Derek whispers over the phone.
"What is it?" JJ yawns.
"Can you take Spencer clothes shopping?" Derek asks.
"About time he buys new clothes," She smiles.
"I know alright can you distract him for three hours?"
"Why so long?" JJ asks.
"I want to start on the nursery he doesn't know I already built the crib and the changing table."
"Alright I'll see what I can do. What time?"
"Hm…12 to 3 if that's alright with you," Derek says.
"Perfect does Hotch want me to take Jack?" JJ asks.
"…Yes he told me to tell you actually," Derek replies.
"Alright, so what's the theme?" JJ asks curious.
"You'll just have to wait and see," Derek smiles slyly.
"That's unfair I bet Will, Hotch and Rossi will know," JJ argues.
"No they're only helping with the furniture…I'll do the rest," He assures.
"Fine," she sighs.
"I have to go Spence is starting to stir," Derek whispers.
"He finally let you back in bed only to sneak around," she chuckles.
"At least it's with his sister," Derek jokes.
"Morning Pretty boy," Derek whispers in his ear.
"Morning Derek," Spencer stretches.
"Sleep well?" Derek asks.
"…Yeah," Spencer answers.
"JJ is taking you shopping these clothes don't fit you anymore," Derek says.
"I can wear yours," Spencer pouts.
"Not anymore," Derek smiles.
"Fine," Spencer sits up and kisses Derek softly on the lips.
"Almost seven months," Derek says.
"…I'm nervous…scared but excited," Spencer rubs his swollen abdomen.
"I know," Derek hugs him tightly.
"Hey I'm glad you guys made it," Derek greets.
"Glad to be here," Rossi replies.
"Same," Hotch says from behind wearing casual clothes.
"It's weird to see ya'll without your fancy suits an' ties," Will smirks.
"Trust me when I say the feeling is mutual," Rossi chuckles.
"Let's get to work," Derek says stepping aside.
The men worked for an hour and a half painting the walls a light shade of purple. Then they decorated the empty room with furniture after the paint was dry. Everything was calm and quiet. They had a break with snacks and back to work. When they finished the nursery looked a bit livelier. Derek thanked them for the help.
"It still looks a bit plain," Hotch said.
"Yea but that's because it's not complete," Derek smiles.
"Don't you need more help then?" Rossi asks.
"No, I want it to be a surprise for everyone," Derek said.
"Alright we were glad to help," Hotch patted him on the shoulder.
"Ouch," he winced.
"Sorry," Hotch apologized.
"No it's ok," he said half-heartedly.
"You sure you'll be ok on your own? They'll be back in an hour," Rossi said.
"Fine," Derek replies.
They finally leave and he gets back to work without a break.
"Hey Spence," Derek greets when the door opens.
"Hey what'd I miss?" Spencer asks.
"Nothing much just bored," Derek answers.
"Oh…Umm Derek?"
"Yes Pretty boy?"
"When are we going to start the nursery…it's almost time in two months I'll be due," Spencer mumbles.
"…I know but don't worry about that," Derek smiles.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes…now since you brought it up we need to talk about the birth plan," Derek says straightening up.
"I told you before," Spencer sighs.
"I know but Spencer think of all the risks," Derek says.
"I am thinking of the risks but I want to be there for our baby too," Spencer says annoyed.
"And risking your life is worth it?" Derek asks.
"For OUR baby it is," Spencer shot back.
"You're being stubborn," Derek mutters.
"…I know I am," Spencer whispers.
Derek can't help but walk toward his love and hug him. He's terrified of losing him but knows that Spencer's doing this for their baby. He takes the bags and drops them off upstairs.
"You ok?" Derek asks.
"Yeah just tired," Spencer mumbles crawling into bed.
"Then sleep, I'll wake you for dinner," Derek says kissing his forehead.
"I love you," Spencer smiles lazily.
"And I you but just think about it ok?"
"I will," Spencer says before drifting into a dreamless sleep.
