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- J
Chapter 9
"W-what?" JJ's voice wavered as Alex's jaw dropped in shock; both sitting completely still, seemingly stunned.
"I love you," Emily said, standing up and going over to her purse, pulling something out before moving to stand next to the bed. "I've been carrying this around for months now," she said, holding up the box for the blonde to see. "I've been waiting for the perfect moment, or the right time and you know what? This is it. I love you Jennifer and I love our family," she said. "I love that you're my best friend and how much you care about Alex. I love that I get to be in Henry's life and I want it to be forever," she said, opening up the box to reveal a diamond ring. "And I want forever to start today. I love you Jennifer Jareau. Will you marry me?"
"Yes," JJ practically shouted, tears running freely down her face. "Of course I'll marry you," she sobbed as Emily broke out into a huge smile, taking the ring out of the box and placing it on JJ's finger. "I love you. God I love you," she continued to cry, pulling Emily in for a kiss.
Pulling apart, both women had big smiles on their faces, leaning their foreheads together as they both cried tears of happiness. Brown eyes locked with blue as they shared one more quick kiss before Emily finally turned her head, finding Alex watching them with tears running down her face.
"Lex? Honey?" Emily said, placing her hand on the teen's knee.
"I'm just…I'm just so happy," Alex replied with a sob.
"Aw sweetie," Emily laughed, hugging the teen and kissing her head, careful of the baby still sleeping in Alex's arms.
"I love you guys," Alex said, not even attempting to stop the tears still running down her face. "This is so the best day ever," she said making Emily laugh as she once again kissed her daughter on the head.
"You know I think she's right," JJ agreed, brushing a tear from her own cheek. "This day really couldn't get any more perfect."
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Because they knew that Garcia was probably getting impatient and that the team was likely exhausted and had been waiting a long time, Alex had eventually left the room in order to retrieve everyone from the waiting room; skipping into the lounge area with a big smile on her face.
"You guys can come meet him now," Alex announced, heading straight for Spencer, who stood up; Alex immediately wrapping her arms around her.
"You look happy," Spencer laughed, returning the hug.
"I'm thrilled," Alex replied. "Beyond thrilled actually. I don't think I could be any happier," she said, unable to explain exactly why since she had promised her mothers that she would let them share their news. "Come on. Come see," she said, grabbing her friend's hand and following the team, who were already headed towards JJ's room with various gifts in hand.
Garcia was the first person in the room, rushing towards the bed where JJ sat holding Henry, Emily standing close by. "Hi guys," JJ smiled as everyone gathered around the bed. "This is Henry," she said, holding the sleeping bundle up for everyone to see; Alex still smiling happily beside Spencer.
"Oh my goodness look at my little gummy bear!" Garcia exclaimed, practically squealing. "Can I hold him?" She asked excitedly.
"Of course you can," JJ nodded. "He's been wanting to meet his Godmother actually," she added, moving to hand the baby to Garcia, who now seemed frozen in surprise.
"What? What did you just say?" She asked, much to the amusement of the rest of the room.
"Jen and I talked and we want you to be Henry's Godmother," Emily explained.
"And if anything happens to us it will be up to you and Reid to make sure he gets into a good college," JJ added, turning towards Reid who was nodding along with a smile, his smile turning to a look of shock once he fully absorbed what the blonde had just said.
"Wait. I'm the Godfather?" The young genius asked, watching as Garcia happily took Henry from his mother's arms.
"Well we were hoping you would be," JJ answered.
"Of course I will," Reid replied, moving to stand next to Garcia so he could be closer to his Godson.
"So how are you feeling Jayje?" Morgan then asked.
"Exhausted, overjoyed, relieved, wonderful," JJ began to list. "I think I've been through pretty much all the emotions in the last 10 hours.
"Well you look beautiful," Rossi said, moving to give JJ a kiss on the cheek before handing her a bouquet of flowers. "Congratulations Bella."
"Thanks Rossi," JJ smiled, accepting the flowers, which revealed her ring, the only person paying enough attention to notice being Spencer, whose jaw immediately dropped open; Alex elbowing her in the ribs to keep her from saying anything.
Having seen the exchange JJ tried not to laugh, sending Spencer a wink before turning her attention back to Garcia who was handing Henry to Reid with a sad look on her face. "Don't worry Garcia," the blonde then said. "You'll get plenty of time with Henry once I get home. You can visit whenever you want."
"Well maybe not whenever you want," Emily was quick to interrupt. "You might not want to give her too much freedom Jen she'll be over all the time."
"Or try to move in," Morgan teased.
"I don't know what you guys are talking about," Garcia replied, though there was a mischievous glint in her eye. "I do have some self control you know."
"Sure you do Baby Girl," Morgan said, patting the blonde on the shoulder as he moved closer to Reid so he could be next to hold the baby.
"Haley told me to tell you congratulations," Hotch then said, wanting to interrupt before Garcia could argue further. "And she's anxious to visit once you're out of the hospital."
"Of course," JJ smiled, moving to tuck her hair behind her ear; using her left hand, which drew the attention of Rossi who noticed the light shine off the blonde's brand new ring.
"Um what is that?" Rossi asked, turning to Emily who was sporting a rather smug smile, as Alex stood by watching with a huge smile on her face.
"What is wha…OH MY GOD!" Garcia exclaimed. "Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God! Did you? Are you? Is that?"
"Breathe Garcia," Emily said, taking JJ's hand in hers. "It is," she smiled. "I asked Jennifer to marry me."
"And I said yes," JJ added with a smile.
"Congratulations…"
"That's great…."
"I'm so happy for you…"
The entire team shared their joy as hugs were exchanged before Morgan took baby Henry from Reid's arms so he could hug both his female colleagues. "It's about time you popped the question Princess," Morgan said, sitting down and smiling down at the small baby in his arms. "I mean I've been waiting for you to propose since you all moved in together."
"Why? It's not like we've been dating for years," Emily pointed out.
"No but you practically have," Garcia said. "I mean even when you two weren't together, you were basically together."
"Well I guess I was just waiting for the perfect moment then," Emily replied, rolling her eyes.
"No better time then the day your family gets a new member," Rossi said, giving the brunette a wink.
"Exactly," Emily smiled. "Couldn't have asked for a better moment."
"Me either," JJ agreed, giving Emily's hand a squeeze.
"And what does our little Princess think about all of this?" Garcia asked, turning towards Alex who still looked beyond happy, standing next to Spencer. "Are you happy?"
"I'm thrilled," Alex grinned as Spencer put an arm around her. "Actually couldn't be happier."
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Since it had been late by the time the team left the hospital, Morgan and Garcia had agreed to take Alex and Spencer home; the pair agreeing to stay at the Prentiss/Jareau residence for the night so Alex wouldn't be alone. Alex, who should have been exhausted, but was far too excited to sleep, had been reluctant to leave, but eventually agreed after her mother had assured her that she could return as soon as she woke up the next day.
Since it had been a late night, Emily and JJ had expected Alex to sleep late the following morning, so they weren't surprised when it wasn't their daughter, but rather JJ's parents who were first to arrive at the hospital bright and early that morning.
"Knock, knock," Andrew Jareau called softly as he opened up the hospital room door. "Grandma and Grandpa Jareau have arrived."
"Hi guys," Emily greeted with a smile. "Come on in, your grandson has been waiting for you."
"Oh look at him," Sandy gushed as she and Andrew approached their daughter, with balloons in hand. "He's beautiful," she said, leaning over and kissing JJ's cheek. "Looks just like you Jenny."
"Oh exactly like you," Andrew agreed, a big smile on his face. "May I?" He then asked, nodding towards the sleeping baby in JJ's arms.
"Of course," JJ smiled, lifting Henry up and into her father's arms, her smile getting bigger as she watched both her parents' eyes well up with tears of joy. "See that Henry I told you you'd have lots of visitors. That's your grandma and grandpa. Grandma and Grandpa I'd like you to officially meet Henry Adrew Jareau-Prentiss," she said, watching for her father's reaction since she hadn't told him her plans for Henry's middle name.
"Oh wow," Andrew said, blinking back tears. "Wow…I…that's…thank you."
"Of course," JJ smiled, blinking back tears of her own as she was so touched but her father's reaction. "So not that I'm not happy to just see the two of you, but where's Adam and Sara? I thought they'd be with you."
"They wanted to be," Sandy replied, not taking her eyes off her new grandchild. "They couldn't get out of work though. They'll be here tomorrow morning. As early as they can," she explained. "What about your mother Emily? Has she been here yet?"
"I talked to her just before you got here actually," Emily replied. "She had just landed. She should be here soon. She's beyond excited so I'm sure she'll be trying to get her driver to break all kinds of speed limits to get here."
"I wouldn't put it past her," JJ laughed, as Andrew reluctantly handed Henry to his wife. "I also wouldn't be surprised if Alex showed up here soon even though she was up half the night," she said. "You guys should have seen her last night. She was so happy."
"I've never seen her so happy," Emily agreed.
"Well of course she's happy," Sandy smiled. "She's been looking forward to getting a brother."
"That's true," JJ nodded, sharing a cunning smile with Emily before focusing her attention back on her parents. "Plus there's the fact that she's really been wanting Emily and I to get engaged."
"Well of course she has," Sandy nodded absentmindedly, a whole ten seconds passing before her eyes widened. "What did you say?" She exclaimed, turning towards her daughter.
"Emily and I are engaged," JJ grinned, holding up her hand for her parents to see.
"Well isn't this day full of great news," Andrew said, beaming as he went to give Emily a hug before leaning down to hug JJ. "Congratulations you two. This is wonderful news."
"Absolutely wonderful," Sandy agreed tearfully, giving both women kisses on the cheek since she was still holding the baby.
"I agree," a voice called from the doorway, everyone turning to find Elizabeth Prentiss standing there with flowers in her arms and a smile on her face. "Congratulations," she said as she walked straight towards Emily and wrapped her in a hug. "I am so happy for you both," she said handing the flowers to Emily.
"Thanks Mom," Emily smiled, her eyes portraying her true happiness at having her mother there for her, as they filled with tears.
"I was hoping Emily wouldn't let you go Jennifer," Elizabeth then said, going to give the blonde, who she had come to love like a second daughter, a hug. "I'm so glad she found you," she whispered so only JJ would hear.
"Thank you Elizabeth," JJ smiled, feeling truly touched by the older woman's words.
"And look at this young man," Elizabeth said, as she moved to stand next to Sandy, gazing down at the baby lovingly. "Oh he's absolutely gorgeous girls," she said. "Looks just like you Jennifer."
"That's what we were just saying," Sandy said, with a smile. "Would you like to hold him?"
"May I?" Elizabeth replied, Sandy nodding as she handed the baby over. "Hello Henry," she said once the sleeping bundle was settled in her arms. "I'm your Grandma Liz and I am so happy to meet you. Yes I am," she cooed softly. "If you need anything you just let me know okay? You just let me know."
Taking JJ's hand in hers Emily watched this interaction with tears in her eyes, realizing that her mother was finally in her life the way that she always wanted her to be; and she couldn't be happier.
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It wasn't until the late afternoon that Alex returned to the hospital, Morgan dropping her off and visiting for a while before deciding her better make it into work at some point that day. Emily eventually realized she needed to get home to pick up her car and things for the baby in order to bring him home the next day, so Sandy and Andrew offered to drive her home, deciding to take a break from the hospital, as Elizabeth left as well. Not wanting to be away from her brother, Alex had decided to stay at the hospital with JJ, the pair sitting and talking while Henry slept, until JJ eventually drifted off while Alex was telling her a story. Smiling, Alex pulled out the book she brought and curled up on the chair next to her brother's basinet. Content in simply sitting with her family, Alex remained immersed in her book until there was a light tapping at the door; opening up to reveal Spencer.
"Hey," Alex greeted quietly, standing and making her way over to the door. "What are you doing here?" She asked as she gave her friend a hug.
"I just thought I'd visit," Spencer smiled. "I got all your assignments but I thought I'd just drop them off at your house later, rather than bringing them here with me."
"Thanks," Alex replied. "I'm surprised you even made it to school today considering how late we got home last night."
"Oh a Hastings doesn't miss school for anything," Spencer said rolling her eyes. "It was rough but I made it through the day," she laughed. "Liv and Zoey were going to come with me but we weren't sure if you guys would already have a lot of visitors so we agreed to wait till you all got home. So if they ask you I wasn't here okay?"
"Your secret's safe with me," Alex laughed quietly. "Come on," she then said, gesturing for her friend to follow her, leading her over to where Henry lay sleeping. "Isn't he just perfect?"
"He's adorable," Spencer smiled. "I can't believe he's finally here. It feels like we've been waiting ages."
"I know right," Alex agreed, running a hand over the blanket Henry was wrapped in. "You know I'm really glad you were here yesterday. I'm glad I got to share this whole thing with you," she smiled.
"Me too," Spencer replied. "I've never seen a baby only hours old before. He's so tiny," she said, both teens falling silent as they continued to watch the sleeping baby; neither noticing JJ waking up behind them. "You must be pretty excited about your moms too. Getting married I mean."
"You know I kind of figured they'd get married eventually. I mean we're all living together, and they're raising kids together," Alex explained. "But even though I knew it would come one day, I was still so surprised," she laughed. "It was like the best surprise ever. I just…I love them both so much."
"I know," Spencer smiled, reaching down and squeezing her friend's hand since she could hear the emotion in her voice. "You've got a pretty amazing family Lex. You're really lucky."
"Trust me," Alex smiled. "I know."