It's been a week since Aaron had confessed he loved her. They really haven't spoken outside of work unless it was about the baby. They spoke few words to each other when they went in for her appointment.

"Okay Emily. Everything looks good. Baby is where it should be. Did you want to know the sex of the baby?" She looked over at Aaron and they had previously agreed that they would wait to know the gender until she gave birth. She then looked back at the doctor, sitting up as much as she could.

"Uhh No. We both agreed that we would wait until birth." the doctor nodded and handed Emily a napkin. Wiping her stomach, she turned her body to the side. Grabbing the paper gown that was covering her bottom portion of her body, she stood up.

"Okay. Let me give you some space to get dressed and I'll print out some pictures for you."

"Thank you. " Aaron stated. After the doctor left, Aaron turned to face her.

"Aaron.. I"

"Emily. Not now. "

He then walked out of the room, standing outside of the door waiting for her to finish getting ready and waiting for the doctor come back. Emily's heart sank. It took her everything not to cry. She did this to herself though, she made him hate her. Some part of her was happy that he hated her but the other part was completely destroyed.

When she finally came out of the room, the doctor had just handed Aaron the photos. Looking down at them, he handed them to Emily.

"We should make that next appointment." Emily said as she walked forward and Aaron followed. Although he was extremely hurt and angry about her rejection, he still wasn't going to break his promise. No matter where they were or how things were, he wasn't going to miss anything.

When Saturday finally rolled around, Emily thought she would have the day to herself. It was the Saturday before school started for Natalia. Penelope came and picked up Natalia for a girls day.

Emily was lying on the couch about to fall asleep when she heard a knock at the door. Muting the tv, Emily sat in the silence for a second. She wanted to make sure that she wasn't hearing it in her head. When she heard the knock again, she knew that there was someone actually at the door.

She looked through the peephole and signed when she saw who was on the other side of the door. Although she loved JJ, she just hoped that she would have the day to herself and to sulk in her emotions. When Emily opened the door she was greeted with a very chipper JJ.

"Good Morning Emily!"

"JJ, I wasn't expecting you. "

"I know but I knew that Penelope had Natalia and I wanted to keep you company."

"Thanks JJ, I appreciate it, very much. I just kind of wanted to be alone today. "

"Oh come on Emily. You've been sulking this whole entire week. I just wanted to make sure that you were okay."

Knowing that JJ wasn't going to leave anytime soon, Emily knew that her day of silence and being alone was not that anymore.

'Come on in. Let's not have this conversation out in the hallway." Stepping back and letting JJ in, Emily took another deep breath. Shutting the door, Emily turned around to find JJ starring at her.

"What?"

"Nothing... you just look... Are you sure that you are okay?"

"No but I will be."

"Why don't I cook you something to eat and then maybe get dressed? I have something in mind to do later." JJ walked into the kitchen.

"What are you up too? You and Penelope are up to something. I can feel it."

"Oh Em. Nonsense."

"JJ, I love you but you're a terrible liar. "

"Emily come on, just humor me. I promise, nothing too insane. "

"Fine as long as it's not a party or something. I'm just not in the party mood."

"Don't worry." Emily gave JJ another look. Pulling out a pan and other things, she began to make breakfast. JJ knew that Emily would see right through her. She knew that Emily didn't want a baby shower but they wanted to throw her one. She deserved one. She didn't get one with Natalia and they wanted to be able to do that for her.

Penelope taking Natalia was all part of the plan and Trying to get Emily dressed and out the door was the hard part. Seeing Emily let JJ know how hard of a task that would be.

"So how was your doctor's appointment Em?"

"Good. The baby is measuring where it should be. Everything looks nice and healthy."

"Did you find out the gender yet?"

"No we've decided that we're gonna wait until birth to find out."

"Speaking of. How's things with the baby's father?"

"Not good and that's all i'm going to say." Walking over to the kitchen table, she began to clear it. The room became silent again. JJ focused on trying not to burn anything and Emily focused on being focused. Trying to get her mind off of Aaron and the party that she knew JJ and Penelope were most likely going to drag her to later. As much as she didn't want to go, she knew that she needed to. She needed to get some fresh air and she figured that her daughter was apart of this somehow. She didn't want to disappoint her nor did she want to disappoint any of the others.

"Alright, breakfast is served. " JJ stated as she placed a plate of food on the mat. Sitting down Emily realized that this was the first time since that night with Aaron that she has sat in the same spot. Somewhat becoming emotional, she tried to hide it from JJ. Leaning her head down, to hide her eyes for the woman across the table.

Emily sniffled and JJ looked over at her. Growing concerned, JJ stood up and walked back over to Emily. Crouching down, JJ put a hand on Emily's arm.

"Em.. what happened?" she said softly.

"I'm just going through a lot right now and being pregnant isn't helping."

"Did you want to talk about it?"

Lifting up her head and turning towards JJ, her eyes were red and glossy.

"I can't, not yet anyways."

"You can tell me anything, You know you can Em. "

"I know JJ but I made a promise to him and with how things are right now. I can't screw things up again."

"With who? The baby's father?"

Emily nodded her head.

"Okay. I'll be here when you are ready to talk about it."

"Thanks JJ."

"You're welcome."

Standing up, JJ walked over to the other side of the table and sat down. Emily more picked at it rather than eating, but she knew that she would have to eat something. While eating her breakfast, JJ began to think about some things. The inner profiler in her began to profile her friend in the most recent months. With getting pregnant and keeping this man a secret from everyone, JJ figured that it must be someone that she knows. Why else keep it a secret. But who? It couldn't be Morgan, definitely not Reid, certainly not Rossi, and that left Hotch. He was single.. and Emily had mentioned in passing once that he used to work for her mother. Coinidence? JJ then thought about 7 months prior. Then it hit her, 7 months ago, was her 1 year anniversary celebration at the bar in which she definitely remembers Hotch saying he would make sure that she got home. JJ then looked over at Emily. Things between them have been different lately. They don't talk as much anymore and if anything, they've been avoiding each other. Although Emily did tell her a different story of that night, was it possible that Emily lied to her to protect Hotch? She knew that Emily wouldn't tell her the truth if she asked her again, so she sought to get to the bottom of this.

After a little while, JJ began to clear the dishes. Emily stood up to help her clean up.

"What do you think you're doing?" JJ asked Emily as she picked up some plates and placed them in the sink.

"Doing the dishes.?"

"Absolutely not. You're 31 weeks pregnant. Sit down and let me help you. "

"You're just playing nice because you're going to make me do something I don't want to do aren't you?"

"No, I'm just being a nice friend."

"Mhmm." Emily said sarcastically. "Actually, I'll do you one better, I'll go upstairs and get showered and put some make up on, how does that sound?"

"Perfect. I couldn't agree with that plan more."

Emily rolled her eyes and gave her a smile. JJ knew that Emily was putting on a fake smile. Her friend was hurting and she didn't know how to help her. She was grateful that even though Emily was going through something, she would put on a brave face and go along with whatever JJ and Penelope had planned. As soon as Emily got up the stairs, JJ pulled out her phone and sent a text to Penelope letting her know that the everything is moving according to plan.

Hearing the water turn off, JJ finished putting the last of the dishes away and began to head up the stairs. When she knocked on the door, she opened the door when she heard a come in.

When JJ walked into the room, she saw Emily sitting in front of her mirror. While wearing a robe, she was starting to put her makeup on.

"I need to make a confession." JJ stated sitting on Emily's bed.

Emily looked over at her in the mirror, placing the brush down. "Oh no. This isn't an intervention is it?"

"Emily no. I just mean that, I already bought you a dress to wear. I knew that you'd be a little indecisive on what to wear, so I made that desicion for you."

"It's not pink and frilly is it?"

"No, the one that Pen picked out was but I Voted against it."

"Thank you. So are you going to tell me at least where we are going?"

"Can't do that. But what I can tell you is that we need to be ready and leaving in the next hour or so."

Picking up the brush, Emily continued to put on her makeup.

A few weeks ago, Aaron received an invitation to a surprise Baby shower for Emily. Weeks ago, he wouldn't have missed it for the world, but fast forward a few weeks, he wasn't sure if he could go. Physically he would but mentally? He was still very hurt and he couldn't face her. In the office it was fine, there was a wall between them and if he went? There was nothing separating them. Ultimately he decided to go. He knew that the others would question why he wasn't there, plus Jack has been asking to hang out with Natalia and Henry. He couldn't deprive his son of hanging out with his friend and his half sister. After all they were celebrating his baby. He felt he needed to be there for his baby whether people didn't know that or not.

Looking at the time, he knew that it was time to start getting ready. Grabbing Jack from the neighbors, they both started to get ready.

Back at Emily's, JJ practically had to force Emily get into the dress.

"JJ this dress is not going to fit."

"Emily yes it will. Please just try it on."

"it's going to be tight."

"Emily at this point, everything is going to be tight on you."

"Thanks for that JJ."

"I didn't mean it like that Em. I just meant... actually wait, that is what i meant."

Emily just gave her a look. "Fine but you owe me."

"Okay just please put on the dress."

Emily put on the dress, and to her surprise, it fit. Although it was slightly snug, she could deal with it. When she finally got down the stairs, she put her shoes. Just before walking out the door, she looked over to grab her purse and caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. Although with all of the make up, she could see it in her face still. She wasn't happy and she just wanted to be home alone. She loved JJ and Penelope but she didn't want to go anywhere or be with them but because she loves them, she put on a brave smile and headed out the door.

"Ready?" JJ asked

"Yeah." she smiled and followed JJ out of the door.

When the finally got to the destination, Emily saw some balloons. All of the pieces all finally came together. She was at her baby shower. 'Today was going to be a long day' she said to herself.

When she got out of the car, she followed JJ into the building. Taking a deep breath, she was walked into the door and was greeted by a "SURPRISE". She looked around and saw all of her favorite people. The team, some of her friends, other people from other departments at the FBI, her mother, and then she made eye contact with him.

Her smile kind of dropped when she saw him, although it was quick, he saw her. Emily smiled when she was engulfed in a hug by Garcia.

"Listen Em. I know you didn't want a baby shower, but I thought you deserved one."

"Thanks Pen. I appreciate it."

"You're not mad are you?"

"No. Thank you. You are so sweet to think of me and this baby. "

Penelope smiled at her and gave her another hug.

"Mommy!" Natalia came running up and jumped into her mother's arms.

"Hi baby!"

"Surprise Mommy! Do you like it?"

"I love it."

"I helped Aunt Penelope! "

"I love it. Thank you so much baby!" Emily gave her daughter a kiss. As she placed her back on the ground, she ran off to play with the other kids. Over the next few hours, Emily went around and thank everyone for coming and talked to a lot of people she hasn't seen for a while.

"Thanks for coming Mom."

"No problem Emily. You look beautiful."

"Thank You. " she hugged her mom.

Garcia tried to get Emily to play some games, but Emily was pretty stern when she said she wasn't up to play any games. As Emily took a seat, Derek approached her.

"Hey mama. How are you doing?"

"Im okay, tired but okay."

" You look great though."

"Thanks Derek." she smiled at him.

"I'm here if you need me Em. Okay."

"I know. Thanks Derek. Same goes for you."

She stood and smiled at him. Giving him a hug.

After sitting back down, she looked around the room. She saw Reid, Rossi, and Derek all chatting. Penelope and JJ were also discussing something. She would be lying if she said that she wasn't looking for him. She saw Jack, so she knew that he had to still be there.

Deciding to get some fresh air, she got up and walked out of the door.

"Hey are you doing okay?" Reid followed her out.

"Yeah, thanks Reid. I just needed some fresh air. I'm just feeling a little nauseous. "

"Okay. Are you sure that you're okay?"

"Yeah, I'll be in just a few minutes. "

"Okay." and with that, he turned around and walked back into the building.

Emily looked and saw a bench. She walked over to it and sat down. Listening to the sounds of nature, she took a deep breath and she wanted to cry. She wanted to be happy. She should be happy, she is at her baby shower and celebrating her baby and yet she wasn't happy and she was far from. As she was sitting down, he caught a glimpse of her. Part of him wanting to go over to her and the other wanting to hide from her. With a split second decision, he began to walk over to her.

Not saying a word, he sat on the bench next to her. She looked over and saw that it was him.

"I was beginning to think that you were avoiding me." she said as she looked back in front of her.

"Yeah well I kind of was."

Still not making any eye contact, she shook her head.

"then why are you here?"

"I got an invitation Emily. We are celebrating our baby after all."

"Yet none of us seem to be happy about it."

"Yeah well, I think You can blame yourself for that one."

"So this is how it's going to be? Everything is my fault?"

"Right now, yes. I just need time Emily."

"Okay. Aaron I.." Emily was cut off when she heard her name being called.

"Emily! Come on, we're going to cut the cake." Emily turned around and saw JJ looking at her.

"I guess i better go." she said as she stood up and headed back toward JJ.

Seeing Emily and Hotch sitting on the park bench only sparked suspicion for JJ. None of them looked Happy. She saw the look Emily gave him when she got up from the bench, she could tell that she was hurt.

Still sitting on the bench, Aaron was getting ready to get Jack and head out when he felt someone sit on the other side of the bench where Emily previously resided. Aaron looked over and made eye contact when the man on the bench.

"Drink?" Rossi offered

"Yeah, I'll take one. Thanks" Aaron took the glass and took a sip.

"Can I ask what's going on?"

"What are you talking about?" Aaron asked as he looked over at Rossi and took another sip.

"Between you and Emily. "

"There's nothing going on between us Dave."

"Aaron, now is not the time to play dumb. I can see it. The both of you are obviously are hurt by something. "

"I can't tell you Dave. I promised her."

"The baby is yours isn't it?"

Without saying anything, he took another sip.

"Well I guess it's going to get out eventually but yes, she is having my baby or our baby."

"Shouldn't you be excited? Bringing another life into the world."

"We should be Dave, and we are but that isn't what the problem is."

"Then what is?"

"That, I cannot tell you Dave. That's just between Emily and I. Now thank you for the drink but I'm going to grab Jack and head home." and with that Aaron stood up and headed back into the building to find Jack.

When the party was over, Emily was ready to get home and get into her pajamas. She appreciated all of the gifts and just being with her friends and Family, but theres nothing that beats home.

After getting all of the gifts inside and Natalia inside, she walked up the stairs and ran a bath. Setting Natalia in the bath, she walked into her closet and began to change her clothes. Getting into something comfy, she pulled her hair up and began taking off her makeup.

"Did you have fun Mommy?"

"I did baby. What about you?"

"I had so much fun. I played with Henry and Jack and we ate a bunch of cake. "

"Is that where my missing cake is?"

Natalia laughed,

"I'm glad you had fun Talia."

"I love you Mommy."

"I love you too baby. Soo much."

"I love you more."

"Not possible. I love you most. " Emily walked into the bathroom and placed a kiss on her daughter's forehead.

And with most nights after bath time, Natalia got into her pajamas and crawled into her mother's bed. Reading a story and Natalia vastly asleep. Emily laid there, wide awake with a million thoughts crossing through her head. A million thoughts and it mainly surrounded 1 person. She closed her eyes with hopes of falling asleep but it was never that easy.