a/n: well hi guys! We are coming to the end of Off Limits! This is the last chapter! In this chapter, you will have a present day scene, and instead of a flash back, you will have a look into the future. :) Thanks so much to every one who has stuck through this story! You've put up with my terrible updating habits and everything and I appreciate you all so much! Please check out my new story which I will post today or tomorrow, called Taken, which will look inside Emily's life as she deals with Doyle and a secret person in her life! :)
Ok so enjoy R&R love you- Kaitlin
Chapter 10: Can We Try Again?
I guess I never let you go because in the back of my mind I still believe that someday, we'll get our second chance.
-Unknown
Quantico, VA Present Day
Emily slammed her condo door shut and threw her keys on the table.
"Maybe I should just get a cat," Emily muttered bitterly. She walked over to small cabinet and pulled out a bottle of Merlot. She poured a glass for herself, and she took it upstairs with her into the bathroom.
She turned the water on and started the bath and began to undress.
When the water was filled close to the brim, she stepped in. The warm water felt soothing, covering her tense body. She submerged herself under the water, just for a moment. As she came up for air with a sigh, she heard the doorbell ring.
"What the hell?" She muttered, irritatedly. She climbed out of her bath, and pulled her bathrobe over herself. She grabbed her glass of wine, and walked downstairs, taking her time, and sipping her wine. Her hair was soaked and dripping, as was the rest of her body.
She opened her front door to see Hotch. He turned away in embarrassment.
"It's not like you haven't seen me in less than this," She reminded him.
"I'm sorry, Emily, if you want I'll go," He began.
"You're here now…might as well come in," She told him. So he did.
"Want some?" She asked motioning towards the wine.
"No, Emily. I didn't come here to start anything…at least, I don't think that's why I'm here," He explained.
"Then why are you here?" She asked, "You made it clear that you wanted to deal with this on your own," She told him pointedly.
"I know. I know I did, and I'm sorry. When I saw the envelope, I was just so angry, and caught up in those emotions, I didn't want to mix you in with them," He said sadly.
"I know," She nodded in understanding.
"And so I just came to apologize and-" He began, but Emily cut him off. She put her wine down and wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into a warm kiss. It was full of passion and fury and love, as if all the emotions were being poured out in that one kiss. Emily ran her tongue across his lips and forced it into his mouth, their tongues now battling for dominance.
"God Emily," He murmured.
"What?" She asked breaking away slightly.
"I forgot how much I loved kissing you," He said, and kissed her again. He broke the kiss and beginning kissing and sucking her pulse points, down her neck.
"But I guess you didn't forget how to get to me," She whispered and she pulled off his shirt. He chuckled, and without breaking this kiss, moved them into the living room. She pulled off his pants, as he tried stripping her of the bathrobe.
"Upstairs," She said, faintly. He nodded in agreement, and they ran up the stairs, kissing and sucking, as they made their way to the bedroom.
He finally pulled off the bathrobe from her and they were on the bed.
"Em, are you sure?" He asked me.
"Are you?" She retorted.
"More sure than I've ever been," He said.
"Ok," She nodded, and he entered her wet heat, and they made love, and this time, they knew it was real and for sure.
Quantico, VA Five Years Later
The team was gathered for their annual family barbecue. This year JJ and her fiance Will, had offered to host it. Will was cooking at the grill with a beer in his hand, talking to Derek, and JJ was sitting with Penelope, while Penelope played with JJ's newborn son, Henry. Penelope's boyfriend, Kevin Lynch, was talking to Spencer about some new science thing.
Emily and Hotch arrived together, fingers intertwined, with Hotch's six year old son, Jack. It had been almost two years since Haley's death, and Jack had grown very close to Emily.
"Em!" JJ exclaimed with a grin. The two had become very close friends. She got up and hugged Emily, and then Hotch. She ruffled Jack's hair.
"Did Derek bring Clooney?" Jack asked with excitement.
"Yeah, kid, he's in the yard with Spencer," Derek called from the grill.
"Yes!" Jack exclaimed with a grin, and went in search of Derek's huge golden retriever.
"Jayje, we've got some news!" Emily said with a grin.
"Oh yeah? Guys, Em and Hotch have an announcement!" She called, so that everyone could hear. Emily rolled her eyes with a grin.
"We've decided to move up the date of our wedding," She said with a grin.
"That's so exciting, peaches," Penelope said with a grin.
"Why's that?" JJ asked with a smile.
"Did boss man knock you up?" Derek called.
"Actually…yeah. He did," Emily said biting her bottom lip.
"Oh my god, Emily! You're pregnant?" JJ exclaimed hugging Emily tightly. There was a chorus of congratulations throughout the group.
"The real question is, does Hotch have sex with his suit and tie on?" Derek teased.
"You wish you knew," Hotch joked back.
"Ok, gross. Boys, that's enough!" Penelope scolded.
"And if you must know, the suit comes off, but I like the tie on," Emily added quickly.
"Emily, my son is here!" JJ said, covering Henry's ears.
"He needs to learn sooner or later," She said, kissing Henry.
"I'd prefer later," Will called. Everyone laughed. They gathered around the table to eat. Jack wanted to sit next to Emily, so he sat between her and HOtch.
"Hey, Emily," He said to her softly.
"Yeah, Aaron?" She asked with a smile.
"You look really beautiful right now," He whispered.
"Are you getting turned on?" She teased.
"I am…and I can't wait to get you home," He whispered.
"Why's that?" She pushed him.
"Because I hate when you're off limits to me," He said, and with that he kissed her