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Epilogue ~ Chapter 21
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The sun shone brightly on a very hot July day, the light breeze complimenting the sun. Pink and white roses beautifully arranged around the gazebo, a buffet to feed an army and a four tier white chocolate cake on the far away table. Erin smiled as Dave pulled her closer to him, the strap of her long lilac dress falling ever so slightly. A small shiver went through her as Dave adjusted the strap for her before leaning in to kiss her soft lips.
"You taste wonderful my beautiful Erin."
"You're not so bad yourself."
"Are you happy?"
"Am I happy, how could I not. It's been such a wonderful day. Look at them, look at how happy they are."
Dave turned around, bringing Erin with him as they took in the image of JJ and Aaron. JJ wearing a beautiful vintage laced wedding dress which clung to her in all the right places. Dave couldn't remember seeing Aaron as happy as he did at that very moment.
"It's amazing what a difference 2 years can make." Dave said softly.
"They look so happy."
"They remind of us when we got married."
"I know what you mean, this time last year that was us and it still feels like we're newly weds."
"The best day of my life was marrying you."
"The day you walked back in to mine was my best day, I knew then you'd never leave me ever again."
"I just wish it hadn't taken you nearly dying to make me realise just how much you meant to me."
"At least we got there in the end."
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JJ laughed loudly as Aaron twirled her around the dance floor, Jack and Henry running around at the side.
"Well our boys appear to be having a good time." JJ smiled.
"And why wouldn't they, they finally got their wish."
"I can't believe it took us this long to finally get married."
"Better late than never."
"I see how happy Dave and Erin are, do you think we'll be as happy as them."
"I hope we are, we will and now we have our little bundle on the way…life's good."
"So when do we tell them."
"How about we tell them when the party's died down a little."
"I can't wait to see their faces."
"I know what you mean."
Morgan and Reid walked back to their table and placed the drinks in front of Penelope and Alex.
"My one's a virgin right?" Penelope inquired.
"Don't worry baby girl, I didn't forget."
"Still not drinking huh?" Alex asked.
"The books say it's not wise while your breastfeeding."
"How is Noah?" Reid asked, taking a seat beside Alex.
"Oh honey he's perfect, missing his uncle Reid though."
"Well how about I come over this weekend and baby-sit, Morgan could take you out for the evening, spoil you."
"Oooh that sounds good, what do you say sweetness, on call babysitter?"
"Yeah okay."
"Hey Alex why don't you join me?" Reid smiled.
"Oh, an evening looking after a 5 month old baby…couldn't think of anything I'd rather do."
"Alex would you like to dance."
"Sure."
Reid escorted Alex on to the dance floor, Penelope smiling as she looked on.
"What are you grinning at baby girl?"
"I'm just happy that he's finally found someone he feels he can talk too about any problems he has, I know he finds it hard to talk to us."
"She's become something of a mother figure to him I guess."
"I'm glad."
"Yeah, me too."
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As the night drew on and the champagne was all gone, the guests left one by one. It was coming up for midnight as Erin rested her head on Dave's shoulder, a small yawn escaping her lips.
"I think we should be heading to bed soon."
"Mmmm, just a little while longer. It was so sweet of you to allow them to use you garden…again." She giggled.
"Our garden my sweet."
"Our garden, I keep forgetting."
"I think it really made it that much more special for them."
Penelope, Derek, Reid and Alex came over to join them, Alex to a seat beside Erin, giving her arm a small squeeze.
"You okay Erin."
"Just a little tired but it's been a wonderful day."
"It really has and JJ looks so beautiful."
"You all look amazing tonight." Dave smiled.
"Where are they anyway?" Reid asked.
"They went to put the boys to bed, I think they exhausted themselves." Morgan joked.
They all looked up when JJ and Aaron appeared and made their way over to the table.
"Hey, how are we all doing?"
"We're doing good man, we were just saying how great today's been."
"It's been wonderful, Dave…Erin thank you so much for allowing us do have the wedding here."
"JJ we were happy to do it."
Well before you all head off to bed, Aaron and I have some news that we'd like to share with you."
"You're not leaving the BAU." Penelope asked, suddenly worried.
"No of course not, no we had some news the other day but with the preparations for today it kind of got side tracked and we wanted to have you all together when we told you, I mean you are basically our family."
"JJ you're not." Erin asked with a twinkle in her eye.
"Huh, what?" Dave asked, not quite catching the thread of the conversation.
"Yeah…I am…I'm pregnant."
"Aaaah JJ, oh my god." Penelope was on her feet immediately and rushing to hug her friend. "How far along are you?"
"Coming up 4 months, it was a bit of a surprise but we're happy, aren't we?"
"I couldn't be any happier." Aaron smiled, as he kissed her.
"Oh JJ, Aaron I'm so happy for you both." Erin said, hugging them both. Reid, Alex and Morgan followed suit and offered their congratulations.
"Now, Aaron and I have been talking and well…Erin, Dave…we would really love it if you would consider being Godmother and Godfather."
Erin's eyes immediately filled with tears as JJ rushed to her side to hug her tightly.
"Is that a yes then?"
"Oh JJ, of course it's a yes."
"And of course this kid is going to have so many Aunts and Uncles it won't know what to do with us all." Penelope beamed.
"Absolutely Garcia." Aaron smiled.
"Come on everyone, I think it's time we were all heading to bed…it's getting really late." Alex added.
They all made their way into the house, leaving Dave and Erin still sitting outside.
"You okay Bella?"
"I don't think I've ever been as happy, Godmother…me."
"And why not you, you heard JJ, we're a family…forever and always."
"I just never imagined this would ever happen, you and me…the Team becoming so close with me after years of being the ice queen. It's amazing how once horrible event brought us all closer together than we ever imagined.
"I shouldn't have had to take Curtis nearly killing you for us to see just how wonderful you really are and I'm sorry that was the case."
"Don't apologise, I have everything I've ever wanted and more…so much more."
"I will never let anything or anyone ever hurt you like that again…I promise."
"I love you so much David."
"And I love you, more than you will ever know."
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