HELLO AGAIN!

So I decided that I wanted to explore a different side to Alex in this story. I know I've written about her having nightmares and what not before, but I promise this will be different, as I kind of want to see the teen get herself into a bit of trouble, so I hope you'll enjoy it!

This chapter is just a short bit of fluff before we get into the big stuff though, which I hope you'll like as well!

Thanks so much for sticking with me! -J

Chapter 1

Sundays were often Emily's favourite day of the week. If the team wasn't away on a case, Emily, JJ and Alex liked to spend their Sundays lounging at home. Alex would finish her homework early; they would have a big breakfast, spend most of their day in comfy clothes and often cuddle up on the couch together to watch a movie. It was rare that anyone even left the house on Sundays and Emily absolutely loved it. In her opinion there was no better way to spend the end of the weekend, than relaxing at home with the people she loved most, and the brunette couldn't wait until the baby was born and there was one more person involved in her lazy Sundays.

The ladies had spent their morning cooking up a big breakfast while Alex worked on the last of her homework, having woke up rather early compared to her usual noon wake up. After enjoying their meal together, the 3 had cleaned up before deciding to play a few rounds of Mario Kart, which was still Alex's favourite.

It was a great morning, but as the day wore on Emily eventually noticed JJ looking rather tired, something, which had been happening quite often the further they got into her pregnancy. Knowing the blonde needed the rest Emily suggested she take a nap, thinking it was a pretty good idea when Alex decided to join JJ since the teen looked uncharacteristically exhausted.

With the two females upstairs in bed, Emily was left with Sergio; both curling up on the couch where Emily opened up the book she was currently reading. Forty-five minutes later though she was interrupted from her story when JJ's cell phone, which was sitting on the coffee table began to ring with Garcia's name lighting up the screen.

"Hey Pen," Emily greeted, answering the phone since she knew JJ wouldn't mind.

"Hey Princess," Garcia's chipper voice replied. "I thought I called our Blonde Bombshell."

"You did, she left her phone on the table, she's actually upstairs taking a nap with Lex," Emily explained. "The little guy is draining all her energy already and he's not even here yet. She could barely keep her eyes open and Lex was no better. They're both probably sleeping like rocks."

"That's pretty likely," Garcia laughed. "Poor sleepy girls."

"So what are you up to Pen?" Emily asked, wondering if there was a reason the analyst was calling. "Did you need something from Jen?"

"No not really I was just taking a break from my latest computer game and thought I'd check in and see how my favourite couple was doing," Garcia replied, her voice bubbly as always. "You know while I've got you on the phone though I had a thought the other day that I've been meaning to talk to you about."

"And what would that be?" Emily asked tentatively, not sure if she should be nervous.

"Well I realized that we haven't thrown JJ a baby shower yet," Garcia replied, sounding excited. "And I know planning a party with the team's schedule is nearly impossible but I thought it might be nice to try. I mean we could invite JJ's mom and sister-in-law, your mom, Haley and then all of Alex's friends of course. Just a small get together."

"I'm not entirely sure how Jen would feel about that to be honest," Emily replied. "I mean she's not really into being the centre of attention lately."

"I know, which is why we'll keep it small, and maybe a surprise?" Garcia suggested.

"So she doesn't have a chance to say no?"

"Exactly!" Garcia replied enthusiastically. "Come on Emsters, we need a day to celebrate the little munchkin, and I'm sure Jayje would be thrilled to see her mom and Sara. It'll be great!"

"Alright," Emily laughed. "Go nuts and let me know what you need me to do, but you know it's going to be hard to find a weekend where we're actually in town. And time off is never a guarantee."

"I know, but we'll make it happen," Garcia replied confidently. "I will begin brainstorming and keep you posted. Perhaps I will even recruit our little Princess to help as well."

"Sounds good I'll be sure to warn her," Emily said, still laughing. "I'll see you tomorrow Pen."

"See you then Princess," came the blonde's reply. "Garcie out."

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Alex was exhausted. She had been doing her best to look awake and be involved while she spent the morning with her mom and JJ, but when Emily suggested JJ take a nap, the teen jumped at the chance to join the blonde; desperately needing to rest her tired eyes. Lying down in the master bedroom's king size bed, Alex and JJ had talked for a few minutes before they both drifted off, lying facing each other; JJ with one hand resting on her stomach, while Alex curled up as close as she could.

An hour and a half later though Alex's eyes shot open, breathing deeply as she tried to shake the dream, which had woken her with a start; something, which had been happening quite a bit in the last week. Reminding herself it was just a dream, the teen attempted to calm her breathing; relieved that she hadn't woken JJ, who seemed to still be out cold. Once she had calmed herself down, the brunette couldn't help but smile as JJ rubbed her hand over her stomach even in her sleep.

To say Alex was excited about the baby would be an understatement, the teen was anxious to have a sibling since she had spent most of her childhood wishing for one. She couldn't wait to hold her little brother and be there for him as he grew up; smiling as she thought about all the things she would get to teach him as he grew up.

"What are you smiling about girly?" JJ's whispered, startling Alex, who hadn't noticed that the blonde had woken up.

"Just thinking about the baby," Alex replied with a smile, reaching out and taking JJ's hand. "I've always wanting a little brother or sister. I had given up on that dream so long ago, it's kind of hard to believe that it's finally coming true."

"You're going to be such a great sister," JJ smiled, squeezing Alex's hand. "I'm so glad that this little guy is going to have a big sister to be there for him, especially when your Mom and I aren't around. I'll feel better leaving for work knowing that you're here with him."

"Have you guys figured out what you're going to do about that yet?" Alex asked, knowing the couple were still trying to work out a plan for when JJ returned to work; something, which Alex was rather curious about.

"No not yet," JJ sighed. "We've been considering a couple options, but we haven't decided yet. Luckily we still have some time though. I mean I will have some time off once the baby's born anyways, so we'll just have to make a decision before my maternity leave is over."

"It'll be nice to have you home," Alex smiled. "I know you and Mom hate not working, but I like having you guys here. It was nice when Mom was off after she got shot. I mean I obviously would have rather she not have gotten hurt, but it was nice having someone to come home to everyday."

"I'm looking forward to it too honey," JJ replied, tucking the teen's hair behind her ear. "It'll be nice to get to spend the extra time together."

Smiling, Alex squeezed JJ's hand again, knowing it would be great to get to spend so much time with JJ and would likely bring them even closer together than they already were.

"Do you think you and Mom will have more kids?" The teen eventually blurted out the question; something, which she had wondered quite a bit about.

"Oh uh wow," JJ stumbled, not expecting the question. "Um well, I mean this pregnancy came as such a surprise, we haven't really talked about it," she explained. "I want more though. I mean I always wanted a big family so I think I'd like another one at least…maybe two."

"That would be awesome," Alex replied a huge smile on her face.

"It would be pretty awesome wouldn't it," JJ smiled. "Do me a favour though, and let me talk to your mom about it before you mention more babies okay?"

"Got it," Alex laughed, before letting out a rather big yawn.

"What's with you this weekend?" JJ asked with a laugh. "You've been like a zombie. Haven't you been sleeping?"

"We had a really late night on Friday at Zoey's," Alex replied quickly. "Guess I haven't quite caught up on my sleep yet."

"Ah guess it'll be an early night for you tonight then huh," JJ said. "Don't want you falling asleep at school tomorrow."

"Probably a good idea," Alex laughed, just as Emily popped her head in the doorway.

"Hey I thought I heard talking," the older brunette said, letting herself into the room. "How are my sleeping beauties doing?"

"Better now," JJ replied, smiling as Emily got into bed on Alex's other side; the teen chuckling softly as her mother immediately pulled her into her arms, kissing the back of her head. "Definitely needed that nap."

"Me too," Alex grinned. "Could we have burgers for dinner? With fries? Oh and milkshakes?"

"Oh yeah that sounds perfect," JJ quickly agreed.

"Sure," Emily laughed. "Would you two like me to order in or do homemade?"

"Either way's good," Alex replied.

"But homemade is better," JJ added.

"Alright homemade it is," Emily said, shaking her head with a laugh. "You two are lucky I love you both."

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"Ugh why did you make me eat so much," Alex groaned later that night, lying down on the couch with her head in Emily's lap. "I think I'm going to explode."

"Excuse me missy?" Emily replied disbelievingly. "Made you? I'm pretty sure I'm the one who told you that the second milkshake was a bad idea, JJ told you to go for it. Blame her."

"Hey you can't blame me!" JJ scoffed. "I'm pregnant you don't get to blame me for things. Plus I don't know what you're complaining about Lex, I ate just as much as you did and I feel fine."

"Probably because I'm not seven months pregnant," Alex replied, throwing her arm over her face dramatically. "I don't think I can even move until morning. Just put a blanket on me and leave me here all night."

"Aw such a little drama queen," Emily laughed. "I hope you don't expect me to stay here and act as your pillow all night though, because that's never gonna happen kiddo."

"Don't you love me?" Alex asked, uncovering her face and sticking out her bottom lip, giving her mother her best puppy dog face.

"I love you very much, but if I sleep on this couch I won't be able to get up in the morning, so you're on your own," Emily laughed.

"So Lex what do you have going on this week at school?" JJ asked from the other end of the couch, rubbing her hand up and down the teen's leg. "Anything exciting?"

"I have a presentation and two tests," Alex replied, smiling as Emily began to run her fingers through her hair. "I also promised Spencer I would help with debate team this week. The school's hosting a debate against some other school in the city and they need help setting up or something, so she pretty much begged me to do it."

"You know I would love to see Spencer debate," Emily said. "Something tells me that girl would be a force to be reckoned with during a debate."

"Trust me she is," Alex laughed. "I mean I haven't seen an actual debate yet but I've heard her practice and it's intense," she explained. "Plus she loves it."

"Soccer tryout should be starting up soon shouldn't they?" JJ then asked, anxious to see the teen played.

"End of the month," Alex nodded with a smile. "And auditions for the spring musical are actually next week. I know it's going to be a lot but I really want to do both," she added. "I think if I use my lunch periods and study hall to keep up with my homework and use my weekends for projects and studying then I should be okay."

"Seems like you've put a lot of thought into this," JJ smiled.

"I have."

"Well if anyone can do it, it's you," Emily laughed, confident that her teen could handle just about anything when it came to school. "I think you'll be just fine."

"Thanks," Alex smiled, shutting her eyes sleepily, rubbing her stomach; obviously still full from her dinner. "Do you think you guys will be gone much this week?"

"Oh probably," JJ sighed.

"Unfortunately serial killers rarely take a break," Emily added. "But maybe we'll get lucky and only be gone a few days again. I mean last week wasn't so bad."

"Yeah I know," Alex nodded, squinting open her eyes to look up at her mother. "I just miss you guys when you're gone."

"Aw we miss you too sweetie," Emily replied, leaning forward and placing a kiss on the teen's forehead. "So, so much."