JJ Tells the Team

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'Only the suppressed word is dangerous' Ludwig Borne.

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JJ felt just as excited as the time she and Will had their first date. She checked herself in the mirror several times. The house was perfect, dinner was ready to go and little Henry was bathed and fed. She promised him he could stay up and let his daddy tuck him in bed, maybe even read him a story.

The doorbell rang, JJ's heart sped up a little. She took one last look in the mirror then forced herself to calm down. She answered the door. Will stood there with a bouquet of flowers in his hand, looking nervous; he too felt this meeting was rather date-like.

'Will, come in." She flashed him a sweet smile.

Will held out the flowers. "These are for you, its been a long time since I've brought you flowers."

She took the roses from him and inhaled their sweetness.

"Thank you Will, they're beautiful." The couple stood staring at one another until a small commotion broke their silence. Henry came bursting into the room and threw himself at his father.

"Daddy, you're here!"

Will caught the small boy in his arms and held him tight. Henry wrapped his arms around his fathers neck and planted a rather wet kiss on his cheek.

"Oh that's what I've been been missing." Exclaimed Will "Big delicious wet Henry kisses, there's nothing like them." Henry giggled and gave him another kiss. JJ felt her eyes well up.

"Guess what Daddy, Mommy took me to the doctor today."

"Oh?" Will looked at JJ with concern.

"It was nothing; they think he might need glasses." JJ explained.

"I'm myopic." Henry said proudly. "That means nearsighted."

"Yes Henry we know. Will, I told Henry you would tuck him in tonight.'

Will smiled at the eager little face. "Sure thing, big guy."

"And a story too?"

"You drive a hard bargain." He hoisted the little boy up and took him to his bedroom.

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Will spent about 40 minutes wth Henry. They laughed and talked about school. Will read a chapter out of one of his books until Henry started to doze off. He gently tucked him in and kissed the top of his head.

"Daddy," Henry whispered.

"Yeah buddy."

"Are you going to stay home now, are you done visiting?"

"Go to sleep little man, we'll talk tomorrow."

Will felt his heart swell up. He didn't really think he could ever leave this little boy. JJ was right, he was Henry's father in every way that counted. He wanted his family back, if he could only get the image of JJ with another man out of his head. He left the nightlight on and closed the door to Henry's bedroom. He walked out to the dining room and saw JJ sitting at the dining room had made everything look beautiful. He smiled to see she had somehow managed to get his favourite food for dinner, Po boy sandwiches. He laughed, not exactly elegant but perhaps the sweetest thing anyone had ever done for him.

Dinner went reasonably well. Although the elephant in the room was becoming impatient to be noticed. At first it was very much like a first date. They became shy with each other and made small talk until JJ finally broached the subject.

"Will, I'm going to tell them tomorrow, about leaving; I have to give proper notice; I owe my team that."

Will understood, he was once a cop, he knew about loyalty "And him, what are you telling him?"

JJ looked puzzled. "What do you mean? He'll know when the rest of the team knows. Will, I'm going back to New Orleans with you because I love you and so does Henry. We are going to have a life together."

Will nodded, "So, he doesn't know then?"

"No, he doesn't and I promise you; there is not nor was there ever anything between him and I" She stood up from the table and sat in Will's lap

" I love you Will."JJ clasped him to her body and pressed her lips against his. He felt a flame of desire ignite within him

He slid his arms around her back and held her tight."I love you too, I missed both of you." His heart was beating so fast he thought it would burst out of his chest. He knew right then and there, he would never leave her again.

JJ stood up, took Will by the hand and led him to their bedroom.

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The first thing JJ did when she arrived at work the next morning was speak to Hotch. She told him that due to personal reasons, she was leaving the BAU. Hotch didn't pry too deeply. He of all people knew the toll this job took on peoples personal lives. If JJ was trying to save hers, who was he to try and stop her. He wished her well and told her that they would all miss her and she was welcome back anytime. She also said she wouldn't leave until a replacement was firmly in place.

"Good luck JJ" Said Hotch. "You will be very hard to replace."

"I wonder if you mind I tell the team all at once, kind of of like ripping off a bandaid real fast" She said.

"Sure I'll gather them up now if you want."

"Thank you Hotch."

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It took only a few minutes for the BAU team to gather in the conference all looked expectantly at JJ waiting for her to tell them what their new case was and where they were going next. She was very nervous. She looked at Garcia, who with eyes welling with tears gave her a supportive smile.

"I'm not here to present a case" She began. She couldn't stop fidgeting with her hands. The team looked at each other puzzled.

"I'm here to tell you that I am leaving the BAU. Will and I are going to New Orleans to live permenantly."

It took a minute for the annoucement to sink in.

"Is everything ok, nobody is sick are they?" asked Prentiss.

"No nothing like that, it's for very personal reasons. I just wanted to tell you all at once."

"NO!" A voice team looked around in surprise at the owner of the voice

"What?" said a shocked JJ.

"I said no, you can't go!"

Everyone's eyes were now on a visibly distraught Spencer Reid.

Garcia covered her face with her hands "Oh no" she gasped.

"Spence, what are you talking about? "Asked a shaken JJ.

"You heard me, you can't take Henry away!"

JJ sank down into a chair 'He knew'

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FIN.

AN sorry for such a long time between updates. Please read and review.