A/N: This is the last of Angel N Darkness's prompts for me. So, read and enjoy. After this, I am going to do more song oriented stories, but with songs of my own choosing! So enjoy another Emily and Aaron FF and as always Read and Review.
This may have a sequel if you so should want one... but you have to tell me!
Songs in the prompt are : Am I the Only One Who Cares and Fancy by Reba, Did I Shave my Legs for This? and Count Me In by Deana Carter and A Lover is Forever by Trisha Yearwood.
*Love always, Nicole*
David Rossi gaped at Aaron Hotchner. The younger man may have been his superior but none the less. "What did you just say?"
"I love Emily Prentiss." Aaron reiterated.
"I got that much. The whole damn team figured that out from the moment she joined this team. Fuck I could see it when I came back." Dave just continued to stare.
"Dave, close your mouth. You're going to start catching flies." Aaron laughed. "Why do you find this all so strange?"
"Because you're actually admitting it." Dave closed his mouth finally. "I never thought I'd live to see to see you say it."
"Well I am. Dave, I want to be with her but I'm not sure how to go about telling her and I'm not sure what I'll do if she turns me down, and… and…" Aaron began to ramble.
"Hotch stop!" Dave put his hand up. "First off, I'm pretty sure you won't have to worry about her turning you down. Secondly, just tell her from the bottom of your heart. She'll understand you no matter how you say it."
"When then?" Hotch looked up to his mentor helplessly.
"How about I handle that part. Give me a couple days. I'll set something up where she won't be suspicious and you'll have your chance?" Dave offered.
"You sure?"
Rossi just laughed. "Hell, I've been there 4 times, I think I know how to do it."
"That's not so encouraging because your marriages never lasted." Aaron put his head in his hands.
"Aaron, trust me okay?"
"Fine. Go for it."
Rossi turned around and left Hotch's office and headed out to go set his plan in motion.
Hotch put his head on his desk. "What am I doing?"
Penelope's "dungeon"…
Dave had managed to gather everyone except Emily without drawing too much attention to himself.
Morgan looked at the older agent. "What's all the hush hush about Rossi?"
The others turned to him. Rossi smiled. "Hotch loves Prentiss." He said simply.
"Well no shit Dave." JJ laughed. "We knew that long time ago."
"No, he just admitted it to me." Rossi clarified.
"Wait, Aaron Hotchner just admitted to you that he loves Emily?" Penelope gawked at Dave. "Our boss man admitted?"
"Yep. He's also asked me to help him set the mood so he could tell her." Rossi looked at them.
"Okay?" Reid looked confused. As much as they had all tried to teach him about dating, he still wasn't catching on.
"So I would like to recruit you in Operation: A Lover is Forever." Dave let them have time to absorb it all.
"Count me in." JJ smiled. "I've been waiting too damned long for this."
"Hell, me too." Morgan stood up.
"If my chocolate god of thunder is in, then I'M definitely in." Garcia laughed.
"Why not?" Reid shrugged. "Maybe I'll learn something new."
"Good. Now JJ, Penelope, you're in charge of Emily, and getting her ready. Derek, you, me and boy genius will figure out how to get them together without it being to suspicious."
"Dave, we're profilers, they're profilers. They're going to catch on." Reid pointed out.
"Reid, they're two profilers in love, they won't catch on. Even if it bit 'em in the ass." JJ said angelically.
"She has a point kiddo." Morgan laughed. "Okay, so we'll set about to that, and you two, go make sure Em isn't starting to get suspicious."
JJ and Penelope left quickly, while Dave, Spencer and Derek set about to planning an evening none of them would ever forget.
A couple weeks later…
"Dave?" Aaron asked from the doorway.
"Hmm?" Dave looked up from the papers in front of him.
"It's been two weeks."
"You think that planning all of this would happen over night? What do I look like a Fairy Godmother?" Dave said seriously.
Hotch's jaw dropped. "David! You promised."
"I have everything under control." Dave smiled. "Get a nice, non-FBI outfit and be ready by 6:30 on Saturday."
"Why 6:30?"
"Because that's when I told the baby-sitter to be at your place. Mama is going to watch Jack for you. The limo will also be there by 6:30."
"Limo?" Hotch was confused.
"Trust me Aaron." Dave smiled. "It's all part of the plan."
"Whatever you say." Aaron just shook his head and he walked away.
Dave snickered.
The Women…
"Come on Emily!" JJ pleaded.
"No!" Emily put her arms over her chest. "I'm not going."
"Why not gumdrop?" Pen asked gently.
"Because it's Rossi who planned it." Emily spat.
"I know your pissed at him, but it wasn't just him. It's all of us."
Emily's arms fell to her side. "Why though?"
"Because it'll be fun." Pen said. "We all get to dress up really nice, and we get to have fun spending Dave's money."
"It's an auction." Emily said. "Of people. Dave wants to auction us off."
"Sorta." JJ said carefully. "The money earned would be for charity. And come on even Hotch is coming."
That caught Emily's attention. "Hotch is coming?"
"Yes. Dave got him to come. Please Emily." JJ pleaded.
"Fine. But I'm not wearing anything scandalous." Emily said with finality.
"No, we know that." Pen smiled. "But we are going shopping." She held up a platinum credit card. "On Dave's tab."
Emily smiled a little. "If he's paying, let's go."
The three women left the bullpen and headed to one of D.C.'s most chic and expensive dress boutiques to get new clothes for the evening that was fast approaching.
Hotch and Jack…
"Daddy!" Jack cried as he ran into his father's waiting arms.
"Hey buddy!" Hotch picked him up and spun him around. "How was school today?"
"We started planning 'bring your parents to school day'." Jack smiled.
"That sounds like fun."
"Yep. I really hope you'll be able to come." He looked at his father.
Hotch's heart melted. "I'm pretty sure I'll be able to this year."
"Yay!" Jack hugged Aaron tightly. "I love you Daddy! What's for supper?"
"Are you hungry?"
"Yeah!"
"What do you want for supper tonight?" Hotch put Jack on the ground, and together they began to walk back to the house.
"Spaghetti!" Jack said excitedly.
"Spaghetti it is then." Hotch laughed.
Together they made supper, Jack helping where he could, and after supper the two of them sat down together to watch Superman on TV. After Superman was finished, Hotch and Jack headed upstairs. Hotch watched as Jack brushed his teeth. Then Jack went to change into his pyjamas. Hotch went to his own room and quickly changed. He went back to make sure Jack was in bed. He stood in the doorway as he watched his son kneel by his bed, put his hands together and put his head to his hands.
"Dear God." He began. "Thank you for giving me a Daddy who loves me and takes good care of me. Thank you for making him an FBI agent so he can keep all of us safe, not just me. He keeps me safe because I'm his son, but he works hard to keep all of your children safe. Please say 'hi' to mommy for me and tell her I miss her, but I know she's watching over me."
Hotch wiped a tear from his eye.
Jack continued. "Please send Daddy someone to love. He's lonely, God. I don't like to see him lonely." Jack looked up at the ceiling. "Maybe Emly. Because Daddy likes her. Thank you God for the food I eat and the house I live in. Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, thy angels watch me through the night, and keep me safe till morning's light. But if I die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. Amen." Jack made the sign of the cross and got into bed.
Aaron walked into the room. He kissed Jack's forehead and tucked him in. "Sleep tight buddy."
"You too Daddy. I love you."
"I love you too." Aaron turned on the Superman nightlight and left the room.
He went back downstairs to put the dishes away. He broke down. Jack was praying for him to find love again. He finally caved and got down on his knees and prayed. "Dear God. If it is your will, please, please let me find love again with Emily Prentiss." He got up and went to bed. His night was filled with a fitful sleep.
The next day after work, he picked Jack up from Jessica's and took him to the mall. "Jack, can you help Daddy find a nice outfit for a party at Uncle Dave's?"
"Okay Daddy." Jack took his father's hand and they headed into the store. "Your best color is red. Mommy always said you wore too much blue."
Hotch looked down at his son. "Really?"
"Yep. I like that shade." He pointed to a deep cherry red dress shirt that had a black and silver tie.
"I think it's a good color too. Let's go try it on." Hotch motioned to the salesperson. A few moments later he emerged from the change room.
"Wow Daddy!" Jack said in awe. "You look fancy!"
"Good." Hotch scruffed Jack's hair.
"Daddy!" Jack laughed.
The salesperson reappeared. "Will that be everything sir?"
"I also need black pants and a sports jacket to match."
The salesperson returned with everything he needed. Hotch paid the bill, and together Jack and he left the mall. It was going to be alright.
Saturday…
Derek and Dave looked at the sign. "FBI Bachelorette Auction".
"Perfect!" Dave laughed.
"I can't believe JJ and Pen got Emily to agree to this."
"They mentioned that Hotch was coming." Reid said as he approached.
"That would work." Dave snickered. "Don't forget you guys have to bid too."
"Oh we know, we have our cheque books ready." Derek smiled.
"Good. Now let's go get ready."
They left the banquet hall and headed to Dave's to get ready. The limo would be picking up the women, while another would pick them, then Hotch up. The timing was perfect that both limos would arrive at the exact same time. It would be perfect.
Hotchner Residence…
Hotch looked at the clock. It was 6:15. Jack was watching him.
"Daddy, are you nervous?"
Hotch turned to face him. "How could you tell?"
"You keep rubbing your hands together." Jack imitated the wringing that Hotch had been doing.
"Yes, I'm nervous." Hotch laughed.
"Why?" Jack cocked his head to one side.
Hotch sighed. "You are so curious. It's because I'm going to talk to Emily tonight."
"You tell her you love her?" Jack said.
"Jack."
"Daddy it's true. Uncle Derek and Uncle Dave say it all the time. You look at her different than Auntie Penny or Auntie JJ."
Hotch looked at his son. For such a young soul, he knew so much. "Okay, Romeo." He hugged his son. "Maybe I'll tell her. But you have to promise to behave for Mama Rossi."
"Always." Jack hugged Aaron then pointed to his tie. "Your tie's crooked again."
Hotch laughed. Just then the doorbell rang. Hotch looked at the clock. 6:30. Jack ran to the door while Aaron fixed his tie.
"Hi Mama!" Jack hugged the small Italian woman.
"Jack, you've grown." She said. "You look dashing Aaron."
"Thank you Mama." Aaron kissed her cheek.
She turned back to Jack. "How about I make you lasgna tonight?"
"Yay!" Jack ran to the kitchen.
Mama Rossi laughed. "I'll take good care of your bambino. You go have fun, and sweep that girl off her feet."
"Yes ma'am." Hotch grabbed his suit jacket and walked out the door.
His jaw dropped a little when he saw the black stretch Hummer limo in his driveway. The door was open. He climbed in to see Reid, Morgan and Rossi already seated comfortably.
"I hope you brought your cheque book." Dave smiled slyly.
"Huh?" Hotch said as he shut the limo door.
Derek just shook his head. The driver eased out of the driveway and headed to the banquet hall.
The Women…
Emily looked in the mirror one last time. The limo was due any minute and she was starting to get cold feet. The dress she had chosen was a full length gown, one shouldered. The color complemented her complexion. It was a deep crimson. She took the antique clip and pulled her hair to side, then clipped it in place. She applied her lipstick, grabbed her purse and walked out the door. A white stretch Hummer limo was parked out front. The door was open. She eased herself in. JJ and Penelope were already inside. JJ looked radiant in her turquoise gown. Her hair pinned up in soft curls, with a white rose over her left ear. Pen was in an orchid colored gown, off the shoulder. Her hair lay smooth with a couple black and purple feathers behind her right ear. Emily smiled.
"Are you ready to be auctioned off to the highest bidder?" JJ giggled.
"As long as it's Hotch, yes." Emily nodded.
"I'm pretty sure boss man isn't going to let anyone else buy one night with you." Pen giggled. She offered Emily a glass of champagne, which Emily gratefully accepted.
The rest of the ride to the banquet hall was spent chatting over all the possibilities that could come from that night.
They arrived right behind a black Hummer limo. Their door opened and there stood Aaron Hotchner. His apparel was not what Emily was used to seeing him in. He extended his hand, and she took it and he helped her out. Derek followed suit for Pen, and Reid took JJ's hand. Dave held the door open. They proceeded into the banquet hall. The men were pointed in one direction, while the ladies were led to the backstage area. The auction began soon there after. Emily was second last to be auctioned off. JJ was the first of the three of them, but she was in the middle of the group of 40 women to be auctioned off. Pen was a couple women after JJ. They didn't know who the last woman was but they didn't really care at the moment either. JJ was purchased by Reid for $2500.00, which so far had been the highest bid. He had fought against a couple agents from the White Collar Crime division. When he handed the auctioneer the cheque, he took her hand and led her to the table that had been reserved for them. When Penelope came on stage, Derek immediately outbid Kevin Lynch. He paid $3000.00 and guided her to the table where Reid and JJ were waiting. The bidding continued. Emily paced backstage until someone came to lead her onto the stage. She stepped into the spotlight. A roar of cheers came up. Bidding started and it started high.
"Did I shave my legs for this?" She thought to herself. "They're like a bunch of wolves."
She had yet to hear Hotch bid for her. Anderson had just bid $5000.00 for her. Anderson was a nice guy and all but she wanted Hotch. Finally she heard his voice call out, "$7500.00!"
She was sure her jaw dropped. The banquet hall went silent. He stood up.
"I will outbid any man for Emily Prentiss." He said with a slight shake to his voice. He ran up to the stage wrote out a cheque and took her hand.
She gaped at him. "Aaron."
"Emily, I love you." He blurted out. "I have for so long. I couldn't hold it in anymore."
"Oh Aaron." She sighed.
He tilted her chin up and kissed her deeply.
The hall filled with cheers and hollers. Hotch broke the kiss. Emily's face was glowing. "I love you too Aaron."
He took her hand and led her to the table where everyone was applauding. Derek wolf whistled. Pen and JJ were clapping and Reid just nodded along. Aaron pulled out a chair for her, she took her seat and then he sat next to her. He leaned in and whispered. "You look beautiful."
She blushed. "Thank you. I love that color on you."
"Jack chose it."
Emily smiled. "He has good taste, like his father."
They watched as the final woman was presented. It was Erin Strauss. The older men in the crowd bid. The numbers weren't high, but then the team heard a voice rise above the others. "Am I the only one who cares? $10,000!" Dave cried out.
Derek spat out his champagne. Pen dropped her mirror. Reid and JJ jumped. Emily and Hotch dropped their champagne glasses on the table. Rossi walked up to the stage, handed a huge cheque and took Strauss's hand. No one had expected that. The others looked at their table. The tablecloth was ruined, but at least their clothes weren't. Dave escorted Strauss to the table. A smile on his face. She looked human. It was definitely a night they were never going to forget.