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Chapter 16

One year later...

Hotch and Emily, had been dating for six months when she had moved in with Aaron and Jack. The three of them had never regretted it. Now six months after that Hotch was planning a proposal. It was one year to the day, of the "The Boys Big No-No" as Garcia had taken to calling it, and the ring Hotch had bought two weeks ago, was burning a hole in his pocket.

Hotch was sitting in his office, watching Emily in the bullpen through the slats of his blinds, when Dave walked in. Dave snapped his fingers, to get Hotch's attention. Hotch started, he'd been so engrossed in whating Emily, he hadn't heard Dave come in.

"Dave, something you need?" Hotch asked.

Dave chuckled, "Geez Aaron, it's been a year, and you're still watching Emily like a love sick teen."

"Screw you Dave," Hotch growled back at him.

"Come on, tell Uncle Dave what you're up to."

Dave said as he shut Hotch's door before sitting in one of the chairs in front of Hotch's desk.

Hotch sighed knowing protest was futile, and pulled out a jewler's box from his pocket, after checking to make sure Emily was otherwise occupied. He placed it in front of Dave. Dave's eyes widened, as he realised what had to be in the box.

"Aaron, you're going to propose?" Dave asked thrilled.

"Yes Dave, I'm going to ask Emily to marry me. I was planning on talking to you later. I know Emily's like a daughter to you, and she thinks of you as her father, So I wanted to ask you for your blessing." Hotch stated nervously awaiting Dave's response.

Dave looked at his old friend smiling. He was touched by Hotch's request.

"Aaron, you don't need to ask for my blessing, you've always had it. You make Emily happy, and for that reason alone you have my blessing. So how are you going to do it?" Dave asked curious.

Hotch grinned thankful that Dave approved of him as Emily's husband, and replied, "Jack wants to help, he's going to ask Emily to be his mom. So I thought I'd do at home."

Dave nodded approving, "I like it!"

Dave reached for the ring box asking, "May I?"

Hotch nodded, Dave opened the ring box, finding a simple, but beautiful ring. It had a platinum band, with a one carat square cut diamond, in the center, with two 1/2 carat rubies on either side of the diamond. It was perfect for Emily, and Dave knew Emily would love it.

"It's perfect Aaron," Dave said.

Hotch grinned, "I know, it screamed Emily, when Jack and I saw it at the jewlers, no other even came close."

It was Dave's turn to grin, "Congradulations Aaron."

"Little premature for that Dave," Hotch answered.

Dave shook his head, "Aaron, Emily loves you and Jack, trust me you've got nothing to worry about."

Hotch nodded, "I know Emily loves us Dave, but a man has a right to be nervous, when it comes to this."

Dave smiled, how well he knew, he'd done it three times. They talked a bit more, then Dave left Hotch's office, still grinning.

Later that night:

Hotch was getting more and more nervous, waiting for Emily to come home. He wanted this to be perfect. He had picked up Emily's favorite dish from her favorite resteraunt. He checked again ti make sure their meal was still warming in the oven. He moved on to check his clothes, and hair. Satisfied everything was in place, he went to check on Jack.

Jack had on his suit, very excited about their plans. When Hotch came into Jack's room. Jack asked him,

"Is it almost time daddy? Is Emmy almost home?" The little boy was almost vibrating, he was so excited. Hotch smiled at his son saying,

"Yes, it's almost time, Emily should be home in about 20 minutes. Are you ready buddy? Hotch asked.

Jack nodded, "I'm ready Daddy."

At that, two Hotchner boys went to the living room, to wait for the woman they both loved and adored.

Emily's Home:

Emily entered their apartment fifteen minutes later, smiling when she saw Hotch and Jack, siiting on their couch waiting for her.

"Hey guys," She said, then getting a closer look at what they were wearing asked. "Why are you all dressed up? Are we going somewhere?"

Hotch rose going to Emily, "No sweetheart, Jack and I just have something special planned for you tonight."

Emily looked at Hotch, and nodded, "Okay, what is it?" she asked as Hotch lead them to over to the couch, seating her next to Jack, who she hugged tightly after she sat down.

"Okay guys, you're making me nervous. What's going on?" Emily asked, watching them both carefully.

Hotch kneeled down in front of Emily, taking her hand.

"Emily, I love you so much, and I can't imagine my life without you in it. You've brought back love and happiness, to my life. You've become like a light, that brightens my day."

Hotch nodded to Jack, who leaned over, taking Emily's other hand.

"Emmy, I love you. You do so much for me and Daddy, and I know that you love us lots. So Daddy and me, wanna ask you a very important question."

Jack turned to Hotch, and asked "Did I do it right Daddy?"

Hotch smiled, "You did great buddy."

Emily sucked in a breath, realising where this was heading. She could feel happy tears sliding down her face. Hotch reached over and gently wiped them away, before asking

"Emily, will you marry me?" Hotch pulled the ring box from his pocket, and opened it.

Emily gasped, "Oh Aaron, it's beautiful! Yes! Yes! I would love to be your wife."

Emily launched herself into Hotch's arms. Hotch pulled back only long enough to slip the ring on Emily's finger, before crushing Emily to him, kissing her passionately.

"My turn daddy," Jack said, causing the adults to laugh as they broke apart.

"Okay buddy, It's your turn." Hotch agreed chuckling, keeping Emily in his arms, as both looked at the little boy.

Jack kneeled down next to Hotch and Emily, taking Emily's hand again.

"Emmy would you be my Mommy?" Jack asked, handing her a locket, that said Mom on the front, inside there was a picture of Jack.

Emily's tears started again, as she said "Oh Jack, I would love to be your mommy!"

Emily pulled Jack into her arms, and said, "I love you both so much,"

Hotch gently took the necklace from Emily's hand, and fastened it around her neck. Then he pulled Jack and Emily, into his arms. He was overcome with emotion, wondering just how the hell he had gotten so lucky. Emily and Hotch had finally found love, peace, and contentment in their lives, in each other.

Garcia's Office:

"Wow!" J.J. said, "That was so sweet." her eyes welled up with happy tears.

"Way to go bossman and little bossman, they got our peaches to say yes!" Garcia chimmed in thrilled about this devlopment.

Even though Reid was happy for his friends he couldn't stop himself from blurting out, "You know statistically marriage is..."

Morgan cut him off, "Not now kid," Morgan was happy for his friends, the scene they had just watched on the camera, Garcia had planted earlier that day, had touched him. "Who knew Hotch had that in him?" He added.

Dave chuckled, "I told Aaron, he had nothing to worry about. Now let's shut this down, and start praying, Emily and Hotch, never find out that we spied on them again."

They team all nodded, agreeing. They moved quickly, to follow Dave's order, all happy for their friends, their family. After all they had a wedding to attend hopefully soon. They couldn't do that if Hotch and Emily, killed them.

Well that's all folks! I hope you've enjoyed reading this as much as I've enjoyed writing it. Thanks go to all of you for your wonderful reviews.