Co written with Bobby Taylor, someone who has become my friend in all of this and I want to thank you for all your input! We have enjoyed writing this story and hope you all have enjoyed reading it! Thank you all for each and everyone of your reads and reviews, I know they made our day, they sure made mine!

I don't think this can technically be classified as an epilogue, but I'm not for sure because it will actually lead you up to the last scene. I hope you like the ending. I hope it flows well, I've never written a chapter like this before so I hope you like it!

The weeks went by quickly and before they knew it they were finally home. The arrival was overwhelming, but a good one at that. It had been over a year since they had been on the inside of their homes and home seemed to be a little different than it was before.

JJ and Reid started looking for houses with at least two bedrooms, and a backyard. There were plenty of options and a couple quaint houses had caught their eye but before they bought a house, there were a few things that had to be done first.

JJ had started to show and the couple eagerly anticipated the arrival of their baby. But before the blessed arrival Reid took JJ to Las Vegas, only after she had settled in and felt comfortable enough for travel. In Las Vegas Reid introduced JJ to his mom as his long time friend and the woman he was going to marry. Reid's mother was ecstatic, but when she saw JJ was expecting she gave her son a shameful look clearing stating he should have waited but JJ and Reid just smiled. Otherwise the meeting went rather well, and despite his mother's feelings about the pre-nuptial relations she was glad to be having a grandbaby and made them promise to bring it there after it was born. They both willingly agreed.

While visiting in Las Vegas the wedding took place, in a little chapel on the outskirts of town. It was definitely a must see of the year. JJ looked beautiful in her white gown. The sleeves were off the shoulder, and the top fitted around her bust and then from under her bust line the organza material flowed down the curvature of her body, highlighting the slightly growing baby bump. This particular day she was glowing, with an elegant up do and few lose curls cascading down, about her face and along the nape of her neck. Her flowers were a pink rose entangled with a vibrant green ivy.

Hotch was the one who walked JJ down the aisle, giving her away to a brilliant man, a genius, none like any other. He was a man who would take care of her and assume complete responsibility for her and their baby.

The reception followed at a grand place, bought with none other than Rossi's money. The reception was nothing less than magnificent, in the bright city of Vegas. It was there among the fellowship of friends and family that Reid and JJ decided to reveal the sex of the baby. It was to be a girl and they were going to name her Ivy, this news brought much happiness and tears of joy, mixed with tears of sadness for their lost friend.

Shortly after they arrived back home, JJ was given the grandest, pink baby shower you could imagine, only by the most loveable tech analyst in the BAU. With these gifts and help from her friends she was able to prepare the nursery, and when it was finished she realized something. Standing there in the room, she felt herself begining to change, she took a seat in the rocker, and rubbed her belly, memories of the events that ended only a few short months ago, was becoming a thing of the past. Faces were beginning to blur and everything seemed to become a dream. The best part was that her unborn baby felt like that of Reid's, and in her mind she wouldn't have it any other way.

Once home, Emily struggled with loving Kyra completely, fearing that her love wasn't good enough. Morgan continued to stand by her and help her through this terrible time. Taking full responsibility for Emily and as Kyra's dad he wouldn't have it any other way than to move Emily and Kyra in his home, and that's just what he did.

In Emily's apartment, she had bought a pac n play, and Kyra was of course sleeping in her room. She had a limited number of baby items, but was working on acquiring them. The day of the move excitement was one of the many emotions she felt, one reason was because she knew Kyra would have her own room and together they would start this knew, wonderful life, as a family, growing together in this real home and not some stuffy apartment. The biggest part is that she would get to wake up next to the man she loved, and she could feel safe knowing he was there with her, helping her through any emotional struggle she would face.

That day, when they pulled in the driveway Emily knew he was up to something. He quickly grabbed Kyra and dragged her by the arm, out of the passenger door. When they entered the house, he told her to close her eyes, at first she hesitated with a curious grin, but then she complied.

Stumbling blindly through the hall, at Morgan's lead she couldn't help but smile. Finally there was one abrupt pull through a door way and he said, "Open your eyes." When Emily opened her eyes, she was standing in a nursery with two white cribs. One had green bedding the other had yellow and each of them had mobile, one was of safari animals and the other was a Lion King one. Above one of the beds was Kyra's name.

Looking more closely there was a changing table in between the beds equipped with all the accessories. There was a rocker, a pac n play, and a tiny table with two wooden chairs. Walking by the book shelf she rubbed her fingers over top the bindings as she made her way to the window seat. The top of the window seat opened up into a toy box. Finally she took a seat in the rocker and cried, unable to hold in the emotion that came flowing out. Morgan leaned down next to her, "Are you okay?"

"It is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in my life. It makes me realize how blessed I truly am."

Morgan smiled and pulled something out of his pocket, "Good because I want you to be my wife."

Emily stares at a princess cut, ½ carat diamond ring, in a cathedral setting, on a silver band. She sucked in a breath and was speechless as he placed it on her finger, fumbling along with Kyra in one hand. That day was one she would never forget.

Shortly after she moved in, her dreams started re-occurring. Nights had become sleepless, and days were exhausting. But time still ticked on, JJ's wedding passed, and it was two weeks after her wedding when they arrived back home, Emily and Morgan tied the knot in Rossi's backyard.

To everyone's surprise, it started to rain in the middle of the ceremony, but instead of running inside, they all laughed and the ceremony was completed in the rain as it started soaking through their clothes and dampening their hair. The wedding finished inside with a wonderful reception and music that resonated through Rossi's mansion.

They honeymooned in the Bahamas and upon their return they found out that they were having another girl. A name wasn't decided till the actual birth of the baby and it was in the hospital when they decided on Anna Rose.

The next two months went by fast as JJ and Emily shared in motherhood, anticipating their return to work.

Strauss had extended her generosity to the team for light duty, and allowed JJ and Emily to take leave until two months after the arrival of Emily's baby so they could return to work together, only if they passed their multiple evaluations, and re-qualified for weapons, and defensive tactics.

When Emily's focus started to return to her work endeavors the dreams began to fade and life seemed to be more normal. Her daily routines had become consumed with getting back in shape and taking care of two babies. JJ was struggling with the same thing, but for her, thoughts of their abduction and what took place, no longer was sneaking in and trying to consume her.

One week before they returned to work, a special event was to take place in honor of Ivy. Working directly with Ivy's mother Emily, JJ, and Hayley, helped her to purchase a piece of property containing a vacant house. The plans for this house were to be a home for young women who were on the streets needing a place to stay or for young mothers who had nowhere to go. This home would provide them care to meet there needs and get them started back on the right track. Some would work on getting their high school diploma and Ivy's mom would help them get started back in the work force so they could make a living on their own.

Hayley volunteered there, running the daycare part of it and helping young women in their challenging subjects by tutoring them. She even started a clothing bank so they could get the clothes for the house's residents.

Today was special and a grand event, it was a celebration of new beginnings and making your life worth living, it gave hope to the future, and created a positive outlook of all those who attended. In the yard set a memorial in honor of Ivy, with a beautiful picture of her before she had been abducted. Emily, JJ and Hayley had gathered around and were looking at her picture. Tears couldn't help but form in their eyes of a lost friend, one who was the reason for their living. Silently they had become entranced and were interrupted when Morgan came up behind Emily and said, "It's time."

The three women smiled at him and took their places. Hayley introduced herself first, talking about the house, its amenities and all it had to offer for young women who were in need of hope. JJ led off with the word hope and spoke of how this can be a new start, and way to get back on your feet and live the life you dream of. Emily was last to go before Ivy's mom and she spoke of Ivy's character and what kind of person she was, the abduction, the escape and how Ivy saved them. When Ivy's mother took her turn she told of how full of life Ivy was, and how she always thought life was worth living and that's just what they wanted to do with this home, they wanted to give people the opportunity to see that life was worth living.

After words were said, Ivy's mother cut the ribbon, officially opening Ivy's House for all those who needed a place to stay.

First day back

Morgan pulled into the parking lot, easing to a stop. In the silence of the vehicle he looked to his wife and clutched her hand, "You're going to be fine."

Emily looked at him and smiled, "I know, but I would like to wait for JJ."

"Okay, but I'm not letting you wait alone."

Emily nodded in agreement and they stepped out of the vehicle. Emily felt slightly nervous but confident, reminding her of the exact same feelings she had when she was pleading with Hotch to let her be a part of the team. She tugged on her jacket, and ran her fingers through her hair making sure all the tangles were out. She glanced at her reflection in the car window and was seemingly satisfied with her appearance. When she looked up she saw Morgan staring at her, "Yeah I know what you're thinking, you look fine and you'll do great." She said acting a bit nervous.

Morgan walked around the end of the car and up to her, placing his hand on the side of her neck, he pulled her in for a passionate kiss. When he pulled away he said, "You look beautiful and you'll do great." He said, smiling at her.

"Yeah, but this place just seems so big, not like I remember it."

"Tell me about it." A voice rang out from behind her. Emily turned around knowing immediately who it was. Her and JJ went in for a hug, comforting one another on this highly anticipated day, while Morgan and Reid walked inside. When they stepped apart from each other JJ did another scan of the building, "It seems surreal."

"Tell me about it." Emily said, letting out a breath, she seemed to be holding.

JJ pulled a case file out of her bag, "Strauss wasted no time getting us back to work, we already have a case. I'm doing the briefing."

"Is it bad?" Emily asked.

"Worst than most." JJ said stuffing the case back in her bag.

"So what do you say? Are you ready?" Emily looked at her inquisitively waiting for an answer.

JJ let out a breath and said, "Ready as I'll ever be."

"Once we walk through those doors, there's no going back." Emily said.

"Then let's move forward shall we?" JJ said with a confident smile.

Sharing in the same emotion Emily said, "New life, fresh start, I say we hit the ground running." And that's just what they did, once they thought about it they couldn't get to those doors fast enough. The past was behind them and a whole new world in front of them, filled with love, family, passion, purpose, friendship and who could say no to that.

"And once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm's all about."

Haruki Murakami

Well I know its the last chapter but I'd like to know what you thought and I hope you enjoyed! Thanks again for reading!