Well here it is folks: another story coming to an end! Thank you to everyone who has been reading and reviewing. You all are truly amazing and definitely keep me going! I hope you enjoy the way I ended this, it actually turned into something I wasn't expecting, but I'm happy with it!

So enjoy this, and stay tuned for story #10, which I'm really excited to start!

Thanks again. -J

Chapter 11

"I can't believe this," JJ said irritably as Emily held the front door open for her, allowing the blonde to waddle her way into the foyer. "This is just ridiculous."

"Jen you heard the doctor, you need to keep your blood pressure down," Emily said, closing the door behind her as she sent Hotch a text explaining what was going on. "Please don't get worked up about this."

"She put me on bed rest," JJ exclaimed, turning towards the brunette in disbelief. "How am I supposed to not get worked up about this?"

"Well technically she didn't put you on bed rest," Emily replied, receiving a glare from the blonde. "You're just not allowed to go to work."

"Same thing," JJ huffed, practically stomping into the family room and flopping down onto the couch as much as an almost 8 month pregnant woman could flop. "I thought I had another month of work at least. I mean I know I was going to have to stop travelling soon, but I thought I could at least work from the office and now I can't even do that," she said, crossing her arms over her chest. "What am I supposed to do here all day without you? How am I supposed to keep my blood pressure down if I don't know what you're doing…if you're okay?"

"Jen," Emily sighed, sitting on the edge of the couch and rubbing a hand over the blonde's belly. "I'm going to be fine. The team will be with me. You know that," she said. "You don't need to worry about me. You just need to worry about you and keeping that little guy in there as long as you can. Which means you need to stay home and relax and take care of yourself."

"I take care of myself at work," JJ pointed out, her eyes wide and pleading, making her look like a puppy dog; begging Emily to allow her to return to work.

"I know you do," Emily said, doing her best to bite back a grin, knowing the blonde wouldn't appreciate being laughed at today. "But our jobs don't exactly make it easy to keep calm. It's a stressful job. It gets all of our blood pressures up and Dr. Morrison said we just can't risk that right now."

"Fine," JJ replied, stretching out the word in a whining tone.

"I know you hate this but I actually think this is great timing," Emily said, ignoring the fact that her girlfriend was again glaring at her. "I mean with everything that's been going on with Alex, I think it would be good for her to have one of us home all the time. Might help with the nightmares. Help her open up."

"Well…yeah, that's true," JJ agreed, her frown leaving her face, seeing the benefit of being home for Alex. "When you put it that way I guess it won't be so bad," she said. "Are you going into work today?"

"I told Hotch that I would," Emily nodded. "I sent him a text letting him know what the doctor said though so he told me to take my time," she explained. "I have quite a few cases open on my desk though. I really should get going soon. Will you be okay here on your own?"

"I'll manage," JJ replied, looking tired already; Emily knowing the blonde would fall asleep as soon as she left. "Get home early?" She yawned.

"As early as I can," Emily smiled, leaning forward and giving the blonde a quick kiss. "Take care of our little man for me. I love you."

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Alex had returned to school with quite the story to tell her friends the next day, telling them all about her impromptu trip the previous day, and apologizing for her strange behaviour the past few weeks. Though she knew she still had a long way to go, the teen felt like she could get back to herself with a little help from Dr. Sullivan, and was looking forward to her next appointment at the end of the week.

Knowing she needed to get her schoolwork back on track, the young brunette made a conscious effort to pay attention during all her classes, and even asked a couple of her teachers for some extra credit work to make up for the things she had messed up. Alex also vowed to get her head back into the musical, appreciating the fact that she had a part in the play even if it wasn't the lead. With a new attitude and a determination to get better the teen was fully immersed in her last class of the day when her teacher interrupted her seatwork.

"Miss Campbell you have a phone call at the office," the teacher called. "We only have a few minutes left so you might as well bring your things."

"Thank you," Alex replied, collecting her things before heading towards the main office, not allowing herself to get scared since she knew someone would come for her if something was wrong.

"It's your mother," Mrs. Mackenzie said when Alex approached the desk, holding the phone towards the teen.

"Thanks," Alex said taking the phone. "Mom?" She greeted, holding the phone to her ear.

"Hey kid, sorry to bug you at school," Emily's voice replied. "I wanted to send you a message before you got home but then I realized that I had your cell phone," she explained.

"The joys of being grounded," Alex joked. "What's going on?"

"I just wanted to give you a heads up that Jen will be home when you get back today," Emily replied. "The doctor wasn't thrilled about her blood pressure, so she's been forced to start her maternity leave early," she explained. "I just didn't want her to scare you or anything when you got home."

"Right thanks," Alex said, nodding in understanding even though her mother couldn't see her. "How's JJ doing with that new development? I imagine she can't be very happy. I mean she was pretty determined to work until she popped," she said, having discussed this with the blonde before.

"Well she wasn't exactly thrilled but I think she was warming up to the idea," Emily explained. "Maybe you could help cheer her up?"

"You got it," Alex replied straight away. "I'll put on our favourite crappy reality shows you hate to watch and bust out the ice cream," she said, allowed only an hour of TV a day, but willing to use it to cheer JJ up. "I've got this."

"Perfect," Emily laughed, happy to hear her daughter sounding so much like herself. "Also Garcia was thinking it's about time we throw that baby shower we've been putting off," she continued. "I know it'll be a bit of a time crunch but we figured we'd call Sandy and Sara and see if they could get here this weekend. Could you ask the girls if they could come? We'll give you a day off your grounding."

"I'll ask them," Alex agreed. "And tell Garcia I'll help with whatever she wants, but she's going to have to communicate with me through you since I don't have a phone…or computer…or anything."

"I'll let her know," Emily replied with a smile in her voice.

"Okay well I better go or I'll miss my bus," Alex then said, looking at the time. "Will you be home tonight?"

"Hopefully early," Emily said. "I will see you in a couple hours. Love you kid."

"Love you too mom," Alex replied. "See you soon."

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Knowing JJ would be there; Alex rushed home when she got off the bus that day, speed walking down the street towards the house. Waving to Spencer in the driveway the teen quickly pulled out her house keys and let herself in.

"JJ?" She called, though not too loudly in case the blonde was napping.

"In here," JJ's voice called out from the family room. "I take it you talked to your mom," she said when the teen came around the corner; Alex holding back a laugh at the fact that the blonde had a bag of Oreos by her side.

"She called the school," Alex replied. "She didn't want me to get freaked out if I didn't know you were home. How you feeling?" She asked, lifting JJ's feet so she could sit at the end of the couch.

"Pretty much useless," JJ sighed, pulling out an Oreo and stuffing it in her mouth. "I mean I knew I'd have to go off work eventually but I wasn't ready," she practically pouted. "I thought I had more time. I thought I'd get to work from Quantico with Garcia. I hate not working. I'm no good at staying home. I still had cases open on my desk."

"Well I'm sure someone will take care of those," Alex assured her, trying not to laugh. "I know it's earlier than you wanted but it won't be so bad," she continued. "You'll have more time to get ready now and we'll get to hang out more. That will be nice!"

"That will be very nice," JJ smiled. "Actually it's the only thing that will get me through the next month. Do you think you could miss a month of school?" She joked.

"Somehow I don't think mom will go for that," Alex laughed.

"Aw come on," JJ said, laughing now as well. "What am I supposed to do all day without you? Oh I know you can just take me to school with you."

"Oh that's even better," Alex replied shaking her head. "I'm sure my teachers wouldn't mind at all. Probably won't even notice the 8-months pregnant blonde following me around all day."

"Definitely not."

"You're crazy," Alex laughed. "But I would totally take you to school with me if that's what you wanted," she smiled. "But for now I say we get some ice cream to go with those Oreos and put my hour of television time to good use. What do you say?"

"That my darling sounds like a perfect plan."

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Though it didn't give them very much time to plan Emily, Alex and Garcia decided to throw JJ's baby shower that Saturday afternoon so Sandy, Sara and Lily could stay the night. Garcia had put herself in charge of decorations while Alex and Emily were required to get all the food and refreshments; not needing a ton since there were only 8 other guests between JJ's family, Alex's friends, Haley and Emily's mother.

Since the shower was meant to be a surprised the ladies had arranged for everyone to arrive during JJ's afternoon nap; something, which she needed to make it through the day. So Saturday afternoon as soon as the blonde excused herself to go upstairs Emily text Garcia who was circling the neighbourhood, while Alex called her friends from across the street so they all could help set up.

"Sandy said they should be here in about 15 minutes and Haley's on her way," Emily announced as she helped Alex hang an "It's a Boy" banner. "My mother said she might be a little late, but I'm sure she'll get here as soon as she can."

"Perfect," Alex smiled. "And what's the plan if JJ wakes up earlier than usual?" She asked.

"She always sleeps at least an hour so let's just hope she sticks to that," Emily replied "Everyone knows not to ring the bell and we're all being a quiet so it should be okay," she said. "But if she wakes up, she wakes up. Not a whole lot we can do now."

"True," Alex said, hopping off her stool and standing back to admire the banner. "Looks good," she nodded. "I'm going to go help the girls in the kitchen. Let me know if you need anything else," she said before heading towards the kitchen where she found Zoey and Spencer putting the food out on trays and making sandwiches. "What did you guys do with Liv?" She asked, not seeing the blonde.

"Olivia does not belong in the kitchen," Spencer replied.

"We sent her to help Penelope with the gift table," Zoey explained. "She's much better suited for that. "She is the only person I know who can mess up tuna sandwiches."

"Good call then," Alex laughed, moving to stand next to Spencer, immediately beginning to help.

The three girls worked, talking quietly amongst themselves, not even realizing that anyone else had arrived until Alex was hit by a small blonde running into her and immediately wrapping her little arms around the teen's waist.

"Alex!" Lily exclaimed at a whisper, having been warned that she had to be quiet so she didn't wake her Aunt up. "I missed you!"

"I missed you too Lily Bug," Alex smiled, picking up the little blonde who wrapped her arms around her neck. "I'm so glad you're here," she said, adjusting so Lily sat on her hips. "You remember my friends?"

"Spencer and Zoey," Lily nodded, giving a shy wave. "Where's Olivia?"

"She's around here somewhere," Alex replied. "Where's Grandma and your mom?"

"Right here," Sara called, coming into the kitchen with Sandy close behind. "The little munchkin got away from us. She was so excited to see you," she explained, pulling Alex into a hug and kissing her head. "Hi sweetie."

"Hi Aunt Sara," Alex greeted with a smile, returning the hug as much as she could while holding Lily. "Hi Grandma."

"You young lady have a lot of explaining to do," Sandy said, hugging the teen despite her firm tone. "I mean really? Drinking? At your age?"

"I know, I'm sorry," Alex replied guiltily. "It'll never happen again I promise. I learned my lesson trust me."

"You better have," Sandy said, smiling as she kissed the teen's head. "I missed you kiddo. And your grandpa told me to tell you that he misses you as well."

"Oh your Uncle Adam said the same," Sara added.

"Aw they should have just come along," Alex replied. "I would have loved to see them. I'm sure JJ would have too."

"Oh please you couldn't pay those two to come to a baby shower," Sara laughed. "I mean they miss you, but they won't sit through that," she said.

Laughing Alex had suggested they all make their way into the family room where Haley had just joined Emily, Garcia and Olivia.

"Well my mom called she won't be able to make it for another hour or so," Emily explained. "Lex did you want to check and see if JJ's up?"

"Sure," Alex replied. "I'll be right back," she said, handing Lily over to Emily before heading for the stairs.

Excited, Alex made her way towards the master bedroom as fast as she could, hoping that the blonde would be awake already since she was anxious to get her downstairs. Poking her head into the room, Alex smiled as she found JJ sitting on the edge of her bed stretching.

"You're awake," Alex called as she let herself into the room.

"Just woke up actually," JJ smiled. "What are you up to?" She asked, unsure what the teen was doing since she had a big smile on her face.

"Nothing, there's just something downstairs that I really wanted to show you," Alex replied, moving towards the blonde and holding out her hand. "Come with me?"

"Okay," JJ nodded, allowing the teen to pull her up and lead her out of the room and towards the stairs. "What exactly do you want to show me?"

"You'll see," Alex smiled, as they descended the staircase, knowing the family room would come into view soon. "It's just over here," she said pointing towards where everyone was waiting; realization dawning on JJ's face just as everyone shouted surprise.

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"I cannot believe you pulled all this off," JJ said sometime later that day, after Elizabeth had arrived and presents had been opened; a piece of cake in front of her. "You guys are very sneaky."

"Well it was mostly Garcia," Emily laughed. "She was basically the mastermind, Alex and I just did what she told us," she explained. "But you must have known we'd throw you a baby shower at some point."

"To be honest, with everything that's been going on, I completely forgot about a baby shower," JJ admitted, making the brunette laugh. "Thought never even crossed my mind, but this is perfect," she said looking around, smiling at the sight of Garcia, Lily and all the teenagers decorating onesies across the room. "I mean getting my mom and Sara down here and everything. I couldn't ask for a better day."

"Well I'm glad," Emily smiled, leaning forward to give the blonde a quick kiss just as Sandy and Elizabeth came over, having left Haley and Sara talking in the corner.

"So Jenny you think you're ready for this little guy to get here now?" Sandy asked as she and Elizabeth both sat down. "I mean I definitely think you got enough stuff today."

"Especially clothes," Elizabeth added.

"Yeah Garcia seems to have gone a little nuts," JJ laughed, referring to the multiple bags full of outfits that Garcia had given her. "I definitely think I have everything I need now though. Just have a few last minute touches to the nursery to do and we should be good to go."

"And Jen is going to leave those touches for me," Emily said with a grin. "She's not going to do them while I'm away at work all day. Right honey?"

"I can handle a little decorating and organizing Emily," JJ said pointedly. "I can't just sit around all day doing nothing," she said. "I promise I won't go crazy and try to move furniture or anything."

"Sure you won't," Emily laughed, grabbing her now empty cake plate and standing up. "Now if you'll excuse me I had something I wanted to ask Sara," she said, heading towards where JJ's sister-in-law was still talking to Haley.

Emily had just sat down next to Haley when Alex's voice filled the room. "Hey Mum what do you think of this?" She called, Emily turning around, expecting Alex to be showing her something; surprised when she found the teen holding up a onesie towards a shocked looking JJ instead.

Realizing what she had called the blonde, Alex seemed to have frozen for a moment; her look of surprise mirroring the one of JJ's face, until the teen finally broke out into a smile, obviously pleased with this new development. "Do you like it Mum?" She repeated with a grin, feeling the rest of the room watching the moment carefully, but choosing to ignore them; focused only on JJ.

"I love it," JJ said, snapping out of her surprised state as she tried to hide the tears in her eyes. "It's perfect."

Satisfied with the blonde's response, Alex turned back towards her friends; JJ turning her head towards Emily, who was also tearing up.

"I love you," Emily mouthed, as she wiped away a tear before it could fall.

"Love you too," JJ mouthed back before turning back towards her mother and Elizabeth, realizing she really couldn't have asked for a better day.

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Well my friends that's all!

I wasn't planning on having Alex call JJ mom yet, but then it just sort of came to me and I thought that it was a simple and perfect moment, so I really hope you all liked it!

I am going to start story #10 tomorrow night. I definitely have a lot of big (happy) moments planned I just have to figure out the flow of it all!

Thank you so much for reading this story!