A/N: So this is the end. Thanks for reading, all those who have read. I'm hoping to a sort of follow up that introduces the new baby Struthers. I'm also hoping to do a short David and Erin one that just focuses on them.

Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the last chapter A/N

Chapter Eight.

Joy, Shawn and Kai settled in quickly. We began to plan what we could do while they were over. I wanted to take Kai into the capitol and take him round some of the museums there. Mom and Dad wanted to have a BBQ one evening and Joy and Shawn were quite happy to go along with the crowd.

We finally decided to take Kai to the Smithsonian Zoological Park and Amazonia. Joy thought he would enjoy that more than he would the museums. Plus they were outdoors and the weather was beautiful.

On the day that we were going to go, Kai ran into my room just after seven and jumped on me.

"Aunt Jessie, wake up!" he giggled, "We're going to the Zoo today!"

I smiled and rubbed sleep out of my eyes, "I know buddy, but no one else is up yet."

"Oh." He looked downcast.

I smiled at him, "Come on, I know where we can go and wait!"

I climbed out of bed and took his hand. We climbed the stairs to the attic.

"Where are we going?" asked Kai, curiously.

"My secret hangout, so you can't tell anyone!"

Kai giggled and said, "okay Aunt Jessie."

I opened the door and the top of the stairs and let Kai go in first.

"Wow!" he smiled, "This is yours?"

I nodded, "Grandpa and Derek Morgan converted it for me. It's my study den stroke chill out space. It's where Jack and I have our date nights sometimes!"

"Cool. I like it!"

"Good. You wanna watch a movie?" I asked.

Kai nodded and headed for the sofa. We decided to watch Labyrinth. As I sat down on the sofa, Kai came and snuggled into me.

An hour into the film, Mom came and knocked on the door.

"There you are!" she smiled, "We wondered where you'd gone."

I smiled, "Kai came and woke me up, so I brought him up here so as not to wake anyone else up."

Mom smiled, "That was very thoughtful of you Jess."

I shrugged, "Just seemed like the logical thing to do."

"C'mon. Dad's cooking breakfast."

"Is he doing pancakes?" I asked.

Mom nodded, "And bacon, and eggs and lots of toast by the looks of things."

"Can I have chocolate chip pancakes?" asked Kai, taking his eyes off the TV.

"You'll have to ask your momma." I smiled.

"Okay!" and Kai jumped off the sofa and ran down the stairs.

Dad made a wonderful breakfast. Kai was allowed chocolate chip pancakes and I added banana and peanut butter to mine. Mom, Dad, Shawn and Joy had a mix of bacon, eggs, toast and pancakes. We then got dressed and bundled into the SUV. Mom and Dad rode in the front, Joy, Shawn and Kai sat in the middle three and I settled my self in the back. We could have easily taken two cars but it made sense just to head in the one.

It took us just under an hour to drive from home to the Zoo. Kai fell asleep half an hour in but Joy managed to bring him round just before we got the entrance. He then didn't stop bouncing. I managed to convince him to hold my hand as we walked up to the ticket desk, but as soon as we were in the Zoo, he was off. He ran straight for the first enclosure and I chased after him.

"Is Jess going to be ok with Kai?" asked Joy, holding onto Shawn's arm.

Dad laughed, "She'll be fine. She loves Kai."

"He can be a bit of a handful!" added Shawn.

"She's looked after Henry and Michael Jareau, the four Simmons kids and Hank Morgan all in one go before," smiled Mom, "She'll be fine."

Joy smiled and rested her head on Shawn's shoulder, "It's going to be odd not chasing after him."

"Make the most of it!" smiled Shawn, "Soon there will be two of them to run after!"

Joy smiled, "I can't wait!"

"Momma, momma, come and see what I've found!" Joy smiled at her husband and they followed their son. Mom and Dad smiled and followed suit.

We had an amazing morning wondering round the Zoo and seeing all the animals. I managed to wind up the adults by teaching Kai "Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!" from the Wizard of Oz and its all he said until we had lunch.

"Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!" Kai chanted as he skipped ahead. I was giggling uncontrollably watching Dad trying not to say anything. He tapped me on the shoulder.

"I'll get you back!" he whispered in my ear, smiling.

I just laughed, "What?" I said innocently, "I only quoted something from a film, it's not my fault he's repeating it!"

Dad gave me a look as if to say 'yeah right!' but dropped the matter.

"Shall we find somewhere for lunch?" asked Mom, looking at everyone.

"Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Yes please, nanna!" said Kai, finally stopping his mantra.

I looked at Dad, "See?" I mouthed, "Not my fault!"

Dad shook his head, smiling.

Joy and Shawn were up for finding food. So, we headed for Mane Grill as it was one of the only places open. Mom found a table and we started to add chairs and another table so that we all had enough space to sit.

"Aunt Jessie, can you sit next to me?" asked Kai

"What's the magic word?" Shawn reminded him, smiling as he sat next to Dad.

"Please!"

I smiled at my nephew, "Of course I can." And I sat down next to him. Joy sat on his other side and mom sat next to Joy. Dad was sat on my other side with Shawn next to him. We had a lovely lunch. It was mainly burgers and stuff you would find on a grill but that was fine as we would have toast or something when we got in. Kai demolished a half burger, fries and salad before having a scoop of ice cream. Joy didn't seem worried. Having seen her son run round all morning she was convinced he would be the same this afternoon.

Speaking of the afternoon, we headed for DinoRoars. Kai was obessed with dinosaurs and all things prehistoric at the moment and Shawn thought it would be a good way to wear him out. I gave him a shoulder ride as we walked from the restaurant to the attraction. As soon as I saw the main sign, I got him off my shoulders and he ran straight ahead.

"Kai!" I shouted after him, "Wait for me!"

Kai giggled and carried on running. I caught him in my arms and threw him in the air. He laughed his head off. I put him down again and we walked off in search of dinosaurs.

"She'll make a great mom some day!" smiled Joy, the four adults having just watched the scene in front of them.

Mom smiled, tears in her eyes, "I know."

"You've got a great kid there!" added Shawn.

Dad squeezed Mom's hand, "We're very lucky." And he kissed the top of her forehead. Then they followed us in.

"Grandpa, grandpa!" called Kai, pointing up at a dinosaur, "Look Grandpa!"

Dad looked up in mock fear, "Oh help! It's too scary for Grandpa!"

Kai looked sympathetically, "It's okay, Grandpa!" he smiled, "I'll hold your hand and we can go together!"

Dad smiled at his grandson, "I'd like that very much."

The end of the day came almost too quickly. The drive back was very sedated compared to the animated chatter on the way up. Joy was doing everything she could to keep Kai awake until they got home. Shawn lifted him out the car and he smiled sleepily at Mom and Dad.

"Thank you for a fun day out Nanna and Grandpa!"

"No worries, kiddo. It was our pleasure!"

"Sweet dreams!" said Mom, waving as Shawn carried him up the stairs.

Joy and I collapsed on the sofa, smiling.

"You ok?" I asked her, as she rubbed her belly.

She nodded, "Just tired. Everything becomes ten times harder when your pregnant!" she smiled.

I smiled back, "I'm sure it does."

"Thanks for looking after Kai today!"

"It was fun. Its like having a little brother!"

"Do you sometimes wish that your mom and Dave had gotten together sooner and maybe you might have had a little brother or sister?"

"Sometimes, but then it would have been mom's fourth child. I mean, I wasn't exactly planned!"

"Sometimes the best things happen by accident!" smiled Joy.

"That's true. But no, I'm happy the way things are. Maybe I'll have a little boy one day."

"Who knows?" Joy said, closing her eyes.

We had a lovely rest of the week with Joy and Kai but the best part was the grill out that we had at the end of the week. Dad invited the team over who just so happened to have gotten back from a case. The first person I found was Penelope and I gave her a massive hug.

"I missed you, baby Italian." She smiled.

"I missed you too. Thanks for the photos!"

"Likewise. Who was the dashingly handsome man in the ones from Florence?"

"Oh that was Faith's dad, Robert!"

"Is he single?" she asked, smiling.

I laughed, "I honestly don't know!"

"What good are you?" and she walked off shaking her head. I smiled

"What was all that about?" asked JJ coming over with Emily.

"She wanted to know if my Dad's friend was single!"

Emily shook her head, "I don't know why she's asking, she has a boyfriend."

JJ smiled, "Well, he was pretty good looking and I'm married!"

We laughed.

"How was the holiday?" asked Emily.

"Really good. My nanna is amazing. She taught me to cook while we were out there and I got to go with my Aunt to her work which was so cool!"

JJ smiled, "And you were worried they wouldn't like you? Sound like you got some family in your corner now!"

I nodded, "Anthea even offered to helped me with my essay if I get into college!"

"Sounds like you won't be needed us anymore…" said JJ, with a smile on her face.

"Yeah… maybe we should see if there are any other FBI bosses who have young children to take under our wings…" added Emily

"Oh, very funny guys…"

"Ooh, what about one of Jack Garrett's children? I think his youngest is thirteen? Could work!" said JJ

"Hey!" I said, interrupting them, "I'm always going to need you guys. You were my family first. Just because I got some real family now, doesn't mean I won't need my chosen family! Who's going to be my character reference for Princeton?" I asked Emily and she smiled, "Who's children am I going to babysit every weekend?" I asked JJ. "You guys were there for me growing up. You helped to show me right from wrong. I still remember JJ doing my hair for ballet practice when I was five, or Emily attempting to do Spencer's physics magic when he wasn't looking. I'll always need you guys. I love you too much!"

"Aww, we love you too Jess!" said Emily, smiling.

JJ just went in for the hug, which Emily joined in.

"Ooh, hugs are happening! I want in!" and Garcia came over.

I had the best time in Rome. It was great getting to know my nanna and my aunt, but I had the best family at home.

THE END