A/N: I'm sorry for the delay on this update. I got caught up with This Thing Called Love and completely forgot to post this Epilogue. Here it is, the end of this story. Thank you all for sticking with me. Don't forget to read my other fic :)
Chapter 16: Epilogue
- Evelyn, are you ready? We have to leave! I'm already late for my class.
- I'm ready Mommy. – Said the four-year-old girl coming down the stairs.
- Jack, where are you? – Asked Hotch.
- I'm coming dad. – The fourteen-year-old boy said.
- Let's go, say goodbye to your mom and your sister. I have to get to work soon.
- Bye mom, bye Eve. – He said giving the two girls a hug and a kiss. After Evelyn Marie Hotchner has born, four years ago, the boy started to call Emily mom, saying that if his little sister could then he should too.
- Bye sweetie. Have a good day at school.
- I'm meeting the director for that meeting he asked at 10, and then we could go have lunch by noon. – Hotch said, giving a kiss on his wife.
- Ok babe, I love you, see you soon.
The couple had got married ten months after Everlyn's born, in a simple ceremony, with just a few friends and the team. Emily had left the Interpol's Office and started to teach at the academy, to decrease her working hours to stay more time at home with their kids. She had adopted Jack a couple of years ago, after he started to call her mom. She remembered the first time he said:
They were getting ready for bed after watching a movie and Jack came running to her, wearing his favorite PJ's.
- Mom, can you help me with my history test tomorrow?
Emily stopped death at the door of the master bedroom and looked at Hotch with wide eyes. He smiled at her and she felt tears prick in her eyes. Slowly she turned around to look at Jack and asked:
- What did you call me sweetie?
- Mom… - He said a little shy, looking at the floor. – It's just that dad is my dad and Evelyn's dad and you are Evelyn's mom and I don't have a mom anymore. So I thought that you could be my mom too. You take care of me and do all the things my mom used to do. Are you mad? – He asked looking up at her, with tears in his eyes.
- Of course I'm not mad baby. You already are my son. I love you so much Jack. – She said with a sob and pulled him on a hug.
Ever since that day he called her mom and she couldn't feel happier. After her morning class she went to the restaurant where she was have lunch with her husband. While she waited for him she thought about how her life had changed in the past six years.
She lived in a different country, with a different job. She used to live for her job, didn't have anyone to go home, to take care. Then, coming back she found everything she ever wanted. She started to date the man of her dreams, became close to her friends again and now had a beautiful family to go home, with an amazing husband, an incredible son and a beautiful little daughter. And now, she had a new addition to her family, a surprise for her love. Maybe another baby girl or maybe a little boy, looking just like his father.
Seeing her husband step into the restaurant she gave him a bright smile and a wave. He came smiling at her and leaning to give her a kiss before sit in front of her.
- Hey sweetheart. I'm sorry I'm late. The meeting took more time than I thought.
- It's ok, I just get in. Is everything ok? What the director wanted?
- Everything is fine. Well, the thing is Chief Cruz is resigning. And they offered me his position.
- Are you serious? As Section Chief? Honey, that's amazing. What did you say?
- I said that I had to talk to my wife before give an answer. What do you think?
- You didn't have to, but thank you.
- Of course I did. You're my wife. I can't decide something this big without you.
- Well, I think it's a great opportunity. It shows that they trust at your job and are happy with what you're doing. But, I also know that you love the BAU and if you think that isn't time for you to leave yet, you shouldn't.
- I was thinking all the way here and I guess it's time for me to leave the field. I'd still be close, still could work as a consultor, but with less danger. I'm not young anymore, and I have two children and a wife to go home with. I think maybe it'll be good for us, less hours, more money and more time for doing things as a family. Jack is growing up fast and I think I want to enjoy that, and enjoy Evelyn's childhood.
- If you're sure baby, I'll support you one hundred percent. And… - She started, putting a hand on her tummy. – This will let you be more present at the life of our new little baby.
- Wh… what? Are you pregnant? – He asked incredulously.
- Yes, I am. The doctor said it was a miracle due my age, but yes. We're having another baby! – She said with a watery smile.
- Oh my god, I can't believe! – He stood up and knelt down in front of her, kissing her and her tummy. – I didn't think it was possible to be happier but I was wrong. Thank you Emily, I love you. And I love you my little baby.
- I love you too. And I'll always will. – She kissed him passionately, thanking God for giving her a new chance to be happy, with the man she always loved and the family she always wanted.
THE END
