Hey, sorry I kind of dropped off the radar there for a bit... Well here is the ending of my story, thank you for every review and piece of encouragement you've given me along the way! I've got some ideas spinning for another story, so I guess I'll see where that leads me :)

Thanks again for taking the time to read this!

Emily stayed in the hospital gaining strength and recovering from her physical wounds. JJ was there everyday sitting by her side, holding her hand through the hard times, and encouraging her every minute. Members of the team stopped by most days, but then they were called out to a case in Michigan. Being two members short, they were all working double time and had a hard time keeping in touch.

JJ could see Emily start to get antsy. As she became stronger all she wanted to do was leave. She fought doctors and nurses, constantly saying she was okay. And finally, when neither of them could take it anymore, Emily was discharged.

They sat in silence as JJ drove them home. When she pulled into the driveway, JJ got out of the car and hurried over to Emily's side to open the door.

"I'm fine," Emily shooed away JJ's hand.

"What?" JJ asked innocently, "Now I can't escort my girlfriend to the front door?"

Emily sighed and reluctantly took her hand. They walked to the front door together, and when JJ opened it, Emily gasped.

The lights were off, but red candles covered the house putting off a soft glow. Music played, and Emily recognized it, it was the same song they had danced to weeks ago, before all this happened.

"JJ... how?" Emily asked as she stepped inside.

"I've got connections," She smiled, "but let's not worry about the how, let's just worry about what's next."

"I'd say I have more than one idea," Emily smirked, "meet me upstairs."

JJ nodded and walked up the stairs, lingering at the top step before turning down the hallway.

Once JJ was gone, Emily stood still in the doorway. She rested her hand on the wall and closed her eyes, "This is it Prentiss," She whispered to herself, "the next time, you probably won't make it. So this is it." She nodded, took in a deep breath, and opened her eyes. She ascended the stairs and saw JJ lying in their bed.

Emily laid down next to her, and propped herself up on an elbow. She moved her face closer and gazed into JJ's deep eyes. Her lips brushed against hers before JJ stopped her.

"Wait," she whispered, "are you okay? I don't want to hurt you."

"You won't," Emily promised. She moved her head slightly away and instead brought her hand gently to JJ's face. "I'm not okay. I'm scared, and sometimes all I can think about is what happened. And I will talk to you, just not today. Not now. Now, all I want..."

Emily brought her lips against JJ's, moving her hands through JJ's long hair. She pulled herself on top of the other woman, moving her lips to her soft jaw line.

"Now all I want is you," Emily breathed.