Unspoken - S.R

The Wedding

David Rossi, the three time divorcee, still had a heart for romance. He had managed to get everyone to agree to help set up his garden for JJ and Will's wedding. The garden looked beautiful doused in white and fairy lights.

The service was beautiful. Simple. Adeline loved it, she could only dream of her wedding looking like this. She always wanted a Las Vegas pink Cadillac car and Elvis officiant, but she saw the other side of a white wedding today.

Adeline looked around at the newlyweds and all of their family that gathered here today to be there for them. To celebrate their love. She saw Hotch and his partner, Beth, chatting away over a glass of wine. Derek, Emily and Rossi discussing the scotch in their cups. Each of them swirling and smelling their drinks. Spencer was entertaining an intrigued group of children with magic. That group of children included Technical Analyst, Penelope Garcia. Adeline made her way across the garden as soon as she saw JJ and Will getting a drink, "Congratulations. To the both of you. It was a beautiful ceremony." Adeline spoke softly. She gave both JJ and Will a loose hug.

"Thank you. Finally after all these years of asking!" Will chuckled before Henry required his attention. Adeline watched Henry drag his father over to see Spencer's latest magic trick.

JJ smiled at Adeline, following her eyes to where Spencer sat pulling coins out of Hotch's son's ear. "Have you told him yet?" JJ quietly says.

Adeline cringes thinking about the event, "Kinda. I told him I liked him just before the case. He didn't say anything other than tell me that my phone was ringing. I don't think he likes me."

"You're right. He doesn't like you. He loves you. He was probably shocked." JJ grabs Adeline's hand, "speak to him. I promise, it'll all work out."

An announcement overhead called for the bride and groom to commence their first dance. Adeline felt herself well up a little. JJ's life was perfect. She had a great husband, a beautiful son, and a full career. Of course, it is difficult at times but it is moments like this that make everything worth it. They swayed together so perfectly with the moonlight creating a lovely mood lighting. Henry quickly bundled in to hug his Mum and Dad and dance with them. To which, a few others joined the happy couple. JJ's father took over from Will. JJ's mum took Henry and danced with him.

"Care to dance?" Will said, catching Adeline off guard. Adeline smiled and reached for his hand. They swayed lightly together. Adeline was thankful for Will looking out for her. Her eyes darted around looking at everyone dancing together. "Stop it." Will whispered.

"Stop what?" Adeline asked.

"Looking for him." Will quietly responded. Adeline stayed quiet and enjoyed the moment with her friend. He was right, her eyes were searching for him. To see who he was dancing with, to see where he was, and if he was looking for her too.

As the song came to an end, Adeline thanked Will and excused herself. She decided to take a quick bathroom break. To just take a breath, get away from people. As she made her way into the Rossi house she caught Emily who was staring out into the garden.

"You okay?" Adeline asked her.

"Yeah, just absorbing it all." Emily said, taking a deep breath and breathing out slowly.

"That's your tell." Adeline chuckled.

Emily smiled, "Hotch said the same thing."

Adeline stood next to the woman and gently hugged her, "I love you, Emily Prentiss. No matter where you are, I'll always be a phone call away."

Emily felt a tear prick her eyes, "Thank you." Adeline nodded before heading to the bathroom. She closed the door and turned her back to it. She sank slowly down the door until she hit the floor. Her hands went straight to her hair. It was all put up nicely in a bun but she decided to take her hairband out. Her 'tell' was running her fingers through her hair, or over her hair if it was in a bun. But right now, she needed the good stuff. Fingers through messy hair.