Chapter Twenty-Four
Ashley's POV*
I sighed and sat down, laying my head in my hands. I couldn't believe that I forgot that she said that.
"Ashley, do you need to take a break?" Morgan asks.
"No, no. I'm fine." I answer, looking up. "Let's just continue."
"I think we all need a break." Rossi mumbles.
"I don't know about you all, but I'm jet lagged." Emily laughs.
"I could use some sleep." JJ agrees.
"Then we can pick this up when Hotch gets here with the other info." Morgan informs.
"Sounds good." I nod. I leaned back on the sofa. We had a partial profile, so that was good.
"Aunt Ash?" Presley asks.
"Yeah pumpkin?" I respond, getting up.
"Are you okay?" She asks.
"Yeah. I'm okay." I gave a fake smile. She got onto the couch with me, and snuggled against me in my arms.
I guess she was tired because she fell asleep. I got up and walked to where everyone else was.
"Wow. She has you wrapped around her finger." Alan laughs.
"Yeah. Pretty much. She's great though." I smile.
"Have you ever thought about kids?" Brycie asks.
I laugh, "Joey and I were talking about it the other day. But I just don't want to bring a child into this mess. I'm already being threatened, a child doesn't need that."
"You're right. But what you're saying is, that one day I might have a niece or nephew?" She smiles.
"Hopefully." I sigh.
"When's Agent Hotchner getting here?" Alan asks, changing the subject.
"Within the next few hours. We're gonna pick up where we left off when we get more information." I answer.
Joey came up from behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. He laid his head on my shoulder opposite from Presley.
"Hey, baby." Joey whispers, "I heard my name."
I laughed, "You heard correctly. We were talking about you."
Brycie also laughed, "Calm down Joe. I was just asking if you guys had talked about having kids." He must've had a look on his face.
"We have." Joey smiles.
"Oh no. We do not need mini Joes." Chad jokes.
"They'd also be like me." I inform.
"Even worse." Chad laughs.
"Man, you're a bully." I tease.
"Thanks." He replies sarcastically.
"Aunt Ash?" Presley asks quietly.
"I'm right here pumpkin." I smile. She yawned and mumbled something, then laid her head back on my shoulder. She fell back asleep. I stood on the balls of my feet, gently rocking back and forth. Trying to keep Presley asleep.
"You're great baby." Joey whispers.
"Thanks." I reply, kissing his cheek. I sat down on the counter and all of us had a conversation. It was nice to have all of our family here. With them being here, I kind of forgot all of my problems. I most definitely missed them. It's crazy. They get on my nerves every once in awhile, but I love them.
"So, if you and Joe were to have a child; what would you name it?" Fallon asked.
"Claire or Madison, maybe even Haley for a girl. And for a boy; I really like the name Isaiah and Jonah." I answer.
"Awe! Those are sooo cute!" She squeals.
"Wow." I laugh, shaking my head.
"What?" Fallon asked.
"Nothing. I think it's funny how you guys get so excited for stuff like that." I reply.
"What?! How?!" Kelsey exclaims.
I shrug, "I've never really been into stuff like that. I mean, I want children. But I was never into like makeup and boys growing up."
"What? Really?" Chad asks.
"Wow. Y'all seem surprised at that." I laugh.
"We sort of are." Caleb states.
"I was more into sports or mudding, fishing and stuff like that. I was strange growing up." I nod.
"How did you guys not know this?" Joey asks, laughing.
"I have no clue." Alan shrugs.
"Soccer was most definitely my favorite." I nod, remembering all the games we had when I played.
"Football!" Chad calls.
"Hey! Shush. Presley is still asleep." I scold.
Chad throws his hands up in defense. "Sorry." We just laugh at him. He pouts, "And I'm a bully?"
"Yes." Joey smirks.
"Boys." Alan and I warn, knowing a bro-battle will break out.
"Wow." Caleb laughs.
"What?" I ask.
"Did anyone else catch that?" Chad asks.
"Catch what? Guys!" I whine.
"You and Alan always stop the arguing, while you and Caleb always correct everyone else's grammar." Fallon explains.
"And? What's so weird about that? We're seriously always together." I ask.
"She does it at work!" Morgan sings.
"Really? I only correct grammar at work." I sigh.
"Don't y'all remember when Ash and Morgan almost got into it?" Joey grins.
"Depends on which time you're talking about." Morgan laughs.
"While we were in North Calorina." Joey states.
"Oh yeah! She punched me." Morgan pouts.
"Only because you scared me!" I defend.
"Not to mention, she was shot!" Reid mentioned.
"She punched me with the arm she was shot in." Morgan says.
"What?!" Kelsey exclaims.
"You were shot?!" Fallon asks.
"I was fine. It barely grazed me. At least it didn't kill me." I shrug.
"But you were shot!" Brycie gasps.
"I was taking down an Unsub. With Reid, so I wasn't alone." I sigh.
"She's one tough chick." Morgan laughs.
"She is." Joey nods.
"One of the toughest I've ever seen." Morgan continues.
"Eh." I shrug. "I've seen tougher. Have you met Garica, JJ and Emily. They're pretty tough."
"Well, yeah. But I mean you. You just started and you've been shot, threaten, attacked." Morgan comments.
"Alright, I think we got it." I sigh.
"Oh my! Ashley, how come you didn't tell us?" Fallon asks.
"I didn't want you guys worrying. We have everything under control. As long as we were vigilant, we're fine." I explain.
Fallon was about to say something, but was cut off by Morgan's phone. He answered it.
"Agent Morgan." He greeted. He paused and waited. I couldn't hear the other person. "Alright, got it Hotch." Morgan sighs and hangs up.
"What's Hotch up too?" I ask.
"He's in the lobby with the other info. We gotta get the others." Morgan explains.
"Have too." Caleb and I correct. Morgan and Spencer laugh. I shake my head at then.
"Here, baby. I'll take Pres." Joey offers. The others continue their conversation as I hand off Presley.
"Thank you." I smile. I lean in and quickly kiss him. "I love you."
"I love you too." He whispers. I quickly kiss him again before turning around. There's a knock at the door and Hotch walks in. Morgan and I continue to wake everyone else up.
Once everyone is up and everyone is gathered on the couch. We start. Hotch explains everything and we get Garcia on the phone.
~A/N~
Sorry that it took me so long to publish this. This chapter is mainly a filler. I've been extremely busy. From school to family to soccer. This weekend I'm free so hopefully I'll get another update to you guys soon.
I feel like it's been forever since I've updated a chapter. Anyway, guys, give me some ideas. Give me anything. If I use an idea of yours or something similar, I'll give a shoutout or I'll dedicate the next chapter to you!
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