AN: This is a one shot… had to get it out…
Summary: While Hotch is out of town, Jessica is in a meeting who does the school call to pick up a sick Jack Hotchner? Emily Prentiss… Who happens to be out with her boyfriend. Will a secret she's been keeping from everyone finally be revealed? I was going to have this be a one shot but it was entirely too long…
Emergency Contact
Chapter 1
Looking at the clock on her night stand Emily grinned when she saw the time. Nine o'clock. She'd managed to sleep in. A rare occasion she welcomed. She made a mental note to thank Hotch for the day off. While he was out of town aiding on a case he had given the rest of the team the day off. Reid of course had insisted that he go with him as he had nothing to do. JJ had jumped at the opportunity to spend more time with Will and Henry, while Garcia wanted alone time with Kevin, Morgan wanted to take his dog to the dog park and go on a date with a girl he'd met at the coffee shop. She'd tried very hard not to role her eyes when he'd mentioned the coffee shop. Remembering his encounter with Agent Todd. Only God knew what Rossi was doing but she knew the man could get himself in a lot of trouble in one day. As for herself she had promised her boyfriend the day. They'd been dating for one month now and she felt terrible at the many times she'd canceled on him. Tomorrow the day the entire team was invited over to Rossi's for their monthly team dinner.
Reaching for her phone she quickly checked for any missed calls finding none she knew she was clear for the day. She took a shower getting dressed in a pair of jeans and a purple V neck shirt she'd picked up the last time she'd had a ladies night with JJ and Garcia.
Hearing the knock on her door she grabbed her purse and keys and answered it. "Hey Jason." She greeted. They'd met through a function of her mothers. Who knew? He'd been nothing but charming from day one and had been very understanding of all those times she'd canceled. She wondered how much longer he'd put up with it before he was fed up.
He leaned in giving her a kiss. "Good Morning." He pulled back with a cup of coffee in hand. "Are you ready Ms. Prentiss?" He really was a great guy.
With a quick thank you for the coffee she locked her door hooking her arm with his they left for her car. She'd always been more comfortable driving, she hadn't been able to explain it but she needed to be in control. If he'd noticed he hadn't said anything and she was thankful for that.
"How'd you sleep?" He knew sleep was an issue for her, hence the coffee.
"Remarkably well, didn't get up till nine." They'd discussed sleep several times. He was always amazed that she functioned on so little sleep. He knew if he didn't get his eight hours he was grumpy as ever.
"So I was thinking zoo. I haven't been in forever and since its working hours it wont be as busy." He suggested hoping she'd go for the idea.
"Zoo sounds perfect." She got on the highway towards the zoo. It was a great place to relax and unwind for the day without thinking about pedophiles, kidnappers, psychopaths and killers.
The zoo was pretty empty except for some parents who'd brought their children too young to go to school to the zoo.
"So what are your plans for the weekend?" He asked. "Well, we're all meeting up tomorrow for our monthly dinner." He wrinkled his brow.
"What?" She asked laughing at the face he'd made. "Well, don't you spend all your time with them on all the cases? I just figured you'd all be sick of each other." She knew he meant well, she always wondered how they'd managed not killing each other.
"They're like family Jason, not many people outside of the team understand us, with what we see and do." She didn't know how to explain it.
"I get it. It's a tough job you all do, you make a big difference." His arm wrapped around her shoulder he rubbed his hand up and down her arm.
She wasn't exactly sure what to say and was thankful when her phone rang.
"Prentiss." She stopped walking her attention on the conversation.
"Ms. Prentiss, this is Mrs. Michaels, the school nurse."
Emily frowned. What did Jack's school nurse want from her? "How can I help you Mrs. Michaels?"
"Ms. Prentiss, Jack's not feeling good, I called his father but he's out of town on business, I called his aunt Jessica but she's in a meeting she can't get a away from and you're the only other person as an emergency contact."
"Okay." Emily looked at Jason apologetically. "I'll be there soon." She hung up and looked at her watch. Eleven-thirty. So much for the day with Jason. "I'm sorry Jason, Jack's sick and Hotch is out of town and his aunt Jessica can't pick him up."
"Its okay Emily, this is out of your control." She squeezed his had as she led them out of the zoo.
They arrived at the school in record time. He opted to wait in the car while she picked up the young Hotchner.
She returned with the sick boy in her arms. He had his arms wrapped around her neck and head on her chest. In one had she carried a car seat booster. Jason jumped out of the car and immediately took the seat form her. He hadn't realized her arms would be full otherwise he would have went in with her.
He worked fast to fasten the seat in the car and stepped out of the way to allow her room to buckle Jack in.
Placing him in the back seat and buckling his seatbelt she placed a kiss on the little mans head.
The school had given her the booster seat with the promise she'd return it first thing Monday. Thank God for private schools. Jack had been placed in the private school following Haley's death to ensure his safety. She'd showed them two forms of ID along with FBI badge just to be able to pick him up.
The car was silent after some interdiction of who was who. While Jason already kenw who Jack was Jack had no idea who the man beside Emily was.
"Emmy." Jack spoke from the back seat.
"Yes Jack."
"Where are we going?" Even though he had a tummy ache he was glad he could spend time with Emmy.
"We're gonna go home and you are going to get some rest so you're tummy doesn't hurt."
"I don't wanna go home." He was angry.
"Where do you want to go Jack?" She'd rarely seen the boy angry those few moments she had she'd had to contain her smile as he reminded her so much of his father.
"I wanna go with you to your house." Looking in her rearview mirror she smiled. She loved the expressions he made. "Well buddy you're in luck cause that's where we're going." She focused her attention on the road once the word Oh slipped from his mouth. Jason sat in the passenger seat amused. The woman beside him was truly amazing.
It was several minutes before Jack spoke again. "Emmy."
"Yes Jack?" She couldn't help but smile. She loved the young Hotchner.
"Um can daddy come over too? He's always happy when you're around." It took everything in her power to keep from swerving. She could feel Jason's eyes on her. How was she supposed to answer him with her boyfriend right there. Thankfully or maybe not Jack continued.
"You always make things better. I like it when daddy's happy." She didn't know how to respond. She didn't know Hotch was this unhappy.
"Sweetie daddy's out of town fighting the bad guys, he wont be home until late."
"Oh." He responded again. He was quiet for the remainder of the car ride. She snuck a look at Jason who was thankfully looking outside the window.
Arriving at her place she unbuckled Jack and carried him to her apartment followed by Jason. She settled Jack on the couch before heading for the kitchen where Jason waited.
"I'm sorry Jason, I …" she didn't know what to say.
"Its fine. Make him his soup." He pointed to the canned soup in her hand. She smiled and turned to preparing the food. Jason took the time to look at her place. Pictures littered the walls and shelves. He looked strangely at a particular photo. He'd never seen the little girl wrapped in Emily's arms.
He moved on to the next photo. It was of the little girl again. It looked like a school picture.
"Hey." She moved down the steps. Jack was fed and napping in her room.
"Emily, who is this?" He asked pointing at the little girl.
AN: Dun dun dun… do you like? Should I continue… I have the next 2 chapters written and while this isn't done I have already started on the sequel…my muse has kicked in full time…