disclaimer; i don't own cm. no copy right infringement intended and i'm still poor because i get nothin out of all my shits here. a million thanks to the person who pm'ed me and inspired me so much, you know who you are. instead of continuing or updating my two other fics, i decided to work on a new one. i hope you guys will like this. reviews please :)

''To care for a child''

David Rossi woke up early Saturday morning, wanting to get his blood kicking and perhaps run an extra mile or two. The past week has been hectic, working on a child abduction that didn't end well, the bureau lost 3 good field agents and had Morgan and Hotch in a hospital bed for shrapnel from an IED. It was HELL. The only thing that came in as a surprise is that, instead of chewing their asses off, Erin stood with them and even butted heads with the local police head office for not cooperating. He secured his laces as light drizzle started to pour from the sky, a perfect weather for running an extra mile.

The run is getting better so far, the sole of his shoes made a steady rhythm as it touched the ground with a soft thud, little ball of mist started to form in his lashes but not heavy enough to rub em off, so he decided to leave 'em alone. The earth is calling for his soul, the green leaves on the tree's is welcoming as ever, in running he finds solace and in the gray Saturday morning he finally found the rest he longed for, for the better part of the past week.
Enjoying the serene and calm feeling David missed to notice that the laces of his right shoe came undone and before he knew it, his left foot stepped on the loose lace and tumbled colliding with another runner, narrowly missing the runner's whole body David managed to bump his nose on the runner's knees.

"Oh my God! Are you okay?"

David rubbed his nose and tasted fresh blood trickling down from it.

"Yeah, I'm fine I think I need a new nose job."

"David?!"
Despite the gnawing pain throbbing in his injured nose, David knew the moment he heard his name called that he knew whose voice is that.

"Erin..of course it has to be you.''

''What does that suppose to mean''

"Do you always have good looking men falling at your feet?''

"Yeah, I guess so. And apparently, they are the biggest sons of bitches. Take you for an example.''

Erin helped David up and sat him on a nearby bench; she pulled out a clean handkerchief and handed it to David.

After Rossi, cleaned his nose and eventually stopped the bleeding he takes a good look at Erin sitting beside him.

Wind tousled pony tailed hair, sweat and drizzle mixing on her face, a certain glow in her face but a haunted look in her eyes. Erin is looking straight ahead watching the other runner's doing their own businesses, and he could tell that she is nowhere near.

''Hey, what are you doing here so early?"

"Obviously, running.. now that you're okay, I'll leave you alone.''

"Leaving so early?''

''I've been here since 4:30.."

Erin stood up but Dave grabbed her hand and sat her beside him. She glared down at him but she knew she will never escape his inquisition. The sooner this will be over, the better.

"What's bothering you Erin?''

"Nothing Dave. Just leave it."

"Don't give me that bull Erin. You were here even before God has wakened up. Something must be wrong."

''What made you such an expert on my feelings Agent Rossi?"

"Do not pull ranks on me woman. I know you. Period. Now spill."

Erin sighed.

"It's about young doctor Reid"

David sighed too.
"You've read the reports already huh?"

"The child is sick Dave…"

"I know Bella…if I'm not mistaken its leukemia.''

"This is horrible David, the director warned me that dismissal from the bureau would be possible, he'd get full medical retirement benefits. But…but, he's too young. I cant let it happen..BAU is his life.. I cant.. I just can't.''

"We won't let it happen, hey look at me. Between the two of us, maybe we can get him help. Let's keep this a secret, besides, according to the file, it is early detection so maybe there is something we can do. We are not too late yet. We got money and power babe.. .''

''money and power…''

Erin whispered the words and it faded in the cold morning air, that moment an unspoken promise was made.

TBC