Slam! That was the last I knew I was going to hear of Will. He wanted me to quit my job at the BAU. Again. He never let it go, he hated it that I went back after the pentagon, he hated that I prefer them as a family than him. He knew all that was keeping us together was Henry. But still he wanted me to quit. Become the perfect wife, the perfect stay at home mom. Screw him. His last words before he left were " Beth is ten times better in bed than you will ever be!" besides that it was him saying Henry was a mistake and I was only supposed to be a fling. Charming. After that I kicked him out and now it's all setting in. I'm now a single mom, who works for the FBI and has no clue how to raise a child by herself. I had just kicked my child's father out, never to be heard from again. Great. I couldn't tell the team, what would they think? I went about the house in search of my laptop, I couldn't stay here any longer, what if he came back? I couldn't live somewhere with bad memories. Where he had brought the bimbo. I found my laptop in between the couch cushions, must have been where it fell down last night after I had been looking for somewhere to vacation. I started it up, going onto google in search of an apartment in Virginia. I had to scrub Will out of mine and Henry's life forever. I couldn't keep holding onto a deadbeat. After about an hour of my browsing, I finally found the perfect place. It was just a few blocks from here, it had huge French doors leading out to the yard, three bedrooms, a big one, a smaller one that would be Henrys and one that would fit as the guest room, two bathrooms and a kitchen diner. I emailed the estate agent asking for a viewing and got a reply for Monday. Perfect. I couldn't stary in the house another night so I went and looked up nearby hotels and found one 20 minutes away. I called and told them that I had to stay there for a few weeks as I was having 'personal problems', I also told them I had a kid and I would be arriving within the hour. They gave me a discount because I had Henry and I would be staying a while. They were so generous. I shut down the laptop and headed upstairs, getting a few suitcases packed with clothes and Henrys backpack with some of his toys. I put all the suitcases into my SUV and went back into the house, gently picking Henry up out of his bed and taking him out to the car. I went back, locked the door and started up the car, turning the heat up. I drove to the hotel 20 minutes away, thinking about what to do next. Maybe I'd call my mom and ask her to watch Henry for a few days whenever I was away on a case… no I would just ask Garcia and tell her that will had to go down to New Orleans for a couple months because his mom was getting worse? No she would see right through that… as I pulled up to the hotel I decided that I would worry about it when the time came. I shut off the engine and chose the smaller suitcase that would last us a few days and lifted Henry out the car, carrying him on my hip I walked into the Hotel lobby to be stopped by a security guard. " excuse me ma'am but you can't check in this late, you will have to come back tomorrow." Jeez didn't this guy see I had a kid or was he blind? "well, sir, I have already phoned ahead and explained to the receptionist my situation and if you don't let me past I'll have to go all FBI on your ass which I'm really not in the mood for tonight." I said flashing him my credentials. As soon as I said FBI his whole demeanour changed. he stood up straighter but his cheeks went a flaming red colour. It was almost laughable at how pathetic he was trying to act all tough."I'm so sorry ma'am, would you like any help with your bag or your little man there?" he asked. " no I'm quite alright thanks but I would really love to get past so I can get him to bed." I snapped at him. Go he was so annoying! He immediately stepped aside and bowed his head as a sign of respect as I passed. I made my way to the check in and rung the bell. A girl not much older than 18 came through. " Miss Jareau, right?" she asked. " yeah that's me." I replied. " you have a room just down the hall, it opens up onto a little yard that we reserve for people with small kids, you are in a family suite so it has an adjoining room for the little guy." wow I was just expecting a crappy room with a double bed." than you so much! For the room and for taking us in this late" I clarified. " it's alright, I just had to check with my boss first but after I told him what you said he said I was to make sure you had a room well equipped for a four year old. There are some toys and I got the maid to change the bed sheets to toy story so he would feel more at home." they really went all out. I guessed she could tell how happy I was from my expression. I was stunned as she just chuckled." this is your room, if you need anything my name's Carrie." I thanked te girl and settled Henry into the single bed and turned off the light. I got changed into some pyjamas and pulled the covers back, climbing into bed. I fell asleep with my head hitting the pillow.

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I woke to the sound of my phone. "what?" I grumbled without looking at caller id. " JJ, where are you? You were supposed to be here two hours ago!" I heard Hotch say. At the mention of two hours I jumped bolt upright in bed and looked at the clock 9am. Shit. "oh shit Hotch I'm so sorry, the alarm didn't go off and I've slept in I'll be there in twenty minutes. I shoved on some work clothes quickly after getting washed and grabbed the brush, pulling my hair back with a blue hair tie. I lightly put on some make up and packed Henrys back pack with his clothes for the day. I would have to ask the FBI daycare to change him for me. I woke him up quickly, come on Henry, mommy's late for work. He knew how important my work was so he got out of bed with no problems. He jumped into my arms and we ran out the Hotel room and past reception. He umped down and buckled himself in and we sped away. Somehow five minutes later we were at the office. Last time I checked it was a fifteen minute drive. Oops. Henry jumped out the car and into my arms. I ran into the day care with him. " Jennifer! Hey Henry! Running late?" Lisa the receptionist asked " yeah, could you do me a huge favour and get him changed for me I'm really sorry but I have to go, bee good Henry. I love you!" I said to him giving him a kiss on the cheek and giving him to Lisa. I ran towards the elevators, I swear that thing takes longer when you're in a rush. After what seemed like hours, I finally made it to the bull pen only to be greeted by Morgan. Great. "ohh Miss JJ running late are we" he taunted " shut it Morgan. Not in the mood" I snapped at him. Shit he now knew there was something up. He looked as if he were about to say something " leave it Morgan". that shut him up quickly. After dumping my bag at my desk I ran up to Hotch's office." I'm so sorry Hotch!" I said breathless. " it's alright just don't let it happen again." he said " I promise"

What I didn't know was that that was just the first of many promises…