David Rossi and the team had finally solved a hard case that took them all week. David was so proud that the team was able to catch the serial killer who had killed 14 people in 3 weeks. He thought they deserved a little reward. He went down to their desks and gathered everyone.

'So I was thinking since we all worked so hard on this case and we all did such a good job we deserve a little fun. I was thinking a barbeque at my house on Saturday let's say 2 o'clock. JJ bring Will and Henry, Hotch bring Jack. Ill cook some sausage, burgers, and hot dogs. We'll have a few drinks.'

'I'm down.' Reid said.

'Yeah me too.' Morgan agreed.

'Henry loves seeing you guys. We'll be there.'

'As long as you're cooking I'll be there!' Emily smiled.

'Jack loves seeing you guys too. Count me in!'

'This kitten will definitely be there!' Garcia said.

'Great! I'll see you guys tomorrow.'

Everyone gathered their things and left. Rossi packed his stuff and saw that Erin was still in her office. He didn't even bother inviting her. Rossi left the office, and headed to the super market and liquor store. $650 dollars later he was home. His house wasn't messy but there were a few places that needed cleaning up.

The next day, Rossi's backyard was set up perfectly. He had tables placed around the yard. The bar was packed with ice and cold drinks. The grill had burgers and hot dogs cooking. There was a table with chips and dip. Everyone came just on time. There was some party music playing in the background.

Jack and Henry were playing tag. Emily and JJ were talking about the latest celebrity gossip. Morgan and Garcia were flirting as usual. Rossi was manning the grill with a scotch in his hand and a cigar in his mouth. Hotch was pouring Reid some alcohol beverage. Everyone was having a great time.

'You're cooking always seems to amuse me, my Italian stallion.' Garcia said as she bit into a piece of sausage.

Rossi almost chocked, 'Italian stallion? Well that's a first.' Everyone laughed. Rossi's phone buzzed. He saw it was a text from Erin.

Come to the front – Erin.

Rossi excused himself from the table and walked to the front of his house. Erin was standing there with her arms crossed at her chest.

'Hello Erin. What are you doing here?'

'I wanted to stop by and talk to you about something. But I can see that you are very busy hosting a party. I'll just go.' David could see that she has been crying. She started to walk away. He grabbed her arm and pulled her close to him.

'What's wrong Erin?'

'It's nothing David just let me go.' Her voice started to get loud.

'There has to be a reason why you came here Erin. Now what is it?'

'Nothing David!' Her voice got louder and his guests started to hear the argument. Morgan, Hotch and Garcia started to walk towards the front to eves drop on what was going on.

'Stop acting like a 2 year old and tell me what's going on!' David's voice got loud. Garcia was in shock, she has never heard him scream like that before.

'David just go back to your little work party that you clearly didn't care enough to invite me to.'

'Erin I'm not going to ask again!' At this point everyone was in the front yard watching as they were arguing. Erin saw the group of people.

'David I have cancer.' She whispered into his ear. David looked down trying not to cry.

'Go inside, I'll be there in a minute.' Erin listened to him and went inside.

'Hey guys, I'm really sorry to be a party pooper, but something has come up that I have to take care of with Erin. Thank you all for coming.'

'Dave do you want me to stay?' Hotch said as everyone gathered their things.

'No Aaron, I'll be fine. Thanks for coming.' He waved at everyone as they left. He ran inside.

'David, I'm sorry that I ruined your party.'

'You didn't ruin anything. Plus its 7 o'clock they have been here since 2. So cancer?'

'Yeah, I found out this morning, stage 1 breast cancer.'

'At least they caught it early.' David reached for her hands.

'I'm scared David.' She began to cry again.

'Erin, everything is going to be ok. Do you hear me?'

'You're just saying that because you feel bad.'

'No I really do mean it Erin.'

'What am I going to do?'

'Well they are going to take out the tumor, you'll go through some treatment and hopefully the cancer won't come back again. Look I know we haven't been on the greatest terms lately. But I will help you through this. Whatever you need. I'm just a phone call away.'

'Thank you David. You're making me feel better already.' She leaned in and gave him a hug.

'I have some food left over. Do you want some?'

'Sure. I could take some vodka right now.'

'Help yourself. Hot dog or cheeseburger?'

'Cheese burger.' Erin poured herself some vodka and sat down next to Rossi.

'This is delicious David.'

'I know.' He smiled. 'Hey why don't you stay the night? I don't feel comfortable leaving you home alone in this condition.'

'Do you really want the 'ice queen' staying in your house?'

'Yes I would be honored.'

'I don't have any clothes though.'

'I'm sure I got something for you.'

Erin helped him clean up the backyard. It was 11 by the time they were done. They went upstairs and Rossi handed her some boxers and a t-shirt.

'Thanks. Good night David.' Erin started to walk out the room.

'Hey! Where are you going?'

'To sleep on the couch.'

'Get the hell out of here. You're sleeping in my bed.'

'No funny business Rossi!'

'I would never.' He went to the bathroom washed up and headed to bed.

'Good night Erin, don't worry about a thing. We will take care of it together.'

'Thanks David.' Erin had fallen asleep quickly. However David was up all night thinking about how he was going to deal with this. He secretly loved Erin and couldn't bear to think of loosing another woman in his life.