A/N Hey guys I decided to write a Christmas story dealing with the Reid family and the BAU. The children come from my Halloween story Keep Them Safe but you don't need to read that first I think you can understand what is going on. I decided to make this another short chapter story. Hopefully it won't take me until Christmas to finish but I can't promise because I am going to be sharing my computer soon so I'm not sure when I am going to get it typed. Hopefully it will be sooner.
Thanks for Reading and please Review.
The Show
Tony Reid and Jack Hotchner are performing in their school Christmas program but will the BAU team get there in time to watch
JJ groaned and looked at her watch for the tenth time in the past five minutes.
"That's not going to make the plane go faster" Reid said as he glanced up from the chess board.
"He's going to be so sad if we miss his song and I really want to hold my baby girl" JJ said compassionately
"I think if we hurry we should just get there right before it starts" Reid said
"Hailey promised that she would save some seats so we want have to worry about where to sit" said Hotch as he walked pasted JJ with a cup coffee back to his seat.
"Tony excited about today?"Emily asked
"Thrilled he has been practicing for weeks now" JJ said
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Todd Richmond walked into the school's gym. It was all set up for the holiday assembly the children were filing in to sit with their classes. Nervous faces all around not wanting to sing in the choir some crying because they knew their parents could not come and some because they did not see their parents. A very pregnant Hailey was sitting in the middle isle with seven empty seats besides her. Todd and Hailey hoped that the baby would be born before now but the baby seemed to be stubborn.
Jack hoped that his dad would be able to make it to the assembly since this was the first time he was dancing with a girl especially in front of a group. Caitlin Henderson her mom was the chorus teacher at the elementary school and her father was the orchestra teacher at the middle school and since her mom was in charge of the assembly, her dad was bringing the orchestra from the middle school, Jack got picked to be one of the dancers for the song Jingle Bell Rockbecause Caitlin wanted him to dance with her.
Todd walked back stage to make sure everything was in order he smiled when he saw Tony Reid, his smile disappeared quickly when he saw the little boy trying not to cry. Cindy Henderson, the chorus teacher, was knelt down in front of Tony quietly comforting him. Cindy had long curly reddish brown hair and brown eyes, she was tall with an athletic build, like Caitlin. Tony's poor teacher had her hands full she had two crying children and the aide had two crying so Cindy thought she would help by getting the other kids in line only to see Tony's eyes brimming with tears.
"What's wrong Tony?" she asked softly
"My mommy and daddy had to work" he whispered
"I'm sorry sweetie but there are other people that want to see you sing and do that dance we have been working on" she said with a smile
"I know but I just really want them" he said as two tears came down his face
"Hey Tony want to come with me for a few minutes to make sure all the performing classes are here?" Todd asked as he walked up to them
Tony nodded and wiped his face on the sleeve of his dress shirt then took Todd's hand. They walked around, checked on classes and looked at costumes. Tony was even beginning to smile until he happened to peep out the curtain and see the seven empty chairs.
"Can we go see Hailey?" Tony asked the tears coming back
"Just for a minute" Todd said looking at his watch
When they got out to Hailey Jack was already there. Hailey was straightening his tie while Jack wiggled.
"Jack hold still or I'm never going to get it straight" she said
"Mom my stomach hurts I don't want to do this" Jack said glancing at the empty chair
"Baby its just nerves you are going to do fine. You know he really wanted to be here" she said as she gently touched his face
"Hey look who's here" she said when she saw Tony and Todd come up.
"Jack!" Tony said happily
"Hey man" Jack greeted and ruffled Tony's combed hair.
Todd smiled kissed Hailey on the cheek, patted Jack on the back and excused himself because another parent wanted to talk to him. Hailey saw Tony's red eyes and held her arms out to him which he quickly stepped into and began to cry.
"Oh sweetie you know not being here is making them as sad as you are right now" she said as she stroked his back
"Hey what all the hub bub little man" a cheery voice said coming from behind him
"Aunt Penelope!" exclaimed as he jumped in her arms
"Hey buddy I would have been here sooner but I had to go get my two and your sissy from the daycare" she said as she patted the handle of the three seater stroller
"Hey Brennie bean, hey Cory and Corbin" Tony cooed at them
The babies giggled at the little boy.
"Are mommy and daddy coming" Tony asked hopefully
"They are fighting traffic but they will be here soon" she said smiling
"I'm going to be recording it so if they're a little late they can watch it later" Hailey said
"Mom" Jack whined not wanting any memory of this day
"Jack" she imitated with a smile
"Hey guys it's time to start so you need to get back to your classes" Todd said as he walked up the them and gave Penelope a quick wave hello before heading back stage
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Reid really didn't know if they were going to make it to the school in one piece. JJ was driving very defensibly making Reid wish he had rode with someone else. JJ was just wishing that their car had lights and sirens. Hotch was trying to do his best to keep up with JJ and was not succeeding.
JJ pulled into the school parking lot and had jumped out of the car before she turned off the ignition. She danced around waiting for the others to pull up knowing that it would better if they all went in a once. Reid even began to get the jitters by the time Hotch pulled up. They all hurried in the school and down the hall to the gym and JJ pushed the door open.
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The lights in the gym dimmed, Todd walked out on the stage and everyone clapped.
"Good morning students, staff and parents" he greeted
"I am so glad that you all were able to make it this morning. The students performing today have worked very hard to make this special for you all. I would like to introduce you to our orchestra conductor from Bayside Middle School Mr. Jeremy Henderson" he said as everyone clapped.
Jeremy was tall and thin. He had dark brown hair, blue eyes and a smile that made him look younger than he was.
"Before we start the show I have one more thing to add for the safety of the students we ask that no flash photography be used"
There was a multitude of groans from the parents.
"Wow I think I might have just been put on the naughty list" he chuckled and so did the crowd
Just as the music was starting a loud crash could be from the back of the gym and six people rush in.