A/N: Hey all Crys here… I know I have some multi chapter stories you want updated and I will get to them soon… It's just right now I'm already depressed and even though the chapters are wrote I really don't want to edit them to post them... I will see about getting them up by Sunday… Anyways yes this is going to be another multi-chapter fic but if I can swing it, it will all be done to song title prompts… It will start out friendship and develop into more… This story will have twist and turns so keep an eye out for them… LOL… Also this story will be done to LacytheDemonicDuck's and Katie's challenge!!!
Disclaimer: I don't own CM or the song Fearless…
Song Title Prompt: Fearless – Taylor Swift
Hotch was worrying about Prentiss and trying not to show it. She had a concussion and had refused to go to the hospital. They were on the plane and heading home from the case they had just closed in Milwaukee. He sat by Prentiss to make sure that she didn't need anything and was a little hurt when she wouldn't look at him or even say anything to him. He knew that he had been hard on her when she first joined his team but after what he had found out and her trying to resign instead of doing what Section Chief Strauss wanted her to do he hoped that maybe just maybe they could be friends sometime.
Once they landed he offered to take Prentiss home but she declined and that was when JJ stepped up and said that Prentiss was going home with her. He nodded and left them to it. He wanted to get home and see his son. Yes, that was all he wanted to see was his song. There was something wrong with that picture but he was too tired to even put his finger on it. When he walked inside his home he automatically knew that something was different. He yelled for Haley and she never answered him.
As he was looking around his house his cell rang and he answered it. "Hotchner."
The person on the other end took a deep breath and said "Aaron it's Haley. I know you're probably wondering where Jack is and where I am but I have decided I can't live this lie anymore. Jack is at Jessica's house waiting on you. I'm sorry Aaron but I don't love you anymore and I can't cope with our son. I'm leaving you. I know that you're curious about the phone call I got three days ago and I'll tell you about it now. It was Jason Gideon calling me and asking me to leave with him. I love him Aaron and I want to be with him. I'm sorry."
Hotch couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Haley do you mean to tell me that you're not only leaving me but our son?"
Haley closed her eyes and sighed. "Yes, Aaron that is what I'm telling you. I know I'm the one who wanted a child but now that he is here and two years old I just can't and don't love him like I should. I know that you will be a good father Aaron. If he ever asks about me don't tell him anything. He shouldn't have to know that his Mom didn't love him. Find someone you can love Aaron and someone who can love your son. I have to go now. Bye."
Hotch pulled his cell phone away from his ear and stared at it. The next thing he knows he's throwing it across the room. How could she do this to their son? What kind of person was she? He couldn't believe that she would leave their son like she had. He knew that once the anger of her leaving their son faded that he would hurt from her walking out on him but right now he was more concerned with his son and how he was going to be now that his Mother has left him. He looked at his watch and decided since it was only 8:00 p.m. that he would go to Jessica's to get his son.
He had to make sure that none of the fear and doubt he felt would show on his face. He had to be completely fearless and show his son that he loved him. He just hoped that he could do it. He didn't know why but the one thing that crossed his mind was that he needed to talk to Prentiss. He needed a friend and for some reason he wanted it to be her. So he decided he would go and talk to Prentiss after going to pick up his son.
He drove to his sister in laws with his mind racing. Once he parked he got out of his car and ran up her walkway. He tried to smile at he when she opened the door to him even before he got there.
"I'm so sorry Aaron. I tried to stop her but she just wouldn't listen. I can't believe she has been cheating on you with one of your own teammates. Are you okay? Do you need anything? Is there anything I can do?" Jessica said with tears in her eyes.
Hotch pulled Jessica in for a hug. "Jess this is in no way your fault. We both know how stubborn your sister is. I'm sorry to say Jess but it has always been about her, what she needs or what she wants. Even with Jack it was that way. I'm going to take him home with me tonight. I hate to ask but could you watch him while I'm at work and then watch him over night if I'm away on a case?"
Jessica smiled as she nodded. "I can do that Aaron. Let me know if you need more."
Hotch nodded and then walked into the bedroom where he knew his son was at. He smiled when he saw his son awake and smiling.
"Hey buddy do you want to go with Daddy?" Hotch asked.
Jack nodded his little head and Hotch picked him up. He made sure that he got the things he needed and then walked out of the bedroom. After stopping and giving Jessica one more time he headed to his car. He made sure to buckle Jack in and then he got in and headed towards JJ's house. He needed to talk to Prentiss tonight and it couldn't wait. He just hoped that she would understand.
