Ten year Jack Hotchner, son of BAU Unit Chief and FBI agent SSA Aaron 'Hotch' Hotchner, had, since losing his mom when George Foyet murdered her over 5 years, been desperate for a new mom. He knew no one could replace his real mom who had been a fantastic mom to him but, like any kid, he just wanted a happy family. He knew if his single father dad got married again, his dad could be happy and he could be happy and he would have another mom. He had always seen his Aunt Jessica, who took care of him whenever his dad went away on a case, as someone was like a second mom to him. Even when his dad had been going out with that Beth, she wasn't the same. Beth had been really nice to him and all but she had never done anything for him that a mom might do and was more like a friend than a mom. Although he'd liked her, and had been sad when his dad broke up with her, he had never been sure that Beth would of made a good mum to him. Although there were a few women on his dad's BAU team, none of them had ever seemed like they could be a mom, compared to his Aunt Jess who loved him like a mom and did everything for him a mom would do. It was a shame she and his dad were sister and brother in law as, in his childish innocence, he did wish that his dad and his Aunt Jess would marry as he thought they would make the perfect mom and dad for him and thought his Aunt Jess would make the perfect wife for his dad as she already knew about and understood his job and him being a single dad and never seemed to mind one bit when his dad had to go away on cases a lot. She was always there for the both of them and always wanted to do everything possible to help his dad and him with whatever they needed help with. She already clearly loved both him and his dad and already saw them both as her family.

Although he could talk to his dad and aunt about anything at any time, he didn't feel he could talk to them about this and so kept it inside to himself. He needed to talk to someone who both understood and knew both his dad and aunt really well and decided one of the best people would be one of the guys on his dad's BAU team. But who to talk to? And how would he talk to one of them without his dad knowing? He knew if he asked the person that they would not tell his dad what they'd talked about but he needed to talk to them without his dad or aunt knowing he was even talking to them. Luckily for him a solution was just round the corner….

He'd been playing on his soccer team like he did every soccer Sunday, and, like every Sunday, his Uncle Dave, or FBI agent David Rossi, who helped his dad coach his soccer team, had gone back with him and his dad to his dad's apartment to have lunch and hang out for the rest of the day. It was when Dave had been hanging out with him and his dad one Sunday when Dave noticed Jack was not quite himself and could tell the boy needed to talk to someone but clearly didn't want to talk to his dad. They'd been watching Brother Bear 2 in the living room and had been sitting on the couch with Jack between the 2 men, when Aaron had gone to use the bathroom. Dave lent down and whispered to Jack.

"You okay Jack? You don't seem yourself…."

"I need to talk to you but I don't want dad to know I've been talking to you. I can't talk to him about this and I can't talk to Aunt Jess about it either but I need to talk to someone who will understand like you Uncle Dave."

"You know you can always talk to me Jack. Me or any of the team. Now getting the chance to do it without your dad or aunt knowing is another thing. But I got an idea so I need to play along. If it goes to plan you and I can talk and your dad won't know and I promise you I won't tell him anything that you tell me. It can be our secret. Okay buddy?"

"Thanks Uncle Dave…."

"And how about you talk to both me and your Uncle Derek at the same time? I bet between us we can help you figure out a solution. Would you like that?"

"Yeah, that would be great. Thanks Uncle Dave I really need to talk to one of you guys about this. I don't know what to do about this."

"No problem Jack buddy we're all here for you. Would you be able or willing to wait until next Saturday when you don't have to worry about school and me and Uncle Derek have the whole day free? If you can I promise we can all talk without your dad knowing both that you've been talking to us and also what you've told us."

"Yeah that's okay. If I know I can talk to someone next Saturday I'll wait."

"Good boy Jack."

Just then Aaron came back from the bathroom and Jack and Dave pretended they'd been watching the movie. Both of them had seen it enough times to know what was happening at any point in the movie.

The next day, Monday, in the BAU office, Dave, on his way back from a brief visit to the men's room, stopped by Morgan's office.

"Hey Rossi, what's up man?"

"I need your help Morgan. It's to do with Jack."

"What's up with my little man Jack, he is okay isn't he?"

"Yeah. His team won their game yesterday but he isn't himself. When I was hanging out with both of them in the afternoon, Jack told me he needed to talk to one of us but didn't want his dad or aunt to know."

"Surely the dude can talk to his dad? They can talk about anything. Same goes for his Aunt Jess. What can't he talk to his dad or about ?"

"I'm not sure but I promised him that, this Saturday, me and you could talk to him without Hotch knowing. He seems to really need to talk about something but needs to talk to one us guys. So would you be willing to talk to him with me? I told him that together we could hopefully figure out a solution to his problem."

"Sure I'll talk to him with you. But how you gonna get it so Hotch doesn't know? I mean he's his dad and likes to know where Jack is at all times, like any dad should."

"That's the tricker part. I figure that maybe we could offer to take him out for pizza and ice cream or to play with our dogs at the park or something like that. Make it so that Hotch thinks we just want to treat the little guy or let him do something he loves like play with the dogs."

"Couldn't we say we're doing one thing but then say go back to your mansion where he wont worry about anyone else over hearing?"

"Maybe. Didn't think of that. We could tell him we want Jack to play at the park with the dogs and still go to my mansion…."

"Good idea Rossi. And, even though he won't of been playing with the dogs, simply by talking he'll be a lot happier when he goes back home to Hotch. One of us can even pick him up and drop him off so we won't have to worry about Hotch finding out the truth. So who wants to tell Hotch?"

"I will. I'll pretend Mudgie wants a playmate or something. Should work…."

"Just let me know the plan and I'll be there. Cos I know its for Jack, I'll keep the Saturday free from plans I might of made."

"Thanks Morgan. I'm sure Jack will really appreciate the talk."

"Now you're beginning to sound like Hotch!"

"Yeah, Known the man way too long…"

Dave then went and stopped by Aaron's office.

"Hey Dave, how's the paper work going?"

"Pretty good. Should get there by the end of the day. But I wanted to ask you something…."

"Sure…" Dave sat down in the empty chair on the opposite side to where Aaron sat behind his desk. "So what is it that you wanted to ask?"

"I just wanted to know if Jack wanted to maybe come hang out at the park with me and Mudgie on Saturday? I'd even buy the little guy some lunch. Just I was gonna hang out at the park and let Mudgie enjoy the ducks and the squirrels and the chance to play with a ball. It would give you time to get any work done and me and Mudgie could use the company. Might even ask Morgan if he wants to join us with Clooney. I know weekends are your time with him but you could spend the day doing anything you needed to without worrying about Jack. So what do you think?"

"Sure, he'd love that and I could maybe get a whole load of stuff done whilst he's out with you."

"So can I pick him up at say 10? Then I'd drop him back at yours at say 3, maybe 4? Give him plenty of time with Mudgie and his old Uncle Dave. I promise nothing will happen to him except him having fun and enjoying a treat for lunch…."

"Sure give me plenty of time to do what I need. Thanks Dave."

"No problem Aaron. Looking forward to Saturday already. Oh and what time is the game on Sunday? Same time?"

"Yeah, same time of 10.30. Think the team are on a winning streak…."

"Yeah seems like they are. Jack is still the star goal scorer though. He's got real talent for a 10 year old!"

"I know. I can't believe how good a soccer player he is."

"I'd best get back to the paper work but I'll come by and pick up Jack at 10 on Saturday?"

"Sure. Ten's fine."

That Saturday, at 10am, Jack was ready and waiting when Dave came to the apartment door.

"Hi Uncle Dave!"

"Hey Jack you ready to go?"

"Yeah. Dad I'll see you later!"

"Sure buddy. Be good for your Uncle Dave okay?"

"I promise I will. And I promise I'll stay with him all day. I won't leave his sight!"

"Good boy. So enjoy yourself and I'll see you later when Dave drops you off here?"

"Sure dad. Oh and dad?"

"Yeah buddy?"

"Thanks for letting me go hang in the park with Uncle Dave and Mudgie!"

"No problem buddy. I know you'll have a great time. I love you though!"

"I love you too dad! Bye dad!"

"Bye buddy!"

Jack left with Dave to head to Dave's SUV parked out front.

"Jack I had to tell your dad a little lie and I'm sorry but we're not going to the park. BUT so we can all talk in private, me, you and Uncle Derek are gonna hang out in my mansion. I hope that's okay with you? We can pizza for lunch anyway and I got some ice cream in my freezer."

"Sure Uncle Dave. I don't mind as long as I can still talk to you and Uncle Derek. I think I'd prefer it as I know no one can over hear us."

"That's good to know Jack. Oh and I got some soda in. And juice. AND milk. AND cocoa. Oh your Aunt Penny has baked a big batch of chocolate chip cookies. I told her that you wanted to talk to me and your Uncle Derek so she baked them specially for us to eat. She won't tell your dad we've talking I promise. She promises too."

"Awesome. Thanks Uncle Dave for doing this. I just really to talk to you and Uncle Derek about this…."

"Jack you can always talk to us about anything. We don't mind doing this for you. I can see you clearly need to get something off your chest. I'm just gonna call Morgan to let him know to meet us at my mansion."

He called Morgan to tell him that they'd be at Dave's mansion in 10 minutes.

Sitting in the back seat as Dave drove to his mansion, he could see Jack was both still really worried but also looked a little happier knowing he was finally going to be able to talk to someone about what was bothering him.

When they arrived at Dave's mansion, Dave helped Jack get out of the SUV and led the boy to his front door, where Morgan was already waiting.

"Hi Uncle Derek!"

"Hey little man Jack! So I hear you need to talk us guys about something?"

"Yeah, it's been eating me up inside and I need to tell someone but I know I can't tell dad or Aunt Jess about this…."

"Which is why you can always talk to us Jack, about anything. And I promise I won't mention this to your dad. Neither will Dave. This can be our secret."

"I promise I won't tell your dad either Jack."

"Thanks Uncle Derek. Thanks Uncle Dave. Can we go inside?"

"Sure. Lets go in and get something to drink then we can sit in my big living room. And I'll get Mudgie so you can cuddle him whilst we talk."

"I'd really like that. Mudgie is such a great pal."

The three of them entered Dave's huge mansion and went towards the big kitchen.

"So Jack what would you like to drink? I got soda, juice, water, milk, cocoa…."

"Can I have a soda Uncle Dave?"

"Sure Jack. Hey Morgan grab Jack a soda from the fridge and I'll make us some good coffee."

"Italian coffee?"

"Yeah Morgan, in this mansion I ONLY drink good Italian coffee!"

With the coffees and Jack's soda in hand the 3 of them went towards the living room. On the way Dave whistled for Mudgie, who quickly appeared. Normally when he saw Jack, Mudgie got really excited. But today, he seemed to sense the boy's worry's and instead went and pushed himself against Jack, knowing Jack needed a hug! Jack greeted Mudgie happily as the 4 of them went into Dave's living room. With Dave and Morgan sitting on the couch, and Jack sitting on the floor with Mudgie lying with head on Jack's lap, sensing his friend needed comforting. Jack sat stroking Mudgie's head whilst he tried to think of where to start.

"You know Mudgie seems to know something's up don't you Jack?"

"Yeah cos he's such pal."

"So what's eating you up? I bet if you tell us you'll feel so much better. Why can't you talk to your dad about this? I really don't mind you needing to talk to us and we'll do everything we can to help you but I thought you could talk to your dad about anything?"

"Not about this. It's ABOUT him. And mom. And Aunt Jess. Which is why I can't talk to her about this either."

"You know you can tell us anything Jack. Nothing will upset us or make us angry. We'll help with whatever we can. We're both here for you and always will be. So what's eating you up little man?"

"I really miss mom and I just still want to have a mom and dad again."

"I know you'll always miss your mom and will always love her. She was such a great mom and I hate that George Foyet killed her and ruined your family. But you still got your dad. And your Aunt Jess. They're both there for you and always will be."

"But I want a mom again Uncle Dave. I know I got both dad and Aunt Jess and their awesome but it's not the same. I just want a happy family again, a mom, my dad and me. I see all the other kids and how they still have both their moms and dads and see their happy families and it makes me sad and makes me really miss mom and makes me want that happy family again. I know no one will ever replace my mom as she was such an awesome mom to me but I want someone that will be as near as good a mom to me as my mom was to me."

"Maybe one day your dad will meet someone who will be a great mom to you Jack."

"There already is someone who I think would not only be a great second mom but who would make my dad and me very happy and would make the perfect wife for my dad."

"Who's that then Jack? Is it someone your dad works with?"

"No, it's Aunt Jess. She's already like a mom to me, she knows us, she loves us, we love her. She never minds about dad's job and him going away so much, she's already always there for the both of us. But it's a shame that they can't marry as she's already my aunt and is already my dad's sister in law cos she'd make an awesome mom to me and an awesome wife to my dad and we could be one happy family. Plus she not only knew my mom but she'd understand about how I'd always still love my first mom and she would never let me forget her or stop loving her. Plus Aunt Jess would never try to replace mom's place as she knows how special mom's place in my world is. I just want a mom and dad again and to be one happy family again. Is that so wrong?"

"Jack that is never wrong. And you wanna know something?"

"What that my dream can never come true? I know I can never come true Uncle Derek. It's just a dream that can never be real…."

"Actually Jack, both me and Dave know different. The law states that if a wife, in this case you great mom, dies, god rest her soul, then the husband, or widower, in this case your dad, and his sister in law from his dead wife's family, in this case your Aunt Jessica, can legally marry each other."

"Really?" Jack's eyes instantly lit up as his Uncle Derek spoke "So they could really marry each other and I could have a mom and dad again and have a happy family?"

"Yeah Jack it's possible. BUT your dad and Aunt Jessica would have to want to marry."

"I know and that's what makes it so hard as I know they never will."

"Dave, you know them two seem like the perfect couple?"

"Yeah, they get on so well its almost like they are already married. Jessica is unbelievable in understand about his job and him going away on cases all time….."

"They really do seem perfect together when we are all together Uncle Dave and Uncle Derek. Sometimes it even feels like I have a mom and dad again when we're all together. But then reality hits when me and dad go home or dad goes away and Aunt Jess looks after me. Do you see why I can't talk about this to either of them guys?"

"Yeah Jack we can see why. It's still a shame that your dad and Beth didn't stay together though…."

"She wouldn't of made a very good mom to me. She was more like a mate than a mom. She certainly didn't do anything a mom would for me. Aunt Jess seems like she'd make the perfect mom for me and would make the perfect wife for dad and would make us both so happy. We really COULD be one happy family if only dad and Aunt Jess would marry each other. But I know they won't ever…."

"Never say never Jack. Hey Rossi couldn't we set them up? Surely if we set them up and FORCED them to get married they could all be happy, especially little man Jack."

"Morgan you can't FORCE people to marry. You know that. I am so sorry Jack. I'm sorry that your mom was taken from you, I'm sorry that you've had so much happen in nine years and I'm sorry that you can't have the happy family you want again. I'm sure one day though, your dad will find someone who will be a great mom to you, you just have to be patient."

"I've BEEN patient for at least a couple of years now. I'm already 10, dad's getting older too and I just still want a mom like Aunt Jess whilst I'm still a kid and can really enjoy having a mom. Dad hasn't had a girlfriend since he broke up with Beth."

"So there's been no other women in your dad's life since Beth?"

"No…"

Suddenly Jack could no longer hold back his emotions and, wrapping his arms around Mudgie's neck, he pushed his face into the soft black fur of the dog's neck and began to quietly sob. Both Dave and Morgan really felt bad for Jack. Mudgie seemed to know what to do and just lay there letting his friend cry into the fur of his neck whilst he wagged his tail. Feeling for the crying boy, the 2 men got off the couch and knelt down on either side behind Jack and put arm around his shoulders. They both knew that in order to solve Jack's problem they needed to take drastic measures try and force Hotch and Jessica together, even if just for Jack's sake and happiness. Jack, of all people, most deserved to be happy. They all still hated that George Foyet had done what he did and ruined Jack's world and innocence. Even though they knew that Hotch and Jessica were doing all they could to make Jack happy and to help him heal, it would never be enough.

Soon the boy's sobbing eased and he lifted his head off the dog's now wet neck. Mudgie simply lifted his head and gave a lick on the face and hands, trying to tell him that he was there for his friend.

"Thank you Mudgie. I'm sorry I got your fur wet." Mudgie simply wagged his tail and stared up at his friend with big soft brown eyes, giving his friend's face and hands another lick with his tongue before putting his head against the boy's chest, still staring up at his face with his big soft brown eyes, and constantly wagging his tail.

"I'm sorry Uncle Dave. I couldn't help it. I needed to cry."

Dave grabbed a box of tissues from table behind where they sat and held it out to Jack. Jack took some and wiped his eyes before blowing his nose.

"Morgan grab that trash bin over there a minute will you?"

"Sure."

Morgan stood up and picked up the small trash bin in the corner of the room and brought it to Jack, who threw the used tissues into it before Morgan went to put it back where he found it and returned to kneeling behind Jack.

"Rossi man, we really need to do something to ease this kid's pain. Can't we try and get them together? Surely there's a way?"

"I don't know Morgan. I really don't know."

Jack sat stroking Mudgie's head. The dog never took his eyes off his friend's face and never stopped wagging his tail. Apart from that he never moved apart from moving closer to his friend to comfort him.

"Jack I know this is hard but I'm not sure if we can solve this one. Everyone one of us would really love to help you get your happy family. You deserve the most out of everyone to be happy and all of us only want for your happiness. I'm just afraid that this is something we may not be able to fix. I'm so sorry Jack. BUT would you let me at least talk with Morgan and the other's on the team. I promise you your dad and your Aunt won't find out anything but I need to see IF we can do anything to help you. I really can't promise anything though and it may end up that your dream, although a dream you more than deserve, may never come true. So would you at least let me talk to everyone BUT your dad and aunt on our team to see if there's anything we can do?"

"Okay. I know you guys can't promise me anything and I know my dream will probably never come true but I can hope and dream can't I ?"

"Sure you can little man. Everyone has the right to hope and dream for things, you more than most. I promise we'll do everything we can and try and help you. But it would really be up to your dad and Aunt Jessica."

"I know and that's why I know that it will never come true. But I can still hope. Thanks Uncle Derek. Thanks Uncle Dave. I DO feel better even for just talking to you guys."

"You welcome Jack. We never mind you wanting to talk to us and everyone is always here for you, no matter what. So me and Morgan will talk to Spencer, J.J, Blake, Garcia, reminds I'll get the cookies in a sec, Will, James, and maybe even Matt Cruz and we'll see what we can come up with. Okay?"

"Okay. Thanks for trying anyway. I know you guys can't promise anything and that nothing may happen. I just don't want dad to know in case it make him and aunt angry at me for wanting the dream."

"Jack your dad will NEVER get angry or mad at you. Neither will your Aunt Jess. They both love you too much and I know this would never make them angry if they knew this was your dream. I think that if this doesn't work out or we don't have any solutions then you should still talk to your dad and Aunt Jess about how you feel, about this dream, everything. They and us only want for you to be happy. You shouldn't keep something like this inside of you and we're both glad you decided to talk to us and we'll everything we can to help you. I PROMISE!" Dave looked Jack in the eyes, making sure the boy knew that he was serious about keeping this promise.

"You know Jack, Dave's right. If your dad and Aunt knew how badly you wanted this dream, they would only be concerned. They would NEVER get angry at you for wanting this dream. You, of all people, deserve every right to have such a simple dream and just want a happy complete family again. Both your dad and aunt know how much your mom meant to you, how much you still love her and how much you miss her, and always will. You know that you'll always have them in your life, no matter what happens don't you little man?"

"Yeah I that Uncle Derek and I love them both so much."

"Oh and Jack?"

"Yeah Uncle Dave?"

"IF we do come up with plans to try and get them together would you be willing to help us?"

"Course I would! I wanna do everything I can to help the dream. I'll do whatever it takes and whatever you guys want me to do."

"Good boy. You know it might mean you spending time away from your dad and aunt and spending nights sleeping over at one of our houses?"

"I never mind a sleepover. And I trust all you guys to look after me. Dad trusts all you guys too! Well almost all you. Not sure he trusts Uncle Spencer or trusts you Uncle Derek…I trust you though!"

The following Monday, Dave was in luck as Aaron had a day of meetings and so wasn't around the BAU. Not only that but Matt Cruz their section chief had, somehow, managed to get out of the meetings. He stood on the walkway overlooking the main BAU bull pen where BAU team members Blake, J.J and Spencer were working. Garcia, their technical analyst, had popped by the bull pen to see her family.

"GUYS SOMEONE GET MORGAN AND MEET ME IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM IN 10 MINUTES. WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT SOMETHING. BUT ITS NOT A CASE AND NO ONE CAN TELL HOTCH."

"I'll get Morgan, Spence, Alex, Garcia you go ahead, we'll meet you there!"

"Hey Rossi have I got time nip to the men's room? Too much coffee again!"

"Sure Spencer, but hurry. I gotta phone Matt, so we'll see you guys in there."

"Why's the section chief gotta be involved in this?" Blake turned to J.J. before she left to go get Morgan.

"I have absolutely no idea! I'll meet you and Spence in there with Morgan…."

Meanwhile Dave called Matt Cruz their section chief on his cell.

"Cruz"

"Hey Matt its Dave here!"

"Hey Dave, everything okay with you guys?"

"Sort of. Are you free at the moment?"

"Yeah, Hotch has taken my place at the meetings. Kinda lied just to get out of them….so I am free now. Why? What's going on?"

"We all need to talk whilst Hotch is in the meetings. He can't know what we're talking about cos it's about him. Can you come to the conference room? We're meeting in a few minutes."

"Sure I'm on my way. Just gotta nip by the bathroom but I'll be there."

"Sure. Spencer's had to go by the bathroom too. You might meet him in there. So see you in a minute?"

"Sure. Bye Dave!"

Within 10 minutes everyone but Dave and Morgan were sitting around the table looking at Dave and Morgan who were standing in front of the TV screen. They had got suspicious when Dave had closed the doors and locked them all in the conference room.

"Er Rossi man, why have you locked us in? And what's so important to talk about and why not involve our Hotch?"

"It's ABOUT Hotch pretty boy….and this IS important."

"What's wrong with Hotch? Rossi?"

"Well at the weekend me and Morgan here had a good chat with Jack…."

"Jack, his son? He okay Dave?"

"Yeah he's okay Matt. He just really needed to talk to someone but couldn't talk to Hotch or Jessica, his aunt."

"What's wrong my Jack star Rossi man?"

"Well apparently he not only really misses his mom but he keeps seeing all his friends with both their parents and see's happy families all the time and it makes him sad. He told us that he just's wants that happy family again, him, his dad and a mom. What's more, he doesn't want just anyone to be his mom. He wants his dad and aunt to get married as he thinks she'd make him the perfect mom, and would make his dad the perfect wife and they could all be one happy family."

"Aww how cute. You know the law says Hotch and Jessica can marry…."

"I know and we told him that. He just really REALLY wants this simple dream. But he's afraid it will never come true…."

"You know they seem like the perfect couple….Jess knows all about his job and all the commitments it involves and all the time he spends away on cases. She also knows about him being a single dad. She knows Jack, she loves him and is already used to doing everything for him a mom would….Hotch knows and trusts her, both with his life and, more importantly, Jack's life…."

"Pretty boy, you know the poor kid was so upset he ended up crying into Mudgie's neck. It was heartbreaking to watch the little break down like that."

"Aww poor little guy. So what can we do Rossi ?"

"Well the thing is I don't think they have ever thought about marrying. We told Jack that we'd talk to you guys and see if we could come up with anything to even try and make his dream come true. But he knows we can't promise anything and believes with all his heart that his dream won't come true. The poor kid just wants a real family and wants a mom again."

"THAT is the sweetest thing I've EVER heard. Such a simple dream too. And Jack deserves the dream more than any kid in the world Dave."

"Yeah I know Matt. It really was heartbreaking to listen to him and watch him break down. I really would like to help the little guy out if we could. He deserves to be happy. I know Hotch and Jessica already do everything they can to make Jack happy and to help him heal from the loss of his mom."

"That's another thing that makes Jess the perfect wife and mom for them both. She already knew Haley and knows how much she meant to Jack…."

"You know pretty boy, that's sort of what he said. He said he knows his aunt understands all about what happened to his mom and the fact that there's a place in his heart for his mom that no one can ever replace. He said that he knows that Jess would never let him forget, would always know that he'd always love and miss her and that no new mom could ever replace his first mom."

"So what can we do Dave?"

"Me and Rossi think we can at least try to get them together for Jack's sake. It may not work out but the little man wants this so badly that we think its worth a try. Don't we Rossi man?"

"Yeah, Morgan. I know we can't really force them to marry but we can do everything we can to persuade them that they SHOULD marry. We did tell Jack that he should tell his dad and Aunt Jess all about this dream he wants so badly."

"The poor kid was afraid his dad would get angry if he told him the dream he had! We had to persuade him that both his dad and aunt wouldn't get angry if he told them."

"So how would we go about trying to get Hotch and Jessica together Rossi?"

"I haven't quite figured that one out yet. Maybe J.J you could tell all this to Will tonight and see if he can come up with any ideas. Alex can you do the same with James?"

"Sure Rossi I'll talk to James tonight."

"Sure. I'll talk to Will. I know he'd really want to help Jack with this."

"Hey Rossi, how'd you talk to Jack without Hotch hearing? Or even knowing?"

"Told Hotch that I wanted him to spend the day hanging out in the park with me and Mudgie but then we spent the day hanging out in my mansion, talking. Somehow Hotch didn't suspect even though Jack returned without a spot of mud on him and still full of energy…..So can all you guys get those brains working and come up with ideas. No one can mention any of this to Hotch or Jessica, though you can talk to Jack, but Hotch can't hear what you say. Jack, of course, must come first whatever we do, but he can and will want to help his try and get his dad and aunt together."

"Henry always loves having Jack over for sleepovers. And Hotch wouldn't really suspicious of either Jack sleeping over or simply coming over for playdates…."

"Thanks J.J. I did tell him he might spend quite a lot of time sleeping at one of our houses. Apparently Hotch doesn't trust you Spencer, or Morgan. But he trusts the rest of us!"

"Jack trusts me though Rossi. That means something!"

"Not to his dad it doesn't Morgan! Though I think he'd trust you to protect Jack with your life…."

"And I would anyway. I'd die for that little guy to live…..we all would…."

"I just got one question Rossi…"

"What's that Spencer? You need to go to the bathroom again?"

"NO! But how are we meant to communicate with Jack without Hotch or Jess knowing anything? He's always with one of them, like he should be….and he hasn't got his own cell phone or email…."

"We'll just have to find a way Spencer. I'm sure we can come up with something."

"Couldn't we give him a cell phone if he can hide it from his dad?"

"Not sure if that might too risky…."

"He could hide it in his back pack and if we bought a couple of extra batteries with it, we could maybe somehow sneakily change the battery for a fresh one every day."

"And how would we do that kitten?"

"I bet Henry would help with that Garcia. He could swop batteries with Jack at school and Jack could just put the fresh battery in to the cell phone each day."

"And how would Hotch not find the phone or get suspicious J.J?"

"If he knew to keep it hidden from his dad and we used it to text him more and only called him when his dad or aunt weren't around it might work. He'd keep it on silent all the time and keep it hidden in his backpack. We'd make sure it always had credit or paid bills and he'd only use it to contact us and Garcia could programme in everyone's numbers. I'm sure it'd be okay. And we'd make sure he knew how to use it, how to change the battery, how the cell phone was only for contacting us, how he needed to be responsible, how he needed to keep hidden from his dad and aunt, everything."

"Maybe but the cell phone would have to be simple enough for him to use and everything….but maybe you're right…we could limit the phone's use so that he could only do so much on it. Kitten look into cheap reliable easy to use cell phones that are not too big either and a phone that the battery can be changed easily and quickly and that we can buy quite a few spare batteries for that can be charged with out being in the phone."

"Sure Rossi"

"Hey Rossi, maybe we could do the same as last Saturday one weekend and have Jack and the whole gang minus Hotch, hang out in your mansion so that we could all talk with Jack."

"Good idea Morgan. As soon as we've thought of ideas, I'll look into it."

"And if you don't want Hotch to get suspicious, I could always pretend Henry wants him to come over and play. Hotch never questions Jack coming on playdates or sleepovers….Then when we pick him up we can just bring them over. I'm sure Henry would want to help his friend too."

"Thanks J.J. Might be a better idea than trying to lie about Mudgie again…."