"Okay sweetheart have fun today." Spencer said to their first grade daughter as he came to a slow in front of the school. Emmi nodded and leaned forward from her seat to give goodbye kisses to her daddies then let herself out to join the group of kids walking happily into their respective classes. Both Derek and Spencer waited for Emmi to get into the school before driving off but if they could, they would've preferred to watch her go into class then drive off. Derek let out a soft sigh which did not go unnoticed by Spencer.

"Do you think she has friends by now ?" Derek voiced out his concern as they both drove off to work.

It's been three months since Emmi started school. Derek remembered when he just started school he has made so many friends and was always excited to tell his parents about what he and his friends did during recess. Emmi on the other hand had difficulties interacting with others as she is shy and independent. When asked what she did during recess, her reply was almost always her doing something alone.

"Maybe? I didn't. I am an awkward person since young but I'm really hoping Emmi isn't. I hope she has got your easy-going personality and shines through soon so that her classmates can see the funny and thoughtful side of her that we are very lucky to see every day." Spencer replied calmly.

He glanced over at Derek and saw the worry didn't fade even the slightest.

"Der, give her time. She is shy after all. She just needs time to trust and get comfortable with others. " Derek nodded in agreement and mulled over the truth is what Spencer said.

(Lunch time)

*knockknock*

Spencer looks up immediately from a case report he was intensely working on to see his husband grinning at the shock reaction.

"Don't do that!" Spencer feeling annoyed.

Derek let out a small laugh "Well if I didn't you probably would've been sucked into the folder."

"Ha ha... Can I help you with something Morgan?" Spencer teased.

"Woops... someone's looking for revenge. Sorry pretty boy. I wanted to ask you if you would have a lunch date with me."

Spencer hissed "Why didn't you asked me earlier? I've said yes to JJ, Garcia and Prentiss for lunch. But you are most welcome to join just so you can save me any embarrassing questions they have about our live pertaining to our relationship which I've insisted countless of times that it is none of their business."

Derek raised his eyebrow "countless?"

"You know what I mean!" Spencer swatted Derek's arm at the teasing. "I'm trying to be conversational here."

"Yeah? Not working." Derek winked. Spencer simply scoff at the thought of the exact same thing Prentiss told him once during a case briefing that left him feeling embarrassed and worse to have Derek laughing at him. To be laughed at by someone you are having a huge crush on isn't something worth remembering.

Derek kissed the top of his husbands head to regain his attention that he just lost and said "Thank you for the offer baby boy but I'll pass. Do you mind grabbing me a subway sandwich and fruit snacks?"

"You're not going out for lunch?"

"Since I can't have you all by myself I'd rather stay and finish as many reports as possible. Hotch is having lunch with Beth and Rossi, well you know."

"I can cancel them and go with you." Spencer whispered and winked at his husband hoping he would be okay with it.

"It's alright pretty boy. You go ahead, I'll be fine. I'm not very hungry now. I see you when you get back." Derek looked around before planting a kiss on Spencer cheek and swiftly move away to his office.

(45 mins later)

Derek was about to finish his second report when a call came in. Without checking the phone screen he answered the call.

"Hello"

"Hi my name is Ms Amy, Emmi's teacher. Can I speak to Mr Morgan?"

"Oh hi Ms Amy. Yeah I'm Emmi's papa. Is Emmi alright ?" There was a sound of hesitation in Derek's voice as he asked the question. He almost never get a phone call from Emmi's teacher except for the few times she got sick in school.

"I'm afraid she is not Mr Morgan. I'm terribly sorry Mr Morgan. We're on our way to the hospital right now. There was an accident on the playground and Emmi got hurt. We couldn't calm her down to have a proper look at the wound." Ms Amy explained trying her best to remain composed despite the huge guilt that is overwhelming her.

Immediately Derek stood up from his chair and ran his hand over his head and closing the current file he was working on. "What happened! Which hospital are you heading to?"

"Oakland hospital"

"Okay, I'm heading there now. Emmi doesn't do well with crowd so try not to have too many people around her."

The teacher didn't even get a chance to respond when Derek immediately cut off the line. He quickly pack up while calling Spencer.

(Earlier on during Emmi's recess time)

Emmi skips happily out of the school building and went to the playground with a few chalks in hand. She saw her friend Rosie swinging on the monkey bars and went to her. Rosie was her best friend in school and they almost did everything together. Like Emmi, Rosie is a reserve little girl but is full of joy when one gets to know her better. Emmi waits patiently for Rosie to get to the end of the monkey bars before talking to her. She knew Rosie had worked on getting all the way to the end without falling for a few weeks. Emmi looks up and admires Rosie's strength to finish the bars. Rosie made it to the end where her friend loyally waits for her and squeals in excitement having just completed the bars.

"Hey you did it Rose! You are like a monkey, a cute little monkey." Emmi commented on her friend's success. They both laughed at the monkey comment.

"Thank you Emmi. I can teach you so we can be little monkeys together. What have you got there in your hand?"

"Chalks. My daddy bought it for me and he said I could bring it to school to colour. Do you want to colour with me?"

"Wow your chalk is the coolest one I ever seen. Yes I want to colour with you but can you go first? I need to look for my water bottle. Mommy will be angry if I lost it again."

"Okay" Emmi nods and walks away towards the cemented square beside the playground. It was not as crowded as it is at the playground and Emmi likes it. She found a small spot that she seems to be enough for her and Rosie to colour on and quickly rush to it. Unaware of her surrounding she collided with an older and bigger boy who was running away from his friends at full speed. Emmi fell knees first on the cemented floor with her hand and the rest of her body soon after. One of her knees was badly scrapped and blood was oozing out. She also suffered scratches on her palms and a bruise began to form at the side of her forehead. Her cry alerted the children around her as well as the teachers nearby. Rosie quickly ran panicking and sobbed not knowing what to do.