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Alright kids, Lacy here with the next Officer Down story. Took me a bit to decide if I was going to the next episode or giving you an in between story. I decided on an in between story. Haley's seen Emily and Hotch together when Hotch picks up Jack but she's never truly SEEN them together with Jack. What happens when she gets her first glimpse of them? Will she be mad? Upset? Will she demand that Hotch keep Jack away from Emily? Will it cause problems or mend fences? Let's find out. Have fun.

Disclaimer: Really people, check my earlier work.

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Haley made her way through the park. She was meeting her boyfriend for a picnic lunch. Haley was a little nervous though. The park they were meeting in was very close to Aaron's apartment and since it was Saturday, Haley knew her ex would most likely bring their son there. Jack loved the park, it was one of his favorite places to go. Haley didn't know why she was nervous. She and Aaron had been divorced for months now, they'd both moved on, she knew that. Haley had seen Emily Prentiss standing by Aaron's car on several occasions when he'd come to get Jack. She'd also seen just how quickly her son latched onto his father's girlfriend. So it really wouldn't be bad if Aaron saw her with Steven. Even knowing that, she was still nervous. With a sigh, Haley continued along the path. It was a nice day and as she passed a clear patch hidden in a few trees, she heard giggling that she knew to be her son's. Stopping, she glanced through the trees. What she saw hit her with mix feelings. Through the trees, she could see Aaron, Emily and Jack. Aaron was laying out on a blanket on his side while Emily leaned against him. Jack was running around the two, laughing his head off, which was making Aaron and Emily laugh. After a few moments, Emily reached out and pulled Jack down and started tickling him. Haley found a smile making its way across her face as Aaron helped Jack gang up on Emily. Watching the scene in front of her, Haley found herself pleased Jack was so happy with the two of them. She thought she'd be upset or jealous or even mad that Jack was so happy around a woman that wasn't herself but really she was glad he had another woman in his life that could be there for him. And she was also happy to see that Aaron could be happy again. Allowing one more gentle smile, Haley continued down the path.

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Haley smiled as Jack ran up the stairs to his room after hugging Aaron goodbye. She turned back to Aaron, who was also smiling after their son.

"I saw you in the park Saturday." Haley said.

Aaron stuck his hands in his pockets. "Really?"

Haley nodded. "Yeah I was meeting Steven and heard Jack. I stopped and saw the three of you."

"Jack likes it when Emily comes to the park with us." Aaron said.

"I can see why." Haley said. "You two look good together and I'm glad Jack is happy having Emily around."

Aaron looked at Haley in surprise. "Thank you Haley."

Haley smiled and nodded. "I'll see you Friday."

Aaron nodded as well and turned, heading back to his car where Emily was waiting.

"Aaron!" Haley called. Aaron stopped and faced her. "Tell Emily she doesn't have to wait by the car any more."

Aaron smiled and nodded before climbing back in the car. Just before they drove away, Emily looked at Haley and the two women waved at each other. Haley nodded to herself as she closed the door.

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I decided that since in most other things I have, Haley dislikes Emily and her relationship with Hotch that in Officer Down, I'd make Haley ok with things. Oh and I wrote Aaron instead of Hotch in this story cause it was from Haley's POV and I doubt she thinks of her ex as Hotch. Let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.

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