Chapter 2

Shawna asked Hotch to have a seat. He knew something was going on the minute he looked into her blue eyes.

"What is it? Just tell me."

Shawna knew she wasn't going to get anywhere with him in the calming down factor, so she dove right in, "That was Kevin Lynch."

Shawna didn't get to finish her sentence before he asked, "What's wrong with Penelope?"

"Aaron please, nothing is wrong with her, I have a case. Let me finish."

He held up his hands, allowing her to continue

"There's been a shooting at the airport. And a group of people have taken a plane over and are holding hostages."

Hotch flipped on the TV and watched as the news broadcast announced that a Travelers flight 41, jet was taken over by at least two hijackers witness reports were shown and Hotch got a sick feeling in his stomach. He tried to call Sean's cell but was sent straight to voice mail. Haley arrived with Jack and the boy hugged Hotch tightly.

"Did you see it? Did Sean call?"

Shawna stepped back and when Jack released Hotch, he came over to her.

"I got a turtle!" He said excitedly. "Mom where's Charlie?"

"He's on the counter, in his aquarium." Haley pointed to the breakfast counter between the kitchen and dining room

Jack sprinted to it and picked up the plastic aquarium with a tiny turtle inside. He ran to Shawna and held it out to her.

"Let's go find a place for Charlie in your room. What does he like to eat?" Shawna led the boy down the hall, once inside she closed the door.

Hotch was grateful she left him alone to speak to Haley about Sean. He looked at his ex wife and said, "I haven't heard anything from him and he was on that flight. I know something is wrong. Jack will be disappointed but I will make it up to him."

How many times has she heard those words from him, most of the time she would be angry over it. But now the way things have changed and with the attack, and Sean being in danger she had nothing but concern in her heart.

"He will understand! Go find Sean and then you can have some time with Jack."

"Thank you, Haley. I am sorry."

"No Aaron this is family and you need to help him." She turned to go down the hall to Jack's room. She opened the door. Jack had his turtle out and was showing it to Shawna. She was bent over, looking rather closely at the amphibian. She was touching his shell and Haley smirked at the sight. She wouldn't get that close to the turtle and she was surprised that Shawna would touch it.

"I see you found someone who likes your little friend as much as you do."

Shawna stood and Jack grinned. He ran out of the room with his turtle.

"I will take Jack back home and Aaron will go with you."

"He wasn't called in." Shawna said. "But I know he won't be able to stay away."

They walked out into the living room as Hotch was explaining to Jack, why he couldn't stay.

"As soon as I get Uncle Sean back I will come get you. I promise."

Jack was looking down at the floor and he had tears in his eyes. He bolted out of the room and ran past Haley, into his bedroom.

"Jack!" She followed him and he sat on his bed, his turtle was back in its aquarium. She sat down next to her son and she touched his head.

"I'm sorry buddy. But you have to understand something happened to Uncle Sean and Daddy is the only one who can help him. Do you understand?"

Jack nodded, "But can't I stay here with Shawna?"

Haley was surprised and a little hurt that her son would rather stay here with Hotch's new girlfriend than go home with her. She had to remain quiet for a while until she could respond calmly. "No honey, Shawna has to help Daddy find Uncle Sean.

"Oh, OK." He resigned. He picked up his pet and walked out of his bedroom.

In the living room Hotch was putting on his gun belt. His cell phone rang and he looked at it before flipping it open. It was Sean calling and Hotch let out a sigh of relief.