A/N: Shut the front door! You think I'm gonna end this at one of the Braves' arch rivals Opening Day? I love my mentor, a Mets fans, to the end of the world. But this is my story. I'm not giving my Jedi Master that; with deepest respect. *Jedi Knight bow*

Plus, SunTrust Park, the Braves' new home stadium needs to be opened; with a few extra peeps around. :D

Chapter 2

Dave pulled into the Hotchner driveway a little after seven on a Thursday morning. He quietly made his way into the home through the garage, knowing the security code to open the garage door and then getting into the home. He walked in, noticing the Hotchner's two luggage bags by the door and added his own.

Walking into the kitchen, he smiled at Beth who was pouring a cup of coffee. She handed it to Dave while kissing his cheek. "You the only one up?"

Beth smiled. "Aaron is up, showered, shaved and ready to go. He's trying to pry Jack out of bed. We let him stay up last night to watch the game."

Dave smiled, taking a sip of his coffee. "All fourteen innings?" Beth smiled with a nod. "I did too," Dave smiled again. "Thanks for the coffee. But I think I'm doing some snoozing today."

Beth laughed. "You won't be the only one."

Dave noticed a pan on the kitchen counter. "What's that?"

Beth smiled. "Haley's recipe for cinnamon rolls. Rachel is cooking the rest of our brunch. We don't fly until ten."

"Coffee to get me going and then a big breakfast," Dave smiled. "I'll conk out for the flight."

An hour later, Aaron pulled his SUV into the driveway of the Greystone home. Dave had to prod Jack to get out of the vehicle. "Uncle Dave, dad and Beth are letting me skip school for two days. I deserve a sleep in."

"And miss out on seeing Zach, Caleigh and Lex?"

Jack looked at him. "When you put it like that Uncle Dave….." he brightened, getting out the door.

"Wise decision my young friend," Dave winked at Aaron getting out as well.

Two black Cadillac SUVs pulled up to the curb in front of the Greystone house. Aaron eyed Dave. "My car service and my contribution. Shuddup and accept it."

"Busted dad," Jack yawned.

"I thought you were sleeping," Aaron said to Jack.

"Apparently not enough dad," Jack zinged.

Dave wickedly smiled at Aaron. "He did have the best mentor in the world to torment you."

"Which one: you or Zach?" Dave laughed, helping Aaron pull the luggage out of his SUV for the car service drivers.

They four of them walked into the Greystone home with Mike sprawled out on the couch, snoring loudly. Tom shook his head at Aaron and Dave. "His company had two fire calls last night. He's pooped."

"After fourteen innings last night, he's not the only one," Aaron smiled.

"I hear that," Tom smiled. "But it was fun to see Zach get the winning home run." Aaron smiled and rubbed his shoulder.

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Aaron and Dave's FBI credentials quickly got the group through the security gate at Executive Air at Dulles International a little after nine-thirty that morning. They group walked into the building.

Two pilots came out of a room. They smiled at the group. "Hi Aaron," Gary said, shaking Aaron's hand. He smiled at Dave. "Good to see you as well." Dave shook his hand.

"Hey Jack," Mike said, rubbing his shoulder.

"We just got our flight plan approved," Gary said. "We have to do a quick pre-flight check and then we'll get you all on board."

"Thank you," Aaron smiled.

"Why do I think this is too rich for me," Mike asked with a large yawn.

"I already know it's too rich for me," Tom added.

"Word dad," Caleb said.

Aaron smiled. "A little gift from John Schuerholz. We're flying to Atlanta on the Braves' private corporate jet."

Fifteen minutes later the eight of them got on the jet. Mike looked around. "Way too rich for me." He dove into one of the long couch seats.

"Not so fast Mike," Dave said, getting into the four top of seats with Aaron, Tom, and Jack. Beth and Rachel took their seats in the two top near the front of the jet. Caleb took the other long couch across from them. "Buckle up; FAA standards before you enjoy the luxury." Mike glared at him. "Just the rules kid; then I'm joining you. You weren't the only one that had a long night."

Less than thirty minutes later, Mike and Caleb were once again sleeping on the jet's couches. Dave and Tom pushed their seats back and joined them.

Aaron looked at Jack, pushing his seat back. "Wanna join the crowd buddy," he smiled.

Jack smiled, curling up next to his dad. Dave and Tom propped an eye open to smile at the two Hotchner's. Dave listened; the ladies were doing the same.

An hour and half later the group walked through the PrivateFly terminal at Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport with their luggage. A man held up a sign that said David Rossi. Aaron shot a look at Dave. He smiled. "My book agent knows people. I've got Schuerholz's private number as well. He supplied the jet; I supply the rides." Aaron just shook his head.

Tom and Rachel looked at Beth. "Really," Tom asked.

"Really," Beth smiled.

Forty minutes later, the two SUVs pulled into the driveway of the Lawrenceville, Georgia home of Zach and Caleigh. Caleigh came out of the front door and smiled at all of them as they got out. "Hi mom," she smiled, hugging Rachel. "I missed you."

"I've missed you too sweetheart."

"Hi dad," Caleigh said, giving Tom a huge hug.

"I've missed you my daughter," he smiled at her. "Where's Zach?"

Caleigh shook her head, reaching to give Beth a hug. "With the late game and their flight from Philly, he didn't crawl in bed with me until after five thirty this morning," she said, hugging Beth. "I'm letting him sleep."

"Where's Lex," Jack yawned with a question.

Caleigh smiled rubbing his head. "Sleeping with your brother; give me a hug and join them." Jack hugged her and headed inside. "Long night for him," Caleigh asked looking at Aaron as he pulled her into his arms.

"Yeah; Beth and I let him stay last night and watch the game."

Caleigh kissed his cheek and looked at Mike. "You look like shit."

"Thanks little sister," Mike said, pulling her off the ground for a hug. "I spent half my night fighting fires."

"Sounds like you all could use some more sleep," Caleigh said, hugging Caleb.

"We got some on our sweet ride. But that's a damn fast bird." Aaron and Dave shared a look, knowing the capabilities of a Gulf Stream jet, "Missed ya sis," Bub said.

Caleigh laughed, looking at her parents. "Now he gets it." They both smiled.

"Hi Uncle Dave," Caleigh smiled.

"Three words that melt my heart," Dave smiled, pulling her into a hug, kissing her cheek. They all grabbed their luggage and headed into the home with Mike grabbing the one Beth was about to take.

"Not on my watch lady," he growled with a smile. Beth smiled at him and rubbed his shoulder.

Caleigh got them into the home. "My goodness," Rachel said, looking around. "This is really a carbon copy of your other home."

"With some improvements Zach and I had made while we were home," she smiled looking at Mike. "We had the basement finished off. Zach wanted his lair for gaming." Caleigh shook her head. "More importantly to watch video on his off day of the hitters the Braves would face next. There's a brand new pull out couch that is yours for the weekend; plus a half bath with shower, stool and sink."

Caleb looked at his sister. "I could use a little more sleep myself but I'm not doing that with Mike."

Caleigh laughed. "There's a big recliner down there that Zach has a tendency to fall asleep in on his days off. Tonight – it's our couch in the living room or the recliner."

"I'll nap and shower with big brother. But I will not listen to him snore tonight." The rest all laughed as the Greystone brothers took their luggage down the steps.

Caleigh looked at the rest of the group. "How 'bout you?"

Dave looked around at them all and shook his head. "I'll be the first to admit I could use an hour more."

"Try two for me," Rachel smiled. "But what about you Caleigh?"

Caleigh smiled. "Zach woke me up getting into bed. But it took him less than a minute to start snoring. I got him on his side and slept until Lex got me up at seven-thirty to go outside and eat. After I let her in," Caleigh smiled, "I slept in; I've been out of bed long enough to be presentable for all you."

"So you don't mind," Tom asked.

"Not at all dad," Caleigh smiled. "You and mom take the bedroom next to Zach's and mine. Aaron, Beth and Dave, take the other two at the end of the bedroom suite."

"And Jack," Aaron asked.

Caleigh smiled. "The inflatable mattress is already set up for him in the balcony area. I'm sure he'll have company for the weekend," she giggled.

"You sure you don't mind Caleigh," Dave asked.

She laughed with a smile. "Make yourselves at home. I got my sleep after the late game last night. And I've got a thesis paper to work on."

They all quietly went up the steps with their luggage to not wake Zach. Beth and Aaron stuck their head in Caleigh and Zach's bedroom. Jack had left of trail of his shoes, socks and clothes he took off before crawling into bed with his brother. He was snuggled up to his Zach's back. Lex was out-snoring Zach. They came out the bedroom to see a smiling Dave. "You know he needs that?"

"Yes Dave," Aaron said and pointed. "Take the bedroom closest to the bathroom old fart."

"Screw you Aaron."

Beth laughed. "I'm napping; you alpha males duke it out."

Ten minutes later, Caleigh smiled, sitting at her laptop at the dining room table at the quiet of the home with all of their loved guests.

Zach came down a hour later, showered and shaved, with Lex following him and kissed Caleigh. He let Lex out the patio door to do her thing. "I know where Jack is; where are the rest of them?"

Caleigh pulled him into a hug, getting off her chair. "Taking naps to recover from your late night game last night that they all watched."

Zach smiled. "That explains Jack."

"You OK?"

Zach kissed her again. "I'm good babe; I've learned to sleep on the team plane. And Brent gave us all the day off so no work outs." He kissed her again. "Dinner is a go tonight," he smiled. "And a much needed not restaurant dinner late at night."

Caleigh rubbed his arm. "You've got to be hungry."

Zach smiled. "Yes, I am."

Caleigh walked into the kitchen and pulled out a Tupperware container that Rachel had brought along from the fridge. "No security clearance means mom could bring this. They all had brunch together before flying. Egg bake and your mom's cinnamon rolls," she said with her wicked smile, waving the container at him.

Zach smiled. "I think I love you and your mom more," he said, kissing her. He heated up the cinnamon rolls first in the microwave. Taking a bite, he put Rachel's egg bake on a plate and stuck it in. He opened the fridge, pulled out some milk and poured a tall glass, taking a drink and another bite of the cinnamon roll. "Damn; Beth has mom's recipe down," Zach smiled at Caleigh, pouring a glass of apple juice. Caleigh rubbed his arm with her deep smile of having her husband home and happy.

"I resemble that remark," Beth smiled, walking into the kitchen. Zach gave her a huge hug.

"It's so good to see you," he smiled. "I've missed you," kissing her cheek.

"I've missed you too," Beth smiled, rubbing his shoulder. Caleigh let Lex in the patio door after she barked getting her job done. She immediately went to Zach for a huge rub down.

"Sorry Beth," he smiled. "Make up time with one of my two girls."

Beth eyed him. "What about the other?"

Caleigh looked at Zach. "Mom and dad are in the bedroom next us."

Zach shook his head at Beth. "There's some info that might affect my performance on my night off."

Beth rubbed his upper arm. "I think they'll understand," she smiled.

"Yes we would," Rachel smiled walking into the kitchen. Zach pulled her off the floor with his hug as the microwave pinged.

He kissed her cheek. "Thanks for my breakfast," he smiled.

Rachel smiled at him. "It was a conspiracy with Beth," she winked.

"I love you both," Zach smiled, pulling out a fork from the kitchen drawer and taking a bite of the egg bake. "Dad and Uncle Dave are still conked out?" Beth nodded. Zach shook his head. "Let me guess; their last case involved children." Beth sadly smiled at him with a point. "Damn."

Rachel shook her head. "I don't know how they've done that job for so many years. My brain would be scrambled eggs by now."

"Jack and my superheroes Rachel." Zach looked at her. Tom walked into the kitchen. Zach shook Tom's hand and shared a hug with him. "I know why Caleb is still sleeping. What about Mike?"

"Mike's engine company had two fire runs last night," Tom said.

"Another one that serves," Zach smiled, eating more of his late breakfast.

"Bub is just Bub," Tom smiled. "He'll take any opportunity to sleep."

Zach eyed Beth. "What about Jack? He totally conked out next to me."

Beth looked at him. "Your dad and I have been worried. I took Jack in last week to see Dr. Shock." Beth smiled. "He called us worry warts; Jack is in the tween age spurt for boys. They need fuel and sleep."

Zach looked at Caleigh. "You're the educator; but I could feel he's gotten bigger when he curled next to me," Zach smiled, eating more.

Caleigh smiled. "Zach, I guess he's grown a half inch since we saw him before we left in February."

"Dr. Shock's nurse confirmed that," Beth smiled.

"Been there; done that," Rachel smiled. "Twice."

Beth looked at Zach. "You didn't notice that growing up?"

Zach shook his head. "Sorry; that leaves me in the Bub column." Zach paused. "Damn, that is not right." They rest all laughed.

Zach and his ladies along with Tom made small talk as Zach finished eating. He looked at Caleigh. "Dinner plans the same?"

Caleigh smiled. "You're cooking chicken on the Weber. Mom, Beth and I got the rest."

Zach winked at Tom. "I like that plan. But I've wanting to see all of my family. It's time to get some lazy asses up." Beth and Rachel put their arms around Caleigh.

Tom smiled at his son-in-law. "Do it Big Dog." Zach sent out his shrill whistle.

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A/N: Yup: a two chapter envisioned story is now looking like four chapters minimum. I hope you don't mind.

"Gary" and "Mike" are the private jet's pilots that I established in The Next Step.