~Back at the BAU Office~

David Rossi went right into Aaron Hotcher's office. He never bothered to knock and he knew that it drove his boss crazy when he did so, but he didn't care.

Hotch was on the phone when Rossi walked in and as Rossi had predicted it, he looked unhappy.

Rossi waited for Hotch to get off the phone. He had to know what was up with Hotch. What did he have against Spencer's sister anyways? Even though their encounter was brief Rossi thought that Spencer's sister was a sweet girl.

Hotch finally finished his phone call and hung up the phone. He glanced at Rossi, before speaking "How is it that I may help you?"

"I was just curious as to what is your problem against Reid's sister? I gather that this is the first time you have met her?"

"You are correct. I haven't met the girl before, but now I can tell why Reid always seems so distracted when we are out working on a case"

"I've never noticed him to be distracted"

Hotch turned away from the man and started to dig through the file cabinet behind his desk. Upon finding what he was looking for, he turned and threw a folder on his desk.

"These are documentations from all the time's I've seen him out in the field using his phone to call his sister."

"Well if he is her guardian then he does have to check up on her" Rossi told him as he went through the file "Why keep tabs on Reid anyways? He always stays on task and get's the job done, even if you do think he is distracted"

Hotch sighed. It was time to tell the truth. He got up and shut the door, before turning to Rossi.

"What I am going to tell you has to remain behind these doors understand?"

"Doesn't everyone else on the team have a right to know what's going on?"

"I don't want anyone to know what is going on. I shouldn't even be telling you"

"Then don't" Rossi stood up "I should be getting back to my desk anyways"

"Strauss wants me to train Reid and have him become a Unit Chief."

"Why's that?"

"She feels he would be more useful in that position then as an Supervisory Special Agent and I agree with her"

Rossi raised an eyebrow "So Reid would be on a different team?"

Hotch shook his head "No he would lead this team and I would take his place as an SSA"

"Why might I ask would you do that?"

"Haley's pregnant again. I want to spend more time with my family and see Jack more before the baby comes."

"Congratulation's"

Hotch gave a very rare and a very small smile "Thank you"

"But why chose Reid to take over for you? Why not Morgan? He has more experience and he doesn't have a family"

"Reid has more education" Hotch paused "He's going to have to focus more on his work and not so much on his sister. Having him take over as Unit Chief will make my life easier and that's all that matters"

Rossi stood up "You really are cold hearted you know that?"

As he headed to the door, Hotch called after him

"I won't let anyone stand in the way of my family. Anyone who does can clear their desks"

Rossi turned and looked at him

"Whatever you say Boss" and left the room, shutting the door behind him.

Hotch just shrugged his shoulders. He had to save his marriage and this was the only way. Reid was his last hope and he wasn't about to have some teenage girl ruin it for him.