A/N: Part 4 of 5. Christmas morning shenanigans. Please read and review.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Criminal Minds.


Chapter 4: Kids in PJ's

"Emily! Wake up Emily!" Jack cried out as he jumped up on the bed. Emily groaned and sat up. As she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes she smiled. "Morning buddy. What's going on?" she asked. Jack smiled, "It's time to have breakfast. Me and Dave and Reid cooked breakfast!" he cried out. "Alright. Let me get dressed and I'll come down," she said, getting out of bed. Jack shook his head. "No, no you have to come down now! Everyone else is still in their PJ's too!" the four year old cried out. Emily looked down at her boxers and singlet and nodded. "Alright," she said as Jack took her hand. "Let's go," he cried out, dragging Emily down the hall.

When they reached the kitchen Emily found everyone else sitting at the table, eating. Jack ran to Reid and took the plate of pancakes and took it to the table. Emily walked over and sat next to Charlie. "Morning honey," she said. "Morning Mom," Charlie replied. Hotch looked at Emily and smiled. He leant over and whispered in her ear. "Nice pajamas," he teased. She looked at his boxers and white t-shirt and raised her eyebrows. He laughed and took a bite of pancake.

After breakfast had been devoured Garcia and Morgan decided to take the two boys to the lake for some skating. Emily helped Jack get suited up and kissed his cheek. "You ready buddy?" Hotch asked, walking into the room. Jack looked up and nodded, smiling. Hotch smiled and ruffled his hair. "Have fun you guys," he said as Morgan took Jack's hand. Hotch turned back to Jack's room and watched Emily fold his clothes. He walked up behind her and put his arms around her waist. As he kissed her neck she sighed. She turned to face him and kissed him passionately. "I could get used to this," she said as he ran his hands down her back. Hotch smiled. "Good," he answered.

"Mom!" Charlie called out as she walked down the hall. Emily stood back and wiped Hotch's mouth. "In here Charlie," Emily called. Charlie poked her head in the room, covering her eyes. "Don't be silly," Emily said as she walked over to the door. "Just making sure," Charlie joked. Hotch cleared his throat and Charlie smiled at him. "Uh, if you two don't mind, Dave asked me to go into town to pick up some things for dinner and for tomorrow," Charlie said, holding up a piece of paper with a list of groceries. Emily nodded. "I'll go with you," she said. Hotch smiled as Charlie nodded. "I'll meet you downstairs in ten minutes. As you were," she said. Emily smiled and put her arms around Hotch's waist. He raised his eyebrows. "What? She said as we were," Emily joked, leaning up and kissing him. He put his hands on her shoulders. "So you gonna talk to her in town?" he asked. Emily nodded and smiled. "Yeah. I just want to be sure she's ok with it," Emily said. Hotch nodded. "Ok. Well you'd better get going," he said, pulling her tight again. He gently kissed her one last time then pulled away. She walked towards the door, looking back and grinning at him. Hotch laughed and continued putting away Jack's clothes.

"So where to first?" Emily asked, climbing in the driver's seat. "Uh…" Charlie said, looking at the list, "Market first, then the fruit and veggies, then the butcher I'd say. Oh and I have to stop in at the post office. I promised Dad I'd send him a card," Charlie said. Emily smiled and nodded. "Alright. Then let's get going," Emily said, starting the car. The drive into town was quiet, both women happy to just sit back and watch the world pass them by.

When they returned to Dave's Emily went in with the first load of groceries. Hotch met her in the hall. "How did it go?" he asked. Emily smiled and nodded towards the front door. "She's out at the car. You should go out and help her with the rest of the bags," she said. Hotch smiled and kissed her quickly. He ran down the front steps and over to the car. "Can I help you Charlie?" he asked. Charlie stood up from the trunk and smiled. "Sure," she said. Hotch reached out and took a couple of bags. "So I'm guessing your mom spoke to you…" he asked. Charlie nodded and closed the trunk. "Yeah," she replied. Hotch nodded. "And what do you think?" he asked nervously. Charlie smiled. She could now say that she'd terrified an FBI Unit Chief. "Well. I guess I just need to be sure that you're going to treat her nice. I mean, she really cares about you Hotch. And I can't let you date her if you're just gonna hurt her," Charlie started. Hotch stopped walking. "Charlie, I assure you, I love your mom. I really do. And I know she feels the same about me. And we have a lot to gain by giving this a real go. And I honestly… I would not be able to live with myself if I hurt her so…" his voice trailed off. Charlie smiled, recognizing the assuring tone in his voice. "I know all of this. I just wanted to make sure you knew," she said. Hotch nodded and smiled.