On that first day of August, which was a Monday, Aaron had woken up in his bed in his apartment at 8am, happy not to have to go into work for 3 whole weeks. He'd only just come out from nipping into his private adjoining bathroom when Jack came into the room in his Captain America pyjamas.

"Morning buddy!"

"Morning dad!" Jack sounded really happy.

"You happy about something buddy?"

"Yeah, not only have you been around so much more in the last couple of weeks but now I get to spend THREE whole weeks of my summer vacation time with you with me for the whole time!"

"I'm over the moon about that as well buddy. I'm REALLY looking forward to spending 3 weeks off work and spending all my time with you. So are you looking forward to next week's trip?"

"Yeah! Its gonna be awesome but nothing will be as awesome as this week and the week after the trip as me and you can just hang out with each other all day here without you having to rush off anywhere and me not having to go to school."

"I agree with you there buddy. So what would you like to do today?"

"Can we just hang out here and watch movies together dad? I just wanna spend the whole day hanging out here with you for a change."

"Sure we can buddy. That sounds great. How about whilst I take a quick shower you go wash and dress?"

"Sure dad."

Jack headed towards the door before suddenly turning around.

"And dad?"

"Yeah buddy?"

"I am SO looking forward to the next THREE whole weeks!"

"Me too buddy. The time is gonna be awesome!"

After having a quick shower and shave, Aaron pulled on casual clothes of jeans and t-shirt before going to find his son in the living room.

He'd bought groceries the day before and, for a treat for Jack, had bought some bacon, chocolate chips and pancake mix for that morning.

"Hey buddy how about you help me make us a special breakfast?"

"Sure. What we having?"

"You'll see buddy…."

Intrigued, Jack followed his dad into the kitchen area. He watched his dad pull out pancake mix and turn on the grill.

"I bought you a special treat yesterday buddy…." He watched Jack's eyes light up as he pulled the packet of bacon out from inside their fridge.

"BACON! AND PANCAKES? AWESOME!"

"Not just ANY pancakes buddy…." Aaron then reached into the cupboard again and watched his son's eyes get even bigger as he pulled a packet of chocolate chips out from inside the cupboard.

"Bacon AND Chocolate Chip Pancakes? Thanks dad! You're the coolest!"

"Your welcome buddy. If I put all the stuff into the bowl, can you mix the pancake mix for me?"

"Yeah! Sure!"

Then whilst his son mixed up the pancake mixture, Aaron attended to the bacon.

They'd enjoyed a leisurely breakfast of Chocolate Chip pancakes and bacon together. After Jack had helped his dad clean up from breakfast, the 2 Hotchner's had then spent the day watching kid's movies in front of the T.V, both of them just simply enjoying each other's company. They'd only stopped at lunchtime when Aaron served Jack another favourite dish of Mac n Cheese for lunch. Jack couldn't believe his day….Aaron had one more surprise meal up his sleeve though.

After a day spent watching movies, he'd then surprised his son again.

"Hey buddy you hungry yet?"

"Yeah starving. What's for dinner?"

"Where's the phone?"

"Phone? You mean?"

"Yep. Go get me the phone and I'll order us a pizza…."

"Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Bacon, Mac n Cheese, AND Pizza in one day?"

"Yeah buddy, thought I'd spoil you today…."

"Dad you're the awesomeness dad that there is! Thanks dad!"

"Your more than welcome buddy. Now how about you go get me the phone and I'll order us that pizza?"

Jack jumped and ran to get his dad the phone.

The next morning, on his dad's suggestion, they'd hooked up Jack's bike to the back of his dad's SUV and, with his dad wearing his running gear, they'd spent the morning in the park with Aaron running with Jack riding his bike beside his dad as he ran. When they'd gotten back Jack had watched TV whilst his dad took a shower and then the 2 of them had enjoyed another afternoon of watching movies together.

By the time Thursday came along, both of them felt so relaxed and happy at having spent the entire week with just the 2 of them together. They'd spent happy days in the park together either as Aaron ran and his son rode his bike beside him, both of them getting the exercise they needed or the 2 of them practicing Jack's soccer skills.

They were both sad to have their first week come to an end so quickly but they were both looking forward to the cabin adventure the following week.

After having to spend Friday doing laundry before the 2 of them packed everything they were going to take with them, they'd driven to Jessica's house on the Saturday to spend the night at Jessica's house before going on to the cabin the next day. They'd stopped off briefly on the way for Aaron to pick up the cabin keys from Dave at his mansion. He'd told them that he'd been up there the day before, having taken a day or two off himself, to make sure that everything was set and ready for the 5 of them, which Aaron thanked him for. Dave also told them that he'd called both the pizza place and Chinese place and told them of Aaron and co being at the cabin for the whole of next week. Both places had happily agreed to deliver food to the cabin if requested. After leaving Dave's Aaron had driven the 2 of them onto Jessica's house.

Having not seen either of them for a whole week, Jessica was surprised to see both her Hotchner boys looking so happy and so relaxed, especially Aaron.

In return for being invited, between them, Matt and Morgan had offered to stop off on the way to stock up with groceries, Morgan riding in Matt's SUV.

After a night spent at Jessica's house, the 3 of packed Aaron SUV with everything they needed, including all 3 sleeping bags, clothes, supplies, etc. Then, after all 3 had used the bathroom, and Jessica had locked up her house, Aaron started driving towards Dave's cabin. The week of adventure had only just started…