When Hotch and Olivia arrived at the hospital they found Reid sitting with Janica and the two kids. A small smile crossed Hotch's face when he saw Lizzy snuggled in Reid's arms while Janika cradled her baby son.

"Hi," the mother of two whispered as the two entered the room where the two kids were being observed in.

"Are they okay?" Liv asked as she ran a finger along Adam's cheek.

"Yeah, Lizzy finally stopped crying a few minutes ago. She's seemed to find a friend in Agent Reid," the traumatized woman stated.

"He's a great person to have as a friend," Hotch commented.

"Thanks, Hotch," Reid replied blushing. Just then the doctor walked in.

"Mrs. Mills, after observing the children for a few hours I'm comfortable sending them home with you. Here are their discharge papers. Just sign them and you can be on your way. Once again, I'm sorry for your loss," the doctor said gently.

"Thank you," Janica said as she began crying once again. Sensing his mother's distress Adam began to whimper in her arms.

"Here, let me take him, Jan," Liv requested. Numbly Janica handed over her son. Taking the papers she signed them and handed them back to the doctor. Once that was done she got up and after grabbing her purse she made her way to the door the two agents and Olivia following right behind her a child in both Reid and Liv's arms.

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It wasn't until she reached the lobby doors that she stopped and turned wide helpless eyes on the others.

"Where will we go? We can't go h-h-home? What will I do?" The tears came again and she leant against the wall unable to keep herself upright anymore. He wasn't quite sure what made him do it, but Reid moved forward still holding the now sleeping Lizzy in his arms and gently placed his hand on the young mother's arm. The words that came out of his mouth next surprised not only him but everyone around him.

"You can stay with me until they release your home as a crime scene."

"Are you sure? We couldn't impose like that. Also, isn't it a conflict of interest since you're working Charlie's murder?" the teacher wondered.

"Yeah, Reid, are you sure?" his boss checked.

"Yes I am. As far as I'm concerned we could argue that Jan and the kids are being kept in protective custody until the unsub is caught," the genius argued. Liv noticed the use of her best friends nickname by the genius. It caused her to smile slightly.

"That makes sense to me," she said giving her opinion.

"Well if you're sure that's what you want to do then it's fine with me," Hotch said. Nodding Reid guided Janica out to her car while Liv carried Adam and Hotch carried a big of their belongings he'd managed to grab from the house. Once they'd made sure the two kids and Janica were in the car with Reid, Hotch drove Olivia back towards her house.

XXXX

The ride was silent for the first few minutes but then Olivia broke it.

"Aaron, is it okay if I stay with you at the BAU until it's time to get Jack from school? I really don't want to be alone," she explained as a tear slid down her cheek.

"Of course, you can hang out in Garcia's office," he offered. Reaching out he intertwined their hands and they remained clasped all the way back to the bureau.

TBC?

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