Emily threw open her front door and pushed the wheelchair through while singing, and smiling, to a song along with Dawn.
They made their way from the hospital to a fast food restaurant near the house, then a ten minute drive into the rain of the family's neighborhood.
Emily closed the door with her foot, set the bag on the counter while passing the kitchen, and wheeled the chair carrying Dawn into the living room, sandwiched between the main couch and the large window.
"So D, you ready to meet the kids?"
Dawn smiled up at Emily who was lightly rubbing her back. "Um, I guess. I've never had brothers or sisters. I'm kind of nervous."
Emily smiled down at her and kissed the young girl's head before kneeling in front of her. "Well, I'm gonna tell you something that everyone who has met them knows." She watched as Dawn nodded and smiled while taking her hands in hers. "They're pretty damn cool."
Dawn laughed lightly before hearing a door open and screaming kids with a laughing man. Emily stood up as Dawn turned her head to the front door. Both smiled at the sight.
Hotch had taken the kids to the ballpark before coming home that afternoon. All were dressed in their jean jackets or light fall jackets, with jeans and some type of t-shirt. The kids were dancing around in circles while Hotch closed the door and laughed at them. He sang the end verse of a familiar song, and at the end line, they all put their fists out in front of them and wiggled their hips.
Dawn and Emily both laughed at the kids, and the one grownup, causing all five to look up. Hotch's eyes softened, his smile still on his face. "Emily, who is this?"
Emily smiled and turned Dawn's wheelchair to face the curious kids. "Guys, this is Dawn. She's going to live with us for a while… if it's ok with your father."
