A/N- I am so sorry that there has been such a delay between chapters. I have no real excuse apart from a mixture of work, uni work, ill health, lack of time and writers block. I'm going to try and update regularly, but I can't promise anything because my life will probably get in the way.

That said, I hope you continue to enjoy the story/story arcs and enjoy this chapter!

One Week Later

After spending the best part of the week ignoring everything Katy had finally ventured outside. While she had been trying to convince herself that this was an attempt to deal with the difficult decisions she had to make, she was perfectly aware that this was just another futile effort, in fact, she was perfectly aware that she had run out of time to make a decision, Strauss had wanted her decision by today and she still hadn't given it.

As she walked down the street she glanced down at her bags of shopping. She'd also realised earlier that day that she had both been starving and that there was no food in her apartment. Plus, although she had been trying to ignore the changes happening to her body, she was running out of clothes that fit her comfortably.

'Chilcot!' A voice she recognised interrupted her thoughts. Katy turned around and saw Rossi walking towards her. 'How are you?'

She frowned at him before she responded. 'I thought you were all in Ohio on a case?' She shifted her bags awkwardly from one hand to the other, Rossi was quickly aware of the fact that Katy was uncomfortable with the exchange.

Rossi smiled at her. 'We arrived back an hour ago.'

Her face remained blank as she replied. 'Obviously.'

Rossi let the sarcastic comment slide. 'What are you doing right now?'

Katy shrugged. 'Nothing really, I just needed to get out of the house and get a few things.'

'What would you say to a cup of something hot and a bit of company?' He asked her, reaching towards the bags she was carrying.

Pulling the bags away from Rossi she snarled. 'For god's sake David, I'm not an invalid.'

He raised an eyebrow at the rare use of his first name by the younger agent before he replied. 'No one said you were Katy. I'm just offering you help as a friend.'

Her face softened as she realised the tone she had used towards one of the few people who knew about her predicament. 'I'm sorry. My emotions are all over the place at the moment'

'Don't worry about it kid.' Rossi started to step backwards and away from her. 'I'll leave you to it. See you soon.'

Katy bit her lip as she watched Rossi start to walk away. 'Yes Rossi.' She said as he looked back towards her, she was holding out a bag to him. 'I'd love some company.'

Taking the bag from her, he led her to a café on the corner of the street. 'Usual?'

She shook her head as he held the door open for her. 'Hot chocolate, please.'

Rossi smiled at her. 'Coming up, you go get us somewhere to sit.'

Although she was perfectly aware that Rossi was watching her walk away, Katy tried to ignore him. She couldn't deny that it was nice to see a friendly face again after seeing no one for a week, but it just made her realise exactly how much she was struggling with everything that was going on, especially while trying to do it all by herself.

Sighing she placed her bags on the floor next to her as she settled down properly, sensing movement Katy glanced up in time to be confronted by an object flying to her face. Instinctively she reached out and caught it before she could fully understand what was happening. Looking at the object in her hands she saw that it was a well loved teddy bear. More movement made her look up and see the small boy who was running after the bear.

Katy stared at him for a few moments and held the bear out towards him. 'Hello sweetheart, I think this is yours.' The little boy looked from the teddy in her hand and up into her face, obviously wary of her. 'Here you go.'

He stared up unblinkingly at her for a few seconds before reaching out to grab it from her. 'Mine!' He hugged the bear while staring up at her 'My bear!'

A woman walked over quickly to the pair. 'Alex, what have I told you about talking to strangers?' She picked up the young boy who was now clutching his teddy with a seriousness that made both women smile. 'I am so sorry about that.' She laughed as Alex snuggled into her arms. 'He's at that age where he needs to throw everything as far away as possible.' She glanced down at Katy's stomach and smiled at her. 'Congratulations! You have all that to look forward too! When are you due?'

Katy followed her gaze to look at her small bump, she was unaware that she had a hand placed protectively over it. The woman, suddenly spoke again, obviously aware that she had said the wrong thing. 'Oh my god, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't make assumptions about…' she trailed off.

Smiling up at the lady she responded. 'No, its ok. It's just a little complicated. I'm 15 weeks.'

The woman smiled back sadly and then started to turn away. 'We'll leave you too it. Good luck with it all.'

'Thank you.' Katy whispered as she sensed Rossi walking across to her. She watched as Alex and his mother wandered back to their table, the teddy clutched protectively to his chest.

Rossi paused at the table. 'Katy?' He sat down and pushed a cup towards her. 'Are you ok?'

She looked away from the small family. 'Not really no.' she placed her hands around the cup, seeking its warmth. 'I still don't know what to do and I'm running out of time Rossi.'

'I'm not sure I am really the person to be having this conversation with.' Rossi stated before taking a sip of his own drink.

She looked him in the eye, her drink still untouched. 'Who is? I'm carrying a child that is the result of a rape. I know this is probably my emotions being crazy at the moment, but on one hand I am so happy to be pregnant, but then I remember how it happened and I hate this thing inside me and want it out. But then I remember that this child is an innocent victim in all of this, but what if it turns out like him? Do I kill it now to prevent it doing what it's father did? Or do I truly hope that nurture outweighs nature?'

She stopped to breathe and looked at Rossi, who had a suspiciously blank face, it was then that she remembered… 'I'm sorry Rossi, this must sound so selfish to you. Especially after James'

He held up a hand. 'Not at all English, that was completely different. Besides, any child with a Mom like you is going to be anything but evil.' Rossi looked over at Katy, stunned to see tears in her eyes. 'Oh, Chilcot, I'm sorry.'

Shaking her head, Katy responded. 'No, it's ok. I think that is the nicest thing I have heard recently.'

After allowing Katy a moment to compose herself he spoke again. 'You know, we all miss you. Do you know when you are coming back yet?'

Sadness filled her eyes again, it had obviously been the wrong question to ask. 'Not yet no. Strauss wanted my response by today.'

Rossi raised an eyebrow, 'She knows?'

Katy watched Alex and his mother again before she responded. 'She figured it out. She came to see me last week. After Hotch came to see me.' She looked uncomfortable before she continued speaking. 'Look Rossi. I came out to not focus on this, so can we talk about something else?'

He nodded. 'Certainly. So do you want to hear about the case?'

An hour later saw the pair walking back in the direction of Chilcot's apartment. Rossi was happy to have actually been able to bump into her, they had all been worried about her. And he couldn't help but be glad that she had been willing to spend time talking to someone.

Rossi was interrupted from his thoughts as they entered the building . 'Thank you for walking me home Rossi. I really appreciate it.' She glanced at him and smiled.

'Any time.' He replied simply as they paused outside her door.

There was an awkward pause before Katy looked up at him again; 'Don't take this the wrong way…' she started to say.

'But you want to be alone?' he smiled as he interrupted. 'Don't worry I get it. But don't stay away too long. Garcia is on the verge of having kittens if you don't come back soon.'

'I won't.' she said as she closed the door on him.

Rossi waited until he was outside the building before he took his phone out of his pocket and rang a number. 'Hi Hotch.' He paused. 'You were right, Strauss knows.'