The Profiler Has Been Profiled
By: mrsrossino4
Rated M for language and sexual suggestions
Chapter Ten Summary: Tabitha meets Jack and Hurricane Blaze comes to Florida
This chapter is dedicated to Flowerfairy30, who inspired this portion of the story. I hope this is kind of what you had in mind
Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Criminal Minds, although I'd love to own Dave Rossi for a few hours! Yum!
Aaron Hotchner could not wait to get back to Virginia. He had called Tabitha to let her know he had just left Blaze's home, and he had news to share with her. He had also left a voicemail for Dave, feeling the necessity to warn him that Blaze had figured out he was in Florida. Aaron hoped Dave would have enough sense to call him back so they could talk before Blaze found him. For the first time since first meeting David Rossi, Aaron feared for the man's life.
As he got off the plane at Dulles Airport, he saw Tabitha was there to greet him. He rushed over and gave her a big hug that lifted her off the ground. "I missed you, babe".
Tabitha was overjoyed to see that Blaze had not harmed her boyfriend. "I take it that things went well in Dallas?"
"Yes, actually better than I thought. I'll tell you about it on the way to my place. I called Jess before I landed, and she has Jack dressed waiting for us".
Tabitha squeezed Aaron's arm. "Do you think Jack will like me?"
"Of course he will. And Jess is excited to meet you as well. She's been after me since Haley died to find someone, so she's thrilled to know you're a part of my life".
They rode together while Aaron recounted the tale of meeting Blaze in Dallas. Tabitha looked concerned when Aaron told her she was furious about Dave going to Florida to track Morgan down. She had heard rumors about David Rossi and how he had tricked Holly into meeting him for sex. Blaze was furious then, and considering Morgan was her niece, something told her that the old woman would not be too kind.
"Oh Aaron, do you think Dave has done anything to Morgan that Blaze can hold against him?"
"No, I've known David Rossi for twenty years, and while he is a heartbreaker, I also know he's been looking for a certain type of woman and believes Morgan is that one".
Tabitha suddenly remembered a conversation she and Blaze had once about Morgan. "Aaron, there is something rather, well, unusual about Morgan. It might have something to do with why your friend is obsessed with her".
Aaron looked at his girlfriend with interest. "Really, what is that?"
"Well, I remember Blaze once saying that Morgan was a virgin to men, but she was involved with a lesbian dominatrix who had trained her as a submissive. Is your friend into that kind of thing?"
A look of understanding crossed Aaron's face. "You know, I do remember Dave telling me once his idea of the perfect partner is one he could put on a pedestal and worship, but yet he would want her to adore him and worship him as well, kind of like a give and take thing. You don't suppose that…"
"I think so, Aaron. That has to be why they are so drawn to each other. Blaze was trying to get Morgan to snap out of that kind of thinking, you know, try to be what she calls normal. But I know that she was very unhappy being alone".
"I left a message on Dave's phone. I just hope he calls me before Blaze finds them".
They pulled up at Aaron's house where a small boy wearing shorts and a black shirt with a dragon on the front ran toward the car. "Daddy, you're home! Did you bring me a new mommy?"
Aaron embraced his son. "Hey buddy, and no, she's not a replacement for mommy, you know that no one can replace mommy. But she is my special lady friend. Her name is Tabitha. Can you say hello to her?"
Jack suddenly took on a case of shyness, but finally walked over to Tabitha. "I'm Jack, and you're Tabi…Tabit…um" he looked embarrassed for not saying her name right.
Tabitha kneeled down and gave the boy a hug. "If it's easier, you can call me Tabi. It's nice to finally meet you, Jack. Your dad has told me so much about you".
"You're pretty" Jack told her earnestly. Tabitha blushed at this, and then was led by her hand to meet Jess. The two of them shook hands and were led into the house. There were wonderful smells coming from the kitchen.
"I hope you guys don't mind, but I took the liberty of making lunch. I made baked mac and cheese, plus salmon. There are cookies in the jar, and Jack has been pestering me for one since this morning. So you guys are all set, and I'm headed out".
"Thanks Jess, I'll see you later".
Tabitha headed for the kitchen and began to take pans out of the oven. The kitchen is her natural habitat, so it was easy for her to find her way around. She found plates and began serving fish with mac and cheese. Jack wrinkled his nose.
"Tabi, I don't like fish. Yuk!"
"Jack, fish is good for you, it makes you smart. How about if I cut up a little bit and stir it in with your mac and cheese? Will you try that for me?"
"If I eat it, can I have a cookie?"
"Sure you can. But you have to clean your plate".
Jack looked over at his dad. "Daddy, are you sure she's not my new mommy?"
"I'm sure buddy, even though she does sound like one, doesn't she?" He then winked at Tabitha.
"Alright you two, sit down so we can eat".
"Honey, you are a guest, you don't have to do that".
Tabitha looked at her boyfriend. "Aaron Hotchner, you know I love the kitchen. You wash your hands and get ready to eat".
The meal went very well, as Jack chattered away about all of the exciting things he and Jess did while daddy was away. Jack also asked Tabitha a million questions, which she answered patiently. It was then time to clear the table and load the dishwasher. As they went to sit down on the couch, Aaron's cell phone rang. It was Dave.
Aaron stepped out to take the call, so Jack found it a good time to sit on Tabitha's lap. He put his head on her arm and hugged her.
"Tabi, I love you".
"I love you too, Jack".
"Tabi, I know my mommy is in heaven, but I'd like you to come be like my mommy, you know like I was your little boy".
Tabitha was moved by the boy's words. I'd like that too, Jack. I would love to take care of you and your dad.
In the other room, Aaron was filling Dave in on the trip to Dallas.
"Dave, you might want to get the hell out of there. Blaze figured out you're in Florida. My bet is she's on her way to cut your head off".
Dave knew this moment would eventually come. "How mad was she?"
"She's out for blood, Dave. She threatened to ruin your career, and then kill you. God only knows what she's capable of".
"Alright, I'll get Morgan packed and head back to Virginia. Thanks for the heads up".
Dave then turned to face Morgan. "Baby, our plans just got accelerated. Apparently your aunt is on her way to kill me, and then ruin my career. Let's get our things together".
Before Morgan could respond, they both heard a key in the lock of Morgan's front door. In stepped their worst nightmare, dressed in black silk with a look of pure hatred.
"David Rossi, I'm going to KILL YOU!"
Yes, another cliffhanger! I'm going to the grocery store, and then will write the next chapter when I get home. I want suggestions! Tell me how you guys see this unfolding!