So i now it has been a while and i am very very sorry but her it is and i am back i think i am getting back into the rhythm of writing posting and everything. Well i also wanted to ask you all to pick a date because this a story i definitely want to have an exact date to update. I have three stories i want to have a set date to update once a week and my other stories are almost done so there more her and there. But please tell me any day you would like so that you for reading, reviewing, alerting and favoring. Please continue doing so!

Disclaimer: I don't own Criminal Minds or any of the characters that you know all about. I do own the twins, Elaina and any of the girlfriends mentioned.


Same Mistake

Change of Plans

As the team all sat in their own seats all in their own thoughts, Rossi returned from speaking to the pilot. He noticed that Hotch had once again separated himself from the rest of the team but he knew that now he was thinking happy thoughts.

JJ was staring at her cell phone with a blank look and a small smile. Rossi didn't need to be a profiler to know that she was looking at a picture of the almost-turning 17 year old Henry. JJ and Will had decided that Henry was all they ever really wanted and didn't want to bring another innocent life into the world they both knew and at times hated. Henry was a good kid after Emily and the boys left he asked for them and sometimes he still did just not in front of Hotch.

Morgan was looking at the empty seat in front of him as his music played. Morgan, the biggest flirt of them all, still had nobody to himself, not that the team hadn't seen countless dates and 'friends'. He just hadn't gotten serious. Really what he was silently afraid of was not commitment but failure. He feared something like Hotch's situation happening to him. He feared losing everything. But he knew he would make different choices then Hotch.

Spencer was reading a book still at his speed he was just half focused. He couldn't stop but wonder. How everything had happened everyday without Emily seemed like an eternity yet ten years had passed and nothing had really changed. He was still the nerd in the team, he still had no real social life he just didn't have a little boy looking up to him as a mentor any more, and he didn't have his best friend, Emily.

Rossi was still standing in front of the whole team but now the team had turned to see him and he knew that he braced himself for all the snappy remarks heading his way. HE took a deep breath and said, "Change of plans, were heading to Berkley California."

"What?" Morgan exclaimed pulling his earphones off.

"Why?" asked Reid calmer.

"Did we get another case?" JJ asked surprised

"Relax. No we didn't get another case. I decided that since we're all on a plane all ready and we are cleared for this week, why not just go now." Rossi said calmly.

"But why there Dave? What's in Berkley California?" asked Hotch a part of him all ready dreading the answer.

"It's not a 'what' but a who. Emily, Aaron, Emily and your kids live in Berkley California." Rossi said waiting for a response.

Hotch could feel his head spinning. Was it a good thing? Yes he wanted nothing more than to see his kids, to hold them and, Emily, to see her to know she was safe to hold her. But he still had doubts what if he messed up? What if somehow Richard knew and attacked before they had any safety protocols he would never live with himself if something happened.

"Rossi are you sure? I mean are Emily and the kids ready so soon?" asked Morgan

"I know this is rushing things but it's been ten years. Ten years. That is more than enough. Besides, Aaron, we all know that the twins' birthday is this Sunday. Don't you want to be there for their sixteenth birthday?" Rossi said hoping for the best reaction from Hotch.

"Dave this is too soon. I just talked to her… I… I can't… not yet. I mean… what if Richards' gets near them?" Hotch asked shaking his head slightly.

"Aaron, think about that. For all Richards knows we are on our way to a case. Hotch I'm not saying stay there or bring them back right now. But I think it would be a good idea for you to… meet them. I mean it has been ten years. I'm sorry but I don't think you can just waltz in and say 'hi I'm your dad' and expect hugs and kisses." Rossi said hoping that it would get through to Hotch.

That was Hotch's worst nightmare, that and losing them like he lost Hailey were tied. He feared that Emily would have fallen in love and forgotten him. He feared his sons' rejections. He feared his daughter's lack of memories. When he spoke to Emily he had felt like he was flying like he was somewhere else. Like they were back to normal… but they weren't. Hotch knew that it was the best idea so he simply nodded and waited for another comment.

"Great. Any other questions?" Rossi asked taking a seat facing the team.

"No. Not really? Is there anything we need to know?" JJ asked

"Well, I like you all don't know much. I know Jack is a current student in Harvard studying criminal justice and forensic psychology. He has a girlfriend… I'm not sure about her name. He mentioned something about the twins being exact opposites. He said Jason is in a gifted school for smart kids. Oh yeah before I forget the kids go by there middle names, so Jason is now referred to as Spencer and Derek as David. He said David is into a lot of physical contact sports, he mentioned so many martial arts I have no idea on them. And Elaina he says she has been the most spoiled good hearted little girl ever. The boys and Emily refer to her as princess but he said they all have special names for her." Rossi explained what he knew.

Hotch felt moisture build up in his eyes. He couldn't believe he was finally hearing something real about them. For ten years he had spend his time thinking what they would like, or want.

"Garcia." JJ said and noticing the teams confused stares she said, "We need to tell her."

"All ready did." Rossi said

JJ smiled and reached over for the lap top that sat on the table and quickly called Garcia. The team all stayed in their spots they assumed it was a 'girl' talk.

Once Penelope Garcia answered quickly and happily she said, "Did you get there yet?"

"No Garcia. Not yet. But I assume that now you can safely hack into the database and see the names they were given right?" JJ asked

"Of course." Garcia said not understanding.

"Okay well find the names and then check to see if they have anything we need to know or something." JJ said with a wide smile.

Hotch moved to a closer seat and as did the rest. They knew that Garcia could now they wanted to see the results.

"Found it. Well our beloved Em goes by the name of; Amanda Donavan. Our little G-man is Jack Donavan, and the super-twins are David Donavan, and Spencer Donavan and the little princes is Elaina Donavan." Garcia said.

The team all smiled at the thought of someone calling Emily, Amanda. They all knew that it would be hard on Emily… on the kids… on all of them really. They would be dropping by unannounced and it would definitely be a shock. The only thing they all hoped for was that everything went fine.

Garcia's voice brought back everyone's attention. "Okay guys, well as was expected there is nothing bad in any files on the contrary the kids and Emily have been doing great. Jack; is a Harvard student, is studying, Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology. He has taken basic self defense classes and is learning Russian."

Hotch smiled at his son so like him. But also like Emily trying to learn another language.

Garcia continued, "Derek or David whatever you want to call him either way he is my baby boy. He plays quarterback on varsity since freshman year. He has been involved in so many sports. He has taken many self defense classes and other physical sports such as boxing dn having a title in it. Nothing to big but he did get his name on the paper he looks so cute."

Hotch smiled as a picture of David came up he wasn't frowning but he also wasn't smiling wide. Hotch assumed it was his school picture.

Garcia continued, "Jason or Spencer again his my baby too. He too has had his time on the paper for winning the national science fair. He is in a beyond excellent school. He's actually graduating this year. He was accepted to Yale to study Medicine. He has taken basic self defense classes."

Hotch froze, yes it was great news that his son got accepted to college but he just got him back or he was about to get him back and now he was going to lose him. Hotch had mixed feelings at that moment.

"Attention Agents. We'll e landing a few minutes if you could all please take a seat and fasten your seat belts. We'll be landing in Berkley California in about five minutes." The pilots voice called out.

The team all got into the seat and Garcia logged herself off. The team all braced them self's for what they knew was coming. They would all get to see the friend that they hadn't seen in ten years.

Once the team got off the plane they took two SUV's to the address that Rossi had. They all followed in a dead silence. They all had multiple scenarios running through their heads.

Once the SUVs came to a complete stop it seemed the tension in them got even worse. No one moved, no one could. The silence felt eternal.

Hotch finally exited the first SUV. He knew he had to be the first one he had to lead this, this was his family. He walked over to the door. He heard the rest of the team behind him. He observed how pretty the house was how everything was well taken care of and that in the mailbox was the name 'DONAVAN' it hurt to see that name where his family lived but he knew it was for the best. He knew that the moment was then and only then. He made a fist and knocked.

As they waited for a moment they all felt as if their hearts were going to pump out of their bodies.

A young girl, sort of short, black hair and dark brown eyes, she was the exact replica of Emily. Hotch felt his heart break at her smile. All he wanted to do was hold her and tell her who he was but he knew that it would scare the hell out of her. He smiled and she smiled an wide dimple smile.

"Hi… you must be Elaina. I'm… I'm Aaron Hotchner." Was all that Hotch could master saying without crying at the site of his daughter. Of his ten year old daughter.

So yes that didn't remove the cliffy but i had to give Hotch's point of view well thanks for reading and please review and select a date please.

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