The team stared at Morgan in shock until a smile quirked Garcia's lips. She walked over and picked Aaden up in a tight hug. The rest of the girls followed Garcia's lead and gave her a seat at the table, "Morgan, can we speak in my office?" Hotch motioned for Morgan to follow him out of the room.
"Hotch you don't have to say anything, I..." Morgan closed the door to his office.
"Morgan, you know we're not supposed to get attached to the victims. It's my job to make sure that this team stays solid and focused. It's also my job to make sure that you didn't feel obligated to do this. Taking on a kid is hard, are you sure you're ready for this?"
"I understand Hotch, but now it's my job to make sure that nothing happens to Aaden. It's my job to make sure that she has a better life. I am willing to do that. She was no one."
***/**/***
"So, Aaden how's life with Morgan?" Emily asked. She leaned across the table. Rossi rolled his eyes, women.
Aaden smiled, "It's pretty good. Better than with my mom," She looked down at her hands. After everything that happened, she still couldn't believe that her mother was gone.
Garcia noticed the change in her mood, "Do you want an all exclusive tour of the BAU?" Aaden smiled and nodded, "c'mon, let's start with the best place in this entire building, my office." Garcia took her hand and led her out of the bullpen.
***/**/***
"See, it wasn't so bad," Morgan glanced over at Aaden as they drove back to his house.
"No it was pretty fun. Garcia is pretty awesome. Oh, why does she have a picture of you in your underwear?" Aaden tried to hide her smile.
Morgan frowned and then laughed, "Honestly, I have no idea, but I'm scared to find out what else she's got on that computer of hers."
Morgan pulled into the driveway, "Well, why don't we start unpacking those things of yours." She smiled and followed him into the house.
***/**/***
That night Aaden and Morgan put on one of their favourite movies. Morgan cooked a nice dinner for the both of them. It was weird that he was cooking for two, but he felt a sense of wholeness as he prepared two plates. His momma would be thrilled, it might not be his own child, but he loved her just the same.
After eating, Aaden curled up on one side of the couch. She rested her head on the arm rest, closing her eyes. This reminded her of the times she spent with her father. She missed him. Aaden knew that no one could replace her dad, but if it had to be anyone, she would want it to be Morgan. She smiled as she thought of the years to come. Turning over, she rested her head on Derek's lap, just as she did with her father, and slide into a peaceful sleep. She'd found the sunrise that would finally pull her out of the darkness.
End
Awww... it's finally come to an end. I get so sad when I finish a story. :( Well, the next instalment is soon to come, watch for, "Meeting Grandma" Hopefully there will be more Aaden+Morgan moments.
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