Eleven years had passed since Vasile and Renáta relocated to America, getting the fresh start they had wanted. Renáta had grown into a beautiful young woman of twenty-five while Vasile looked just like he did the day they met, tall and strong with dark hair and honey chocolate eyes. Vasile had taken a job as a bank guard, they didn't need the money what with how much Vasile had saved in his life, but he liked to keep busy and Renáta respected that. Renáta herself was a midwife, she found the work enjoyable and fulfilling. Over the years Vasile had trained himself to only drink what he needed and had not killed in a decade. It may have seemed like nothing to an immortal Vampire but Renáta knew it was just the beginning.

It was a Monday morning and Vasile had the day off and since no babies were being born he suggested he and Renáta go to the merchant market. Renáta loved just spending time with her father because she really did think of him as her father. They walked and talked as the high noon sun beat down on everyone at the market. Renáta wore a white dress in an attempt to stay as cool as possible while Vasile wore all black except for his white shirt; he didn't even notice the heat, one of the perks of being a Vampire. The blonde quickly found a silver locket she instantly fell in love with.

"You don't have to buy it for me, Vasile." She told him with a smile.

"It is your birthday soon and you know I love to spoil you."

It was like those cages and Nikola Kasza had never existed, for the first time since Doru died Vasile was happy. Vasile handed over the money as an elderly man slipped the necklace into a small box and handed it over in return.

"You have a very good husband Miss. Have a nice day." The man told them as they left the stand.

Renáta and Vasile paused for a moment looking at each other with a humorless smile decorating their faces.

"It seems I have reached that age. No longer your daughter but your wife."

"Renáta, no matter how old you get you will always be my little girl." He told her with his trademark stoic expression.

"Even when people think I'm your grandmother?"

"Even then, Sweetheart."

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February 14th

Dear Mom

Happy Valentines day. I hope your lecture on Valentine goes well, I loved it when you read those poems to me as a child. Tonight Aaron is taking me my favourite restaurant for dinner just like you thought he would. I was so glad when you two met and that you approve of him, you and he are the most important people in my life and I really needed you both to get along.

I think I and Hotch have grown far closer since Christmas. I didn't think we could but it happened. Anyway today's letter is just a short one to wish you luck on your lecture for the other residents and to let you know I'm okay and yes the kid that spray painted the painting did get charged, turned out he was fifteen and was known for vandalising things. I'm glad that is all dealt with, it was stressing Doctor Rossi and Morgan out and they were venting to Hotch.

Happy Valentines again.

Love

Spencer

P.S Hotch says hello and he hopes you're well.

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The sun was high in the sky burning its brightest as the noon hour struck. Tours had been going in and out all day left and Spencer in need of a few moments with the man he loved. Ruby toured a high school class from just outside of the local area and accidentally found herself being ogled by a young boy for most of the morning, seeing the look of mock jealousy on her boyfriend Victor's face had been amusing though. Reid was so glad Ruby and Victor had finally started dating, they were perfect together.

Spencer had finally gotten used to Hotch feeding off him and it no longer phased him one bit, in fact Reid had found himself rather enjoying it, Aaron still worried about his wellbeing but Reid made him push that away, he was fine. Lunch at the Nightowl diner on Wednesday's had become routine for Reid and Hotch, time just for them. It always went the same, Spencer would go up to Hotch's office and drag him out of whatever size stack of work he had to get through so they could eat. It went quickly that day with Hotch simply grabbing his suit jacket and heading out the door his hand in Reid's. As they walked towards the stairs though a deep voice called out Reid's name stopping him in his tracks.

"Reid." Said the voice again and the two men turned to see Mateo Cruz making his way over to them. "Just the Docent I needed to see."

"What can I do for you, Director Cruz?"

"Em, as you know Belle and Bobby left us. Something about settling down in Scotland after they were married. Anyway, Bobby was head Docent and after a little chat with Kate Callahan we've decided to ask you to replace him."

Reid's eyes widened while Hotch just developed a little smug grin.

"But I haven't even been here a year. Surely Victor or Killian would-"

"No." Cruz cut the younger man off. "They may have been here longer but you are the best Doecnt we've seen in years and Bobby himself recommended you. Bobby doesn't recommend people unless they deserve it."

"Thank you, then." Reid said with a little shock of surprise. "I'll do my best Director Cruz."

"I'm sure you will Reid." Cruz turned his head to Hotch with a slight smile. "I see why you snapped him up as quick as you did."

With that and a quick good-bye Cruz took his leave, something about having to help Doctor Blake convince another museum to lend her some eighteenth century first edition French poetry. Spencer and the Vampire turned and started to walk again.

"You knew about this." Reid accused.

"Maybe." Hotch replied bringing their entwined hands up and pressing a kiss to Reid's knuckles.

"Did you say something? Because if you did-"

"No. I promise I said nothing. Kate told me what the plan was about twenty minuets ago before she, JJ, Emily, Blake and Jordan went off to lunch."

Reid smiled. "I've not even been here that long."

"Yes, but you're a genius that is perfect at his job. That more than qualifies you." Hotch told him as they neared the main entrance.

"You say I'm perfect about everything."

"Well if I say it then it must be true." Hotch smiled. "Trust me, I'm a doctor." He said in his best David Tenant voice and Reid just burst out laughing. Oh Reid could totally sense some cosplay in their future.