"So you find out what you're having today, don't you?" Lucy's co-worker Adeline asked one cold November morning.
"Yeah, I can't wait. I'd love a little boy. A miniature Jack," Lucy said dreamily.
"That would be so cute!" Addie exclaimed.
"Yeah, I know. Well I guess we'd better get to work," Lucy said as she turned and headed for her office. XXXX
"You ready to find out if we're giving the twins a baby brother or a baby sister?" Jack asked later that afternoon as they sat in the doctor's office. Lucy nodded a huge smile on her face.
"Lucy Hotchner," called the nurse. The expecting parents got to their feet and followed the nurse into one of the exam rooms.
"Today's the big day, isn't it?"
"Yes it is, and we're very excited," Jack said.
"That's wonderful, the doctor will be with you in a few minutes. If you'll just step over hear we'll take your blood pressure and check your weight," the nurse instructed. Doing what she was told, Lucy let the nurse check her vitals then she got settled on the table ready to see her baby. XXXX
"Good afternoon, Lucy, Jack," greeted Dr. Pamela Hill.
"Hi, Dr. Hill. How are your kiddos?" Lucy asked pointing to the pictures on the wall of the doctor's two little girls.
"They're both doing well. If you'll raise your gown, we'll get the ultrasound started. Shivering as the gel hit her stomach, the expectant mother reached for her husband's hand grasping it tightly. Taking the probe, the doctor ran it over the pregnant woman's stomach searching for the baby.
"Here's your baby, here are it's arms, and here are it's legs. See the head? Oh, and look, it's waving at you." The parents smiled. The sound of the heart beat filled the room causing tears to fill both their eyes.
"Can you tell if it's a boy or a girl?" Lucy wondered.
"Give me just a second and I think I can," the doctor said moving the probe and adjusting the screen. "Yes, I can. In about four months you'll be welcoming a little boy into your family, congratulations."
The moment they entered the FBI the couple was surrounded by the entire BAU team as well as Christi and
"I'm getting a son?" Jack asked in awe.
"Yes you are," Lucy replied just as happily.
"If you'll clean off the gel we'll finish the exam, then you can get going," the doctor requested. A few minutes later the exam was finished and the proud expecting parents were heading out of the office clutching pictures of their unborn son and smiling from ear to ear. XXXX
The moment the couple entered the FBI they were surrounded by the entire BAU team as well as Christi and Addie.
"So tell us, is it a boy or a girl?" JJ demanded.
"Hmm, I don't know. Should we tell them, Luce?" Jack teased.
"I'm not sure, maybe we should make them wait," she teased.
"No, tell us," Emily demanded.
"Okay, fine, you twisted our arms," Lucy said with a laugh.
"We're having a boy," Jack informed the group. Everyone began cheering and demanding to see the ultrasound pictures. Jack couldn't help but notice that Christi seemed upset.
"I'm gonna go talk to Christi," he told his wife. Nodding she turned to continue her conversation with Addie and the other women. XXXX
"What's the matter, Chris?" Jack questioned touching his little sister on the arm.
"Nothing's wrong, what makes you say that?" she answered distractedly.
"Well, for one thing, you're distracted. For another, you look like you're about to cry. Now, what gives?"
"Henry and I got into a fight. He's supposed to be done with his peace Corps service around the same time my nephew is supposed to be born. He called me last night and told me that he's coming home for his two week leave and going back for another nine months. How can he do that to me and to Dylan?"
"It's good for him to be part of the Peace Corps, you know that," Jack argued.
"I know, but he has a godson who he's supposed to help care for," she replied.
"He knows that, just don't make any decisions until you get the chance to talk to him in person, okay, Christi?"
"Fine, I won't, but it doesn't mean I have to like it," she declared.
"No, it doesn't, but put it out of your mind for now. Have fun celebrating with us that you'll have another little one to spoil."
"I will, love you, Jack," Christi said kissing her brother's cheek.
"Love you to, Christi," he said returning the kiss before turning and heading back to his wife. XXXX
One month later. It was Christmas day and everyone was at Hotch and Derek's celebrating the twins sixth birthday and Christmas.
"Happy birthday, Joy and Hope," Henry said as he handed his gifts to the twins. He'd come home for a brief Christmas break. He and Christi had talked some, and while she still didn't like the fact that he was continuing his service, she told him it was okay. The sound of the doorbell caused everyone to look up.
"I'll get it," Derek said making his way to the door.
"Can I help you?" he asked the officer standing at the door.
"Is there a Jack Hotchner here?"
"Yeah, just a sec," Derek said turning away and looking for Jack.
"Hey Jack, come here for a second, there's someone here to see you." Frowning, Jack walked over to his step-father's side and stared in curiosity at the officer on the doorstep.
"Jack Hotchner?" the officer checked.
"Yeah, that's me," Jack replied.
"Sign here, please," the officer demanded. Nodding, Jack signed the clipboard.
"You've been served, have a nice day," the officer said handing Jack a thick envelope before turning and heading back down te walk.
"What is it, son?" Aaron asked appearing behind his lover and oldest child.
"I'm not sure, I've just been served," he explained opening the envelope and removing the papers. Quickly he scanned them.
"What in the hell is she thinking!" he yelled as he re-read the papers a second time? The girls and Dylan stared at him with wide eyes at his outburst.
"J-Jack?" Lucy stammered as she got carefully off the couch and made her way to her husband's side.
"Harlow's suing for custody of the twins."
TBC?
A/n, Didn't see that one coming, did you? Please read and review!