In the end, we all decided to just go home after the club that night. All of the BAU members went to their separate homes, while the "Children of Time" - along with Mum and Dad - went back to the TARDIS.

Spencer and I, on the other hand, took Gorgeous to get back to his flat - to our flat.

I was admittedly nervous on the way back - this would be the first time that Spencer and I would be alone since I had returned to my normal self. Also, while Angela hadn't shown any signs of it, my time with John had left its marks on me - both physically and psychologically.

As soon as we got there, I went into the kitchen to put some tea on for me, and coffee for Spencer, while he headed to the bathroom to get a wash. As soon as the water was on, though, I went back to the bedroom to change into my pyjamas, hoping that tonight would be alright.

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Spencer Reid's P.O.V.

I walked back out into the kitchen after my shower, and my heart started to ache almost immediately after I noticed yet another difference between Cas and Angela.

Cas was doing our usual ritual - after I got back from a case, she would make tea for herself, and coffee for me, and we would just sit and talk about anything and . Back when she was Angela, she would usually be standing in the kitchen in a silky nightgown, or cute pyjama set.

I just stood there for a minute as I took Cas in. She was humming softly to herself as she fixed the drinks, but that wasn't what had caught my attention….

She was wearing hot-pink-and-black plaid pyjama shorts that barely peeked out from under the hem of an oversized black sleeveless tee. Her hair was loose and went everywhere, and her feet were bare.

She turned around and smiled shyly at me - something else that I would have to get used to - before picking up two mugs and bringing them over to the couch.

"Come on then, Spencer." she said, patting the spot next to her. "Come here and let me tell you a story.

I obeyed, coming to sit next to Cas on the couch. She folded her legs underneath her, holding onto her mug of tea tightly.

"This is the story of a child. The child of Time and Music - of Space and Water." she began. "It all started over a hundred years ago, in Victorian London, when a maid went to start her morning chores…."

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After that night, things slowly went back to normal - at least, as normal as they could be, given the circumstances.

Whenever I would go on a case, Cas would stay at the BAU and help out Garcia - although that was rare. Most of the time, she would go out on her own adventures while I was gone, but she would always be home when I was. Occasionally she would need medical help, but never anything more than I could do myself - usually she just needed a few bandages.

After one particularly rough case, though, Hotch surprised us all with an announcement - he had gotten Strauss to give us all two weeks of vacation time, effective immediately. Garcia wasn't at the BAU, though - apparently she had left Morgan a note that she and Cas were at our apartment.

I was in a great mood when I got home that night, but the happiness turned to confusion as soon as I opened up the door to our apartment. Neither Cas nor Garcia were anywhere to be seen - and there was a stack of clothes sitting on the kitchen table, along with a note.

Spencer -

Penny and I are using the bedroom currently, so you'll have to use the bathroom to change in. Put these on - I'll help you with any adjustments once I'm ready. Do hurry, love, we've got plans to keep!

I shook my head in amusement, before going to change.

Cas's P.O.V.

"Thank you again, Penny, for agreeing to help me with this." I said as I stood in the middle of the bedroom that Spencer and I shared.

"Of course, sugar pea." the bubbly blonde said happily. "Besides, how many opportunities am I going to get to play dress up like this?" she asked, and I laughed.

"Sure, its fun for you maybe." I said dryly. "But imagine having to get into the dratted contraption every day - and then out of it again at night!"

I drew in a ragged breath as Penny laced the corset up in the back for me. "Oh, it's been a long time since I've worn one of these - too long."

"What?" Penny asked, horrified. "Cas, what are you talking about? You of all people should know how horrible these things are for your body!"

I couldn't help but laugh at that. "Not what I meant, Pen." I said. "I meant that its been far too long since I've visited my family - I have to wear this thing every bloody time."

"But it is pretty." Pen said wistfully as we carefully lowered the dress over my head.

I looked in the mirror at myself. The dress was lavender coloured, with gold trimming around the sleeves, hem, and collar (A/N~ I'm trying to figure out how to put a link to a picture of the dress on my profile) with the rather large bustle gathered in the back. My hair was piled up into a knot, and my makeup was barely there.

"Almost perfect." I said, before adding on the finishing touches - a pair of white silk gloves and a hat that matched the dress perfectly, along with my Vortex Manipulator. "There. Finished."

"And just in time." Penny said as Spencer knocked on the door. She went to open the door, telling him to close his eyes.

I walked out of the bedroom, and my breath hitched when I saw my sweet genius. He was dressed in the clothes that I had given him, and they looked amazing. He wore a handsome looking suit, complete with top hat and tails.

His mouth dropped open and I smiled slightly, suddenly glad that we had gone to all the trouble to get me into this dress.

"You look….. amazing." was all that he was able to say, and I smiled brightly at him.

"And look at you, sweetie." I purred, walking a circle around him so that I could fully appreciate the outfit. "Oh, I could just eat you up."

He blushed at that, and Penny laughed.

"All right, you two." she said cheerfully, collecting her purse and coat. "I've got a date with Hot Stuff tonight, so I'm gonna go."

"Thanks again for the help, Penelope." I said, and Spencer nodded his agreement.

As soon as Penny shut the door behind her, he turned to me. "So what is all this for?" he asked.

"Well, you keep saying that you want to see what my life is like." I answered. "So I'm going to show you."

He thought about it for a moment, before giving me a soft kiss. "Okay." he said. "So where are we going?"

I simply smiled at him, before pushing a few buttons on my Vortex Manipulator.

"Spoilers." I said, and then we were gone.