A/N: I've had this chapter done for a while but I haven't felt like editing it because I'm already depressed... However since I've been getting mails and reviews the last couple of days for this story I figured I'd go ahead and update it... It's a short one but it needs to be done before I can post the next chapter which will start day 4… Enjoy!!!

Disclaimer: I don't own CM.

Later that night Gideon and Elizabeth made Hotch and Emily take Jack to the hotel after arguing about who was going to stay at the hospital with Kia that night. Gideon finally won the argument by simply stating that Hotch should take Emily to the hotel and make sure that she got a good nights worth of sleep after the events of today.

Once they got to the hotel which they walked too with Dave and Jessica, Jessica said "Aaron why don't you let Dave and I keep Jack with us tonight. I think you and Emily should have some time alone and you two need to talk."

Hotch looked at Emily and saw that her eyes were still vacant somewhat so he nodded. "I would appreciate that thanks Jess and Dave."

Dave smiled and said "It's not a problem Aaron. You just take care of my Goddaughter."

Hotch nodded and then kissed Jack on the cheek. "Alright buddy go with Aunt Jessica and Uncle Dave. If you need me I'm in the room next to theirs. Make sure you be good and I love you."

Jack smiled and hugged Hotch and then Emily. "Alright Daddy I'll be good. I love you and Mommy too."

Emily smiled at that and bent down and kissed Jack on the top of his head. "I love you too my little man."

Dave gave Emily a quick hug and shook Hotch's hand while Jess gave Emily a hug and then hugged Hotch. Dave and Jess both watched as Hotch opened up the hotel room door and guided Emily inside. They were both hoping that Hotch could make her see and understand that nobody blames her for what she did.

Once inside Emily came to a complete stop and just looked around. She knew where she was at and how she got there and what she said to Jack but everything just seemed to be a blank. She knew that she was in shock but she didn't know how to snap herself out of it. She really needed to snap out of it because it wasn't doing her or anyone else any good. She stood still while Hotch undressed her and then she put on one of the shirts he gave her to wear and she watched as he got undressed for bed.

Once Hotch had Emily undressed and then dressed in something for bed and himself dressed he picked Emily up and carried her over to the bed. He pulled the covers back and then gently placed her in the bed before going around and getting in the bed himself. Once in the bed he pulled her into his arms and placed her head on his chest.

"Sweetheart nothing that happened today is your fault. I know that you didn't have a choice. Please don't beat yourself up over having to take Hayley's life. If you wouldn't have she would have killed me and then you. I know I've told you this before but I had to say it again. It's not your fault Sweetheart. You did what you did in order to make sure that we lived to take care of our kids." Hotch said as he ran his fingers through Emily's hair.

Emily sighed and snuggled into Hotch's side more. "I know I didn't have a choice and I'm starting to feel better about it but I hate that I had to take a life even if it was Hayley. What kind of woman does that make me that no matter what she has done to me I still hated taking her life? What will it do to Jack when he learns that his mom is gone for good and never coming back? Will he hate me when he learns that I took her life?"

Hotch ran his hand up and down Emily's back as he said softly "You are a woman who thinks that everyone should live and not have to die by the hands of someone else even if they are a bad person. I love that about you Sweetheart. As for Jack you are his mom Emily. You heard him this morning. He wants to call you mom and only wants you as his mom. No, he won't hate you for what you did. He will understand that you had no choice. I love you Emily and so does Jack. Nothing is ever going to change that. Are you okay to sleep now? We have had a big day."

Emily smiled a little and nodded. "I love you too Aaron and I already love Jack as if he's my own. Yes, I think I will be able to sleep now. Just keep your arms around me."

"I'll always have my arms around you Sweetheart. Now that I have you back I'm not letting you go." Hotch said as he kissed Emily's head.

Hotch smiled when he heard Emily's breathing even out. He listened to her breathing for a while before he finally let his eyes close and he fell asleep with his arms wrapped securely around the woman he loved and always has loved.