Hotch was lost in thought thinking about the girl genius, trying to decide what he thought about her, really, when he heard Leah say, "So I guess I have to trust you, too."

Both women were looking at him.

"Since I told you about my books." Leah clarified.

"I really think you should just tell Reid. If he really cares, he'll just want you to be happy." Hotch told her.

"You really think so?"

Hotch thought about his younger brother, Sean, who had opted to become a NYC chef instead of a D.C. lawyer. "I know so."

"Thanks, Hotch." She grinned at him.

Their waiter placed the sauce on the table, saying, "For the impressing of your beautiful wife and daughter."

Leah's jaw dropped, but Hotch only smiled and thanked the waiter, not caring to correct him.