Hey everyone, here is the next chapter for you all. I hope you all enjoy it. I'm sorry for the jumpy updates this week and not updating yesterday. I've not felt well over the last few days and I'm beginning to feel normal now. I think it was because I'm putting my body through a complete detox and my body kind of crashed out and turned against me for a while. Yes, I put that part in the last chapter as I considered the fact that Hotch has been witness to Spencer being in hospital, I thought we needed to reverse that in this chapter. Words cannot describe how disappointed I was when I read about the next two episodes. CBS! Give us a Reid episode! Anyway, enjoy and I'd love to hear from you all.

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One month later

Spencer waited nervously for Jamie as he stood outside the arrivals gate of the airport. Jamie and his mother were coming for a few days to stay. He couldn't wait to introduce his little brother to the rest of his family. He hoped that Jack got on with Jamie. It had been a month since he had found his father in the kitchen, he had cared for him after he had come out of hospital and moaned at him when he tried to do things he wasn't allowed to do. He had liked taking care of his dad. After everything he had done for him when he'd been injured, Spencer didn't mind looking after his dad and his brother. Now, the old man was up on his feet and feeling better.

"Spencer!" a voice called. Looking up, Spencer smiled as he watched Jamie and Cathy come out of gate. He met them halfway and received a hug from Cathy and fist bumped with Jamie.

"Hey, little brother," Spencer smiled.

"I'm not little. Don't call me little brother, please."

"Okay, I won't. Should I call you munchkin?"

"I may only be fifteen but I can still kick your ass," Jamie smirked.

"Now, now," Cathy stepped in with a small smile on her lips. "Both of you, act your age."

"Hello, Cathy. How was your flight?"

"A bit bumpy and I'm glad to be back on the ground."

"Let's get your bags and then we'll go back to my house. You'll be staying there for the next few days. Jamie will take my room and you'll have the guest room. I'll be staying with Maeve at night. My uncle Rossi is preparing a big dinner so I hope you're all ready to eat."

"I'm starving," Jamie agreed.

Hotch dodged Rossi as he moved the salad to the table in the garden. He heard the sound of a car horn outside and rushed to the front door. He opened it to see Spencer, Jamie and Cathy coming up the porch.

"Please, come in," he greeted.

Jamie and Cathy walked into the house with Spencer. He closed the door and held out his hand to Cathy. "Hello, I'm Aaron Hotchner, everyone just calls me Hotch through. You must be Cathy."

"That's me," she smiled. "It's nice to meet you. This is Jamie."

"Nice to meet you," Jamie said nervously.

"You don't have to be nervous around my dad," Spencer said. "I was at first but then I discovered he was a softie."

"And he worried about me embarrassing him," Hotch laughed gently. "Come and meet the rest of the family."

Spencer guided his brother and Cathy into the kitchen. Hotch followed them.

"The man cooking all this wonderful food is David Rossi, just call him Rossi though. I do," Spencer introduced.

"I would shake both your hands," Rossi said before bringing up hands covered in sauce. "I don't want to get sauce everywhere."

"I'm Cathy and this is my son, Jamie."

"It's a pleasure to meet you both. Dinner won't be long and I hope you're hungry."

Hotch watched as Spencer brought them into the garden.

"Oh, there you are!" Garcia said suddenly causing Jamie to jump. She came over and gave him a hug. "I've heard all about you, Jamie."

"Sorry," Spencer chuckled. "This very excited woman is my aunt Garcia."

"I'm sorry if I'm excited. It's just wonderful to meet you both," Garcia apologised before moving and pointing to Morgan, who was holding Jenny. "This is my fiancée, Derek Morgan but I always call him Morgan. Can't break that habit. The little wonder in his arms is our daughter, Jenny."

"My god-daughter," Spencer explained before walking over to Jenny. The little baby had her arms our and has stared cooing the moment she had seen him. He brought her into his arms and kissed her cheek. He walked back over to Jamie and Cathy. "Say hello, Jenny."

"Oh, she's adorable," Cathy said as she looked at the baby. "Oh, Jamie, you were this small once."

"I'm Jason Gideon," Gideon said as he stepped forward and shook their hands. "Nice to meet you."

Maeve came over and Spencer put his arm around her. "This is Maeve, my fiancée. Maeve, this is Jamie, my brother."

"It's great to meet you," Jamie smiled.

"Same here," Maeve said gently.

Everyone introduced themselves. Emily and JJ being more gentle than Garcia had been. Thor came running over and began to sniff Jamie. Spencer handed Jenny to Garcia before crouching and stroking behind his dog's ears. Jack had come over too, along with Henry. Thor let out a small bark before nuzzling against Spencer.

"Jamie, this is Thor," Spencer said. Jamie carefully stroked the dog and laughed when the chocolate labrador nuzzled his hand. Jack stormed past them all.

"Jack!" Spencer called. "Excuse me, I'll be right back."

He ran after his brother as he stormed out of the front door, he caught up with him down the pavement. "Jack, what's wrong?"

"I'm your brother," Jack shouted angrily. "I guess that doesn't mean shit anymore."

"I know you're my brother, Jack," Spencer said. "What brought this all on?"

"You bring Jamie here and act like he's your only brother. I've seen you talking on the phone and on Skype to him. You barely know him and yet, he has replaced me. Screw you, Spencer."

"Jack, stop this," Spencer said as he grabbed his brother by his arms. "You are my brother, you've alway been my brother and you always will be my brother. I know this is difficult but he'll never replace you. I have two brothers now, two little brothers who need my help. I'm still getting to know Jamie and I don't expect you to get on with him straight away. I remember when I first came to live with you. You loved Lego and you needed my help building the death star. That death star is still in your room, I know that. You were there when I got hurt and you made me feel so much safer. When I thought I couldn't laugh, you made me laugh. Jamie can never replace those memories and he'll never replace you."

"He's come in here and thinks that he's already the best brother," Jack fumed.

"No, he doesn't. He's really nervous. Cathy and him are a family in themselves. I do want to stay part of his life and I want you to get on with him. Dad and you will always be my family. I love you both and I'd die to protect you both. Don't ever think you're not my brother, Jack. You aren't replaceable."

"I'm sorry," Jack sighed. "After I lost my mom, it was hard. You came along and things got easier. I don't want to lose you as my brother."

"Come here, you little idiot," Spencer smiled. Jack hugged Spencer and Spencer hugged him back. "You'll never lose me. I promise. I'll always be your big brother. The same brother who sat with you when you were ten, when you were sick, and made you watch Star Trek."

Spencer watched as Jack and Jamie spoke with each other as they sat in the corner. He jumped slightly when Gideon came stood next to him. "Hello, Gideon."

"How are you feeling?" Gideon asked.

"Better now that Jamie and Jack are talking. Did I do the right thing bringing Jamie into my life?"

"I think you did," Gideon nodded. "Better that he have you to guide him through life, than your father. Jamie deserves a chance, he hasn't done anything to wrong you and he had questions which needed answers. You gave him those answers. You and him are a new generation of the Reid family. You've always thought you would turn into your father and you haven't. I doubt Jamie will turn out like William with you by his side. Your generation is the one to fix the past actions of the Reid family."

"I'm also a Hotchner," he smiled. "I know, by blood, I'm a Reid. I'll always be a Hotchner though. I'd never known true happiness till I came here. No-one had even given a damn till I met Hotch. Till I met you all."

"I remember the first time I ever saw you," Gideon said sadly. "You were so skinny, pale and scared. We knew before we came into the room that your father was abusing you. Now, when I look at you, I see a strong man who'd protect his family against anything. I'm proud of how far you've come Spencer. Everyone is incredibly proud of you. I know you've got a bright future ahead of you. What do you want to do when you're older?"

"I've always liked being able to help people. I'd like to become a doctor but I'm not sure. I have a whole array of career choices out there but I'm worried about taking the wrong path. I don't want to ruin everything because I chose the wrong career. My mother said to me once that I could do anything in life as long as I was happy."

"Than choose something that makes you happy," Gideon smiled.

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