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Lacy here kids. Next LEC chapter, got the last member of the team to introduce. Well, second to last. That's right, Penelope Garcia. Jumping a bit here, this will be just after Jack's second birthday and like with JJ, it won't be Penelope's first day where we meet her. And yes, again Jack will be in the chapter. Got not much else, have fun.

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

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Aaron looked at his wife with wide eyes. "You want to what?"

Dave sat beside Aaron, trying not to laugh. "She didn't stutter Aaron. She wants to have the team over for a cook out."

Aaron glared at Dave before looking back at Emily. "Why?"

Emily smiled. This might be easier then she thought. "Garcia has been on the team for three months and has yet to meet Jack. She's not happy about this so I figured this would solve that problem and get Jason out of that shell he seems to be closing on himself."

Aaron knew Emily had a point. He looked at Jack, who was sitting in front of him on the floor, playing.

"What do you think Buddy?" Aaron asked as he picked the young boy up. "Want the team to come over?"

Jack smiled. Team was a word he recognized very well. "Yeah!"

Aaron laughed and looked at Emily. "You heard the boy. You've got your cook out."

Emily and Dave laughed.

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Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia sat at her desk in her 'lair' as Derek called it, typing away, when her phone rang.

"Technical Goddess of the FBI."

Emily laughed. "Hey Pen."

Penelope smiled. "Momma Hotchner! What can I do for you?"

"We've got the okay from Aaron."

Penelope laughed. "I knew it. Let me guess, Little Hotchner was the deciding vote."

"Of course he was. Aaron would do anything if Jack agreed."

Penelope frowned as she heard Emily gargle something. "You okay Emily?"

"Yeah, just got sick earlier. Nothing's sitting right."

"Eat something bad?"

Emily sat down. "Don't know. Jack's with my dad so thankfully I don't have to try and explain it to a two year old."

"Does Bossman know you're not feeling well?" Penelope asked as she leaned back in her chair, bouncing around the idea of telling her boss if he didn't know.

"Relax Pen, if it lasts past today I'll tell him."

Penelope nodded. "Alright, so, Saturday?"

"Saturday. Be here just after noon. That's when Aaron takes Jack to the park."

"Gotcha. By the way, does he know this is his early birthday party?" Penelope asked.

Emily laughed. "I doubt it since his birthday is still two weeks away. If he did, not even Jack's yes would have gotten us the okay."

Penelope laughed too. "Alright Momma Hotchner, I will see you Saturday."

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Saturday rolled around and Emily found herself opening the front door to allow the bright and vibrant member of her husband's team in.

"Hey Pen." Emily greeted, hugging the other woman.

Penelope returned Emily's hug. "Hey girl. How much time do we have?"

Emily took a couple of the bags Garcia was holding. "Couple hours, at least. Jack's got a lot of energy today."

Penelope smiled. "He knows we're up to something."

Emily nodded as the two moved to the back yard. "Probably. Dave is the one who put him to bed last night. I could hear him whispering to Jack."

"Nothing beats the bond of godfather and godson." Penelope said. "Other then parents, of course." the two placed their things down. "What are the chances Hotch won't kill us for this?"

Emily smiled. "You and the team? I'm sure you'll be safe. Dave and I for coming up with the idea? We're toast." she shrugged. "But no matter how stubborn my husband is, we're celebrating his birthday."

Penelope laughed knowing, no matter how tough Aaron played it at work, Emily was the boss at home.

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Aaron frowned as he and Jack made their way back to the house. They'd been gone almost two hours and Aaron could now see the cars for each of his team mates and Dave in the drive way and in front of the house.

"Cars, Daddy!" Jack shouted from his father's shoulders.

Aaron patted Jack's leg. "Yup, guess the team and Uncle Dave beat us home."

"Team!" Jack squealed, bouncing.

Aaron laughed. That team was quickly becoming part of Jack's family. They were all either Aunt or Uncle, except Jason, who was Grampa J. The older man was not happy about this but Dave told him if he made Jack cry, he was still in good enough shape to kick Jason's ass. Aaron and Richard both backed him. Jason agreed to the nickname.

Aaron pulled Jack off his shoulders and into his arms as they entered the house. They were greeted by their family, smiling and shouting;

"Happy birthday!"

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Emily smiled at Aaron as he walked up to her where she stood on the back porch.

"This is your idea of a cook out?" Aaron asked.

"I knew you'd never suspect anything since your birthday not actually for two more weeks." Emily said. "And I know how you are about celebrating."

Aaron wrapped his arms around Emily. "You and Jack, sure. Me, no."

Emily laughed. "That is exactly why is was a surprise." she looked out at the backyard where the team was spread out. Jason and Dave were standing by the grill, arguing, Derek was trying to get Reid to drop the book he was reading and JJ and Penelope had Jack on his swing set, making the little boy laugh like crazy.

"I think Garcia is happy to finally meet Jack." Emily said.

Aaron nodded. "Yeah, now we just have to make sure she doesn't try to take him home with her." he looked down at Emily, noticing she looked pale. "You okay sweetheart?"

Emily rested her head on Aaron's shoulder. "Just feeling a bit crappy. I'll be fine."

Aaron kissed her forehead. "Okay, promise to tell me if it gets worse?"

Emily nodded. "Promise."

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There we have it. Pen has met Jack, Aaron got a surprise birthday party and Emily's feeling under the weather. You'll find out why in the next chapter. Let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.

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