Chapter 4: Chapter Four
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The Rossi-Hotchner kids are confused when they're pulled out of their second to last class. Spencer keep asking Emily and Derek questions. Penelope she's JJ walking out of her class close by and grabs her hand. Emily, Derek, and JJ all focused on their breathing and trying to reassure their younger siblings. Why? Because they knew that their Papa was most likely hurt.
When Penelope and Spencer see their dad, they abandoned their place by their siblings side. "Daddy," they both says, running into their dad's arms.
"Hey there! We're going to go see Papa, sound good?" Aaron asks, trying not to break down knowing their other father was targeted. Spencer and Penelope agree and run to the car excitedly.
Penelope and Spencer get in their booster seats. They're over joyed. They never get to leave school early unless they're sick and now they get some of the day off to be with Papa!
The others get into the car and try not to look sad. Aaron sighs before putting on a smile and fighting back tears. "Who ready to go see Papa!" Aaron asks. Spencer and Penelope cheer, not realising how quiet they're siblings are.
As soon as they turn a different way from home, Spencer notices. "Daddy! Home isn't this way! You're going the wrong way," Spencer explains. Aaron let's out a small sob. "Daddy?"
"We have to go somewhere else if we want to see Papa, bubba. Papa got hurt so he can't be at home right now," Aaron explains. Spencer nods, accepting his dad's answer.
They arrive at the hospital. Some of the kids remember from being here before this family. JJ can't stop thinking about her sister and Derek's silently panicking, thinking that what happened to his pops. Worried it'll happen again.
"Daddy, this this place is so big," Penelope says. Aaron nods, he quickly unbuckles Spencer and picks him up in one arm.
"Now sweetie, you need to hold my hand, okay? I don't want anything to have to you guys," Aaron says to Penelope. She nods and grabs his hand. Aaron check to make sure everyone's with before walking inside.
They all walk to the front desk. "Hello, we're here for David Rossi-Hotchner," Aaron says. The man looks up and smiles.
"Okay sir, just give me a moment," the man says. He looks for David's in the computer. "David Rossi-Hotchner was shot in the leg, but if the takes care if it correctly, he should be fine in a month or two. He's able to see you guys. He on the third floor, room 174." Aaron nods as a thank you and they all head to the elevator.
The arrive to David room and open the door. "Papa!" Spencer and Penelope cheer. Aaron sets Spencer down and they two run to David.
David laughs as the get into the bed and cuddle into his sides. "Hello figlio. Hi princess. I got my left leg hurt so you got to be a little careful Penelope," David says hugging his two youngest.
The others come other and stand by the bed. "What happened pops?" Derek asks. Aaron, Emily, Derek, and JJ wait for him to answer.
"Kids, you do not want to know. I'll tell you later Aaron," David says. Penelope looks up at her Papa. She soon sees the Spencer fell asleep and decided to take a nap, too. David looks down at the two and smiles. "I guess I'm a human pillow."
Aaron relaxes when he sees David's smile. "We were so scared. I was terrified. All I had be told was that you were shot and I... I..." and Aaron's dam broke. "David, I thought we lost you," he says, tears rolling down his cheeks.
"I'm not going anywhere Aaron. It's okay," David reassures them. He wouldn't leave his family when he was helping other people. He wouldn't let it happen.