Andrew was right to brag about Keely and her team. They were every bit as good as he described. Keely and her doubles partner, Maria, won their match 6-3, 6-1 and hardly seemed to break sweat. As we sat on the bleachers to watch, Andrew explained that Maria and Keely were not only doubles partners but best friends. The pair's other best friend, Natalie, played #1 singles for the team.

"If we're all together in Denver when the baby is born, we'll practically have three built in babysitters. Those girls are always together." Andrew remarked as Keely and Maria moved off the court to join their teammates.

"Do you think Keely will be ok with the idea of a sibling? I mean, she finally got you out to Denver and here I come along with pending baby in tow." The thought of Keely and how she may respond played a significant part of my fears the past two weeks.

Andrew took a deep breath, seeming to hesitate on how best to respond. "I think she will love being a big sister, but I wouldn't be surprised if we have some hurdles to climb in making sure she doesn't feel replaced or neglected. There have been some big things that have come up with Keely and her mom the past couple weeks."

Whatever it is, I can tell by the look on his face it isn't good. Suddenly, the fears that have slowly been dissipating since last night are returning full force. Just as Andrew is about to speak again, a voice from behind pulls me away.

"Emily! You came!" Keely is there, with Maria and Natalie close behind.

"Hey!" I put a smile on my face, only half having to force it, because the fact that she sounds genuinely happy that I came is heartwarming. "You guys played great! If we're counting things your dad didn't oversell, your tennis skills definitely make the list."

"Thank you!" Keely smiles, turning back towards Maria and Natalie. "Guys, this is my dad's girlfriend, Emily. Emily, these are my friends Maria and Natalie."

"Pleasure to meet you, ladies. It was fun to watch you all play this morning."

"Thanks!" Maria and Natalie reply simultaneously.

"Congratulations on your win, girls. Keely, great job with your backhand this morning. Those lessons with coach Lucas are really paying off." Andrew says from behind me.

"Thanks, dad. Hey, is it ok if I go to Maria's for a bit? Her mom offered to drive us and said she can bring me back home later."

Andrew looks to Maria, who nods, confirming what Keely said is accurate. "Sure, you girls have fun. Keely, text me if you end up needing a ride home."

"Awesome! You're the best, dad!" Keely bends down to drop a quick peck on Andrew's cheek. "Bye, Emily!" She says as she runs off with her friends.

"So, lunch?" Andrew inquires. "I know a great Thai restaurant not far from here."

"Thai sounds amazing, but can we do carryout? We have a lot to talk about and I think we should take advantage of Keely being out of the house for a bit."

"Good idea."

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"So, what's going on with Keely and her mom?" I ask as I unload takeout containers onto the kitchen island.

"I don't know if I mentioned this, but Michelle started seeing someone about 6 months ago." Andrew began, taking a seat on the barstool next to mine. I nod, vaguely remembering him saying something about Keely not being a fan of the guy. "Well, from what Keely has told me about him, he's young, rich, and a fan of the night life. Michelle was a free spirit when I met her in college. A bit wild, but when Keely was born, she matured. Ever since I got to Denver, Michelle has been cancelling on her nights with Keely. At first, she said she just wanted Keely and I to make up for the time I was in DC, but last week she came by while Keely was at tennis practice."

He sighs and as I look into his eyes, I can see a mix of anger and sadness. "She said she wants to sign over sole custody to me. That this Brandon guy has reminded her why she never wanted kids to begin with, that she doesn't want to be tied down."

My heart breaks. "Oh Andrew."

"It's like I don't even know her anymore. I know she never understand my job, and she wasn't happy with me, but I've always thought she was a decent mother. I don't get how that changed so fast, how she has become so blind to Keely." He takes a deep breath. "I asked her to take some time, to really think about what she's saying, but she said she wants to meet with a lawyer next week."

"I'm so sorry." I say, running my hand down his arm.

"Me too." He whispers. "But hey, I guess on the bright side, if she really does relinquish her rights we can talk about Keely and I moving back to DC."

"Oh, honey no. Keely seems happy here with her friends, and she's going to be in high school come fall. Take it from someone who moved almost every year as a child, it's not easy being the new kid in high school. Besides, you said you love your new job at the Denver field office."

"So, you'd really move out here for us?"

"I've been thinking a lot about my job the past two weeks. I love the BAU, but I don't want to be like Hotch. Traveling all the time for cases, barely getting to see my kid. And even before I found out I was pregnant, I realized how much I wanted to be with you. It was hard enough to find time together when we were both in DC, but since you moved to Denver, it has been torture."

Andrew nods his head. "I know. Long distance is harder than I thought it would be."

"When I get back to DC, I'm going to start looking for a new unit chief. I think I know who I want for the job, but I need to see if it is something she wants and there would have to be a transition period. I was hoping that maybe I can be out here for good by the end of July."

"Two and a half more months. I'll count down the days." He smiled and leaned in for a kiss, which I happily indulged.