Jack and Spencer woke up at about the same time the following morning only to find that Aaron had already left for his run. They finished in the bathroom and made their way downstairs where Spencer started the kettle for coffee.
J: How often do you go jogging Spencer?
SR: Never.
J: What, really?
SR: Mostly. Sometimes Morgan comes over to my place and forces me to go run with him but I never do it out of my own will
J: Then maybe you should start running with my dad.
SR: Not any time soon Jack.
J: I'm sure that he won't mind.
SR: I know, he already offered last week.
J: Then you can go right?
SR: No, I don't think so. I'd rather stay here and make him a cup of coffee for when he comes back.
J: Okay.
Spencer made himself a cup of coffee and gave Jack his hot chocolate.
SR: What's for breakfast?
J: I think my dad will come make pancakes when he gets back.
AH: Correction, the three of us are going to make pancakes. (He said as he came back into the house)
J: You're going to teach us?
AH: Mm-hm, let's get started.
J: After you take a shower.
AH: Careful little man. (He warned)
SR: I am inclined to agree with Jack, Aaron.
AH: Keep gong and neither one of you will eat anything.
J: You love us too much to do that, dad.
AH: I know. I'm going to go take that shower and there better be some coffee left when I get back.
SR: Hopefully. (He smiled)
AH: Spencer. (He warned before leaving the kitchen)
J: It's so easy to mess with my dad.
SR: Don't let him hear you say that. (He smiled)
J: When are we going to start with the project?
SR: I don't know do you have any chores to do?
J: All I have to do today is take out the garbage and wash the breakfast dishes.
SR: Then we'll start after we do the dishes.
AH: Jack has to do them on his own, Spencer.
SR: He does when I'm not here.
J: Yes I do.
AH: I forgot that I wasn't supposed to bring you back here anymore, the two of you together are just a bad combination.
SR: Mm-hm, now let's get to baking or is it cooking?
AH: Let's make pancakes, Dr Over Analyser.
Jack laughed before joining his father and Spencer by the stove. Aaron showed them both how to make it and then the two of them had to make one each. Aaron's pancakes looked marginally better than those of Jack and Spencer's but he tasted both of theirs anyway.
AH: It might look a little different but it tastes the same.
SR: Maybe because we used the same batter.
AH: Well then, next time you'll just have to make your own now won't you.
SR: Acting smart doesn't really suit you Aaron.
J: That's Spencer's thing dad.
AH: Sit down and eat your food, both of you.
Aaron starred at the two people standing in front of him trying to hide their smiles until they sat down next to each other opposite of him. Aaron asked Jack about his project and he happily explained what he'd be doing and how Spencer would be helping him.
AH: Well you seem to have everything planned out, let me know if there's anything that I can do to help that Mr Millions of PHD's and MD's can't help you with.
J: I will, thank you dad. (He laughed at the glare Spencer was shooting in his father's direction)
They finished their breakfast and Aaron went upstairs while Jack and Spencer cleaned up. Once they were finished with that Jack went to the garage to get everything they needed for the project. Aaron came downstairs to the living room where the other two were working and started with his report for the previous case amongst other things.
After three and a half hours of working, Spencer looked up and smiled seeing the two Hotchner men both focused on their work before looking at his watch and seeing that it was already 13:30 so he excused himself and made his way to the kitchen.
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SR: Okay even Hotchner men need to eat, take a break now guys. I made lunch but it isn't anything fancy.
J: What did you make?
SR: I made sandwiches for us and then I found packets of chips so I put those there too and juice.
AH: Thank you Spencer. (He smiled squeezing Spencer's shoulder before heading to the kitchen)
Once they finished their lunch Aaron offered to clean the few dishes there while the other two went back to work.
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SR: Aaron.
AH: Yes? (He asked coming out of the kitchen)
SR: We need your help because you have something that we don't.
AH: What?
SR: Those things on your arms?
AH: ... What?
J: Your muscles dad. (He laughed at his father's confusion)
SR: We need to force this thing in to make sure it stays put but it's heavy and we don't have the strength even combined to force it in.
AH: Okay, move over so the real men can work. (He joked)
J: Spence, we're going jogging with my dad tomorrow. We need to start building muscles.
SR: Uh, no. Your dad will kill us.
AH: I'll go easy on you, promise.
SR: No.
J: Yes, all three of us are going.
SR: You Hotchner men are going to be the end of Spencer Reid.
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That evening after finishing the project and eating a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches, Jack was finally ready to go to sleep.
J: Thank you for helping me today Spencer.
SR: It's a pleasure, Jack. I really enjoyed it.
J: I did too.
SR: Remember to test it Wednesday night to make sure everything is working and let me know so that I can come over Thursday when you get out of school.
J: I will. Good night.
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Spencer and Aaron were sat watching TV after Spencer had finished his report.
SR: I like spending time here and at first I thought it was just because I don't really like being at my apartment but it's more than that now.
AH: Why don't you like spending time at your apartment?
SR: I don't know, haven't figured it out yet... which is really strange.
AH: You can come over here anytime you want to, Jack and I love having you here, Spencer.
SR: Really?
AH: Mm-hm, even if it's in the middle of the week. I won't mind.
SR: Thank you Aaron.
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The following morning Jack, Spencer and Aaron got ready for their jog. Aaron did extra stretching for Jack and Spencer and then they went on their run. They only ran half the distance Aaron usually does and then relaxed at the park for another half an hour just enjoying each other's company before they all decided to jog back home.
They decided to go to a restaurant for their Sunday lunch which Jack was ecstatic for. The three of them enjoy the rest of their day and that night Jack went to bed but came running back much to the surprise of his father and Spencer to ask Spencer if he would like to come to his soccer match the following weekend and Spencer said yes without considering anything else.
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Spencer stood in the guest room the following morning and decided to leave a few of his things behind after recalling the conversations that he had with Jack and Aaron.
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