Their Monday routine is a bit different given that Aaron and Spencer don't have to go to work but Jack still has to go to school.
J: Can't I stay home today too?
AH: No, why?
J: It's not fair that you and Spencer can stay at home but I have to go to school.
AH: We worked until early Saturday morning, hardly got any sleep and then we were on a plane back home, wanna trade?
J: ... No but it's still not fair.
SR: Yes, it's not fair for us because we have to work long hours all around the country while you only have seven hours of school.
J: I guess that I don't have a leg to stand on. I knew the second that you started talking that I didn't stand a chance Spencer.
AH: Good boy, now go finish getting ready.
J: Fine. (He sighed)
AH: I don't think anyone ever stands a chance when you started talking.
SR: Oh don't you start now too.
AH: I'm only stating a fact doctor. (He smiled causing Spencer to shake his head)
SR: Can you drop me off at my apartment after you drop Jack off at school, I have a couple of things that I need to do.
AH: Sure and I'd also like to talk to you after we drop Jack off.
SR: ... Okay?
AH: Don't worry, it's nothing bad. (He smiled reassuringly which helped Spencer calm down a bit)
The two men were stood starring at each other with soft smiles on their faces when Jack came down the stairs. He watched them for a while with a smile on his face before breaking the silence, causing both men to slightly jump in shock.
J: Why were you even up so early if neither one of you have to go to work?
AH: Force of habit, eat your breakfast now.
The three of them packed up and drove to jack's school. They dropped him off after Jack and Spencer said their goodbyes and then drove to Spencer's apartment.
SR: Do you want to come in for coffee... and that talk?
AH: Sure. (He smiled)
SR: Let's go.
...
Spencer immediately put the kettle on and started with the coffee as soon as they entered the apartment while Aaron made himself comfortable on the couch in the living room.
SR: Here you go.
AH: Thanks.
SR: So?
AH: A not so wise but very annoying man told me that I needed to talk to you and I've decided to take his advice. Believe it or not but I've only ever been in two serious relationships in my life and both of them ended with me hurt and alone. I mean I understand why Haley left and I encouraged Beth to go but that doesn't take away from the hurt and after that I sort of... closed myself off to feeling anything for anyone because I was scared of getting hurt and then you show up one night after a case and end up staying the entire weekend and that shell started breaking and I didn't even realise it at the time.
SR: Aaron if this is your way of telling me that you don't want me coming around anymore, I'll respect you wishes. (He whispered)
AH: I don't think I'm making myself quite clear because it's actually the opposite Spencer... I love having you around, I look forward to the weekends so that I can see you even though I see you at work every day, having you over with Jack and I is different, it's something else... I don't know.
SR: Can I help you out a little?
AH: Sure, go ahead.
SR: It's different because it's more personal having me over at your house and you like it.
AH: I like it a lot actually, what I'm trying to say is that I might enjoy it too much and I wouldn't mind if it happened more often because I've... I might have, actually I'm sure that I have developed some feelings for you and it has been difficult for me to accept it for myself so I'm not expecting you to at all, don't worry. It won't change anything, you can still come over any time that you want to no matter what happens.
SR: Aaron.
AH: Don't feel pressured to say anything Spencer, it's okay.
SR: Can you give me a little time to think about it all, please.
AH: Sure, I'll get going now.
SR: I also love spending time with you guys Aaron, please don't ever doubt that.
AH: Don't worry, I don't. See you tomorrow.
SR: See you. (He smiled closing the door behind Aaron)
...
Spencer stood facing the door long after Aaron left before taking a seat on the couch and thinking over everything that Aaron had just told him and also trying to figure out his own feelings.
He decided that sitting around wouldn't help a think so he decide to run the few errands that he had before going over to someone who he knew would help put things into perspective for him.
-Aaron Hotchner's POV-
I was more afraid of this conversation than I was about the one from this morning but I knew that it had to be done.
J: Hi dad.
AH: Hi, did you have a good day at school?
J: Yeah I did, we didn't have any tests today. It's nice having you pick me up today.
AH: It is, isn't it? I just wish I could do it more.
J: You have to work don't worry and plus you take me to school on most days.
AH: Mm-hm.
J: Where's Spencer, I thought he'd be here with you.
AH: I dropped him off at his apartment this morning, he had things to do.
J: Okay.
AH: We should go buy something to eat at home.
J: Sure, let's go.
They bought their food and drove home. They were unpacking the food that they had bought when Aaron finally decided to broach the topic.
AH: I talked to Spencer this morning when we got to his apartment and I thought that it was necessary to talk to you too.
J: Okay.
AH: Spending all this time together with you and Spencer has opened my eyes about something that I've probably been hiding for years. I know that you already said that you were okay with me dating but now it's a little different because it's someone that you now and that I work with.
J: Dad.
AH: Let me finish first, please.
J: Okay.
AH: I told Spencer this morning how I felt because it was unfair to him for us to keep going on the way that we have without knowing my motives or reasons for having him over so I just decided to bite the bullet and tell him the truth. I also told him that no matter what he decides he'll always be welcome here because the both of us love having him here and that won't change if he doesn't share my feelings.
J: So I'm guessing by the fact that he isn't here that he didn't share your feelings? (He asked)
AH: No he said that he needed time to think but I need to know what you think of this because I can't go into something that you're not completely comfortable with. You're the most important person and you'll always come first no matter what.
J: Your feelings are important too, dad. I love Spencer and I love having him around and if you guys being together means he's here more often then I don't have a problem with it. I don't care about the fact that he's a guy as long as you're happy and I noticed that you were much happier than usual that first weekend Spencer stayed over and we went to the park.
AH: So you'll be okay with it if Spencer and I were to start doing?
J: Absolutely, I love you dad and I want you to be happy. (He smiled walking over and giving his dad a hug)
AH: Thank you Jack.
..
-Spencer Reid's POV—
Spencer finished everything that he needed to before heading off to JJ's house.
JJ: Spence hi, come on in.
SR: Hello. Where's Henry?
JJ: Sleeping upstairs, he got pretty worn out at school today.
SR: Okay.
JJ: Your tone on the phone when you called worried me, what's wrong Spence?
SR: There's nothing wrong, or at least I don't think there is.
JJ: Okay then, why don't you tell me what's up? (She asked sitting down next to him)
SR: You're like a sister to me and I thought that it would be best to come to you instead of Morgan because he's more... I don't think he'd be able to help me.
JJ: Okay I'm listening then.
SR: I've been spending a couple of weekends with Jack and Aar... with Jack and Hotch and it's been really nice. The first time I went there was after the case where Emily and I were held hostage. I didn't want to be alone that night and you had all gone out so I went over to Hotch's house and they somehow convinced me to spend the weekend. That weekend was one of the happiest that I have had and I loved it. I've been spending more time with them, I even spent this weekend with them after Jack invited me to his soccer match.
JJ: Yeah we saw the soccer jerseys that you and Hotch were wearing.
SR: Is it wrong to fall in love with your boss. (He said with his face in his hands and his hair falling over)
JJ: Oh, Spence.
SR: But it's not one sided.
JJ: What?
SR: He told me this morning that he has feelings for me and he'd like to see where we could go but that he'd give me time to figure it all out but I have absolutely no idea what to do.
JJ: Well if he feels the same then you should give it a go, Spence.
SR: But there's so much that could go wrong and Hotch is my superior. The statistics on inter office relationships are not good at all.
JJ: Most of those relationships are usually people cheating on their spouse. Neither you nor Hotch are married and you should go for it. Hotch likes you and you like him Spence, don't let the fear on the unknown scare you. You deserve to be happy and if being with Hotch gives you that happiness then you should go for it.
SR: Do you really think so?
JJ: Absolutely besides, I think you and Hotch would make a pretty cute couple. (She said causing him to laugh)
...
-Hotchner House-
Knock! Knock!
J: Spencer hi, come in. (He smiled after giving him a hug and moving out of the way)
SR: Hi Jack, is your dad here?
J: Yeah he's in his office, I'll go get him.
SR: Thanks.
...
J: Dad, Spencer is here and he's asking for you.
AH: Okay thanks.
J: I'll be doing... homework in my room.
AH: Good boy. (He smiled)
...
AH: Hi.
SR: Aaron.
AH: Come on, we're never awkward around each other. The water just boiled, do you want coffee?
SR: Yes please.
AH: Okay, I'll be back in a second.