Four more chapters to the story (including this one)
Chapter Nine
Anderson couldn't still believe that Rossi was dead and at his funeral. Hearing his kids and wife cry broke his heart he didn't know what he would do if something happened to Nati and his kid.
"What are you planning on doing?" Emily asked Ashley.
"For right now we are staying at my old house while they work on the house."
"Are you sure you are okay alone? You can stay with us if you want." Emily said.
"Thank you but it is okay it will help us cope with the fact that Dave is not with us anymore." Ashley said with tears in her eyes.
"Okay then but if you need something you can call any of us and we will be there for you." Hotch said.
"Thank you!"
They all saw how Chiara stood so close to Ashley never leaving her side.
"Momma, I'm sleepy!" Chiara said. Ashley picked her up and Chiara fall asleep.
As they were walking towards their cars since Anderson's and Ashley's car were side by side and heard Chiara's screaming as she was put in the back of the car but didn't want her mom to leave her side.
She calmed down by Benji.
On their way home, they started talking about how they would make up their lives again with Rossi gone.
"We aren't going to feel it in the professional are as in the personal." Najera said.
"What do you mean, Nati?" Anderson asked.
"Well, since he was at the BAU anymore it wouldn't hurt no more than in the personal level. Every birthday party, weddings, and lunches we all get together like a family!"
"Nati, we need to be strong for Ashley and the kids. It's going to be harder on them."
"I know."
"Did you see Benji react so fast when Chiara saw Ashley faint?"
"Yes, in appearance he looks a lot like Ashley but in character he is Rossi. I mean from his standing, his understanding situations, and manners!"
"And then you have Chiara who is the vivid image of David!"
"But in character she's Ashley!"
When they got home it was getting dark already. So they decided to watch a movie and make popcorn and a fruit water drink.
They sat on the living room area and watched Finding Nemo halfway through the movie Gavin fall asleep with popcorn in his hand.
Anderson got up and carried him to his bed while Nati turned off the TV.
"It's going to be a long night!" Nati said as Anderson entered the kitchen.
"What's wrong, Nati?"
"What if something happens to you?"
Anderson gave her a hug, "Baby, it's bound to happen someday but know that I love you! You and Gavin make the world a better place!"
"Babe, I don't know if I could."
"Nati, you can! It's getting late let's go to bed come on!" He said grabbing her hand.
They were ready to go to bed but neither of them could fall asleep. After what appeared like hours of tossing and turning Anderson got up and checked on Gavin which he was still sleeping. He went back to bed and finally they fall asleep.
They woke by a ringing phone, "Anderson."
"I know it's too soon but Hotch said to call you all. There's a new case! You'll need to fly to Chicago."
"Garcia, what happened?"
"I don't know a lot of details but I know it has to do with missing children."
"I'll be at BAU in a few minutes."
"So soon?" Nati asked, "Mom is not even home! She went to Spain to visit family!"
"Relax, I'll let Hotch know and if we need you we can work something out!"
"Okay. Call me!"
As soon as everybody was gathered at the BAU they left to Chicago. On the plane they started talking about the case.
"He's the second child to be abducted from his house and the first child's was discovered near the house of the second child abducted." Hotch said.
The team worked hard on the case. They were running against the clock. The unsub would only have the child for sixteen hours and then dispose of the bodies. They caught the unsub just in time.
