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Chapter 3

Reid's POV

I pulled up to JJ's familiar house. I was the first one here, that I could tell. I walked up to the door and knocked. JJ answered almost immediately.

"Hey Spence!" she exclaimed smiling. The way she always responded when she saw me, with a huge smile.

"Hi JJ," I smiled back, waving. "I guess I'm kind of early... sorry..."

"Don't worry about it! I love having you here!" she smiled and hugged me. It was awkward.

"I love being here. It's... it's uh less stressful and disturbing than seeing you at work,"

"Work stresses the genius out?" she laughed. "That makes me feel better."

"In some ways I think your job is more stressful than mine. Facing the media, the family, the parents of all the victims. You have to say just the right things..." I laughed.

"Yeah. Well, it gets easier the more you do it," she nodded. "Come in, please," she smiled and moved aside so I could walk in.

"How's Henry doing?" I asked, trying to keep a conversation going. It was so unlike me, but since we were going to be keeping Hotch and Jack distracted, I might as well practice 'small talk' right now.

"He's great. He's learning how to walk, he's got a few bumps and bruises, but he's getting the hang of it. He's also learning a few words. He'll be getting into Harvard in no time, just like Uncle Spencer," she joked.

I laughed. "Well, let's hope he gets the chance to get a little bigger before he turns into me,"

She laughed and I followed her into the kitchen. William was standing in front of Henry's highchair, pleading with him to eat.

"Why are you feeding him now?" I asked, looking at Will.

He looked up at me. "Hello Dr. Reid." he nodded. "We're feeding him now because once Jack comes he'll be all over Henry, and we won't be able to get him to eat then. Well, not that I'm having any luck right now..." he noted.

"Please, call me Spencer," I told him. Then JJ stepped forward, and walked over to Henry.

"Let me take care of feeding him, you go start the barbeque." she laughed taking the spoon full of baby food from Will.

"Good idea," he nodded, heading out to the backyard. Just then there was a loud banging on the front door. The pattern of sounds associated with Garcia's many rings and accessories.

"Will you answer the door Spence?" JJ asked looking at me.

"Sure," I nodded, walking over to the door. I could hear Garcia calling through the door.

"Let me in NOW! Mr. Morgan is trying to escape! Help me get him inside!" I laughed. Morgan was really against 'Team Meetings'. He wanted to meet women that he didn't work with.

"Coming Garcia," I announced as I approached the door. I pulled it open, revealing a very flustered Penelope Garcia and a very unhappy Derek Morgan. I successfully held a straight face as I moved to let Garcia drag Morgan inside. We walked to the kitchen where she released her death grip on his arm and turned to JJ.

"For you information, I almost had to use that nose ring Jayje, but I got him here all the same,"

"Good job Pen," JJ smiled. She had successfully finished feeding Henry and was cleaning him up.

"Hey Jennifer? Will you bring the burgers and hot dogs out?" I heard Will yell in from the backyard.

"Sure, one minute." JJ called back. "Garcia will you watch Henry... and I guess Morgan too, and Spence, will you answer the door if anyone else shows up while I'm outside?" she asked.

"You've got it," Garcia nodded.

"Of course JJ," I replied walking to the entryway. Apparently JJ had some talent that was unknown to all of us, because as soon as I stepped foot through the door into the entry, the doorbell rang. I walked over and answered the door.

"UNCLE SPENCER!" Henry exclaimed as soon as he saw me. He ran forward and wrapped his small arms around my right leg.

"Hello Jack," I smiled leaning down to pry his arms of and pick him up. He then proceeded to hug my neck as tightly as he had hugged my leg.

"Hey, Jack. You might be strangling Uncle Spencer... you might want to loosen your grip a little," Hotch told his son, smiling.

"Oh... yah. Sowie Uncle Spencer!" the little boy told me.

"It's okay Jack." I smiled. "How are you doing Hotch?" I asked looking at him, I was worried like everyone else.

"We're doing alright Reid. It's tough though," he sighed.

"I'm sure it is. Let me know if you need anything, if it's within my capabilities, I'd be glad to be of assistance," I offered.

"Thank you, Spencer. I appreciate that," he smiled slightly. It was better than nothing though.

"Hey guys," I heard the familiar voice of Emily Prentiss exclaim as she walked up the path to JJ's house.

"Hello Emily," I smiled.

"Hey Emily," Hotch nodded.

"E'mly!" Jack smiled widely. "Down Spencer! Down!" he commanded pointing his tiny finger like a little general, commanding his troops. I laughed.

"Alright, alright." I complied setting the squirming boy on the ground. He ran straight for Emily, she picked him up and hugged him.

"Hey buddy!" she beamed.

"I haven't seen you in foreber Em'ly!" Jack told her.

"I know it has been a while huh?" she laughed carrying him inside. Hotch followed, and so did Rossi, who I hadn't seen until now. It looked like this party was ready to start.