Chapter 3
Hey guys here's chapter 3. Sorry it's been taking so long to post. Like I said, this is my first PLL story and Crossover with Criminal Minds. Chapter 4 is in Progress as I speak. Enjoy.
Hotch and I pulled up to my mother's house to pick up Jack, I gently grabbed his hand before we got out of the car.
"Maybe we should come back tomorrow and pick up Jack." He arched an eyebrow at me.
"Bailing on seeing to your own mother?"
"I just don't want to explain on how I got hurt." I saw the smirk forming on his face.
"You're chickening out." I began to nervously laugh.
"I am not. I also didn't get any sleep on the plane thanks to Reid's…" He chuckled.
"Point taken."
"We'll pick up Jack and have our family time together." I smiled as I leaned in for a kissed.
"Have I told you that, I love you?" He smiled as he brushed back some strands of hair behind ear.
"That is something I can never tired of hearing." My eyes grew bigger as we exchanged kisses.
The two of us walked up the wooden steps and expected to be greeted by my mother but instead was surprise to see the door slightly open as both Hotch and I exchanged glances as we pulled out our guns. As the two of us walked in, I saw my mother knocked out and tied to a chair.
"Well, well. Look who joined the party." Hotch still had the gun pointed at Mona.
"What did you do to her!?" I said.
"She'll be fine. Agent Hotchner, you might want to lower your gun," He arched an eyebrow at her as held tightly to Jack, which made the mamma bear come out of me.
"Let him go, Mona!" Mona started to brush back his bangs.
"Or what? You wouldn't shot me. Motherhood suits you." I started for my gun as she placed the edge of the knife to his throat.
"Don't do it!" Hotch shouted.
"Let them go. You can do whatever you with me." The sirens stopped as Aaron untied my mother and left.
Hotch carried my mother bridal style outside to see Morgan taking off his sunglasses just as gunfire echoed the house. Few minutes later JJ, Morgan, Rossi and Hotch rushed inside the house, I began to move from on what used to be the coffee table.
"Hotch, over here." Morgan said as I started to move. "Easy." I winced in pain as I started to get up.
"You ok?" Hotch asked.
"I'm fine." Rossi walked back in.
"Jack's missing."
I was staring out the window in the waiting room area, my arms crossed and was brought back to reality by JJ, who had a glass of water.
"Thought you could use a drink." I return a soft smile.
"Thanks."
"How are you holding up?"
"Wish I had some answers."
"Do you want me to get you anything?"
"I'm good thank you though." She returned a nod just as the doctor walked in.
"For Ashlyn Brooks." I turned around to see the sincere look on his face, which I have given people for the last few years for when they have lost loved ones. "I'm so sorry for your lost. We did the best we could." I sat down on a nearby chair.
Later that day I was taking my afternoon run I made it to the Brew just as the two o'clock crowd was getting their bodies re-caffeinated. I spotted Hanna, Emily, Spencer and Aria, who were sitting at a round table as my cell went off with a block number.
"Momma bear can be scary.-A." My eyes grew big as I saw the picture of Jack.
"Something wrong?" Aria asked as I cleared my throat as I placed my cell back in my coat pocket.
"I hope not." Then it clicked, I remembered that Mona and Hanna used to besties. "Actually I need to barrow Hanna for a moment."
The ride back to the hotel room was quiet and Hanna knew there was something I wasn't telling her. The clouds were just rolling in as the two of us pulled into the parking lot when Hanna broke the small silence.
"Ok, what's with you?" I handed her my cell. "You have a son?" I nodded. "You received this from 'A' didn't you?"
"Yeah, look you're the only who knows."
"Ok. What do you need me to do?"
The two of us met up with Hotch and the team, Hanna was introduced to the team as Hotch and I stepped off to side.
"Are you sure you want to involve your friend?"
"She said she'll do it. Plus she know Mona better than I do." I placed my hand on top of his just as both Hanna and the team turned their heads to us. "We'll get him back." He nodded just as Garcia spoke up.
"Guys sorry to interrupt." She spotted my hand on top of Aaron's which I quickly removed.
"What is it, Garcia?" Hotch asked as we walked back over towards the group and I gave Hanna the 'I tell you later look.'
"The prints that JJ and Morgan picked up at Alex's mother's house, does in fact belong to Mona Vanderwaal." I turned to face Hanna.
"Are you ready to make the call?" She nodded.
"Whatever I need to do to help." She dialed Mona's number as I signaled for Reid to do the trace.
"I was wondering when Alex was going to have you to call."
"I did this on my own terms, Mona."
"Touchy. Must be cramps." I felt my body tense up as Reid told her to keep Mona talking.
"Why don't we meet for coffee, chat?"
"Alex is there isn't she?" I gave her a nod.
"Yes."
"I know you want Jack back." I walked over to Hanna.
"If you lay a hand on him…" I could hear Jack's crying voice in the background that's when my voice must have turned cold, making Hanna slightly nervous.
"Don't worry, I haven't…yet." I was about to say something, but Mona ended the phone call.
"We lost contact." I walked off.
While I was sitting on the bed, my knees pulled up to my chess, I watched Hanna walked in with a concern look on her face.
"I would ask if you're ok, but that's kinda a dumb question." I wiped a tear from my face as I looked out the window.
"This was supposed to be an easy drop off. Take Mona back to Radley-."
"And then introduce Jack to us?" I nodded as Hotch walked in.
"I'm not interrupting am I?" Hanna shook her head.
"Actually I should go call my husband and get him to pick me up. Call if you need anything." I nodded as I watched Aaron walk closer to me while I picked up Jack's stuff dog.
"He doesn't go anywhere without this thing." I felt tears begin to form in my eyes.
"We'll get him back." I nodded as he brought me into his lap as JJ walked in with a surprised look on her face as I looked up.
"Garcia has a lead." The two of us nodded.