Title: Hiding Place
Author: Trista Groulx (dustytiger)
Rating: T (same as the show)
Disclaimer: I don't own CM, it belongs to CBS et al. And I don't own the song that inspired this fic Serena Ryder and her record label do. Don't sue I am just a lowly barista.
Summary: Reid wakes up to find Prentiss curled up to him. Where will their relationship go?
Notes: I decided to go for full on fuzzies with this one. Come one how can you have any drama when thinking about baby geniuses? This is actually an idea that came to me while I was writing this and I decided to work it into this fic instead of starting another unfinished project. Enjoy the cuteness.

O, darling can I touch your face? And let your skin be my hiding place, I promise I won't take up too much room.

It had been three weeks since Prentiss and Reid had shared their first kiss. Any time Prentiss felt stressed out she would end up at Reid's wanting to be close to him. The two of them were getting so used to it that any time they came home from a rough case he would assume she would be coming over. He liked having her over and had even taken to cooking for her if they were back in Virginia early enough. That Friday he'd planned on having her over for a game a chess and he wanted to make her an authentic Italian meal, but instead they were at JJ's relaxing after a night of baby sitting.

Prentiss was curled up to Reid as they watched one of Henry's cartoons at JJ's. Reid's arm was around her shoulder, while her head rested on his chest. JJ had asked after they got back from a case if Reid could watch the little boy while she and Will went on a rare date night. Although they had plans she hated to miss the chance to spend time with his godson. He had asked if it would be all right if Prentiss came too, since they had plans to play chess. JJ had agreed, not thinking that anything more was going on between her two friends.

Prentiss had been worried about going with Reid to babysit. She wasn't sure how good he was with the little boy, but had been pleasantly surprised. For a man who had never been around kids and generally scared them he was amazing with little Henry. He would get right down on the floor and play with his toys with him, which Prentiss loved. When the toddler would misbehave Reid would warn him and put him in time out without ever raising his voice and losing his temper. Reid had even gotten Henry to take a bath without too much fuss. She always thought that Reid would eventually be able to figure out kids, but she never thought he'd be so good at it.

Reid had even read Henry five books before the toddler finally settled down. Prentiss had also been surprised that Reid would not put the television on while Henry was awake. He had explained he didn't get to spend a lot of time with his godson and he liked to spend it with the little boy rather than in front of a screen. He also explained that he never really watched TV as a kid so he didn't have attachments to cartoons and other children's shows, and he would rather play with toys or read kids' books. It was after that Prentiss decided they should watch a cartoon together. After a long debate they finally settled on watching Aladdin.

Reid was about to tell her about he wasn't sure how accurate the movie was when Prentiss covered his lips with hers. He sighed softly but knew better than to stop. They were just getting comfortable together when they heard something. Reid pulled away from Prentiss and saw Henry standing in front of them holding a light blue tiger stuffed toy Garcia had given him when he was born.

"Unca 'Pence," whispered the toddler. "I no can seep. I miss Mama and Daddy."

"They'll be home soon, but they'll be mad if you're still awake. How about a cup of warm milk and I'll put on your song?" Reid suggested. "Then you go right back to bed."

"Promise Mama tucks me in?"

"I promise I'll get her to give you a hug and kiss too."

"Kay."

Henry toddled into the kitchen. Where Reid put a CD player on The Chipmunks CD and played the Christmas song. Henry grinned and waited for his milk. Reid checked the temperature of the milk and then poured into a plastic mug. Henry drank it slowly bopping along to the song. Henry finished the milk then he gave Reid a big hug, and Reid picked him up and brought him back to his bed.

Prentiss had been watching the exchange and couldn't help but follow the two of them up to Henry's room. The little boy was falling asleep on his godfather's shoulder as he carried him. Despite the fact Reid was not letting Henry get away with not going to bed, Reid was still soft and gentle with the toddler. Prentiss had always wanted to be a mother, but she had never found a man she thought could help her raise a child, but the longer they spent at JJ's the more she wondered if Reid might be the best choice.

Reid was now laying Henry down in his bed. Henry was still fighting going back to sleep. His eyes would shut but then he would pop them open again. Reid knew Henry didn't like to sleep without hearing his mother's voice. When they were on cases JJ would always take a moment to call the little boy. She had given him an extra hug and a kiss before she left with Will but it wasn't enough to get him to settle.

"Goodnight Henry," Reid told toddler hugging him.

"Nighty Unca 'Pence, I wub you."

"I love you too, big guy."

Reid gently began to smooth Henry's blond hair. Henry fought it for almost ten minutes before his eyes stayed shut. Reid stayed next to him for another five minutes to be sure he was still asleep. Reid leaned down and kissed Henry's forehead softly. Reid turned around and was surprised to see Prentiss standing in the doorway smiling at him. He looked at her confused having never seen her smile at him like that.

"You're good at this," she whispered.

"JJ says the same thing. I enjoy spending time with Henry, and it would be confusing to him if I didn't follow the rules and routines he's used to, so I learned them," Reid explained.

"You make it sound so clinical. There's more to it then following rules and routines. When he was melting down before you didn't even flinch, you just put him in time out."

"That's what you're supposed to do," Reid reasoned.

"Yes, but most people will react they will get stressed out when a child starts to act up, especially when they are not the child's parent."

"Oh, I read some books and they say that the child wants you to react. It's all about giving them attention. I don't want to be the reason Henry grows up to be – well… a brat."

"You care so much about how he grows up."

"He's my godson I should care."

"Spencer you're going to be an amazing father although, you never told me whether or not you wanted baby geniuses."

"It would be different if he was my child, and there would be no guarantee the baby would be a genius, even if I found the right woman who would want to have children with me."

"Any woman who sees with Henry would love to have kids with you."

He blushed. "Thank you Emily."

She was about say something to reassure him when they heard the door open. The two of them still weren't ready to tell anyone about the turn their relationship had taken. Reid went down the stairs to greet their friends. JJ smiled when she saw him, glad to be home.

"How was he?" she asked.

"He was good. He wants you to tuck him in though. I think he's as out as he going to be without a hug and a kiss from his parents."

"Okay I'll go check in on him."

JJ went up the stairs to her son's room. She smoothed his hair gently, then kissed his forehead, pulling the covers around him tighter. Henry's eyes popped open a moment later.

"Go back to sleep big guy," she whispered.

"Wub you Mama."

"I love you too."

"Mama Unca 'Pence and Emmy was kissin'."

"I know you want Uncle Spence to find a nice lady to have babies with so you have a cousin to play with sweetheart, but I think your eyes are playing tricks on you. Emily is Uncle Spence's best friend."

"I seed 'em Mama."

"Okay, sweetheart," she whispered, kissing his forehead. "Now it's time to sleep."

"Kay."

She again fixed the blanket around the little boy and kissed his cheek on last time before leaving his room. She went into the living room and smiled when she realised that Prentiss and Reid were watching the end of Aladdin.

"You broke down and let him watch a movie huh Spence?" asked JJ.

"No, we solved a puzzle, played with blocks and his letters, then we read a few books before bed. We needed to listen to his song and have a cup of milk before he fully settled. Emily wanted me to watch a children's movie with her because I forgot to bring a deck of cards," Reid explained.

JJ laughed. "Thank you for watching him. I'm really sorry it was so last minute."

"It's okay, really," Prentiss assured her friend. "Watching Reid with Henry was better than the chess game we had planned for tonight."

"Spence will make a great daddy if he would just make an effort to find someone to make babies with."

"You're right, but he'll find someone."

"It won't be too soon for Henry. Even he knows Spence will be a great father."

"Just because I am good at watching Henry doesn't mean I'd be good at being a father full time," reasoned Reid. "It's easy to spend a few hours with him a week and have fun while following the rules you've set out. I'm still not sure I would be able to make the rules and keep my composure full time."

"The fact that you think about stuff like that is what's going to make you great, Spence. Had I known how you would turn out I might have taken our first and only date a little more seriously."

Reid blushed. "You told me that you were like the brother you never had."

"All right, but I still wish I had known how great you were with kids sooner. When we're at work you don't seem to understand them, and they always run away from you."

"That's because they don't know me and I'm of above average height, and I wear odd clothes. All I would need is to wear a trench coat and I'd be that guy from the movies lurking in the shadows trying to steal children. It's not that surprising they are scared of me."

"Fine you win Spence, but when you find the right woman you'll see."

Prentiss wanted to tell him he had found the right woman already, but she knew that they wanted to keep their secret a little longer. There was a part of Reid that wanted to tell JJ the truth, but they knew that it wasn't time yet. The each hugged their friend, and wished her the best, knowing she wanted to continue her evening with Will. Prentiss wanted some alone time with Reid as well after discovering how good he was with kids.

End Part 3

Notes: I love writing Reid with Henry, I hope enjoyed this too... btw there will be a weeeee bit of drama in this but not for another part