Birthday Night -

Reid reached down into his bag as Kate started to eagerly tuck into the ice cream sundae he had treated her to. The two of them had had a fun afternoon looking around the museum and he was pleased that Kate had shared his enthusiasm, he had been slightly nervous going alone with her but they soon forgot all about that as they walked around the exhibits. Reid knew that it wasn't quite time for him to take Kate home so rather than face the wrath of Emily they had stopped for ice cream instead. Reid smiled as he slipped the oblong roughly wrapped gift across the table.

"Happy birthday Kate."

"Thanks Uncle Spence."

Kate licked her spoon delicately before she placed it on the side of the plate that held her sundae and started to open the present.

"It's lovely Uncle Spence."

"It's an original copy, I thought that you'd like to add it to your collection."

"Thank you so much!"

Kate carefully held the book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, flicking through the pages before Reid coughed softly.

"Don't forget your ice cream Kate, it's beginning to melt!"

"Oh yes! Can you look after this in your bag until we get home? I don't want to damage it."

"Of course."

Kate smiled as she passed the book back across and started to fervently devour the rest of her sundae.

Emily stood and looked at the table, her hands on her hips and her face flushed, she was sure that she had worked harder in the last couple of hours than she had in any case with the BAU.

"It looks great sweetie, she's going to love it!"

Emily turned and saw Garcia standing next to her, having left the rest of the team sitting on the two couches.

"You think? I haven't had much experience at this and I just want to make sure that everything is perfect."

Garcia smiled as she moved closer and rested her hand on Emily's shoulder.

"Don't panic Em, she loves whatever you do, just remember that ok?"

Emily nodded and smiled softly before the sound of a loud knock at the door suddenly sent her heart rate racing once again.

"PG?"

"I'll sort them out you get the door!"

Garcia quickly made her way over to the rest of the team and made short work of quietening them down.

Emily took a deep breath before she opened the door and smiled at Kate and then Reid who was standing protectively behind the young girl.

"Hey munchkin, did you have a nice time?"

"Yes, it was great wasn't it Uncle Spence?"

Reid nodded as he walked in the condo, raising an arm as he waved to his friends who were sitting in silence.

"And Uncle Spence got me an original copy of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!"

"Well that's fantastic munchkin, I hope that you've still for some energy left though!"

Emily took Kate's coat from her as the young girl saw the others waiting for her, she let out a gasp of delight as they suddenly started singing 'happy birthday' to her. Emily put her arm around her daughter's shoulders and led her towards the couches as the team fell quiet once again.

"Wow, this is great! Thanks mom!"

"Well how about we make a start on the food then we can start playing on the Wii, I think Uncle Derek wants to challenge you Kate!"

Kate grinned as she walked over to where Morgan was sitting and jumped on his lap.

"Hey little one, hope you've had a good day but that won't stop me from beating you on Mario Kart!"

"No way Aunt Jen has been giving me some tips and we all know how fast she can drive!"

Morgan shook his head as he looked over at JJ who raised her hands defensively.

"I don't force any of you into a car with me!"

"Ok ok that's enough children, come on let's get some food before Dave and Emily eat it all!"

Hotch spoke warmly as the others all looked over at the table and spotted Dave and Emily already tucking in and it didn't take them long to move over there themselves.

Emily watched Morgan lift his hand up in jubilation as Rossi sulked in defeat, she turned her eyes to the couch and smiled as she saw Kate curled up next to JJ, her head rested on the older woman's lap.

"Ok guys I think that's enough excitement tonight!"

"But Emily..."

Morgan turned and pouted at Emily, but before she had a chance to reply Garcia had already bent down and grabbed his arm.

"Ouch babygirl!"

"Come on Derek, let Kate get some sleep at least then she will enjoy tomorrow!"

"Oh yeah, you wait until you see what we've got planned for tomorrow Kate!"

Kate sleepily raised her head and smiled as Emily shuffled everyone towards the door, goodbyes being exchanged all around. Emily shut the door and wandered back over to where JJ was still cradling Kate, Emily smiled at the two of them as she sat down next to them.

"I'd better get going, I want to give Henry his late night feed."

JJ shifted slightly as Emily put her arms around Kate and lifted her up off JJ and moved her body against her own.

"Of course, thank you so much for today Jen."

"It's been a pleasure Em, goodnight Kate and happy birthday!"

"Thanks Aunt Jen."

JJ bent down and kissed Kate on the head before she waved at Emily.

"Don't worry I'll let myself out, I'll see you at work on Monday."

Kate snuggled against Emily as they heard the door click shut, she was absolutely shattered but did not want the day to end.

"Come on munchkin I think it's time for some sleep."

"But..."

"Oh no you are not doing a Morgan on me, you have been spending way too much time with Uncle Derek! Come on I'll give you a piggy back and you can choose the book to read."

"Ok, can we read the book Uncle Spence gave me?"

Kate spoke quietly as she sat up and manoeuvred her way around the couch and climbed on Emily's back, wrapping her arms around her mom's neck as Emily stood up carrying her daughter up the stairs and into her bedroom. The two of quickly disappeared into their respective bathrooms and soon were back in Kate's bedroom, laying on the bed in their pyjamas as Emily started to read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but it wasn't long before the excitement of the day caught up with the two of them and they fell into a deep and contented sleep next to each other.