Hotch formally drowned in this kiss. Renee gently nibbled at his lower lip, asking for entrance, which was granted promptly. Hotch pulled her a bit closer to him. Renee was so wonderfully soft and cosy, everything about her was that way. Her breasts were pressed against Hotch 's upper body and she moaned softly. Renee was ablaze, her hands went up and down Hotch´s back. Somehow she slipped into a horizontal position with Hotch laying on her. "Renee, I ..." Hotch whispered breathlessly and looked into her eyes. Renee smiled, she noticed Hotch 's very slight hesitation, but that was okay for her. She caressed his hair, "no need to rush things, Aaron. And Jack´s in his room. I'm not running away, Aaron. " she assured him.

Hotch nodded, but made no move to let her go. The feeling of having her in his arms, was just too beautiful.

"Why did Renee leave so fast, Daddy? " Jack wanted to know when Aaron took him to bed. Earlier she kissed him good night and said bye-bye. Actually, Jack hoped, Renee would sleepover, when he was lurking into the living room, he saw his Dad and Renee smooch, as Becca called it. "Did you do something wrong, Daddy? Then you have to say sorry and you have to tell Renee, you like her a lot." Jack sniffed, "I don´t wanna Renee leave us, please, Daddy."

Hotch hugged Jack lovingly. "Everything is fine, with Renee and me, Jack. You don´t have to worry, she´ll go away. She loves us, Jack. You, Rebecca and me." "Honestly? " Jack asked.

"Honestly," Hotch repeated. He had no doubt about it. He knew, Renee would have loved to stay, but he just could not ask her if she wanted to stay, not yet. And he was grateful, she understood. "You wanna sleep in my bed tonight? "

Jack nodded, "and you stay until I 'm asleep?" Hotch smiled, "of course, Jack. "

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Renee drove home. It was hard for her, but Renee couldn´t ignore Hotch 's slight hesitation. She knew, he was overwhelmed and she didn´t want to take the risk, to lose him, by wanting everything at once. Renee was aware, Hotch needed time. She was determined to give him all the time he needed. Even if her self-control was more than tested. Hotch´s kiss chased electric shocks through her body, Renee was a sensual woman and she wanted Hotch. "What kind of challenge did you give me, Callie?", she said loudly.

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"No! Say, that 's not true! " Derek looked at Clooney, seriously. It was Sunday morning, shortly after 7, Derek wanted to go jogging and he was missing one of his socks. Clooney cocked his head and barked. Morgan wasn´t sure, what that meant. Did Clooney eat the sock, or didn´t he? The fact was, Clooney was a garbage chute, like most of his breed. Derek moaned, "sorry Buddy, I know you don´t like, what´s coming, but it´s your own fault." He grabbed the dog and put him into the car. Then he drove to the veterinary hospital.

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Mona Smith didn´t give a damn about that red light, she just run over. She looked at the passenger's seat, very worried. Casanova was meowing in his box, like he was about to die. Mona found him earlier, sitting on the front porch, completely disheveled. Obviously he had a quarrel with some cat from the neighborhood and this time, he pulled the short straw. " It's all right, Buddy. We 're almost there."

A little later, Mona stopped at the veterinary clinic. Thankfully, there was just one other car in the parking area. There are better ways to spend a sunday morning, Mona thought. She entered the clinic. There was a good-looking guy sitting in the waiting area, having a serious conversation with a chocolate-brown Labrador. He was promising his dog a week without dog biscuit, in case he has eaten the socks. Mona had to smile, the Hottie spoke very seriously to the dog, but Mona heard, however, he didn´t really think to withdraw his pets biscuit.

Casanova meowed loudly again, prompting Derek to look his way. The new arrival was a very handsome redhead with freckles, a real eye-catcher. And, quite obviously an emergency, Derek concluded. She had not even bothered to change her clothes, her shirt and her jeans had blood stains. Derek gave her a smile, "what´s in there? An angry little tiger?"

Mona smiled back. "I guess, that´s what he thinks, he is. The neighbors cat is still pissing him off. I thought, after having him castrated last year, thing are going to get better, but he hasn´t become more mannered." There was a low growl from Clooney, when Mona used the term ' castrated ' even Derek flinched noticeably. Mona laughed out loud. Maybe Casanova 's brawl had anything good.

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Spencer snuggled up to his husband to be, on Sunday morning. My husband, Spencer thought, smiling. How exciting that sounded. He had never imagined one day becoming a husband of someone. But now there was Ken, who made things perfect. And there was Kiki's offer? Spencer knew Kerensa Baker, who was called Kiki by everyone, only very volatile. She was an overseas reporter, working for CNN, she was in the Middle East right now. From time to time, Kiki came by, to visit Ken and to spend some time with him. Kiki was very similar to Ken, she had his humor and his look. Spencer and Kerensa Baker liked each other immediately.

Ken stirred beside him. "Good morning, sweetheart," Ken muttered barely comprehensible and opened his eyes very slowly. He liked those lazy Sundays, laying in bed and having Spencer all for himself. "Why don´t you have a look into the little box? " he asked and kissed Reid shortly.

"What do you mean? " Spencer looked around and spotted it on the men's dresser. " Is that for me? " he wanted to know, scurried to the dresser and in a jerk twitch, he was back in bed.

"Actually, it´s something for us and I hope you like it." Ken sat up to watch Spencer's reaction. Reid opened the small box, very carefully. "For us? " he asked hoarsely. Ken nodded, "I didn´t wanna spoil the moment yesterday by jumping out of the tub. I didn´t have a meeting with an author, I bought this. You like it?" Spencer wasn´t able to say something. Then he hugged Ken as hard as he could. I will never let you go Kenneth, Spencer thought, never ever.

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"You want to talk about it? " Abby Jensen asked and handed Hotch some tea.

"So obvious? " Hotch asked. Jack and he picked up Becca at Abby´s, like always on Sunday when Hotch was home. "Is it getting too much, with Rebecca?" Abby said softly. "It's a lot of responsibility, I know this very well, Aaron."

Hotch shook his head. "Oh God no, Abby. Rebecca isn´t a problem at all. She is such a sweet child. And she calls me ' Hotch-Dad ' when she thinks I can´t hear it." A small smile crept onto Hotch 's face.

"So it´s about Renee, then? " Abby suspected. " I like her, and Jack and Becca are thrilled about her. "

Hotch frowned. "I know, Abby, not just them. Mrs. Coffin believes, Renee and I are a couple. And we didn´t deny it. "

Abby smiled. "That´s what I thought. You like her too, right? "

Hotch remained silent.

"It's so sad, Callie died, Aaron. But you 're alive and Callie wanted you to be happy again. If you can be happy with Renee, then that's a good thing. Listen to what a foolish old woman say´s, Aaron."

Hotch had to laugh, " You're no foolish old woman, Abby. I am just a guy, who is afraid to fall in love again. And I know, I should be grateful. Renee is such a loving and warm-hearted woman. Is there already an exact date for your hip surgery? " Hotch changed the subject.

Abby nodded. " My orthopedic surgeon was able to offer me an appointment for next week. Tuesday to be exact. So if your appointment goes well tomorrow, I´ll fix it. Wanna be sure about Becca, you know?"

"Don´t worry, Abby . Renee and I will be the perfect couple for Mrs. Coffin. " Hotch said and felt Renee's lips on his again.

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"Next, please ", announced the receptionist. " Just go," Derek offered the redhead. "Seems your cat has got it worse than Clooney."

Mona beamed at him, "Thank you. He does not like to be locked up, you know. " Mona disappeared in the consulting room.

"She's nice, don´t you think? " Derek asked , patting Clooney´s back. The dog barked in agreement, finally the woman had petted him and scratched him behind his ears. Clooney liked that. And although she had a cat, she seemed to like dogs, too. That´s all, Clooney needed to know. I do like her laugh, Derek thought for himself and her freckles were just cute. And certainly she was with someone. Women like her were never solo.

Mona thought about the dog owner, as the vet took care of Casanova . He looked good, undoubtedly. And he was damn well-built, Mona saw the muscles under his shirt when he moved. Mona sighed softly, magnificent specimens like him, always had a catch, she thought. And with this conclusion she shared Renee´s opinion.

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Renee woke up with a grumpy feeling in her stomach on Monday morning. Today they had to convince Mrs. Coffin, they were good foster parents for Rebecca. Hotch and I, Renee thought. She wrapped her arms around herself and imagined they were his.

When Hotch wanted to wake up Jack and Becca on Monday morning, he heard them babbling in Jack´s room, already. Hotch was curious and listened a little. Jack told Becca just very detailed, what his father and Renee did on the sofa. "They hugged each other so much, Becca. I think, they liked it a lot." Jack assumed. Becca giggled and hugged Jack violently. "I want this so much, Jack."

Jack nodded. "Daddy said, Renee loves us and that she won´t go away."

"Maybe we light some candles in the bedroom and let some music play? " Becca suggested, she remembered what Renee said about this very special ' love-making '. Jack shook his head , " Daddy says, I can only light candles when he's around, Becca. Because it´s open fire."

Becca thought for a moment. "Then we put the candles in the bedroom, Hotch-Dad can light them himself." she said firmly. Outside the door Hotch asked himself, whether he wanted to light candles for Renee. He smiled briefly. Yes, Hotch thought. That´s what I want. I want a new beginning with Renee.

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It was still quite early in the morning, when Spencer for the first time entered the BAU as Dr. Dr. Dr. Reid-Baker. He had to smile, to give honor to the truth, Spencer smiled since midnight. Ken and he just didn´t want to wait any longer. A very small and simple ceremony at midnight on the Brooklyn Bridge. There was this old friend, Ken had. He was working at the city council and he owed Ken a favor. Both of them wanted a small ceremony, Spencer thought of the effort, Jess made. Wedding dress, cake, place cards, floral arrangements ... All that Spencer wanted was Ken and all Ken wanted, was Spencer.

And so they stood at midnight in front of the skyline of New York City and made their vows before the registrar. In dark suits, witnessed by some motorists who stopped by and caused a small traffic jam.

"You make me complete " Ken did say, after he had responded to the question of the registrar with 'Yes, I do' .

Spencer's ' Yes, I Do ' was quieter, but just as strong as Kenneth 's. ' I didn´t know, I´d be able to love that much', Spencer whispered. His fingers trembled, when he put the ring on Ken´s finger.

'Forever' was engraved in it.

Ken found it hard to hold back his tears as he pulled the other ring on Spencer´s finger.

'And a day' was ingraved in Spencer´s.

After their first kiss as a married couple Spencer and Ken were embraced by some of the unknown spectators, a few even applauded. To his great surprise, Spencer Reid-Baker didn´t find that awkward.

Spencer turned the ring on his finger. Never has something appeared to him that right.

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A/N Does anyone know, what kind of dog Derek has? Did they ever mention it? I picked my favorite one. Next chapter Renee will meet Chief Strauss, Spencer reveals his secret and Hotch and Renee have to face Mrs. Coffin again. By the way, what about Mona, do you like her? What do you think?