A/N So sorry for the delay. But we´re moving on. Thanks again, to guest and DebbieOz, alway appreciate your feedback.
"Good Lord, Spence. How can you dally around like that? We want to pay Granny Abby a visit in the hospital."
"You forget that I was severely injured in an outdoor use, husband." Reid replied, groaning theatrically.
"Oh, yes. Course that´s why you let me do all the work tonight." Ken came into the bathroom, kissed Spencer's neck and gave him a pat on the butt. Reid laughed, "if we want to go now, you should leave."
"Unwillingly," Ken muttered and pulled his loved one out of the bathroom.
An hour later they knocked on Abby's door. "Mrs. Jensen?" Spencer asked cautiously. "Yes, come on in, young man. Renee told me, you´re coming." Abby said cheerfully. She was fine, the surgery was almost forgotten. Abby was happy to be pain-free, after month´s of hurt and pain.
"Hello, Mrs. Jensen. I'm Spencer Reid Baker, Hotch's colleague and this is my husband, Kenneth."
"Hello Mrs. Jensen." Ken added.
Abby smiled, "what a cute, handsome guy. You haven´t got an elder brother?"
Ken laughed, he liked Abby immediately.
"Thanks for the compliment, Mrs. ..."
"No, son. It´s Granny Abby, like for everybody else." Abby interrupted him quickly. "So you like my house?"
Ken and Spencer slipped two chairs to Abby's bed. "Yes, Granny. Renee showed me, I instantly fell in love. It's just great, exactly what Spencer and I are looking for."
"I want it to be in good hands, with someone who appreciates the house."
"We would appreciate it, Granny Abby. Certainly." Spencer said with conviction."So far, only Ken saw the house, but I can see how excited he is. I'm quite sure it's wonderful." Spencer beamed his man and Ken grabbed Spencer's hand. Abby knew in that moment, her house had found new owners.
oOo
The same morning, Derek was standing in the kitchenette, trying not to fall asleep. "Morgan? Your mug is bubbling over," Rossi grinned and Derek winced.
"Shit!"
Rossi handed him a Kleenex. "Mona?"
"Are you clairvoyant?" Morgan replied.
Dave shook his head, "nope. Profiler. A pretty good one. " Rossi laughed. "Apparently you've come together?"
Morgan sighed, "you can probably call it that way." Morgan thought about how Mona had opened the door last night. In this red silk kimono, blood-red underwear and suspenders ... He had to hold his breath, something not very often happening to Derek Morgan. But actually he had expected something like that, after a more than hot telephone conversation, they had the night before. And the practice kept what the theory promised, sleep wasn´t missed last night. Derek wasn´t mistaken in her, Mona was a damn nice girl. She was funny, had a lot of humor, but on the other side, she was a good and interested listener. In short, Derek felt comfortable with Mona and looked forward to a reunion.
"How's it going with Renee's prof?", Derek changed the subject.
Rossi smiled, "very well, I'd say. He called this morning to tell us, not to worry. He´s with Tilly and everything is just fine. Renee has done a pretty good job."
Derek nodded, "the girl has a heart like a coal mine, Hotch had damn luck to get a girl like this."
"Meanwhile, I am aware of it, Morgan," Hotch said from the background and patted Derek's shoulder. "And I have not the slightest intention of ever letting her go again."
oOo
Renee dropped the children at their classroom and then made her way to the Director, Mrs. Bancroft.
"Dr. Malone?" she was asked by the school secretary, Miss Dobbs. "Yes, I am. I´ve got my references with me, as desired."
"Mrs. Bancroft is right there for you, Dr. Malone, just a moment." Renee wanted to sit down just as the door opened.
"Hello, Dr. Malone. Glad you could make it possible. Please."
"Thank you, Mrs. Bancroft. Course I´d prefer a longer-term employment here to an only 3 month employment at the crisis center."
"Of course, you do. Miss Simmons has totally surprised us with her plans to go on a sailing trip around the world with her new boyfriend. And since we know from the very energetic Rebecca Jensen that her new Mum cares for sad children, I thought, an attempt can not hurt."
Renee was deeply stirred by her little Becca. "Becca is a real treasure, Mrs. Bancroft. I have spent the last 2 years at the Berlin Charite, got my grades in psychiatry and have been mainly engaged in child and adolescent psychiatry. I love children and would love work with them again."
Renee handed Mrs. Bancroft her documents. Sue Bancroft took one cursory look. "This isn´t so important to me, Dr. Malone. I'm sure there's no reason to complain. What impresses me, is the change that happened to Becca Jensen and Jack Hotchner. Becca has been such a sad little girl and look at her now. Jack Hotchner is a very intelligent boy who is very cautious. He has become much more open, I think that is your credit, Dr. Malone."
Renee blushed, "I do not know, Mrs. Bancroft, everything I do is, to love Jack and Becca as if they were my own. And why should I not, the two are so great."
"That´s what I wanted to hear from you, Dr. Malone. I would like to welcome you after the holidays. You are set, if you like."
Renee laughed, "if I want to? Of course I do. You know, what Mr. Hotchner´s job is like. Me, working here is simply perfect. And I can take care of children, I could not be any better."
There were a few formalities to clear and half an hour later, Renee left Mrs. Bancroft. However, not without giving even a small sample of her endearing clumsiness, Renee got stuck with the handle of her purse at the door handle and mowed down the secretary, while she was falling.
"So sorry, something like this happens, unfortunately, often me," she murmured apologetically and helped Miss Dobbs on her feet again. Miss Dobbs had to chew a laugh, "as long as you will always find another victim."
oOo
Spencer entered the BAU at noon. Granny Abby had entrusted him and Ken the key, they were allowed to look at the house, to make their decision. Abby was ready for sale, she was also willing to hand a lot of furniture over to Ken and Spencer, but that would be clarified when Spencer and Ken choose to make the purchase. Spencer rejoiced, today after work he would be able to throw the first look at the house. He poured some coffee in his sugar and sat down at his desk.
"How's the head?" Alex Blake wanted to know. Spencer nodded, "all the wheels in place, yet. Did Hotch say anything, because of the overtime I took today?"
"No, because we all got so much of it. It´s going through the ceiling. It´s all right for Hotch, if we use some up. The paperwork is not going anywhere."
"No, unfortunately not," Derek returned from the little Bodega around the corner and had bought a medium cardboard with sandwiches and salad. "Pastrami, salami or ham with cheese?" And that was the most difficult decision, had to be made in the BAU for today.
Kenneth came around 5 pm to pick his sweetheart up. Chuckling, he threw a look at the nervous bundle beside him on the passenger's seat. "What?" Spencer asked. "I'm waiting for you to ask me when we're finally there."
"I'm not 6 anymore, Kenneth," Spencer sounded disgusted, but grinned broadly. Ken had to laugh, but then became serious. "I love you Spencer. I think I've never met anyone like you."
Spencer blushed, "and I don´t know how I could ever live without you." Ken parked the car, pointing to a red-painted house. "That´s it, Spence."
Just like Ken Spencer stood outside the house and did not say anything. After a little while Ken realized, that Spencer was crying.
"Sweetie? What is it, Spence?" Ken put his arm around him. "It's ... it's so perfect, Ken. Let's go inside, ok?"
Ken and Spencer spent a lot of time in the house. Spence loved the old-fashioned kitchen and the large living room, the small room that could be converted into a library and the tower room which was Becca's room at the moment. Ken and Spencer were sure that would stay a nursery. "We will be happy here, Ken," Spencer said confidently.
oOo
Hotch was expected that evening by a very jumpy Renee. She flung her arms around his neck as soon as he had opened the door. "I got the job, honey!" she laughed. Hotch hugged her tight. "I knew. Who wouldn´t want my angel?" Renee laughed again, "I don´t know, but a few dissenters' always do."
"And you two? Are you glad that you can see Mum now in school, too?" Hotch wanted to know. Jack and Becca nodded enthusiastically, "this is so great, Daddy," Jack said, beaming at his father.
"I totally love it", Becca hopped around Renee and hugged her again and again.
"We were baking an apple pie, Hotch Dad. Want to try it?" Becca put on her puppy dog look and Hotch melted away.
"Well, sweetie. But only a small piece, there will soon be dinner. And I´d like to change."
Becca nodded. "Sure," she said. "First you change, then you have to eat some cake." Hotch had to laugh, "Yes, ma'am."
When he returned, Hotch was wearing jeans and t-shirt and looked deeply relaxed. Renee was always surprised how big the transformation from office-Aaron to leisure-Aaron was. Renee was sure it was good that she was none of his UnSubs, which he took in an interrogation room or docked them with handcuffs ... ... handcuffs. Renee grinned.
"Do I want to know what is going on in your pretty head?" Hotch wanted to know, stroked her hair aside and kissed her neck.
"X-rated stuff, I´m afraid," Renee whispered softly and handed Hotch a cup of tea to his apple pie.
"We have put the apples on the pastry, Daddy," Jack sat at his father's lap.
"And Mum has let us lick the bowl", Becca added.
"That's pretty nice of Mum." Hotch looked at Renee a little reproachfully, "you never offered me to lick the pastry bowl."
Renee giggled, "That´s because I let you do other things, Aaron Hotchner."
"We´re expecting someone?" Hotch asked, when the doorbell rang. Renee shook her head, "not that I know of." She went to open up.
"Georg, Tilly! How nice to see you! Come in, please."
"We don´t wanna interfere this long, but you should be the first to know."
Mathilda laughed happily and showed her hand. Hotch chuckled, Georg Dietrich was a man of fast decisions, at Tilly's fingers was blinking an engagement ring. "Congratulations," Hotch said honestly and Renee just smiled.
"Tilly will accompany me to Berlin, Renee." Georg said, "and we will marry as soon as possible. We have waited long enough."
"That's great, Georg." Renee was beaming now. "I am so happy for you both. Children? The professor and Mrs. Coffin are getting married, isn´t that great?"
Jack looked at Tilly's ring, "Daddy? Mum has to get one of these, too!" Becca nodded, "Jack is right, Hotch Dad. Mum desperately needs a ring. Can Jack and I help you choose it?"
"Hm," Hotch said. "I still don´t know, if she want´s me."
Renee rolled her eyes and hugged Tilly, "Men are certainly a particular species, don´t you think, Tilly? We share bed and board with them and they still have to ask, if we want them at all."