Diagnosis

Suddenly they heard the sound of footsteps and looked up to see two doctors holding charts arrive with Jessica and Jack hot on their heels. As soon as Jack saw Emily he ran up to her and hugged her waist. She hugged him close to her as they all turned to the doctors.

"Are you here for Agent Hotchner and Miss Prentiss?" he asked.

"She's my sister and he's family," Emily answered.

"He's my dad," Jack added firmly.

"How are they?" Emily added.

"Miss Prentiss had a broken ankle and arm that hadn't set properly so we had to re-break them and put them in casts so they would heal properly. She also had a rather nasty stomach infection from a stab wound that had infected and clotted her blood but we've managed to clean it out and sort it out. She's also got quite a few stab wounds that have healed but will leave scars. Considering how old the stomach infection was she's lucky to be alive but noticing how long ago the broken bones set incorrectly it is obvious she is a fighter and can handle pain..."

"How long will she have to stay in hospital?" Emily asked concerned.

"At best only a day or two but she will need plenty of rest when she gets home," he answered.

"I'll make sure of it," she replied firmly. She'd do everything in her power to help her baby sister recover and get over everything that had happened. Now that she'd been found she'd never let go of Carrie again. She'd also do the same for Aaron when he was released. She then realised he hadn't mentioned him so added, "What about Agent Hotchner? How is he?"

"We've managed to clean up his stomach but we've had to put him on a blood drip as he lost so much blood. We've also managed to sew up each stab wound successfully. We've also managed to sort out the electrical burns that were on his throat and get his oxygen levels back to normal. Unfortunately we've had to put him in a coma but this is only so his stomach has a better chance of healing."

"How long will he be in a coma?"

"Again we're only hoping a day or two but we'll be keeping a regular check on his recovery process."

She nodded. "May we see them?"

"Of course but I think his state might be a little distressing for his son."

Jack crossed his arms and gave him his father's glare as best he could. Everyone tried to bite back a smile and laugh at how adorable he looked trying to be his dad; his superhero.

Emily got down beside him and uncrossed his arms taking his hands into her own. He looked at her hopeful she might let him see his dad. "Jack, the doctor's right..." He scowled at her. "Dad's going to be linked to quite a few machines and drips that are monitoring his progress and making sure he stays stable. Also he's in a coma so he's not going to be awake when we see him but it's only to make him better as soon as he can so he can play with you again as soon as possible. I promise you as soon as he wakes up you'll be the first to know." He smiled at her.

"Promise?" he asked looking up.

"Promise," she answered offering her pinky. He linked their pinky fingers and they shook on it.

Emily got back up and they separated ways. Emily and the team headed off to the hospital room while Jessica took Jack to the local park to cheer him up after they promised to keep her updated on Aaron's progress.