Come October Jack and Hotch were in jacks room, sorting out what to pack for going away to London to see Emily. "Dad when are we leaving to see Emmy and Harry ?" Jack asked.
"Tomorrow morning buddy." He responded. Trying to find some warm and waterproof clothes for him to pack. Seeing as he had been told by Emily that the weather was getting increasingly cold and rainy as the autumn months went on.
"Great! I can't wait to see them!" He exclaimed.
"I can't wait to see them too buddy." Hotch agreed, helping him to select clothes to pack and setting some aside for the morning seeing as they'd have to be up early.
Reading to Jack that evening he tucked him into bed and kissed him goodnight. Re,I ding him not to stay up to late as they had an early start ahead of them to catch the flight at 7:43 which would get them into London for 6.43pm BST where Emily and Harry would meet them at Heathrow and drive them back to her flat in central London.
On the flight Jack fell asleep. Hotch was thankful of this as otherwise he would likely get very tired due to the late time differences. Hotch himself couldn't fall asleep. He was too busy thinking about seeing his family again. His girlfriend and son. That and worrying about whether the team would be ok without him for a couple of weeks. Any number of things could happen to them while he was away.
Drinking his coffee he decided to Skype in with the team. Although he said he wouldn't be talking to them about cases for the next couple of weeks he was not yet with Emily and just needed to ensure they were all ok. He needed piece of mind.
"Aaron." Rossi responded shocked when he received the call. He didn't think he would give in on his no checking in promise so soon.
"Hey Dave. How are you all doing?" He asked.
"Good. All a bit bored actually. There's no cases for the moment." He explained.
"Oh that's rare." He responded, giving a slight but barley noticeable smile.
"Yeah it is. We're all heading out for dinner and a movie tonight seeing as we have the time on our hands."
"Sounds good. What movie?" Aaron asked - interested. It had been a while since he team had all spent a night out together and he knew finding a movie they would all agree on could be a pretty difficult task.
"Runner runner." He answered before continuing. "The only person who didn't agree to that was Garcia but she's coming along anyway."
Hotch gave a more prevalent smile, he knew Pen only really watched chick flicks if the movie choice was up to her. "Ah good. Let's just hope you get no cases for the rest of the day then."
"Let's hope not." Rossi agreed before they said their goodbyes and Aaron signed out of Skype so he could try and get some sleep for the remaining part of the journey. Otherwise he too would be tired.
Landing in London he gently woke Jack before they disembarked the plane to go through passport control and to collect bags - meeting Emily in the same part of the airport as when they came over for Christmas.
"Hey buddy." Emily greeted Jack with a high 5. Seeing as Harry was in his pram it gave her a free hand.
"Hey Emmy. Is Harry in there?" He asked - pointing at the pram.
"Yes but he's sleeping so you have to say hello very quietly." She responded, allowing in to peek into the pram and say hello to his little brother.
Eventually Hotch came over - greeting her with a warm hug and a kiss.
"Eww!" Jack exclaimed -watching the two of them make out in the airport.
Startled to a stop Hotch apologised. "Sorry bud. We both really missed each other."
Emily giggled slightly and gave Hotch a wink - letting him know that they would be finding plenty of time to make out and more.
He looked at her for a second before going over to the pram to say hello to his son. "He's really grown!" Hotch noted with shock. He knew that Harry would have grown but he was shocked by how much.
"Yeah, he can walk a little already." Emily told him.
"Wow!" Aaron was amazed, seeing as he was not even one yet but also slightly upset that he had missed his sons first steps. "How about first word?" He asked.
"Not quite, but hoping we'll get that out of him while your here." She responded. Knowing Aaron felt bad about not having been there for Harry's first steps.
"That would be nice." Aaron agreed, although was doubtful seeing as baby's didn't exactly do things on command or at the most convenient time.
"Yeah. You two hungry?" She asked. "We could pick something up on the way to mine."
"Sounds good." Aaron responded. "
"I'm starving." Jack added on.
"Alright buddy. What do you fancy?" Emily asked.
"Pizza!" He exclaimed excitedly.
"Sure buddy. Pizza it is." Emily responded. "Dominos sound good?" She asked both of them.
"Sure." Aaron responded. While Jack was unable to contain his excitement.
Getting back to Emily's she got the pizzas on the table along with some plates and drinks for everyone while Aaron out his stuff in her room and Jacks in the spare room at Emily's flat.
Settling down for a quiet night watching movies Jack fell asleep half way through avengers. Emily looked at him and smiled. He was so cute. She then looked at Hotch and smiles cheekily. Now Jack was asleep they could have all the fun they wanted.
Once the movie had finished Hotch carried Jack up to bed, being careful not to wake him before getting undressed and meeting Emily in her room.
"Hello there." She greeted, walking in in what he liked to call her sexy PJ's.
"Oh hello my beautiful." He responded. Taking her in his arms and making out with her before slowly undressing her - piece by piece and caressing her boobs.
"I missed this." She whispered to him softly.
"I missed this too." He agreed. Slowly moving his mouth down her body.
The next morning Emily woke up to find Aaron gently running his hands through her hair. "Last night was good." She told him sleepily.
"Morning sleeping beauty." He replied, kissing her on the cheek. "Last night was good." He agreed.
Emily snuggled herself into his warm chest. "What do you fancy doing today?"
"Hmm maybe sightseeing." He suggested.
"Sure. I'd like to take Jack to Harrods so he can pick out a late birthday present at some point today so that would work nicely." She added, liking the sound of his plan.
"You know you don't have to get him presents." Hotch said.
"I know. But I want to." She replied, giving him a gentle kiss.
"Em have I ever told you how much I love you?" He asked.
"Plenty of times." She answered just as Harry started crying. After muttering something to Hotch she finally got herself out of bed to change him and give him his breakfast.
"You know I can feed and change baby's em?" Aaron checked with her after he had showered and got dressed while she had been sorting out Harrry.
"I know. You can do it next time if you like. I'm just so used to taking care of him myself I forgot to give you the chance." She excused, feeling slightly guilty. "How about you take him while I hop in the shower?" She suggested.
"Sure." Hotch agreed happily, taking his son out of his high seat and holding him tightly. "Hey buddy. It's your daddy here again." He spoke gently to him, although he knew there was little chance of getting a reply.
"Aa-ah." Harry responded, trying to say Dadda.
"Yes you clever boy. Dadda" Hotch responded, understanding what he was trying to say.
Holding him he jiggled him up and down until Emily came back from the shower. "He's so good." Aaron told her.
"Yeah, he is when he doesn't need feeding or changing and he's getting attention." Emily responded. "I think he's happy to be spending time with you." She continued, knowing he was good with Harry when him and Jack came over for Christmas last year.
"Well I have had some practice." He replied, giving Harry a kiss on his head before passing him back to Emily when Jack came through, asking for breakfast.
"Emmy do you have coco pops?" He asked.
"You bet I do!" She exclaimed, getting the food ready for him. "Aaron do you want anything?" She asked,
"Sure. Toast with Jam if that's alright."
"That's fine." She responded, getting the toast on.
"You not having breakfast this morning?" He asked.
"No. I still feel a bit full after last nights pizza and I still have some baby weight to lose."
"Oh alright." He responded, looking at her. Her body was still gorgeous to him but he knew not to argue it.
Soon after they headed out. Taking in the sights of London and riding on a signature red double decker bus. After stopping for lunch Emily went over to hamley's with Jack and Hotch took the opportunity to buy Emily a cake and a present for her birthday. First going to a cake shop he got her a triple chocolate fudge cake - knowing how much she loved chocolate even if she was trying to lose some weight. He then headed to a shoe shop - remembering Emily had been moaning about her favourite boots being broken.
He picked her out a black long boot, similar to the ones that had broken - playing it safe so he knew she would like her present. They met at a nearby park and Jack went running over to Hotch, showing off his new Star Wars Lego set that Emily had got for him.
"Your really good to him em. You know that." Hotch complemented while they were laying in bed that night.
"Yeah." She responded. "He's like a son to me. I hope you don't mind me saying that."
"Not atall em. We all know you've become a surrogate mother to him."
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The next day was Emily's birthday. Waking up first she groaned and rolled over to make herself closer to Aaron. It not having dawned on her yet that it was her birthday. Not that it mattered really. She might get something in the post from each of her parents and her old team at the BAU but she wasn't planning on celebrating at all.
Cuddling herself into him she just enjoyed the comfort and watching him sleep until he woke up. "Happy birthday baby." Hotch greeted her with.
"You remembered!" Emily exclaimed, petting his chest.
"Of course I did sweetheart and I've got you a special something." He added, getting out of bed to get the wrapped box which contained the boots he had bought for her the day before.
Emily carefully opened the present and smiled when she saw what looked to be a shoe box. Opening it she gave Aaron a big hug. "Thank you. I really needed new boots." She thanked. They were exactly what she wanted.
"It's alright em. I'm glad you like them." He responded, kissing her passionately. "How about you stay in bed for a bit and I make you breakfast."
"Sure, but Harry will need his breakfast soon. Could you get that for him?" She asked. Not wanting to make it seem like he had to do too much.
"Of course sweetheart. He's my son too. I'll be happy to feed him his breakfast."
"Thank you." She replied, curling herself back under her covers, thankful to get a bit of extra time in bed than she usually did.
Jack came in a few minutes later with a hand made card he had done. "Happy birthday Emmy!" He exclaimed.
"Thank you buddy." She responded, smiling as she had never been treated like this on her birthday before. "Hey your daddy's making me breakfast how about you climb into bed with me and we can watch some TV." She offered.
"Sure Emmy!" He exclaimed excitedly, getting into bed with her.
Hotch came back soon after, with Harry dressed and content after being fed. He also brought in a tray with Emily's birthday cake, coffee and some toast for them all.
Emily laughed when Hotch sang happy birthday in his tone death voice. Clapping once he had finished. She couldn't remember ever having a birthday like this and she was glad he was making it special.
After the song Emily cut herself a small slice of cake and a reasonably sized one for Hotch and Jack. "Your not fat, you know that right?" Hotch asked, knowing she had never really watched what she ate before.
"I know, I just want to get into the jeans I had before getting pregnant with Harry."
"Oh. Alright Emily. You are beautiful to me and you always will be"
Emily gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I know Aaron." She responded softly.
Aaron and Jack left the day after Harry's 1st birthday. Emily gave him passionate kiss and promised to see him as soon as possible. She also left a little something for Hotch's birthday in Jacks suitcase and instructed him to hide it until then.
"I'll miss you." He told her, hugging before him and Jack went to check in and get in their flight.
"You too." She responded sadly, although she was happy about the time she had managed to spend with him. "Love you."
"Love you more." Aaron replied before giving her one last kiss and leaving.