"Tovah is young," Laurel told Hotch, Paige, and Jack that evening. "And the Fairfax Valley Rink is not her home rink. She was looking for a job teaching skating and they made her an offer, so she took it. However, she is enthusiastic and she appears to know all the USFSA rules and regulations that we will need to deal with. She was a student at Georgetown University until just recently when she took a sabbatical to think things through."

"Also, Garcia's search on her didn't turn up anything more serious that a couple of speeding tickets. And, who doesn't have a few of those in their past?" Laurel looked slightly embarrassed.

What things did she need to think through?" Hotch asked.

"She had completed three bachelors degrees and was working on her second masters when she realized she just wasn't happy with the direction her life was taking," Laurel explained. "So, she tried thinking back to the last time when she was happy and realized that it was when she was skating. So, she decided to take some time off school, get back on the ice, and think things through."

"Sounds like someone else I know," Hotch observed.

"I know," Laurel laughed. "I almost suggested that she pay you a visit and see about putting in an application for the BAU."

"At any rate," Laurel told Paige. "You have a lesson with her tomorrow morning and we will see how that goes. If the two of you get along, you may have a new coach. If you can't stand each other, I'll keep looking."

"Tomorrow morning?" Paige asked. "What time?"

"The freestyle session starts at 7:00 a.m.," her mother told her. "Tovah is planning on starting your lesson at 7:15, which will give you some time to warm up and get used to the ice. After the session is over, you can change your clothes and I'll take you over to sports camp."

"Now, Jack," she continued, looking over at the boy. "Assuming your father doesn't get called out on a case, he will be dropping you at sports camp tomorrow morning. However, if he is called out, you will have to get up early and go to the rink with Paige and me. Then I will drop both of you off."

"Why can't I stay here and have Aunt Jessica pick me up?" Jack asked. "I don't want to get up early."

"That would work if you were just going to be here alone for a short time," Laurel told him. "But, lately your aunt has been having trouble getting your grandfather up and moving in the morning. We can't expect her to deal with you, too."

"Trouble?" Hotch asked. "What is – "

"Later," Laurel told him quietly, glancing over at Jack.

"Now," she addressed the two kids. "I think both of you need to start getting your clothes and sports gear lined up for tomorrow morning."

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"It seems that lately Mr. Brooks has been getting more and more belligerent," Laurel explained to Hotch once the two adults were alone. "And, Jessica has been having problems dealing with him."

"She hasn't said anything to me," Hotch replied.

"She called here the other day to reschedule Jack's weekly visit with his grandfather," Laurel explained. "You were out on a case and, as I spoke with her, she broke down and told me what has been going on. We discussed several options she has been considering for him and I think she has made up her mind. It's a combination of an adult day care facility and a home health care aide. It's just going to take some time to implement. I'm sure she'll be talking with you in a day or so."

"You don't mind dealing with my late wife's family?" Hotch asked, concerned.

"She is Jack's aunt and he is Jack's grandfather," Laurel replied. "And, they are a big part of who you and Jack are. So, of course I don't mind. Now, is your go bag ready or do you need me to go upstairs with you and help you with that?" She batted her eyelashes flirtatiously at him.