First thing the next morning, Hotch called a team meeting. As he and Laurel walked into the round table room holding hands, he could tell that his team knew something was up.

"Good morning everyone," he said as he took his place at the table. "I know all of you have work that needs doing, so I'll try not to be too long. I just wanted all of you to know," he turned to smile at Laurel who was sitting next to him. "That Laurel and I are expecting." He reached over and took her hand.

"I would assume a baby?" Blake deadpanned.

"Yes, a baby," Laurel smiled.

"A Baby!" Garcia squealed. "You're pregnant!"

"Kind of," Laurel admitted.

"That is so great!" Garcia enthused.

"Congratulations!" JJ spoke up.

"When?" Reid asked.

"I mean, when is the baby due?" he amended his question. "Not when did you – Well you know – "

"In about five months," Laurel explained.

"Wait a minute," Morgan stared at her. "How long have you two known about this?"

"I guessed several days ago," Laurel explained. "But I didn't tell Aaron until yesterday."

"Five Months!" Garcia exclaimed. "Only five months? I have to get busy. I have a shower to plan and clothes to knit and a baby blanket to make." She stood up to leave.

"Just a minute, Kitten," Rossi called out. "Before anyone says anything further. I also have an announcement to make."

"You?" Blake looked at the senior agent.

"You're getting married again," Morgan smirked.

"As intriguing as that sounds - No," Rossi replied.

"I am retiring - Again," he continued. "And, hopefully, this time it will take. As of yesterday, all the paperwork has been completed and submitted."

"When?" JJ asked quietly.

"Three months," he told her gently. "That will give the team and The Bureau plenty of time to organize for an orderly transfer of responsibilities."

"You're going?" Garcia whispered. "You can't just go like that."

"There is a time for everything, Kitten," Rossi explained gently. "And, it's my time. Besides," he smiled across the table at Laurel. "I'm going to be busy helping get things ready for the new arrival."

"And, now, there is only one thing missing," Rossi looked over at Reid. "Please tell me that you and the lovely Coach Tovah have finally decided on a date."

"Um – m – m – m – m - ," Reid stuttered. "We're still working on it?"

"Work faster, Man," Morgan told him. "You don't want Jack to beat you to the alter, now, do you?"