The next day was Monday. Everyone got up and went to work and school like normal. Emily was officially back on the team that day. Tara had been given an amazing offer for a job elsewhere and she had taken it. Lorelai knew in her gut that she hadn't gotten close to her because she knew she would be leaving. But she was happy for the woman.
Everyone went to the office. Lorelai went up to Aaron's office and knocked.
"Come in," he said
Lorelai went in and closed the door.
"Agent Hotchner. Good morning." He said
"Can you be my dad right now?" She asked
Aaron nodded. "Of course. You okay?"
"I'm better than okay." She said with a smile.
"You're not in labor are you?" He asked
Lorelai chuckled and shook her head. "No." She said down. "I had a really vivid dream last name. My birth mother was in it and told me how she knew I would be a better mom than she ever was and such all while we walked towards another woman. It was Hailey. She told me how I was her daughter DNA and paperwork didn't matter." She said as she touched the necklace around her neck. "Told me that she would protect my baby from heaven the way I protected her babies. And told me to tell you that she is happy you found love again. And to make sure Jack sees the way a man should love and treat a woman." Lorelai said
Aaron listened and took a breath when she mentioned Hailey. He nodded. "When I fainted last year and ended up in the hospital in a coma she came to me and told me that I should give myself fully to at the time Beth." He said
Lorelai smiled. "She would want you to be happy. And for Jack to be happy."
Aaron nodded. "And for you and Rachel to be happy."
Lorelai nodded. "I need you back in boss mode." She said
Aaron nodded. "What can I do for you, Agent Hotchner Jr?"
"This will be my last week. I am taking maternity leave early. If that is okay Sir." She said
Hotch nodded. "Of course. And you don't worry about coming back till you are fully ready. I will make it work." He said
Hotch Jr. nodded. "Thank you, sir."
"Now back to work." He said
Lorelai nodded and went back to her desk. Slowly everyone came in.
"Um. I'm letting everyone know this is my last week. I'm going on my maternity leave early." Lorelai said
Everyone nodded and such. Before they started to work on some paperwork and went about their day.
