Previous part of Comfort Food and Friends.

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"I hate leaving you when you're a week from your due date," Hotch complained. He was back at the BAU and had been cleared for field duty the day before and now they had a case in New York.

"Aaron, go I'm fine. Besides, Garcia's staying here. If anything happens I'll call her and she'll get in touch with you. Plus you know Jack will take good care of me. Haley's letting him stay here so I'm not by myself."

"Fine I'll go, but I don't have to like it," the unit chief declared. Emily laughed as she heard the pout in her fiancé's voice.

"I love you Aaron. Now you'd better get going before they leave without you. We all love you."

"I love you guys to. Tell Jack I'll call him later, will you?"

"Of course I will. Now go!"

"Yes, ma'am. Bye Em."

"Bye, Aaron." Hanging up the phone Emily went to fix herself some lunch. She loved being pregnant but she would be glad to have the baby out. It felt like she was carrying a watermelon around all day. A smile crossed her face when she thought of how worried Hotch was. She understood where he was coming from but it was beginning to drive her crazy. He hardly let her do anything and Jack wasn't much better. Like father, like son, Emily mused as she settled at the table with her lunch. -

"Em's fine, Garcia would call you if she wasn't," Dave reminded. They were in the SUV heading to interview the family of one of the victims.

"I know, but..."

"Can I give you some advice, Hotch?" JJ asked from the backseat.

"Sure, what is it?"

"Don't hover around Emily. If you do you'll drive her crazy. I know you mean well, but trust me, Will did that to me and it drove me crazy."

"Point taken," Hotch answered.

"Good man," Dave complimented giving him a half smile. Hotch just glared at the other man and continued driving. -

"Have you and Aaron picked a name?" Haley asked. She had just dropped Jack off after an after school club meeting.

"No, neither of us can agree on a name. Did you guys have this much trouble when you had Jack?"

"Oh yeah, we did. It wasn't until he was born that we found one we liked. We chose Jack because we could both agree on it and Alexander after my father," the other woman explained.

"It's a good strong name," Emily commented. Haley nodded with a fond smile.

"I should get going. Call me if you need anything."

"Thanks, Haley, I will."

"I'm leaving, see you later, Jack," Haley called up the stairs.

"Okay, bye, Mom." -

It was the third day the team was gone on the case and Emily was going stir crazy. After she dropped Jack off at school she made her way to the office. She desperately needed to spend time with Garcia.

"Hey there, little mama. How are you feeling?" Garcia questioned as Emily appeared in her office.

"Tired and pregnant. She's been really active today and my back is killing me."

"Why aren't you at home resting?"

"Because I'm going stir crazy, Pen. I needed to get out for a few hours."

"Sounds good to me. I just talked to Morgan and they're making progress but it's slow."

"Yeah, I know that's what Hotch told me to." The two women continued to talk about anything and everything while Garcia helped the team with whatever they asked her to. Emily had talked to everyone when they realized she was with Garcia. The tech noticed that her friend kept wincing and rubbing her back.

"Are you sure you're okay, Em?"

"Yeah, it's just my back." Emily groaned as she felt her daughter pressing on her bladder. "It's off to the bathroom again," she complained. Holding out a hand Garcia helped her to her feet and watched as the other woman left her office and headed down the hall. She was working on searching the most recent lead for the team when she heard Emily yell her name. -

"Pen! Pen, help!" Jumping from her chair Penelope raced to her friend's side. Emily was leaning against the wall clutching at her stomach while staring at the puddle forming on the floor.

"Em?" Garcia called.

"The…babies… coming…now…" Emily panted barely able to get the words out.

"Stay there, I'll get my purse then we'll go to the hospital," Garcia called rushing back to her office and grabbing hers and Emily's purses before running back to the laboring woman. Taking Emily's arm she helped her to her car and took off for the hospital dialing Hotch as she did. -

"Oh god, I can feel her she's right there," Emily whimpered. She was settled in a bed in the Maternity Ward, Garcia by her side.

"Let's check you," the doctor said as she walked to the foot of the bed.

"That's my cue to leave," Garcia said.

"No, stay, please?" Garcia nodded as she took Emily's hand and squeezed.

"How far along am I?" Emily panted through another contraction.

"You're about eight CM dilated. I'd say you're going to have this baby within the next couple of hours," the doctor answered.

"But Aaron isn't here. Have you been able to reach him?" the expectant mother asked turning to her friend. Penelope shook her head.

"I'll try him again. Neither he or Derek are answering there phones."

"Try Reid, he'll probably answer his," Emily suggested.

"Will do; be back in a minute, I can't use my phone in here." Nodding Emily clenched her fist riding out the last of the most recent contraction. Breathing heavily she sank back against her pillows.

"Oh, and call Jack's school and see if they'll let you pick him up, will you?"

"You got it, sweetie." -

"Come on, pick up, Hotch," Garcia chanted as she waited for the call to connect. I'm sorry; the wireless customer you're trying to reach is out of range. Growling in frustration she hung up and tried Morgan. She got the same message. Taking in a deep breath she dialed Reid's phone and relaxed slightly when it rang.

"Reid."

"Spencer! Where the hell is Hotch? Why can't I reach him or Derek?"

"They're going after the unsub. They're probably on the subway and don't have reception, why what's wrong?"

"Em's in labor and its moving fast. Get a hold of Hotch and tell him to get back here as fast as he can!"

"I'm on it. We have radios. I'll call you when he's on his way."

"Thanks, Reid, talk to you later."

"Bye, Garcia." Hanging up his phone Reid grabbed for the radio and keyed the mic.

"What's going on Spence?" JJ asked. She and Rossi had just walked back in.

"Em's in labor and its moving fast. Garcia can't reach Hotch. They're at the hospital," the genius explained as he spoke into the radio.

"Hotch, this is Reid, can you hear me?"

"I hear you, what is it Reid?"

"Garcia just called, Emily's in labor and its moving fast. You need to get back to Quantico ASAP!" Hotch could feel the breath leaving his lungs.

"I'll be there as soon as I can. Morgan and the uniforms can handle the unsub. Tell Garcia and Em I'm on my way, and Reid?"

"Yes?"

"Tell Em I love her."

"Will do, and Hotch?"

"Yeah?"

"Hurry!"

"I will bye."

Garcia jumped as her phone rang. She'd just hung up with Jack's school and told them that she would be by to pick up Jack in a little while because his stepmother was in labor.

"Please tell me you reached him," she begged.

"Yes, and he's on his way. He told me to tell you to tell Em that he loves her."

"I will, I should get back to her, but I'll see you later today."

"Bye, Garcia, tell Em we all love her."

"You got it," Garcia said hanging up and heading back to Emily's room. -

"Reid got in touch with Hotch and he's on his way. He said to tell you he loves you."

"Oh thank god," Emily breathed.

"The rest of the team sends their love as well. I talked to Jack's school and they said just go to the office and they'll call him up. I'll go get him as soon as Hotch gets here."

"Thanks, Pen, oh god here comes another one," Emily moaned as another contraction started. Garcia watched the monitor as she let Emily clutch her hand for dear life. -

"Okay, Emily, it's time for you to push," the doctor instructed.

"No, I can't. Aaron isn't here yet," Emily protested. Her body appeared to be against her, though, because she started to push. Just then Hotch came running through the door.

"I'm here, Em," he said hurrying to her side.

"Oh, Aaron, I'm so glad you're here," Emily cried as tears slid down her face.

"I'll go pick up Jack," Garcia said making her way to the door.

"Thank you, Garcia," Hotch said gratefully.

"Your quite welcome, Bossman," Garcia said taking her leave. -

Emily continued to push for about fifteen minutes.

"I can see the head give me a good hard push," the doctor told her. Nodding Emily took a deep breath in and pushed as hard as she could. Hotch gripped her hand tightly.

"Ooooooooooooooooo!" she cried in pain.

"You're doing so good, Em," Hotch praised.

"The head's out. One more push and we'll have the shoulders. Sighing Emily did what she was told. Once the shoulders were out Emily could feel her baby slip from her body. "It's a girl!" the doctor cried holding up the newborn for her parents to see. Clearing her mouth the doctor smiled as the newborn gave her first cry. Wide smiles crossed the parents faces when they heard their babies first cry.

"She's finally here," Emily said softly tears sliding down her face.

"I'm so proud of you, both of you," Hotch choked out.

"Would you like to cut the chord, Dad?" asked the nurse. Nodding Hotch moved forward and cut the chord where the nurse instructed him to. Once the baby was cleaned up she was brought over and placed into her mother's awaiting arms. Both agents stared down transfixed at the infant. Neither of them could believe that she was finally here.

***

"Is she here yet? How's Emily?" Jack demanded as he came into the office and saw Garcia standing there.

"She's probably here by now. She was about to deliver when I left to come get you. Em's doing wonderful."

"Okay, let's go, I can't wait to see my little sister," Jack said with a huge smile.

"Oh, I need to sign out," he added as an after thought.

"Don't worry about it, kiddo. I signed you out already. If you have all your stuff we can go." Nodding the twelve-year-old made sure his backpack was on his back then followed Garcia through the door. -

Emily smiled when she saw Jack tip-toe into her hospital room.

"Hi Emily, Dad," he whispered taking note of the sleeping baby in his soon-to-be step-mother's arms.

"Hey, Jack, come over and meet your little sister," Emily called softly. Walking over Jack stared in awe at the tiny person.

"Does she have a name?"

"I'd like you to meet Caitlin Mallory Hotchner," Aaron whispered smiling from his youngest child to his oldest.

"Katie for short," Emily added shifting so the babies' face was visible. Jack stared into a face that was a carbon copy of Emily.

"She looks just like you Em," he said happily.

"Yes, she's perfect. Do you want to hold her?" she offered.

"Uh, I don't know. I might drop her," Jack answered hesitantly.

"You won't drop her. Here have my seat and you can sit down with her," Hotch suggested knowing his son would feel more comfortable holding the newborn while sitting. Settling into the chair, the pre-teen held out his arms ready to hold the infant. Gently lifting Katie from Emily's arms Hotch carefully made the transfer to Jack's.

"Support her head," Emily coached. Nodding Jack allowed the tiny girls head to rest in the crook of his arm.

"She's so small," Jack exclaimed. Just then the babies eyes opened and she stared up at her big brother. "Look who's awake, hey there, Katie. I'm Jack; I'm your big brother." As he was speaking he held out his thumb and she wrapped her tiny hand around it. Looking around the room Emily spotted her bag she'd packed to take to the hospital.

"How'd that get here?"

"Aunt Pen ran home and got it before she picked me up," Jack answered.

"Oh, Aaron, get the camera out of it and take a couple of pictures of those two," she instructed.

"Yes, dear," Hotch said grabbing the camera and doing just that. -

"Knock knock, can we come in?" JJ called softly as they stood outside the room a couple hours later.

"Sure, come on in," Hotch called out. The door opened and the team plus Haley filed in.

"She's beautiful guys," JJ cooed glancing at the baby in Hotch's arms.

"Thanks, JJ," Emily said tiredly.

"How are you feeling, Mommy?" JJ asked addressing Emily.

"Tired, but happy, so happy," Emily answered with a wide smile.

"Hey Hotch, get over by Jack and Em and I'll take a picture," Morgan offered picking up the camera from the bedside table. Doing as he was told Hotch sat on the edge of the bed beside Emily. Jack was sitting on her other side. Morgan snapped the picture and smiled as he viewed it on the screen.

"Perfect," he commented.

"What's her name?" Haley questioned.

"Caitlin Mallory Hotchner, Katie for short," Jack announced.

"Okay, who wants to hold her," Hotch asked. Everyone raised their hands. "I think Garcia was first," the unit chief said placing the newborn in her arms.

"Haha," Garcia teased as she cuddled the baby.

"Hi there, Katie. I'm your Aunt Penelope. I'll give you any fashion tips you want." Hotch groaned and Emily slapped his arm.

"Oh hush, you," she teased. Everyone laughed at the banter between the engaged couple.

"No piercings until she's 13 and only her ears," Hotch ordered.

"You got it, Hotch," Garcia said with a wink. -

Everyone took turns holding Katie. Finally it was Reid's turn and he took her eagerly.

"Much different than when Henry was born," Morgan observed.

"I've gotten a bit more used to babies and they seem to like me now," Reid defended. He was gazing lovingly down at Katie. She had been dozing once again but woke up and stared directly into Reid's eyes captivating him instantly.

"Hey there, sweetie. I'm your Uncle Spencer or Uncle Reid if you want. I'll teach you magic tricks and anything else you want to know. The tiny baby yawned and opened her hand searching for something to hold on to. Happily Reid placed a finger in her palm and she curled her tiny hand around it. Subconsciously he began to hum softly as he swayed back and forth soothing the little one back to sleep.

The genius couldn't keep his eyes off the newborn. Everyone could see that he was awestruck. Reid's eyes slid quickly to JJ before moving to rest once again on the now sleeping baby. JJ didn't seem to notice the look her boyfriend gave her but Emily did and she nudged Garcia.

"Reid's got the look," she whispered to the tech.

"What look?" Garcia whispered back.

"The I want a baby look," Emily explained. Looking at the man they were talking about, Garcia nodded, Emily was right. JJ who'd been listening to the conversation jerked her head up at the girl's comments. She saw the same look they talked about on her boyfriend's face and liked it.

"I do to," she admitted softly. The media liaison wasn't aware her voice had been loud enough for the others to hear until everyone turned their eyes on her.

"You do?" Reid questioned happily.

"Yeah, I do, but I want to wait a bit longer. I want Henry to be at least a little older," JJ explained.

"Okay," Reid agreed. Just then Katie began to cry.

"I think she's hungry," Emily said.

"Here you go, Katie, here's your mommy," Reid said handing the baby to Emily and placing a kiss first on her forehead then Emily's cheek.

"Well let you two bond with her. I'm sure Jack has homework to do," Haley said standing and beckoning to her son.

"Aww, do we have to, Mom?" the twelve-year-old complained.

"Yes we do, you can come back after school tomorrow and see her," Haley promised.

"Oh fine, bye, Em, Dad, bye, Katie, I love you," Jack said kissing the two girls and giving his dad a hug.

"We'll leave you guys to bond with Katie as well," Garcia said ushering the others out along with her.

"Give Henry a kiss for me," Emily called to JJ and Reid's back."

"We will," JJ called back just before she closed the door leaving the parents to get to know their baby daughter.

***

Neither Emily nor Hotch knew which way was up right now. Katie had been home for a week and both her parents were being ran ragged. Hotch had taken two weeks off to help get Katie settled in and so far they'd been awake more of it than they'd been asleep. Emily was so sleep deprived that she'd put her keys in the freezer and one of Katie's bottles in her purse. The book, "Momnesia" that JJ had given her was definitely right. New mom's did some really strange stuff. A soft sigh escaped her mouth when she heard Katie cry through the baby monitor. Glancing at the clock she saw that it was 3:00 AM. Right on time, she mused as she climbed from bed. Aaron had gottenup with her last time. During the day Emily was breastfeeding her, but she also pumped so that Aaron and Jack could feed her as well. Stumbling down the hall she nearly ran into Jack who was staying at their house for the week.

"Hey, Em, why don't you go back to bed, I've got Katie."

"Are you sure, Jack?" she asked hesitantly.

"I'm sure, I've gotten more sleep than you and Dad put together for the entire week. Go back to bed," Jack urged.

"Thank you, Jack, your a life saver," she said kissing his cheek before stumbling back to bed letting her soon-to-be step-son takecare of his little sister. She smiled when she heard his voice over the baby monitor. XXXX

"Hey there, Katie-Bear, it's your big brother Jack. Let's get you a bottle, huh? How does that sound?" Jack continued talking to the crying newborn as he took a bottle from the mini fridge in the nursery and placed into the bottle warmer. "It'll be warm in just a minute. Shh, Mommy and Daddy are trying to sleep. You've kept them up a lot, but that okay, because I know they both love you very much. Just then light indicating A fewthe bottle was warm started blinking. Removing the bottle Jack tested it on his wrist. Satisfied that it was at a safe temperature he placed against the babies rosebud mouth and smiled as she began eating hungrily. A few minutes later he looked down and noticed that she'd finished the bottle. Putting her against his shoulder he patted her back until she burped.

"You ready to go back to bed, kiddo?" Jack whispered as he saw her eyes drift close and she placed a finger in her mouth. Carefully he lifted her into his arms from where she rested on his shoulder and walked back over to the crib. Gently he placed her in the crib and gave her a kiss on the forehead before leaving the room smiling all the way back to his room. XXXX

"She has a really good big brother, doesn't she?" Aaron commented in the darkness. Emily jumped she hadn't realized he was awake.

"Yes, she does, and he's a life saver," the exhausted mother said as her eyes closed and much like her infant daughter had done she drifted of to sleep.

***

Things had finally settled down in the Hotchner/prentiss household. Katie was now three months old and it was Hotch and Emily's wedding day. The grls along with Emily's mother wre the church helping Emily get ready. Elizabeth was entertaining her granddaughter.

"Oh, Em, you look absolutely radiant," JJ exclaimed.

"Thanks, JJ," Emily replied. Her dress was an a-line dress with lots of beading at the boddess and a very simple but elegant train at the back. Katie cooed from where she was being held in her grandmother's arms and gave her mom a gummy smile.

"Katie thinks so to," Garcia chimed in.

"I can't believe Aaron and I are finally getting married," Emily said.

"Yeah, took you long enough," JJ teased.

"Look who's talking, little miss I've been dating Reid for six months," Emily shot back. JJ blushed a bright red.

"Yeah, how's that going on? Any chance we'll see the two of you walking down the aisle anytime soon?" Garcia wondered.

"I want to mary him, and I think he wants to mary me, but I'm not sure. Henry's only 14 months old," JJ said. "I can definitely say if he asked me I'd say yes. He's so wonderful with Henry and he's my number one priority. Anyone I'm with has to love Henry to, and Spence does."

"Speaking of the little guy, where is he?"

"Spencer has him. He figured it would be easier if he entertained him until it was time for the ceremony. He looks so adorable in his tux, I can't believe he's gonna carry the rings down the aisle," JJ gushed.

"Okay, ladies, let's get our makeup on," called the lady who Elizabeth had hired to do the girls hair and makeup. The three women settled in chairs and let the lady and her two staff get to work. XXXX

Down the hall in another room were Dave, Derek, Aaron, and Spencer. Jack and Henry were also their. Jack was entertaining the toddler so the guys could get ready.

"So how do you feel about the fact that you're getting married in less than an hour?" Derek asked.

"Scared, excited, nervous, take your pick," the unit chief answered.

"But you've done this before," Reid argued.

"Yes, but that doesn't make it any less scarey or nerve-racking," Hotch argued.

"He's right," Rossi put in. "I've been married three times. Just wait until the two of you get married, then you'll see what we mean." Derek and Spencer stared at the two older guys wide-eyed.

"M-m-married?" Spencer stammered.

"What you mean to tell me you don't want to mary JJ?" Rossi asked.

"No, quite the opposite, actually. I want to ask her, but I need a little bit of help," Reid mumbled in embarrassment.

"What kind of help?" Morgan teased.

"Buying the ring, I was thinking about asking Garcia for help," Reid admitted. The other men smiled at the genius.

"I think that's a good idea. Aunt Pen knows a lot about Jewelry and stuff, Jack commented.

"The kids right," Morgan said.

"Well enough chit chat, we've got a wedding to get ready for. Before everyone knew it it was time for the wedding. One of Emily's friends little girl was the flower girl and Henry was the ring bearer. Both of them were to cute for words. The wedding ceremony went by in a blurr. Wide smiles crossed both Emily and Aaron's faces when the minister said that he could kiss the bride. Leaning in he gave her a toe-curling kiss that made her shiver. The crowd clapped and whistled.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I now present to you, Mr and Mrs. Aaron Hotchner." The hallelujah chorus was then played and everyone clapped.

"It's about time," Derek called out. From her spot, Garcia glared at him. Everyone laughed at their banter. The bridal party began making their way down the aisle. Just as they reached the seat Elizabeth was sitting in, Katie began crying and reaching out for Jack. Without breaking his stride, Jack picked up his sister and continued heading out of the church a very happy baby in his arms. There wasn't a doubt in anyones mind that Katie loved her big brother.

***

"Hey, has anyone seen JJ?" Reid asked as he walked into the bullpen.

"No, she's not here yet?" Emily asked.

"No, I had some stuff to take care of last night so I didn't stay at her house. I just saw Hotch heading back from dropping Katie at the daycare and he commented that he hadn't seen her either.

"Hmm, that's really strange," Derek commented.

"Here comes Garcia, maybe she knows something," Emily said spotting the computer teach heading for the bullpen.

"Hey there, 'boy wonder', have you talked to you're girlfriend this morning? She and the little man were supposed to meet me for coffee," Garcia explained a concerned look on her face.

"No, none of us have, Hey Rossi," Reid called out as he saw the senior agent heading for his office.

"Yeah, what is it, Reid?"

"Have you heard from JJ?" Rossi shook his head.

"Have you tried calling her?" Rossi asked.

"No, but I think I will," Reid said pulling out his cell and doing just that. He frowned when all he got was JJ's voicemail.

"Hey, JJ, everyones worried about you. Call me and let me know you're doing okay. Love you, bye." A half an hour had gone by and still no sign of the media liaison.

"Reid, Morgan, go to her house and check on things. Call us if you need us," Hotch instructed coming out of his office and standing at the top of the stairs.

"You got it, Hotch," Morgan said standing up.

"Okay, kid, let's go check on our favorite media liaison," he said slinging an arm around Reid's shoulders. XXXX

Arriving at JJ's, the two guys took a look around.

"Her cars still here," Reid observed.

"Yeah, and nothing looks disturbed," Morgan put in. Walking to the door, Morgan knocked and called out. After trying this approach twice more he turned to Reid, and asked, "Do you have a key?" Nodding Reid pulled out a key and slid it into the lock. Both men breathed a sigh of relief when the lock clicked and the door opened. The likelyhood of something happening to JJ then the person locking the door back was slim. Walking into the house they began looking for signs of life.

"JJ, you here, girl?" Morgan called out.

"JJ, it's me, are you here, honey?" Reid chimed in. Listening carefully, Reid thought he heard a cry.

"Henry? It's Spencer, where are you, kiddo?" Just then he saw a tiny body running towards him. Dropping to his knees he caught the crying 15-month-old in his arms and lifted him up easily.

"Dada," Henry whimpered clutching Spencer's shirt. The genius gave Morgan a wide-eyed look.

"Did he just call me?"

"Yeah, looks like it," Morgan said with a small smile.

"Dada," Henry called again tugging on Reid's collar.

"What is it, little man?" Reid asked softly.

"Mama, floor, night night," Henry explained in his toddler speech. Morgan was confused but Reid appeared to be able to understand the little boy with no problems.

"You're mama's on the floor and she's sleeping?" he confirmed. Henry nodded.

"Can you show us where?" Morgan requested.

"Yes, down," Henry requested. Nodding Spencer put the toddler down and after taking his hand followed him down the hall and into JJ's bedroom.

"There!" Henry cried as he pointed to a figure lying on the floor.

"Hey, can you stay here with your Uncle Derek?" Spencer asked the little boy clinging to his hand. Slowly Henry nods and allows Morgan to pick him up. Spencer walks over to the motionless woman and kneals down beside her.

"JJ, can you hear me honey?" Reid called softly. The woman in front of him made no response. Reaching out he touched her forehead. Jerking back in surprise he gasped.

"What is it, pretty boy?" Morgan wondered.

"She's burning up with fever," he answered as he jumped up and ran into the master bathroom to get the thermometer he knew was in the medicine cabinet. Running back to the unconscious JJ he slid it across her forehead and frowned at the reading.

"It's 103 even, we need to get her to the hospital," Reid instructed.

"I'll call it in," Morgan said. Just then Henry started to cry.

"What's wrong, Henry?" Morgan questioned.

"Wan Dada," he cried pointing at Reid.

"Here you go, kiddo, here's your dada," Morgan said handing the little boy to Reid.

"When did he start calling you dad?" Morgan whispered.

"Got me, this is the first time he's called me that. It's a nice feeling, though. I mean Will's not here to take care of him. It's been JJ and me at least for the last seven months. I mean she took care of him on her own when he ran off but I did wht I could. Now that we're together, I'll do anything for Henry. I love him as if he were my own," Reid said hugging the toddler tightly."

"Well, it's obvious he trusts you and feels safe with you. I'll call the medics, you stay with these two."

"Okay, I'll call Hotch," Reid said pulling out his phone and pressing the number one and holding it until it beeped indicating the call had gone through.

***

"What's going on, Reid?" Hotch demanded answering his phone.

"She's running a very high fever and needs to go to the hospital. Morgan's calling the paramedics," Reid informed him. Henry who had started to calm down began crying once again when he looked over and saw his mother motionless on the floor.

"Mommy," he sniffled.

"Shh, buddy, you're mama's gonna be just fine," Spencer soothed.

"We'll meet you guys at the hospital. Have Morgan take Henry and you ride in the ambulance with JJ," Hotch instructed.

"Okay, if Henry will let go of me long enough to do that we will," Reid replied.

"Very good, see you at the hospital," Hotch said hanging up. XXXX

Just as Spencer was hanging up the phone the paramedics arrived. Quickly assessing the situation they placed the unconscious aent on the stretcher and began walking from the room.

"Hey Henry, you're going to ride with your Uncle Derek. I have to go with your mommy. I'll see you soon, okay?" Spencer assured the scared toddler.

"Yeah," Henry mumbled. Nodding, the genius placed the little boy in Derek's arms.

"Do you know how to put Henry's car seat into your car?" Reid questioned.

"Yeah, I have a niece that's his age. I think I remember how to put the car seat into my car,"Morgan told him.

"Okay, well then I'm going in the ambulance, see you at the hospital," Reid said kissing Henry's cheek then following the directions the medics had gone. XXXX

The instant Reid entered the ER waiting room he had a small bundle throw himself at his legs. Picking up Henry he settled him against his shoulder and began rubbing the crying boys back.

"Shh, it's okay, you're mommy's going to be okay. Daddy's got you now," Reid soothed. Nodding Henry snuggled into Reid's neck and drifted off to sleep sucking his thumb. XXXX

"So what happened?" Garcia questioned. Morgan and Reid took turns explaining what had happened from the time they arrived at JJ's to when the paramedics arrived.

"I think it's so sweet that he thinks of you as his daddy," Emily said pointing at the sleeping one-year-old.

"Yeah, I know," Garcia gushed. Reid just blushed and stared at his hands. Just then a doctor in green scrubs walked in. XXXX

"Family of Jennifer Jareau?" she called out. Everyone stood up and turned towards her. She seemed taken aback at the number of people in front of her.

"How is she? Whhat's wrong with her?" Garcia rushed out. Morgan reached out and placed a calming hand on her arm.

"I'm looking for a Spencer Reid. He's listed as Ms. Jareau's emergency contact.

"Agent," Hotch corrected automatically.

"I beg your pardon?" the doctor said addressing Hotch.

"She's a federal agent," he explained.

"I understand, sorry for my mistake. I'm looking for a Spencer Reid, he's listed as Agent Jareau's emergency contact," she repeated her request.

"I'm Spencer Reid," the genius said, identifying himself.. "JJ's my girlfriend," he explained.

"If you'll follow me, we can talk about your girlfriend's condition," she said.

"No, anything you're going to tell me, you can say in front of them. JJ would want them to know what's going on. We're all family," Reid told her.

"Well, if you're sure. Agent Jareau has Pneumonia. It's a good thing you brought her in when you did. If that fever had been allowed to go higher t could have ended badly. As it is, she is still pretty sick. We're trying to bring the fever down and are having some success. I'm hopeful she will be able to go home in four days or so. However, she must take another week off work in order to recover completely."

"She will, I'll make sure of that. I'm her boss," Hotch spoke up. The doctor gave him a slight smile.

"Does Agent Jareau have any children?" the doctor asked.

"Yes, she has one son, he's 15 months old," Reid answered pointing to Henry.

"While she's recovering I would suggest that herchild not stay at the house. Especially considering his young age. It would be very easy for him to catch what she has."

Can he at least see her through the window? He's scared and worried about her," Emily explained.

"Of course, I don't see any harm in that. Well, I have to go check on other patients. Agent Jareau is on the third floor in room 338. You can go up and see her anytime."

"Thank you, Doctor," Reid said shaking her hand. After sitting in silence for a few more minutes, they got up and headed to see their friend and give her their support and love.

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