Aaron Hotchner, head of the Behavioral Analysis Unit, laid in his hospital bed after a bad run in with their suspect. He knew he was going to live but there were only two people he wanted to see that he hadn't seen since he was admitted a few hours previous - his son, Jack Hotchner and his secret lover, Dr. Spencer Reid. They were progressing nicely considering the FBI's policies and restrictions on relationships within the department.

An hour later, Jack ran into the room with a slightly awkward Dr. Spencer Reid following behind. He wanted to run to Hotch too but he held himself back not knowing how to act. Jack was bouncing at the side of the bed and he looked at Reid, "Papa, can you lift me up so I can see Daddy?"

Hotch groaned out, "What do you say Jack?"

Jack saw his dad becoming more alert and he asked, "Please Papa?"

Spencer went around the bed to lift Jack up and he let a sad smile show behind Jack. Aaron saw and said quietly, "This is not your fault Spencer. It was the unsub's fault, not yours."

"I'm still very sorry." Spencer said quietly as Jack got comfortable beside Hotch's body.

Aaron nuzzled Jack's hair as Jack got comfortable against his shoulder, luckily it was the opposite one he got shot in. He looked at Spencer and said, "You're not to blame Spence."

"I know statistically that I'm not responsible but I wish I was quicker."

Hotch raised his hurt arm and carded his fingers through Spencer's long hair. "You cuffed the unsub and threw him in the back of Morgan's truck, rather impressively, I might add. You did really well in the field today under the circumstances."

"Thank you Aaron." Spencer said as he leaned into his lover's touch of reassurance.

Aaron grinned and put his arm back down before the pain started in earnest. He glanced at Jack on his good side and then he looked at Spencer. "How long have you had the little squirt today?"

Jack laughed and looked at his dad as he said, "I'm not a squirt. Papa says I'm growing big and strong for my age so I'm a big boy now."

Aaron kissed the top of Jack's hair and said, "Okay. You're a big boy."

"Love you Daddy."

Aaron tightened his hold on Jack and said, "Love you too Jack. Always." Aaron looked up at Spencer and asked again, "How long have you had the big boy today?"

"As soon as Jessica came here so four hours, thirty-seven minutes, and twenty-eight seconds."

"I wanted to be with Papa and no one else but you Daddy." Jack answered from where he was tucked in.

"Did you call Spencer Papa in the waiting room when you saw him?"

"I think I called him Papa Spencer. Sorry Daddy."

"It's okay Jack. You didn't do anything wrong. Have you been good for Papa?"

"He's been excellent considering the circumstances. I've been showing him how he learns as he plays and a few of my magic tricks." Spencer grinned.

"That's good."

"Papa needed distractions too Daddy. He wouldn't stop pacing or biting his lip like he does when he's anxious and nervous."

"Did the team have a lot of questions?"

"They did but I told them not until you were with me would we answer any questions."

"Aunt Jessica almost took me back to her house but I wouldn't let go of Papa. He stood up for all three of us Daddy. It was cool."

"And I missed it?" Aaron laughed.

"You'll see it again Daddy." Jack said.

"That deserves a treat when I can get released."

"I tried getting them to let me take you home but they want to observe you overnight so Jack and I will pick up at ten."

"Good. We've got a lot of work to do."

"For now though. Get some rest and Jack and I will be at the house. First thing in the morning we'll be here." Spencer said.

"Good. Now come here."

Spencer recognized the sound of his lover's voice a tone deeper than usual and he asked, "In front of Jack?"

"Kiss him already Papa."

Aaron chuckled and said, "Looks like it."

Spencer walked around the bed and gave Aaron and chaste kiss on the mouth. Aaron tugged the shirt and kept Spencer where he was as he deepened the kiss before letting Spencer go. "I should be getting Jack home and in bed so morning comes faster for us all."

"That's a good idea. Tell the team I told you to tell them to go home and get some rest. I'll be home tomorrow and we can answer their questions and see where it goes from there."

"Will do. Come on Jack. Let's go so I can read some more of your bedtime story."

Jack eased over Aaron and Spencer picked him up and Jack wrapped his legs around Spencer's waist so he wouldn't be put down. "More dragons and princes and princesses?"

"We can read more of that one if you want." Spencer grinned.

"Good night Daddy." Jack said.

"Good night Aaron." Spencer leaned down and gave him another chaste kiss and Aarong kissed his son's hair.

"Sleep tight you two. I love you guys."

"Love you too Daddy."

"Love you Aaron. See you in the morning." Spencer said and he took Jack downstairs and went the waiting room with Jack still wrapped around him tight. "Aaron wants everyone to go home and rest. He'll be released in the morning and that's when we'll answer your questions."

Jessica walked over to Spencer and Jack and went to take Jack out of Spencer's arms but Jack tightened his grip. "I'm going home with Papa so he can read me a bedtime story and morning gets here faster."

"I've got bedtime stories at my house. You like Clifford and Dr. Suess."

"I do but he reads me stories from inside his brain about dragons and princes and princesses and about how to be noble and good like Daddy." As Jack talked he pointed to Spencer's head and grinned.

"I'm going to take him home so he can sleep in his own bed and we'll see you in the morning." Spencer said firmly as he tightened his own grip on Jack. "Any questions go to Aaron but I wouldn't disturb him tonight."

Jessica kept her face neutral but Spencer knew she didn't like the idea about his and Aaron's relationship and Aaron's level of trust with Jack. "Fine." She turned around and stomped to a seat.

The rest of Spencer's colleagues had watched the spat and Jack's reluctance to go back to Jessica once he had Spencer around. Garcia walked over to Spencer where he stood with Jack and said, "Go home and get some rest. Read Jack his favorite bedtime story and come back rested."

"Thanks Penelope. See you all in the morning after Hotch is released."

As Spencer walked out to his car with a seat for Jack in the backseat, Jack said quietly, "You don't call Daddy Hotch anymore."

Spencer glanced down at the little boy and said, "Not very often. Mainly in my work setting I do."

"Okay." Jack got comfortable so they could get home quicker.

The next morning, Aaron, Spencer, and Jack were surrounded by their team and Morgan asked, "How long?"

"Three years, two months, three weeks, and four days." Spencer replied.

Aaron ran Spencer's timeframe through his head and realized that Spencer didn't include the late nights after cases before they defined their relationship officially. Aaron grinned and said, "Sounds about right."

Rossi looked over the small family, knowing that's how they looked at themselves and realized that even with the age difference and Hotch having Jack and the difference in their personalities that two would be alright in the end. They brought out the best in other. "Congratulations you two." Rossi said as he shook their hands and pulled them into a group hug.

Reid pulled back first and Hotch followed but they both had grins on their faces. Jack tugged on Spencer's pant leg and Spencer lifted him up into his arms. "They aren't going to get in trouble are they Uncle Dave?" Jack asked innocently.

"Something can be worked out." Rossi said as he patted Jack on the back.

"Good. My Daddy and Papa work very hard at their jobs."

"We know they do." Rossi laughed. He was getting a kick out of Jack's arguments to keep Hotch and Reid on the team.

The Assistant Director of the FBI came into their offices and saw everyone gathered around Agents Hotchner and Dr. Reid and Hotch's son Jack. "What's going on?"

Rossi looked over at her and said, "Just meeting the family."

The Assistant Director walked over to the team and saw Jack resting on Reid's shoulder as he worked on convincing Rossi not to fire his daddies. She couldn't help but grin as Spencer now looked like a grownup and Aaron looked happy. She said, "You both had a long couple of days so go home and rest. Agent Hotchner you're on medical leave for two weeks, unless otherwise stated with a doctor's note from the Bureau doctor and Dr. Reid, go home, rest and spend some time together. Report back in a couple of days."

The team all looked at the AD and Spencer sat Jack back on his feet and held his hand out so Jack could hold it. They went over to his desk and he picked up his satchel and a few books for Jack to read on his own. The two returned the group and the AD continued, "When Agent Hotchner returns from leave then we'll have a meeting."

Jack lightly tugged on her suit jacket and asked, "They're not getting fired are they?"

She knelt down to his level and said, "No Jack but the meeting is necessary. They're two of the best we have that work here."

"Okay." Then Jack turned back to Spencer and held his hand again.

Down in the car after Jack was buckled in his seat looking at one of the books Spencer bought, Aaron leaned over and pulled Spencer into a kiss and said, "That went better than expected. The team is happy and Jessica will learn and we still have our jobs."

"Jack has good communication skills."

Aaron grinned and said, "Yes he does. Now let's go home."

Jack just smiled into his book. He liked seeing his dads happy.