Somewhere To Belong

Chapter 1

SR: If I'd known that, I would have put something crazy on mine.

J: Spencer, you still have to eat it, you know that right.

SR: Whatever. (He said causing Hotch to laugh before immediately stopping when the two of them looked at him) Okay, let me taste what Mr. Jack Hotchner made.

J: And? (He asked expectantly)

SR: And Mr. Aaron Hotchner's. (He smiled)

The three of them shared their pizzas and enjoyed each other's company. After they finished eating Spencer decided to do the dishes because Hotch had already done so much and Jack volunteered to help him. Hotch decided to go take a shower trusting that Reid and Jack would be okay alone.

After his shower, Hotch came down to the two of them watching something on TV.

AH: Spencer, I set out some clothes if you want to take a shower.

SR: I would appreciate that, I forgot my go bag too... Thank you, Aaron.

AH: No problem. (He smiled)

...

Spencer went to got take a quick shower while the father and son kept each other company in the living room. When he finished he got dressed in the old FBI shirt and pyjama bottoms that Hotch put out and joined them.

Jack tried staying awake for longer but his body seemed to be disagreeing with him.

AH: Jack, buddy. I think it's time for bed now.

J: But I don't want to sleep, dad.

AH: You've had a long day, you need your rest.

J: But Spencer's till here. (He whined)

AH: I know.

J: Will you be here in the morning? (He turned and asked Spencer)

Aaron and Spencer had a silent conversation with one another with their eyes before they turned their full attention to Jack.

SR: Yes, I'll be here in the morning.

J: Okay good, now can you read me a bed time story?

SR: Aren't you a little too old for those now?

J: Mm-hm but I want to hear one from you, please.

SR: Okay which one?

J: Something from your head.

SR: Mm, I think I might have one that you'd like.

J: Okay, I'll g get ready for bed. Good night dad. (He said giving him a hug before running off)

SR: Call me when you're settled in bed.

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AH: You don't have to stay if you don't want to, Jack will understand.

SR: No, I uh... I really want to?

AH: Okay, as long as you're sure.

SR: I am.

J: Spencer!

SR: Coming!

...

Spencer smiled at Aaron before going upstairs to Jack's room. He sat in the bed with Jack's head on his chest and started telling him a story.

Hotch came up half way and saw his son slowly falling asleep listening to the story Spencer was telling but what warmed his heart the most was the way that Spencer was holding Jack. He smiled before going downstairs to warm up water for coffee.

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Spencer came down ten minutes later and Aaron handed him a cup of coffee before motioning towards the living room.

AH: Are you okay?

SR: I am... now.

AH: Do you want to talk about it?

SR: I don't know.

AH: I'll listen whenever you're ready.

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SR: It's stupid you know. It wasn't like last time with Tobias, I knew you guys were there this time but it has me spooked. I wasn't even in there for that long but I guess I was too high on Dilaudid to even notice... another failure on my part I guess.

AH: It wasn't a failure, you worked and managed to get through it on your own without it having a negative effect on your life and job and I'm very proud of you for that.

SR: You are?

AH: Of course I am, you're amazing Spencer Reid and I don't only mean that mind of yours.

SR: Uh, thank you Aaron. You have no idea what that means coming from you.

AH: It's well deserved. (He smiled causing Spencer to blush)

After seeing the blush forming on Spencer's face, Aaron vowed to try his best to make it happen every chance he got. The two men spent a few more hours talking each finishing another cup of coffee before they both decided to call it a night at around 1.am.

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