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JJ stepped out of Hotch’s office. It was 8:30 already. He usually arrived about 7. Spencer’s desk didn’t show any signs that he had gotten into work either. Morgan and Garcia were standing near the doors flirting. Prentiss was crossing the bullpen with a mug of coffee. “Has anyone seen Hotch this morning?” The trio all shrugged. She turned towards Dave’s open office door.
“He texted that both he and Spencer would be in by nine.” Dave stepped out of his own office. He held up his hands when Garcia’s face lit up. “I don’t know. I refuse to speculate and get your hopes up. He didn’t say why they would be late. I didn’t ask.”
“Spencer’s heat was about three weeks ago. He can get a pregnancy test now if they were going to try to get pregnant.” Prentiss pointed out.
Garcia fluttered her hands. “Do you think they’d do it so soon? It was only Spencer’s first heat since they bonded.”
The Omega in question walked in with Hotch. “Spencer would prefer not to have his heats discussed in the middle of the bullpen.” He quipped before crossing to his desk to pull off his coat and scarf. He dropped into his chair and sipped at the to-go cup in his hand.
Hotch spotted the files in JJ’s hands. “Do we have a case?” At her nod, he shot the others with stern looks. “Round table in ten.” He disappeared into his office to drop off his briefcase and check his messages for anything needing immediate attention. He joined the others in the conference room as Derek leaned over to sniff at Reid’s cup. The man raised a brow at the genius but didn’t say anything before JJ began the briefing. Hotch glanced at his file when Spencer’s finger pointed to something on the page. The ME had noted that every victim had been a pregnant Omega. He nodded in acknowledgment. He caught his lover’s elbow after JJ had finished and everyone had scattered to leave for the jet. “Reid? Staying or going? It’s your choice.” He asked softly.
“Going. But I think it would be best if I was accompanied at all times. Even within the station. I would feel better that way.” The younger man’s hand swept briefly across his abdomen. “We should tell them here before we start delving into the case. Plus Garcia will have to hug us.”
“I agree.” Aaron placed his hand lightly on Spencer’s back and they went out to the catwalk. “Everyone, could we have just another moment of your time?” He waited until the other five members of his team gathered around them.
Spencer leaned into him slightly. “I wanted to make this announcement later and take everyone to lunch, but it can’t be helped. Aaron and I confirmed this morning that we’re expecting a baby in about eight months.”
Garcia squealed and launched herself at them. She wrapped her arms around both of them before planting red lips on their cheeks. “Oh, I can’t wait to have a new BAU baby to spoil!”
“That explains the apple cider instead of coffee.” Morgan eyed Spencer’s cup.
“Are you sure you should work this case?” Prentiss asked after the congratulations had settled.
“Absolutely. I want to find who did this as much, if not more, than the rest of you do.” He nodded.
Hotch held up a hand when Prentiss and Garcia began to protest. “No one beyond our team needs to know that Reid is pregnant. He’s not showing. His scent hasn’t changed yet. He wasn’t affected by morning sickness until the end of the first trimester the first time so there’s no reason to expect anyone to find out now. However, I don’t want him to be left alone ever from the moment we step off the jet until we board it to come home. Even inside station houses.”
Everyone nodded. Morgan slung an arm over Spencer’s shoulders. “You got it. No one gets near our Pretty Boy or our baby.”
“I know I spent my heat in a haze of lust, but I’m pretty sure you weren’t there. This is our baby,” Spencer gestured between himself and Aaron, “not your baby.”
Garcia laughed. “Oh Sweetie, we may not have been there for conception, but this baby belongs to this entire family.” She gestured around the group. Everyone offered their agreement.
Spencer rolled his eyes but leaned against his Alpha, happy with the way things were finally working out. Aaron chuckled and rubbed his Omega’s back.“Okay, get a move on. Wheel’s up in 20 minutes.”