This is for Crys and Katie so I can talk to my man… *a promise is a promise*…. So here's my story for country prompt 1. Songs are: Big Green Tractor, 8 Second Ride and Best I've Ever Had. As ever I do not own Criminal Minds or any of these songs. If I did, I wouldn't be going to school. R & R. Love yaz!

Emily sighed. This was going to be a long weekend. Even if it was only 3 days, this was going to be a nightmare. Dave was on his annual leave, and for some dumb reason, Aaron had volunteered that he and she would watch the place with Jack for one weekend, since Dave's sister couldn't come out until the next Monday. She shook her head. She looked around her home one last time to make sure she hadn't forgotten anything. She grabbed her bag and left the house, locking the door behind her. Aaron was picking her up. They had been seeing each other for a few months now, and Jack was just getting used to it all. She didn't want to ruin that with him. She smiled as she saw Hotch's Suburban pull up to her Brownstone. Jack waved to her from his booster seat in the back. She waved back. Hotch got out and took her bag to put it in the back. Once it was in, he kissed her before closing the back hatch.

"Aaron." She whispered. "Is it too soon for this?"

"No, Jack knows that we're together. He loves you Emily. Like I do."

"Fine, but why on earth did you volunteer for us to watch Dave's place."

"Because a weekend in the country is what we all need."

She smiled. "Okay, then let's going before Dave sends a Marine search party for us."

Hotch laughed. He got back in and Emily followed suit.

"Hi Emly." Jack said excitedly from the back seat.

"Hey buddy." Emily reached back and gave him a high five. "Are you excited for our weekend at Uncle Dave's?"

"Yep. Uncle Dave told Daddy that he had to mow the lawn." Jack laughed.

"Oh really? With a push mower?"

"Nope. Uncle Dave said…" Jack giggled.

"That Daddy gets to drive his big green tractor because there's too much lawn to cut by hand." Hotch laughed.

"Aaron!"

"What?"' Hotch feigned innocence.

"That is so wrong." Emily shook her head. The tractor joke had been an inside joke because of Penelope and now it was rubbing off on their boss and her lover.

"You love me." Aaron laughed. They were about 30 minutes from Little Creek. Dave had called twice wondering what was taking so long. "You'd think he was thinking that we'd stop for an afternoon delight."

"Aaron!"

"I'm in a good mood Em. I get you, and Jack alone for the weekend without interruptions."

"Daddy… Are we there yet?" Jack asked from the back seat. "I hungry."

"Almost there bud." Hotch smiled into the rearview so Jack could see him.

"Okay." Jack smiled back.

The rest of the drive was spent in relative silence, with only the radio on. Emily was taking in the beauty of the area, when Aaron took her hand in his. She smiled. She liked it when he did that.

"Emily?" Jack asked. "Is your hand sore?"

"No, why?"

"Because Daddy only does that if you have an owie."

"I do it for Emily because it relaxes her, son."

"Ooo! Like a massage?"

Hotch laughed. "Yep. Just like a massage."

They were finally at Little Creek. Dave was pacing impatiently at the gate. Hotch pulled up to him, grinning.

"What the hell took you so long Aaron?" Dave asked, face twisted.

"We enjoyed our drive down." Aaron smiled. "It isn't an 8 second ride to get here."

"8 seconds is for riding a bull numbskull… I'M LATE!" Dave was fuming.

"If you were a woman, I'd be worried, but since your not, just breathe and go. See you in two weeks." Emily said from her side.

Dave shook his head. "Not funny Em."

"I'm laughing." Aaron smirked.

"You would because that woman has your wrapped around her little finger." Dave snorted. "Any how, here are the keys. The fridge is stocked, and you have access to everything except my bedroom. Which, if you're planning anything, I would prefer you kept away from any special furniture."

"Dave!" Emily exclaimed, startling Jack who had dozed off.

"Hi Uncle Dave!"

"Hi kiddo." Dave poked his head through Hotch's window. "Excited for the weekend?"

"Yep. Daddy promised me a tractor ride!"

"Great!" Dave waved to Jack. "You kids have fun this weekend, see you in two weeks."

Just then they saw a woman's head pop out of the passenger side window. "Dave, hurry up!"

"Who's got who wrapped around their finger David?" Emily laughed.

"Dave, you've got some explaining to do when you get back." Aaron shouted as Dave ran back to his Tahoe.

Emily and Hotch laughed as Dave's Tahoe spat gravel down the driveway as he tore out. They proceeded down the driveway to Dave's huge house, which was similar to a log cabin in style.

"Uncle Dave lives in a castle!" Jack exclaimed.

Hotch just laughed. "Ok, welcome to Chateau Rossi, where we will enjoy a weekend of relaxation and family fun."

Jack laughed and ran around the closest patch of lawn. The leaves were red and gold and starting to fall. This was going to be one of the most amazing weekends that Hotch, Jack or Emily had ever had, and they had David Rossi to thank for it. Hotch put his arm around Emily's waist and pulled her close and for fifteen minutes they watched Jack play in the leaves. Then Dave's dog, Monty finally made an appearance.

"Monty!" Jack cried out with glee.

The hunting dog ran up to Jack tail wagging like crazy. This was perfect now.

Hotch laughed. "Jack, bring Monty up to the house and we'll unpack, then we'll go find that tractor."

Jack jumped up and ran to the house, Monty hot on his tail. Hotch and Emily grabbed their small amount of luggage and followed at a slightly slower pace. They got in the house, little arrows were pointing "Jack's Room" and "Love Nest." Emily shook her head. Dave would pay for this. Eventually. They set Jack up and then deposited their bags in their room, which was much larger than Emily's master bedroom. This was like living in a palace for a weekend. Hotch smiled, kissed Emily and said. "Let's go tire Jack out so we can have a romantic night to ourselves."

Emily just nodded. Hand in hand they walked out to the large quanset that had a large number of vintage cars and the big green tractor that Dave had mentioned. It wasn't huge, but it wasn't the size of your normal lawn tractor either. Hotch got on, then Emily lifted Jack up to him. Jack sat on his father's lap. Hotch smiled. He patted the fender of the tractor. Emily just looked at him. She then climbed on the machine, and sat on the fender, holding onto the hand hole there was for her. Hotch eased the tractor out of the shed and set about the task of cutting Dave's lawn. He left the one patch uncut, he'd cut it later, but he wanted to leave the leaves there so Jack could play in them. After an hour, the lawn was cut and they headed back towards the house, rakes in hand. Jack held his father's hand the whole way. This was what Hotch had wanted for so many years, but it had been impossible. As much as Dave was somewhat annoying about it, he knew he had Dave to thank for finally getting Emily and him together. Jack tried to help Aaron rake the leaves but eventually gave up and watched his daddy do it. Emily watched in awe. Aaron was sexy raking leaves. Finally the pile was complete. Jack and Monty had been watching Hotch intently. Aaron smiled and bent down to pick Jack up.

"What do you think Jack? A good pile?"

"Ya! It's perfect Daddy!" Jack hugged his father tightly.

Hotch put Jack back down. "Okay, I'll count to three then you and Monty can go play in them."

Jack smiled and waited. Hotch walked slowly towards Emily. "One, One and a half."

"Daddy!"

"Two, Two and a half." Hotch was next to Emily. He sat down put his arm around her, and shouted. "THREE!"

Jack and Monty made a mad dash for the pile of fresh fallen leaves and jumped in. Giggles and screams came. Jack was in heaven. Monty and Jack played in the leaves for hours. Aaron and Emily just sat and watched.

"It's perfect Aaron." Emily sighed, putting her head on his shoulder.

"I know. I've wanted this for so long."

"Mmm. Tell me more." Emily breathed.

"Well, let's see. I've found true love with you Emily. Jack adores you. We're happier now than we were months ago. I love you Emily. I want this to be something permanent." Aaron kissed her forehead.

"Aaron?"

"Jack, come here, time to ask Emily that question."

Jack ran to his father, Monty wagging behind him. He sat on Hotch's lap. He beamed at Emily and his father.

"Emily, Jack and I want to ask you to be a part of our family."

Emily's jaw dropped. A tear formed in the corner of her eye as Jack pulled a small box from the inside of his jacket. Together, Aaron and Jack opened the box to reveal a beautiful ring. White and rose gold formed the intricate weaved band, and an emerald cut diamond sat center, on either side were two rubies.

"Marry us Emly?" Jack asked, grinning.

"Of course." Emily cried. Tears flowed gently down her cheeks as Aaron slid the ring on her left hand. It fit perfectly. She kissed Aaron gently on the lips and then kissed Jack on the cheek. "I would love to be a part of your family."

"Yay! Emly?"

"What is it bud?" Emily smiled at Jack.

"Can I call you 'mama'?" Jack looked at her, innocence radiated from his angelic face.

"Of course Jack." She pulled the young one into her arms and hugged him tightly.

"Thank you Emily." Aaron kissed her. "You've made me the happiest man alive."

"I couldn't be happier Aaron." She smiled. "Let's go inside and make supper. It's getting late."

Jack got up out of her lap and kissed her on the cheek. Emily and Aaron got up next. Jack positioned himself between his parents. Holding hands, they went into the house as the sunset behind them, Monty trotting behind them.

After supper, Jack was exhausted so they went to put him to bed. Monty lay down next to the bed protectively. Jack hugged them. "I have a family again." He said as he drifted into a peaceful slumber.

Emily and Hotch cleaned the dishes and headed up to their own room. Hotch carried her up the stairs.

"I love you Emily Prentiss." He said softly as he laid her on the bed.

"I love you too Aaron Hotchner. You're the best I've ever had." She said as she kissed him.

Aaron went and shut and locked the door. "I'm the only one you'll have."