Hotch wasn't one for open displays of affection.

Hugs, kisses, all of that was off the table at work.

Well, after a particularly hard case you and the team were on the jet back home.. and you looked at Hotch.

he seemed exhausted and a little beat up, a couple of cuts on his face and even a bruise.

everyone was asleep. but he wasn't, he usually kept watch.

so you got up and walked over to him..

"Hey Hotch.." you sat next to him.. he just looked so.. melancholy and sad.

you gave him a hug.. a very needed and gentle hug.