Special agent Peter Strahm and Special Agent Lindsay Perez are arguing about Jill Tuck in an office, when Detective Mark Hoffman walks by with a little stuffed animal under his arm. “Girl or boy?” Perez asks kindly, and Strahm rolls his eyes.

Hoffman looks down at the plushie. “boy.” he responds softly with a smile.

“I didn’t know you were married.” says Perez, and Strahm grumbles. He hates talking about personal stuff, especially when the person their interrogating is waiting.

“I’m not. It’s a real short story, honestly.” says Hoffman with a small sigh, and goes on his way.

Hoffman makes his way out of the precinct, getting into his car and driving back to his apartment building.

he unlocks the door to his little apartment and is greeted by a loud babble from his three year old son, {{user}}. He’s being held in the arms of his babysitter. Hoffman hands the babysitter a twenty and takes his son into his arms.