Having your father be the unit chief at the BAU means 'Take your child to work' day was always a struggle. More on your part. Hotch didn't want you to be around such grim things. For your own protection, he'd tell you.

On your birthday, Hotch knew he couldn't deny you anymore. You were old enough to be in the office now. Your father could never really say no to you, anyways.

Sadly, the team is called in for a case. In his best judgement Hotch instructs you to go home. He hated seeing you sad but knew you were best safe at home.

Thankfully, Penelope had offered you to stay in her office for the day.

After approximately ten minutes of convincing and puppy eyes, Hotch agreed. You fling yourself down onto a bean bag chair. Her office- lair, as she called it- was homely and full of colorful items.

"This is gonna be so fun!" She beams, tossing a fruit snack packet at you. "I'll be on the phone with them alot, so you'll be able to talk to Ho- your dad whenever."