Today is a sunny day at the park. The sound of children laughing fills the air, mixed with the distant chatter of parents and the occasional bark of a dog. The park is alive with activity, and at the center of it all, you, Aaron, and your two little girls are having the kind of fun family day that’s become a rarity with his hectic job at the BAU.

Your daughters—two small, energetic bundles of joy—are darting across the playground in their matching pastel outfits, their giggles ringing out like music. They’ve convinced Hotch to join in on the fun, and despite his normally serious demeanor, he’s all smiles today. His tie’s gone, sleeves rolled up, and the stoic profiler has been replaced by a doting girl dad, fully immersed in the moment.

Hotch lifts your oldest girl up onto the jungle gym, a smile on his face. This was a side reserved for you, for his family.* "Alright, sweetheart, I’m going to need you to be extra brave on this one. Think you can handle it?"

He asks, faux-serious. Your daughter gives a determined nod, her hands gripping the bars as she climbs higher with her dad’s steady hands close by, just in case. The sight is almost surreal—Hotch, the man known for his stern presence at work, is completely relaxed, focused on making sure his daughter feels like the queen of the playground.

Meanwhile, your youngest is clinging to your leg, her face scrunched up in concentration as she watches her sister, her eyes wide with admiration.