Derek carried Bella out of the plane and as they walked to the FBI SUV the girl woke up scared. She felt like someone was kidnapping her again. She looked around and only relaxed when she spotted Reid and Penelope walking next them.
"We're home" Garcia gave her a little smile and Bella rested her head on Derek's shoulder again.
They walked to the car and got in.

"Straight to my house?" Derek asked Bella. The little girl nodded and Hotch started driving.

Bella didn't want to go back to the apartment.
At least not yet.

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"Morgan?" Reid asked as Derek was about to get out of the car.

"Yes kid" Derek said and looked at him.

"May I stay for a while?" Reid asked a little uncomfortable.

"Of course" Derek said and stepped out. He carried Bella inside as Penelope and Reid followed close behind.

"Penelope, you can stay in the guest bedroom with her." Morgan said. "Then we'll figure it out".

"Okay" Penelope said.

Morgan took Isabella to the living room. Reid followed him as Penelope took her bag and her computer to the guest bedroom. Then she walked to the living room to find Bella asleep again. She walked to Derek and said "Can I use your car to go buy some things? There's really nothing here for a child"

"Of course. The key is above the fridge" Morgan said.

"Can I go with you?" Reid asked.

"Sure" Garcia said walking to the kitchen.
They got the key and went to the car, leaving Derek home alone with Bella, who stayed asleep till they got back.

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"What do you want to buy?" Reid asked Garcia as she parked the car.

"Just some things she likes to eat and maybe a few toys or books to distract her a little." Penelope said.

"You think she won't go home any time soon?" Reid asked.

"With Bella you never know. But I think she needs a little time right now. We can't rush her" Penelope said and they got out of the car.

"Maybe we could stop to get her blanket" Reid said.

"Good idea, genius" Penelope smiled and they walked in.
They walked around the place and Penelope got some food, little snacks and candy she knew Bella liked to eat. She also got a book Reid said Bella didn't have, two puzzles, a big comfy dark purple throw, a few outfits for the girl and a pink bear with colorful polka dots on it. They paid and headed to the BAU.
Penelope and Reid walked in and everyone was telling them how sorry they were for Emily's death. They both felt awful.

"Let's just get the blanket and go" Reid said.
They went to Garcia's office. She unlocked a drawer, got the blanket and they left.

"Tooth brush" Penelope remembered as they got to the car.

"Stop at a pharmacy" Reid said. Penelope drove for a while and they stopped. She got Bella a tooth brush and they went to the car.
As she was about to start the car, her phone rang.
She picked it up and it was Hilary.

"Oh God, it's Hilary" she said scared to answer when she saw.

"You have to answer" Reid said and she answered.

"Hello" Garcia said trying to sound calm.

"Penelope it's Hilary. Hi...ummm. It's just that I... " The woman tried talking but it was hard. She took a deep breath and went on. "A lady that works with me mentioned her husband is at home today because a lady at his work was kidnapped with her daughter and passed away. He works for the FBI and I couldn't stop thinking about you guys. I texted Chloe and she said Bella wasn't at school so I started calling Emily's house and no one picked up. Then I called the office and her phone and nothing. Is it her...? Did something happen?" Hilary said crying.

"Yes" was all Garcia said.

"Oh God no" Hilary breathed. "No" she whispered and started crying even more. "What about Bella?" Hilary asked so scared of the answer.

"We've got her. She's at Derek's house" Penelope said.

"Oh thank god" Hilary breathed out relived.

"She hurt her back but she'll be okay" Penelope said.

"Okay" Hilary said still crying. They stayed silent for a while and then Hilary asked "Do you know when the funeral is going to be?"

Garcia took a deep breath trying to calm herself down as many tears streamed down her face.
"Tomorrow. I... I don't know the time yet. Hotch is taking care of it. He'll probably call you later" she said.

"Okay. We'll be there" Hilary said. "Send hugs for Bella" she added.

"I will" Penelope said and hung up.
Penelope wiped her face and they went to her house. She grabbed a few things and they headed back to Derek's place.

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"How is she?" Penelope asked as they got in holding all the bags.

"Still sleeping" Derek said soothing the little girl's hair.

"That's good" Penelope said walking to the kitchen. Reid helped her fill a small cabinet with things just for Bella. Then they sat with Derek in the living room. They watched tv for a while and then Penelope asked if they wanted to eat something.

"Yes" Morgan said.

"Reid?" She asked.

"No thanks" Spencer said.

"If I make a chicken sandwich will you eat?" Garcia asked.

"Sure" Spencer gave up. He knew Penelope wouldn't let go.

"So come help me" the woman said and they went to the kitchen. Derek stayed in the living room with Bella for a while but Garcia and Reid were taking a long time so he went to check on them.
"Everything okay here?" He asked.

"Yeah. We're almost done" Penelope said.

Suddenly Isabella walked in rubbing the back of her hands on her eyes.

"Hey. You woke up" Garcia gave her a little smile. The girl walked to Morgan and he wrapped her in his arms.

"I'm hungry" Bella shyly whispered to Derek.

"You are?" Garcia asked surprised. "What do you want?" She asked. "Here come look" Penelope said and Bella walked to her. The woman opened the cabinet. "We got you a few things and they're all here. So what do you want?" Penelope asked as Bella's eyes wondered.

"Can I have a sandwich like you?" Bella asked looking at the sandwiches on the table.

"Of course you can" Garcia smiled happy the girl wanted to eat.

"Here you go." She said handing a plate to Bella. Derek grabbed one too and they sat in the living room to eat.
Bella was okay till someone honked close to the house.
The girl jumped scared.

"It's a car. It's okay. It's not here" Morgan said as Bella put the plate down, with a little less than half of her sandwich on it, and hugged Derek with tears streaming down her face.

"It's okay baby girl. You just got scared. It's alright" Morgan said as Bella cried.

Penelope walked to the kitchen and ran back with the bear and the girl's blanket.

"Hey look what we got you" Penelope said handing the bear to Derek.
Bella hugged it.

"And this too" Garcia said and gave the girl the blanket.
Bella grabbed it and held it tight. She took it to her face and just started sobbing.

"I thought it would help" Garcia said feeling bad.

"Let her cry" Morgan said pulling Bella to his lap.
She laid there are took a long time to calm down. But eventually she did.

"Are you okay?" Morgan asked her.
She shook her head no.

He gave her an understanding look.

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Hotch went to the BAU to finish what he had to, involving Emily's fake death.
As he walked in he stopped by her desk and checked her drawers. He froze when he found an envelope addressed to him.
He got it and went to his office. He closed the door, sat on his chair and opened it. Inside he found a letter addressed to him, one addressed to Bella and two keys.
He opened his letter and started reading it.

"Dear Aaron,
If you're reading this is because I'm gone.
And for that I am sorry.
I don't expect you to understand my actions but I felt like I would own an explanation.
I know what Doyle's capable of. I know what he can do and I cannot let him get near Bella. She's a child, she didn't ask to be involved in any of this. In any of our work. My work.
I decided to go after Doyle before he gets to us. To our family. I can't let him hurt anyone else.
If you're reading this it means I'm gone.
Hopefully Isabella will be home right now. Safe.
I feel horrible for leaving my little girl again but I know she'll be okay. I know she'll still have a family even though I'm not there with her.
If something did happen to me I'd like to ask you to please make sure she's okay. Make sure she has everything she can possibly need. Make sure she stays with the people she loves.
On the envelope I left a letter for Bella, please make sure she gets it. Please.
I Also left a key to my apartment and the safe.
I'm very sorry for everything.
Love, Emily."

Hotch put the letter down. He looked at the letter Emily had addressed to Bella and he knew he had to give it to the girl. He knew how hard it must have been for Emily to step out again and let her daughter have a better chance. He knew he was doing the right thing to protect them but he also knew that the lie would hurt that little girl so much.

He called Jeremy, Isabella's brother, and explained what happened. He told him Emily had died trying to protect Isabella and she had left a letter saying Derek Morgan and Penelope Garcia should be the girl's legal guardians and that since Doyle was still out there they had to keep Isabella safe. Jeremy understood and said he would fly to DC immediately.

"Jeremy, please don't try anything. She's been through so much already" Hotch said.

"I won't. I swear" he said. Hotch told him about the funeral then hung up. He worked hard that day and got a judge to sign saying that Derek and Penelope would be Isabella's legal guardians.
Later at night he stopped at Derek's house.

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Morgan, Penelope, Reid and Bella spent the day in the living room.
The girl barely said a word all day. She was in and out of sleep for a while and then she agreed on playing chess with Reid. She lost and then they sat to put a puzzle together. Everywhere Bella went she took her blanket with her and she was always looking to see if Morgan was around. Penelope made Mac and Cheese and they ate dinner around 7:30. Then they sat again to watch tv.

Hotch knocked on the door at exactly 7:46pm.

"I'll get it" Morgan said and went to the door.

"Hey Hotch" he said when he opened. "Come on in" he said and Hotch walked in.

"I brought the papers. You and Penelope have custody" Hotch said.

"Won't there be a hearing or..?" Derek asked confused.

"Don't worry Morgan. I told you I'd take care of it. It's done" Hotch said.

Derek nodded. "Thank you" He said.

"I talked to her brother and explained the situation. He agreed on her staying here but he's coming to see her" Hotch said.

"Are you sure he won't try to take her?" Morgan said.

"He won't. And even if he did he wouldn't win after last time" Hotch said.

"So we don't have to worry about that?" Morgan asked.

"No" Hotch said and Morgan nodded.

"Well, Emily left this for Bella" Hotch said handing out a letter with Bella written on the back.

"She left a letter?" Morgan said heartbroken.

"Yes. She left this one addressed to me" Hotch said and handed his letter too. "I think you should read it"

"I will" Derek said.

"Has she talked about what happened?" Hotch asked.

"No. She's not talking much" Derek said.

"Well she's a Prentiss after all" Hotch said.

Morgan smiled a little. "yeah" he said. He always saw so much of Emily on that little girl.

"The judge ordered that you take her to a child psychologist at least once a week for 5 weeks" Hotch said. Morgan's face showed Hotch exactly what he expected. Both knew that probably wouldn't go well with the girl. "You have to take her." Hotch said.

"I will" Morgan said.

"Emily left her apartment's key and the safe's" Hotch handed it to Morgan who put it in his pocket.
Suddenly Hotch noticed the girl at the door. Bella had just got there and didn't hear them talking.

"Hi" Hotch said with a small smile and Derek turned around.

"Come here" Morgan said handing out a hand. Bella walked to him and he threw his arm over her shoulder. "We need to talk" he said and Bella just stayed quiet.

"Why don't we sit?" Hotch asked.
They walked to the living room.

"Hi Hotch" Garcia said.

Derek sat on the couch next to Garcia and Bella sat on his lap. Hotch sat on the other couch and faced them.

"Bella, I came here because there's a few things you need to know" Hotch said and the girl just stared. Derek held her hand and gave it a squeeze reminding her that he was right there.

"I talked to a judge today and he gave me these papers" Hotch said and handed it to Derek. "That means that Penelope and Derek will take care of you now" he explained and Bella just stared at the papers. "The judge also said that you need to talk to someone for a little while" Hotch said and again Bella just stared.
Hotch looked at Morgan and Garcia whose faces told him that was what Bella was doing all day.

"Your mom left you a letter" Hotch said and Derek handed it to her. Bella held it and her eyes filled with tears.

"You don't have to read it now, princess" Morgan said.

"You can read when you're ready" Hotch said and Bella nodded as a few tears fell. Penelope was already crying too. Bella looked at the woman and she needed her embrace. She gave the letter to Morgan and ran to Garcia and just cried as Penelope hugged her.
Hotch looked at Morgan and Reid feeling sorry.
"I think I should go" Hotch said and Morgan nodded.

"Let's go to bed, pumpkin" Garcia said and they walked to the guest bedroom. They laid together on the bed and Bella just kept crying. "I'm right here with you, bunny" Garcia said hugging the girl.

In the living room Hotch told Derek about a psychologist he had taken Jack, and Derek said he would look into it. Then Morgan walked him to the door while Reid took Isabella's blanket to her.

"Here" Reid said walking in. Bella looked up and grabbed it from him. She took it to her face and laid down again hiding on Garcia's stomach.

"I'll be in the living room" Reid said and walked out. He found Morgan walking back.

"How's she?" Derek asked.

"Crying" Reid said and started crying too. He had held it long enough. He couldn't anymore. He missed her too much.
Morgan hugged him.

"You can stay the night if you'd like" Morgan said after a while.

"Yes I would" Spencer said.