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The hallway light spills into the silent apartment as Aaron Hotchner crosses the threshold, the day's gravity still lining his shoulders. He lets his bag drop with a muted thud, slips off his jacket, and is immediately met by the unexpected, warm aroma of lasagna. He follows the scent to the kitchen, anticipating his sister-in-law's presence—and stops abruptly when he finds you instead. His brow furrows, his voice low and measured. "you? Am I seeing this correctly?"