Hotch knows he failed; and cost a life. Character death
A building collapse, a wounded agent, and little time left. JJ and OC
What if Cruz refused to give up his codes in 200? Contains spoilers for 200, mention of sexual assault.
Told from JJ's POV. This is a VERY DARK story, so please be aware. Sometimes, the villain wins. Sometimes, the villain isn't even human, and sometimes they exist in your own mind. Warning for suicidal ideation .
Spoilers for "The Road Home" Do not read if you do not want to be "spoiled" How the team finds out about the abduction
When you know you are living on borrowed time... Character death!
Sandy Jareau gets the one call she had been terrified of since her daughter told her she was joining the FBI.
Will makes a promise to his ill wife.
A lobster dinner, an expensive glass of wine, and a locked, hidden room where nobody can ever find you. (Not a romantic fic!)
A devastating diagnosis can prove just how strong you have to be, often when you feel at your weakest.( JJ is diagnosed with terminal cancer. )
It's interesting though, while you can distinctly decipher what breath belongs to what member, you also have noticed that everyone breaths as one. You hear five breaths taken at once, your team is breathing as one. And with the sound of a gun shot, there is one less breath over your mic, one less member of your team breathing.
Henry growing up through JJ's eyes. Possible character death
Told from Henry's POV: "Hi Momma," You whisper into her ear and reach over and wipe a tear away. It's a sad day for momma today, but slowly, you will be there to hold her hand and make sure it ends as a happy day.
After 10x11. Some days are hard, other days are just harder. Today is one of those harder days. JJ and PTSD.
And then, without warning, you see terror flash in her eyes, she shakes her head and steps back again. She thinks you are him, and you are going to hurt her. You watch her finger tremble on the trigger and you have no choice but to pull out your own weapon.
It is a startling realization; at least it was when you first came to it. To live hour by hour, minute by minute, second by second; but by doing so, you have kept yourself going. And until you cannot live second to second, you will continue to do so.
He had sent her out into the field that day, all the while knowing she was exactly who the UNSUB was targeting. Now, he'll do anything to get her back.
Sequel to "Pain." At your lowest point, those you have hurt the most are often the ones who show the most love. JJ has given up; the team on the other hand, never will.
The stars can bring about peace, even while you are waiting for rescue in a corn field. Possible character death.
Henry's POV from 200.