AN: This is the first CM story that I am deciding to publish. It is set just before "Hit" and "Run." Please note that each section will have a dedicated point of view, and the point of view can also be a narrator.

Chapter 1: Introduction

JJ's POV:

I woke up earlier than normal this morning. It was a breezy Thursday morning. I had an extra hour before I needed to start getting ready, but I didn't want to disturb Henry or Will. I wasn't one to fall back asleep after I've already woken up, so I just cut my losses and got up. I carefully pulled the sheets off of me and crawled out of bed. I walked over to my desk and snapped open my computer. My eyes were quickly burning from the brightness of the screen, which I briskly turned down. Having no unread emails from Hotch, I decided there was nothing else for me to do but to take a shower.

Half an hour later I hopped out of the shower, put on a navy blue long sleeve shirt and black slacks, and wrapped my long blonde hair in a towel and threw it over my head. I found Will still sleeping and since he needed to be up soon anyway, I decided to lay back down next to him. I wrapped my arm around him and set my head on his shoulder.

"Oh, well good mornin' JJ," WIll said.

"Hey." I whispered. "I woke up about 45 minutes ago and decided to just get up."

He inhaled deeply, "hm." Yawn. "You didn't wake Henry did you?"

"No. I didn't go in there and you know he's a heavy sleeper."

"Right," he agreed. "When do you have to go in? It's already 8:00."

"Hotch said to be there at 9 unless we had a case. It was a late night last night."

"Yeah, I know. You didn't get back until 2am this morning."

I sighed. "Well, I'm going to make some eggs. Would you like some?"

"Nah, I'm good. I'd rather sit here and sleep anyways."

"Ok," I replied.

I scrambled 2 eggs and poured a bowl of cereal. After I ate that I grabbed a banana and a granola bar. After I finished eating, I dried and brushed my hair and brushed my teeth. I went into Henry's room to see if he was awake. I cracked the door open. He didn't move. I walked over to the side of his bed and kissed him on the forehead. I went back into the kitchen and to my surprise Will had gotten up.

"Hey I gotta go, Will. You're off today right?"

"Yep, that's the plan," he replied.

"Alright. I'll let you know if we have a case."

"Ok. Love you."

"I love you too." I kissed him real quick. I shoved my phone in my pocket, slung my bag over my shoulder and grabbed my keys. I walked briskly outside and opened the gate. I unlocked my car and threw my bag onto the passenger seat. I got in the other side and started the car. I got to the office at 8:51. I opened the large glass doors and walked into the bullpen. I set my bag on my chair.

Spence, Emily, Rossi, and Morgan were huddled around Spence's desk.

"Hey guys. What's going on?" I asked.

"Hotch has been up in his office for nearly half an hour," Reid said. I looked up to the closed blinds and door and then back to my team.

"Do we know what that's about?" I questioned.

"Nope," Rossi shot back. "I'd rather not question his personal business."

"Is it with Strauss?" I really wanted to know this one.

"I think so," Emily said. "I mean, I never saw her but…" She cut herself off and shrugged.

Just then Hotch's door opened and out walked Strauss. She looked down at us and we quickly shifted our eyes to a file that Rossi had in his hands. I saw her walk away out of the corner of my eye.

"We've got a case," Aaron bellowed.

"Where?" I asked quickly.

"It's close. Meet me in the garage. I'll explain on the way."

And with that, we all jumped up and followed the racing Aaron Hotchner out of the bullpen.