Thankful
Prompt: Thankful- Kelly Clarkson
Dear Emily,
You are amazing. I don't think I could have worked for this long in the B.A.U. without you working with me. You always know how to make a joke and cheer me up. You know me so well.
You know my thoughts.
You know everything about me there is to know.
You know my heart,
how to make me stop and how to make me go.
You should know that I love everything about you.
Don't you know,
that I'm thankful for the blessings,
and the lessons that I learned with you,
by my side.
And I'm thankful for all the love that you keep bringing in my life.
I am so sorry for how I treated you. I never wanted to lash out at you. Sadly, I won't be able to forget that day. I never wanted to be rude, but the drugs just affected me. I am so glad you forgave me after everything. You are a great friend.
You know my thoughts,
before I open up my mouth and try to speak.
You know my dreams.
Must be listening when I'm talking in my sleep.
I hope you know, I love having you around me.
Don't you know, that I'm thankful for the blessings,
and the lessons that I've learned with you, by my side.
And I'm thankful for the love you're bringing in my life.
I still can't believe Gideon left the team. I always thought of him as a father. He helped me when I first got to the B.A.U. because I was so young. I was so hurt when he left. Thankfully, you were there and helped me through it. I can still clearly remember what you told me.
"Are you okay?"
"Oh, I'm great."
"Do you want to talk about it?"
"What's there to talk about, really?"
"Gideon."
"Oh. No. He left a letter explaining everything. Just like my dad did when he abandoned me and my mom."
"He addressed it to you?"
"Yeah. You know, Gideon stood toe-to-toe with some of the sickest people on this planet. I think it took a lot of courage, right?"
"Yeah."
"So, why'd he do this? It's addressed to me, but I'm not the only one he abandoned."
"Why is it addressed to you? I think you need to read that letter again."
"I have an eidetic memory, Emily."
"Yeah, I know. And an IQ of 187, but what do you remember about you're father?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well, he gave you ten years before he left. And yet you've erased all those memories. It's too painful, I get it, but then Gideon leaves. I think you need to read that letter again, and ask yourself why. Of all the people he walked away from, he only explained himself to one person, you."
Don't you know,
that I'm thankful for the moments when I'm down,
and you know how to make me smile.
Thankful for all the joy you're bringing to my life.
For the lessons that I've learned.
In Colorado, our case didn't go as planned. We were trapped in Cyrus' cult after the police raided it. When Cyrus asked who the FBI agent was, I was so scared. I thought you were crazy when you said it was you. Now I know that you were just protecting me. I though tit was my fault and you were going to blame me. When we finally escaped from the cult, I was relieved to see you. The feeling I had when I held you close was unforgettable.
For the trouble I've known.
For the heartache and pain,
thrown in my way.
I didn't think I could feel so strong.
You are never alone.
I will never forget all the good times we had. You are funny, beautiful, and the most amazing woman that I've ever met. You helped me in so many cases. You supported me every step of the way. I don't really know what else to say, but I might have an idea. I love you, Emily Prentiss.
-Reid