Hotch had just gotten home after an, especially rough case. It was so rough, that Hotch told the team that the paperwork could wait until the morning. He was excited to reunite with his son, even if he would be asleep. When Hotch got home, he was greeted with a surprise. Jessica was passed out on the floor. Hotch put a finger to her neck and prayed he would feel a pulse. As soon as he did, he felt something hit the back of his head and then everything want black.
When Reid woke up, there was a soft crying, He looked up and saw the whole team tied to chairs sans Hotch. He noticed he was barefoot. The whole team was barefoot. The women didn't have any jewelry, and as far as he could tell, no one had any belts. Jack was in a corner, in his pajamas, crying. He wasn't tied to anything.
"Jack," he whispered," are you okay? Is anything hurt?"
"I'm not hurt," Jack said," but I'm scared, Where's my dad?"
"I don't know buddy," Jack said," but we aren't going to let anything happen to you. Do you think you can untie me?"
Jack nodded and went to the back of the chair.
"That's really good Jack," he said," you're doing really good."
Reid got quiet when he saw JJ begin to stir.
"Reid? What's going on? Where are we?"
"I don't know," Reid said.
As soon as Jack got him untied, Reid went to help JJ. When he untied her, the two shared a hug and then Reid went to the door. It didn't even have a door handle.
Morgan woke up next. As soon as he was untied, he went straight to Garcia who had just begun to wake up.
"It's okay baby," he said," I've got you. It's okay."
When Prentiss and Rossi woke up, the team sat down in a circle and started talking.
"It's gonna be okay Jack," Rossi said," we won't let anyone hurt you. Do you remember what happened?"
"I was getting ready for bed when a man knocked on the door," he said," when aunt Jessica answered the door, a man jabbed her in the neck with a needle. She fell down, and then he put a cloth to my face, and I fell asleep."
"That's good Jack," Morgan said," that's really helpful."
The team was interrupted when a voice filled the room.
"Jack?"
It was Hotch.
"Dad!"
"Buddy, I can't hear you," Hotch said," I can only talk to you. Listen to my team, and do whatever they say. I love you."
"I love you, dad," Jack said.
The lights were turned off, and the door slid open. There was light on the other side. A strange voice filled the room.
"Follow the lights," it said," an I won't hurt you."
The team hesitated.
"Let me rephrase that," the voice said," follow the lights, and I won't hurt your boss."
The room was filled with the sound of Hotch grunting in pain.
"Dad!"
JJ covered Jack's ears so he wouldn't have to hear any more. The noise ended and the team quickly exited through the door.
"That's more like it," the voice said.
The team followed the lights. Morgan took the lead with Garcia close behind. Reid and JJ were in the middle with Jack, and Prentiss and Rossi trailed behind. The lights guided them to a room with seven cots.
"Everyone takes one bed," the voice said," Women on the left, men on the right. This includes Jack."
JJ put Jack down on the bed furthest from the door and tucked him in.
"Okay buddy," she said," I know it's hard, but I need you to try and get some sleep. Do you think you can do that for me?"
"Yes," he said," I'll try and sleep."
Jack closed his eyes, and JJ kissed his forehead and went back to the other side of the room.
"No one leaves their bed until I say so," the voice said," sweet dreams."
Thank you all for reading this first chapter, Please feel free to leave any criticisms, questions or concerns in the review section, and PM me if you would be willing to be my beta reader.
