Disclaimer:

I don't own Criminal Minds and I certainly don't own any of the characters.

ALSO: I don't write perfect pieces. I am human. I am writing to help with my depression and also work through some issues. Please be kind.

Warning:

I am not making this story rated M. I don't think it needs that rating. It will be a story centered on sexual assault but nothing graphic will be written about it. The story centers on JJ and Emily's friendship… I will try and make the characters as cannon as possible.

Enjoy!

Emily had gone out a few weeks ago. In fact, she went out right after a case wrapped up. I vividly remember her walking off the jet, sitting at her desk, and diligently working on finishing up her paperwork. I could tell she had somewhere important to be. She kept glancing up at the clock. I could see her becoming more frantic as time went by. One didn't need to be a proffer to know that Emily had somewhere she needed to be. With that thought in mind, I offered to finish up her paperwork; I told her she could sign it in the morning. She tried protesting, saying I needed to get home to Will and Henry. Emily Prentiss could be one stubbornly, annoying woman, but I learned how to be just as stubborn. From her, of course. Eventually, she caved and went to get ready. I guess she knew we'd be late on this case, because she brought her clothing here. I immediately knew where she was off to. No lady gets all dolled up like how Emily was for no reason other than a date.

I was so excited for my friend. Her love life had been lacking quite severely before this date. I told her to have fun and to call if she needed anything.

I watched as she left, smiling lightly. I remember finishing up my paperwork, and then doing hers. I drove home, and was greeted by a smiling son and an equally happy husband. I swear, not seeing them all the time is the hardest part of the job.

I made my boys dinner and got Henry ready for bed. Will and I talked some more before we also succumbed to slumber. I kept my phone on ringer so that if Emily needed anything, she could get ahold of me.

I woke up the next morning, and checked to see if Emily called or texted me. I didn't receive anything from her, so I sent her a quick message, asking how her date went. I didn't get a reply right away. I assumed she'd overslept, but after an hour or so, I started to get a bit worried. Not because I expect her to answer me straightaway, but because we had to go to work.

I wanted to make sure she was up, so I rang her. I remember her answering the phone, and breathing a sigh of relief. I told her that I just wanted to make sure she didn't sleep away the work day. She laughed a bit and said she would never miss work.

I told her that I had to get Henry ready and that we would talk at work. I told her I wanted to hear all about her date.

My nanny came and I kissed Henry and left for that morning. I drove towards Quantico, anxious to see Emily. I couldn't wait to hear about her night.

I hope you like this chapter. Please review and let me know what you think. More is on the way. I don't intend to pair Emily with JJ… But maybe I will pair her with someone. Any thoughts on who? I could always make it a random character too!

Thanks!