Author's Note: This is my first story so I apologize if it's not that amazing, it'll get better as I write it I promise. Any pointers or feedback is welcome :) This story has been in my head so I decided to see if people like it as much as I do
Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds, clearly.
Case overview: The team is on a case in Cincinnati, Ohio. The unsub is kidnapping, torturing, and killing couples that are also colleagues. He has taken 3 already; Marissa Varner and Brennan Mitchell, John Kelley and Cassidy Sands, and Charlie Benson and Hayley Gail. None of the victims have similar physical traits and don't cross paths on a daily basis. The team has been on this case for four days now. We come into the story with Hotch and Prentiss about to interview the family of Hayley Gail.
The December air was a chilling thirty-two degrees as Special Agents Aaron Hotchner and Emily Prentiss stood on the doorstep of the Gail family's home. Prentiss was shivering excessively as the air cut through the thin jacket she was wearing.
"Did you not bring a warmer jacket, Prentiss?" Hotch said, watching her rub her hands up and down her arms to try and warm them.
"Yes, but I forgot it back at the hotel. This is what happens when I wake up late."
Hotch was about to respond when the front door opened, revealing a red-eyed older woman, with the same bright blonde hair as her daughter.
"Hello, Ms. Gail I'm Special Agent Hotchner and this is Special Agent Prentiss, we're with the FBI. We'd like to ask you a few questions if that's okay."
"Absolutely, please come in and get out of the cold." She said as the two agents entered the house, silently seating themselves on the large white couch. Ms. Gail sat in an armchair directly across from them after shutting the door.
"I take it this is about my daughter?" She asked, sadness flashing in her eyes.
"Yes ma'am, just tell what she was like. We're just trying to find out why this man went after these specific couples."
"I'll do anything I can to help catch the guy that took my baby from me. Hayley was always passionate; she put her whole heart into everything she did. She was strong, a fighter; and a fearless one at that she didn't back down to anyone, but that was also because she was as stubborn as a mule. She always said what she meant and meant what she said and she had a great sense of humor." She stopped as the tears in her eyes began to blur her vision.
"You don't have to continue Ms. Gail, that is all extremely helpful. Could you possibly tell us a little about Charlie."
"Of course, he was strong just like Hayley and he was very protective of her. He put everything he had into his job and loving her at the same time. He was a serious man though, but he did learn to lighten up once he met Hayley. They were good for one another."
"Thank you, Ms. Gail. That's all the questions we have, and we'll let you know as soon as we find anything."
"Thank you and I know you will. Take care of yourselves and let me know if there's anything more I can do."
"We will." And with that they left the house and faced the frigid air yet again. Emily couldn't help but think to herself that Ms. Gail's descriptions sounded an awful lot like her and Hotch, minus the relationship of course. Even though she thought he would be good her and that she could be good for him, but she doubted that he felt the same way. Little did she know he was thinking the exact same thing, he edged himself closer to her as he saw her begin to shiver again. He spotted an alleyway that would put them closer to the café where they would be meeting up with the rest of the team.
"Hey, let's cut through this alley, it should get us there faster." Hotch presented to Emily, whose teeth were quietly chattering.
"Anything to get out of this damn cold." She said as they turned down the alley but as soon as they did both of their worlds suddenly went black as they inhaled the large amount of homemade chloroform that practically coated every inch of the alley.
PLEASE review My muse would love to know what you think of her idea. Chapter 2 will hopefully be up tomorrow (half day because of exams!!)
