A/N: So it seems I've gotten the interest in this story and I am happy to report I will continue on. And here I thought no one would like it LOL - just goes to show eh!
CHAPTER 2
"Dr. Reid, Agent Prentiss." A nurse asked as she made her way into the waiting room. "You're here for Agent Jareau correct?"
"Yes we are." Emily said as she and Reid stood to meet the nurse.
"My name is Carol and I've been working closely with Agent Jareau for the last couple of hours. If you'd like to see her now you can come with me."
"Does she know who we are?" Emily asked.
"I'm afraid not. But her memories are resurfacing so she may remember in time. This way please."
Nurse Carol led Emily and Reid to JJ's room before heading off down the hall to tend to her other patients. When JJ saw the two enter, Emily could see that she was a bit nervous and was checking her and Reid out from top to bottom.
"Hi, how are you feeling?" Reid asked stepping further into the room.
"Um, I'm not sure. Alright I guess." JJ answered. "I don't think I'll be of much help to you though." She stated simply.
"I'm sorry?" Emily asked not quiet understanding what her friend was getting at.
"You're with the FBI right?" JJ asked pointing to both Reid's and Prentiss' FBI credentials hanging from their clothes. "But I'm afraid I don't remember what happened."
"Oh." Reid said as he realized that JJ thought they were there to question her about what had transpired during her time in the James' residence. "No we're not here to question you. We're um... well we're..."
"Your family." Emily stated seeing that Reid was having some trouble picking the right word. "Well not in the biological sense," she continued seeing the confused look on her friends face. "I mean we're not related that way but we are a family. You, me and Reid," Emily said pointing to each individual as she went, "work together at the FBI and we're very close." At this point Emily was now riffling threw her bag looking for her wallet. "See." She said handing her a photo from her wallet.
It was a picture of all of them out for a night on the town after one of their more difficult cases. JJ reached out and took the photo. "I...uh...I don't recognize anyone." She said.
"That's ok, it'll come with time." Reid said.
Emily walked around to the other side of JJ's bed and began pointing out the people in the photo. "Ok now see, that's you in the middle and this, is Penelope Garcia, she's one of your best friends and a computer goddess. This is Derek Morgan he's a fellow agent and kind of like a big brother to you. This is Aaron Hotchner, but we call him Hotch. He's our boss, the unit chief at the BAU where we work. You two are very good friends. And this," she said pointing to both the photo and the man beside her, "is Dr. Spencer Reid, he's our resident expert."
"Expert?" JJ asked looking at him. "In what?"
"Everything." Emily replied in a sarcastic tone before continuing. "This is me, uh Emily Prentiss."
"And we're pretty good friends too I take it?" JJ asked narrowing her eyes and farrowing her brow at her older friend.
"The best!" Emily smiled putting her hand on JJ's shoulder.
"Well I don't remember any of you," she said looking at the photo again, "but you don't feel..." JJ started but then stopped suddenly. Emily and Reid could see that she was searching for the right words before continuing, "...like strangers either." She said looking up with some confusion in her eyes.
"Good enough for me." Emily smiled at her and then put her arm around JJ's shoulders and gave her a small hug.
"Morgan" he answered his phone quickly. "Oh hey Kid, how's JJ doing?"
"Emily is with her now," Reid replied to his friend. "She doesn't remember us Morgan."
"Hang in there Kid – she will."
"Statistically the odds of her gaining her full memories back are..."
"Kid, kid..." Morgan cut him of mid sentence. "Just have faith man." And with that the two men wrapped up the call. Morgan put is phone on his desk and sat staring it for only a moment before he picked it up to make a call.
"Hey Baby Girl, how's my technical genius today?"
"Worried about my fallen Angel, Sugar."
"That's actually why I'm calling. JJ is awake and physically she's going to be fine. But..."
"But what!" Garcia demanded.
"But she has amnesia Baby Doll."
"You mean she doesn't remember anything?"
"No. No she remembers some things, most of her early life and right through to college according to the Doctor."
"And after college?" Garcia asked sounding exceedingly worried.
"Well she remembers joining the FBI and some things after that but not much. Reid says she doesn't remember any of us right now. Emily and Reid are still at the hospital with her."
"This is only temporary right?" Morgan could hear the hope in Garcia's voice.
"I hope so Mamma, I hope so." Was all he could say at this point.
"Morgan, Hotch, over here!" Reid called from the waiting area of the hospital.
"What's going on?" Morgan asked confused as to why they weren't with JJ.
"JJ fell asleep about an hour ago; we figured it'd be best to let her rest." Emily spoke up. "Dr. Ericson is supposed to meet with us shortly to discuss her discharge." And with that they 4 of them took up some seats and talked amongst themselves while they waited for the doctor.
"Agents, nice to see you all again." Dr. Ericson said as he approached the group.
"Doctor," Hotch stood up and greeted the man. "My colleagues tell me you'll be releasing Agent Jareau soon?"
"Yes there really isn't a reason to keep her here any longer. Her physical injuries aren't that substantial of course she'll need to follow up with her regular Doctor once she gets home. I can provide you with some referrals if you need them."
"Thank you that would be great." Hotch said as he took some papers from the doctor.
"Um, I don't mean to be a downer, but does JJ even know where she lives?" Emily asked from behind Hotch.
"How long as she lived there?" Ericson asked her in return.
"A few years." Emily replied, not sure of the exact date.
"Then probably not, but you'll have to ask her about. I would recommend that she not stay by herself for a while. It would be best however if someone could stay with her at her home. The familiar surroundings may help her memories resurface."
"I'm sure that won't be a problem Doctor." Hotch glanced towards Emily and she nodded in agreement.
Noticing the exchange between the agents Dr. Ericson couldn't help but interject. "Um, Agent Hotchner, you may wish to include Agent Jareau in these decisions. She has some missing memories but is still an adult and quiet capable of taking care of herself and making her own choices if she so wishes."
"Of course. Thank you Doctor." Hotch shook the man's hand before he headed off down the hall.
