A/N: Here we are with Chapter 3! Let's get going!
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January 27th, 2014
JJ and Spencer returned to the station to meet with the rest of the team.
"We haven't got much on the connection," Spencer explained.
"Well, we have something," Hotch said. "The road they were murdered on leads to a military airport. You have to drive that road to get on the military plane. That makes sense for our first two victims, but not the last three."
JJ and Spencer shared a glance. They didn't know whether or not to tell Hotch what the connection really was. JJ was sworn to secrecy and Spencer wasn't sure if it was safe for JJ or anyone on the team to tell the truth.
"We haven't found anything either," Spencer said.
"Well, we need to find a connection, otherwise we don't get anywhere," Hotch said.
"We did find a connection as far the significance of the road. We just need to get further information about it."
2 days later (January 29th, 2014)...
The team still hadn't found anything on the victims. Every second, Spencer and JJ got closer and closer to telling the truth about the connection. The only thing keeping them from doing so was the risk of the danger for everyone involved in the task force, including JJ and Section Chief Cruz.
The day was over and Hotch was sending everyone who was left home. JJ had left earlier that day to pick up Henry and Hotch told her to stay home and spend time with Henry. Hotch sent everyone else home.
Spencer had barely walked in his front door when his phone started ringing. He ran straight to the phone, hoping there was a lead on the case.
"Reid," he answered.
"Spence," said the small, scared voice of a child.
"Henry, is everything alright?" Spencer asked, worried about what happened to scare Henry.
"Mommy's gone," Henry said.
"What do you mean?"
"Mommy was here then she was gone."
Spencer's eyes widened. JJ's missing. No, not missing. Kidnapped by the UnSub!
"Henry, I'll be right there. Don't move."
Spencer sped off to JJ's house. No stops on the way. He put on the siren and went.
When he got there, the door was unlocked. Henry wasn't supposed to move.
Spencer ran inside. "Henry!" he shouted. "Henry, where are you?"
"In here," Henry replied from the kitchen.
Spencer ran into the kitchen. "Henry, I told you not to move."
"I didn't!"
"Why was the door unlocked?"
"I don't know!"
"Henry, don't yell. Not the best time to, okay?"
Henry nodded.
"Henry, how do you know Mommy's missing?"
"Red stuff on the floor. Like when I get a boo-boo."
Spencer froze. The UnSub attacked JJ. "Henry, I'm calling Uncle Hotch, okay? We're going to find your Mommy and make whoever took her pay for their actions. Understand?"
Henry nodded. Spencer made the call to Hotch.
"We'll be there ASAP," Hotch said.
This was the turning point. JJ was missing. And this was connected to the murders. This UnSub was out for revenge. And that meant JJ, Cruz, and anyone else in that task force is in danger. And not just them. If this UnSub wants to hurt JJ the most, everyone in the BAU is in danger.
A dangerous secret had put everyone in danger. And JJ and everyone in the BAU is in danger.
Spencer Reid stood outside the house with Hotch.
"I can't believe it Hotch. I can't," Spencer said.
"Reid, it's not your fault," Hotch said.
"Yes, it is. This bastard was after JJ and I knew it. I should've said something. Now he's got her," Spencer admitted.
"What?" Hotch said.
"Hotch, I will find this bastard and I will kill him with my bare hands for taking JJ. No-one messes with my best friend. NOBODY!"
Hotch sighed. "Reid, calm down."
"I'M NOT GONNA CALM DOWN UNTIL I FIND THIS SON OF A BITCH! I AM NOT ABOUT TO WATCH SOMEONE ELSE I LOVE DIE BECAUSE OF ME!"
"Reid this wasn't your fault." Reid didn't respond.
Hotch sighed. "Reid. I want you to sit down and talk to me. Tell me about your past with JJ. First time you met her. Reid, any part of your past with her could be important to the case." Reid didn't respond. "When did you first meet her?"
Reid paused. "The first time I met her was before you hired her. At the FBI Academy."
To be continued...
Another cliffhanger? Yes! Time to delve into Reid and JJ's true past...
Sorry it's so short. Me being me, I like getting straight to the point while writing. Don't worry; the next chapter will be longer. I promise.
Until next time! See ya!
-D.C. al Coda
