A/N: So, here we are. Almost at the end of another season of Criminal Minds. With that note, who do you think will be the two agents in life-threatening danger? Honestly, I think Reid, but then again that's likely because they haven't tried EVERY way they could to nearly kill him.
Anyway, let's get moving, shall we?
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Spencer was looking through some files when he got a phone call from JJ.
"Hey, JJ, how's it going in DC?" Spencer asked casually.
"Spence," JJ said as she cried over the phone.
Spencer's mind switched to a completely different mindset.
"JJ, what happened?"
"It's my dad. He's dead."
Spencer froze. He met JJ's dad once. He was a really nice guy.
"What happened?"
"It was a drunk driver. The worst part is that they haven't found the guy."
Spencer thought for a moment. "I'm heading out there."
"Spence..."
"Don't 'Spence' me right now? I'm heading out there right now."
JJ smiled sadly on the other end of the line. "Thank you, Spence."
"I'll be there ASAP." Spencer hung and immediately headed out to his boss's office to inform him of his sudden notice of what Spencer called a "Family Emergency".
Spencer showed up at JJ's apartment as soon as he arrived in DC. He knocked on the door and entered as soon as she opened the door.
"JJ, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad," He said right away.
"Spence, it's okay," JJ said.
Spencer pulled her into a hug and kissed her on the forehead. "It's okay, JJ."
JJ began to sob into his shirt. "I miss him so much, Spence."
"I know," he said. He held her even tighter. "I love you, JJ."
"I love you too, Spence." JJ sobbed into his shirt.
They stayed cuddled together until a knock came from the door.
"You stay here," Spencer said. "I'll get it."
JJ silently nodded as he stood up. Spencer walked to the door and opened it to find Penelope Garcia at the door.
Penelope was shocked at the sight of a man in JJ's apartment whom she did not recognize.
"Who are you?" she started screaming. "What are you doing here? You stay away from JJ!"
"Calm down!" Spencer yelled. "My name is Detective Dr. Spencer Reid. I'm JJ's boyfriend from Las Vegas."
Penelope's eyes widened in shock. "JJ never mentioned a boyfriend."
Spencer's eyebrows quirked. "She didn't?"
"No, I didn't," JJ said from the couch. "I never told them. We were always busy with cases and I wasn't sure if they were ready to know."
Spencer picked up on something right away. "If THEY were ready to know? More like you aren't sure about us despite everything we've experienced together the past year!" He started walking out the door.
"Wait, Spence! I can explain!" JJ responded.
He turned around. "Oh, please explain how you weren't sure your TEAM wasn't ready for the news!"
"Spence, I wasn't sure where our relationship was when I originally had chances to tell them and when we were sure, all hell started breaking loose for the team. Every case ended badly and... I just... I don't know. I'm sorry, Spencer."
Immediately, Spencer felt terrible about what he had said. He knew in his mind he didn't understand, but he was willing to learn.
He pulled her into a hug and said, "Spence."
JJ looked up. "Huh?"
"You called me Spencer. I thought you called me Spence."
JJ's smile widened. "Yes, I do."
Penelope cleared her throat, making her presence known to the couple, who immediately backed apart.
"I'm sorry," JJ said. "Pen, let me formally introduce you to my boyfriend, Detective Dr. Spencer Reid. Spence, this is my friend and co-worker, Penelope Garcia."
"Pleasure to meet you, Penelope," Spencer said.
"Nice to meet you too, Spencer," Penelope said. "Anyway, JJ, I came over to say I'm sorry to hear about your dad."
"Same here, JJ," Spencer said. "If you don't mind, I'd like to come with you. You could use some support."
JJ looked at her boyfriend. "Thank you, Spence."
"JJ, Hotch wanted me to tell you that he's giving you some time off. He says to take care and come back when you're ready," Penelope said.
"Thanks, Pen. I'll see you when I get back."
"Take care, JJ." Penelope started walking out of JJ's apartment. "One other thing, Pen." Penelope turned around. "Don't tell the others yet. Let us do that."
"Understood," Penelope said as she nodded and then left the apartment.
"Come on, JJ," Spencer said. "Let's get you to bed."
JJ, trying to lighten the mood, responded with, "Trying to get lucky, Spence?"
Spencer blushed. "No, not tonight. I'll be here on the couch."
"I was just joking," JJ said. "Besides, if you don't mind, I would like having you hold me while I sleep tonight."
Spencer smiled. "Whatever you say, Jenny."
That night, they fell asleep in each other's arms.
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