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This chapter focuses a bit more on the team. Now wasn't a good time to reveal anything. Still waiting for that right moment! I'm trying to get as many chapters out before classes start back up, because I need to pass certain classes (Calculus).

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It has been three days. The team was catching up with the unsub, but not without three more girls going missing. The case was getting tougher each second they wasted. It was getting harder to focus, especially since Reid practically disappeared. He only called once to say he's made it. After that, they haven't heard from him. Morgan tried calling him multiple times but by the third try, the phone was completely off. JJ secretly asked Garcia to track Reid, just to make sure he was alright, but Garcia couldn't even get a paper trail. Hotch told them to leave Reid alone. He needs his space and is probably going through some troubles with his mom. The team reluctantly agreed to leave the boy alone and focus solely on the case.

After another long, unsuccessful, day, the team called it a night. Tomorrow they may have more luck with this unsub. They were close, but they were missing something. At least the kidnappings have slowed to a halt. They know that tomorrow may be their last chance before the girls end up dead.

Sitting in the hotel room Hotch ran a hand through his hair in frustration. Rossi didn't say anything. Given the fact that Hotch's wife was murdered a while ago and his son was almost killed with her, this case is bothersome for the Unit Chief.

"Don't profile me," Hotch stated looking directly at Rossi.

"I don't have to profile you to know that this case is tough," Rossi said with a smirk. Hotch nodded his consent.

"Reid hasn't called yet," Hotch mumbled.

"Well, you did say it was about his mother. I'm sure he has his hands full," Rossi answered in thought.

"You're right. Let's just get this case finished so he doesn't have to worry about this when he gets back," Hotch said as he laid in the bed.

The next day, the team was up and already looking at the geographical profile. JJ had kept it updated to the best of her abilities having learned from years of working with Reid. She knew it wouldn't be one hundred percent correct, but it gave them a general location. Luckily, Garcia was able to narrow it down.

This was their last shot. They knew if they don't find those girls today, they may only find bodies tomorrow.

"We know it's a male name Geoffrey Showalter. He is unstable and will most likely kill one of the victims if we get too close too fast. We need to stay alert, keep caution, and stay focused on the task at hand," Hotch said quickly. The team nodded and got into the SUV's. They kept the sirens off. They were not risking the chance for the unsub to find out they're coming and kill off the women.

"Where do you think he will keep the women?" Emily asked.

"Garcia said there was a basement, so he could have them there," Rossi answered quickly.

"We just have to make sure we get them all," Morgan quipped.

"We can only hope," Hotch stated grimly.

They parked down the street away from the house that belonged to their unsub. They were surprised they had a seemingly good chance that they can get the unsub before he would know it.

They slowly approached the house. Hotch motioned for Rossi and JJ to go around back. They heard music. They knew he was in there.

In a swift movement, Morgan kicked down the door. Automatically they heard women screaming. Morgan, Hotch, and Emily quickly walked through the house. They ended up in the last room. A small bedroom. They heard the women crying behind the door. Morgan slowly approached the door, Emily and Hotch flanked behind him. Once the door was open, the girls ran out. Emily led them outside.

Hotch and Morgan stepped in. They heard a man chuckle. Hotch turned and instinctively aimed the gun at the man's head.

"I don't think you want to do that," Showalter, the unsub, smiled.

Hotch and Morgan's stomach dropped as they saw Showalter reveal Katy. She didn't have tears running down her face as most children, in fact, she seemed unaware.

"Geoffrey Showalter, put the gun down, and slowly put your hands in the air," Hotch stated showing no traces of fear.

"I don't want to," Showalter said with a crooked smile.

"We don't want to shoot you," Hotch warned.

"Too bad," Geoffrey smiled.

Three shots rang.

JJ and Rossi ran into the house towards the sound of the gun fire.

They stopped in shock as Hotch was on the floor in a pool of blood. Morgan already left to call for help.

They feared the worst.

Their worst fear got even more deadly as they saw that Hotch wasn't hurt. Showalter was dead, but the child was on the floor bleeding to death. Hotch was trying to stop her blood from flowing.

The medics rushed in and quickly asked Hotch to stand back. Hotch did so.

They watched as the medics quickly picked her up on a stretcher and rushed her to the ambulance, where they departed for the hospital.

"Damn-it!" Morgan yelled angrily as Hotch came out.

Hotch could only shake his head. This was far worst then what he expected. JJ and Rossi kept their faces neutral, to avoid any indication of what went on. Prentiss easily figured out what had happened and only hoped that the young girl was alright.

Hotch headed back to the hotel while Morgan and Prentiss headed to the hospital. JJ had to stay behind to talk with the media, and Rossi decided to head to the station to get started on the reports.

Reid was tired. He hasn't slept for the past few days, and he wasn't falling asleep now. He knew what he had to do. He planned to get it done and head back home before his absence became overly present. For all he knows Hotch could've called Bennington and inquired on how his mother was doing. Reid couldn't have that. Not only will he get suspended for lying, but in deep trouble with Strauss, and lately, he was doing his best to avoid the woman's nagging voice criticizing everything they do.

"Spencer. Get some rest," He heard a male voice say.

"I'm almost done. A few more hours," Spencer said quietly. Now was not the time to converse about health factors and sleep patterns.

"Alright," the man said and Spencer was left in silence once more.

Just a few more hours.

Thank you so much once more. I hope this chapter was just as good as the previous ones. I plan to have more Reid in the next chapter for all the Reid lovers. I just felt that I had to at least have the outcome of that case I threw in there. What do you think Reid is doing? I don't think I gave any hints with the little snippet I gave. I felt like I had to put him in there though!

Thank you once again and your feedback makes me smile and laugh and motivates me to quickly update my chapters!

-LD

P.S. I love French! Beautiful language.