Author's Notes:
I'm not entirely sure of this one, please let me know what you think. The reason for the slower update is because I lost the Chapter I was working on.... that will teach me not to back it up!
Warning: This could be rated M for more Adult themes....
JJ dumped the girls' bags in the back of the SUV whilst Emily jumped into the passenger seat.
As JJ joined her, Emily grinned towards the blonde stating, "You know I could get used to this!"
JJ smiled slyly, "What's that? Having a hot chick at your beckon call?"
Sliding down in the seat, Emily who was now beetroot-red, squeaked, "....umm....no..."
Noticing the reaction, JJ winked, "Have I just been able to break the usual-witty and confident Prentiss?"
"err....no....umm...."
JJ let out a loud laugh and gave a comforting tap on Emily's thigh.
JJ decided to change the subject before Emily began to get more uncomfortable, "Em, why don't you get some shut-eye for a couple of hours, before we take our first pit-stop? I know how well you slept last night. You might be a little more comfortable now."
Happy for the change of conversation, Emily decided to close her eyes and instantly began to drift off.
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She felt the cold metallic object against her neck and could feel the Unsub's body tightly against hers.
All the team were surrounding the Unsub except for JJ. Where was she? The metal stung similar to a paper cut, as the object travelled lightly across her throat. This was not going to end well....
She was struggling to breathe now, not from the superficial cut on her neck, but the earlier attack on her body. She dug deep to make one last attempt to attack the Unsub and felt herself falling...she closed her eyes instinctively...
The team had cuffed her attacker.
In shock, she had only just realised something had cushioned her fall. She suddenly realized she was on top of something that was just slightly warm...
She opened eyes reluctantly, letting out a blood curdling scream.....
JJ shoved the brakes on in the SUV and pulled over on the side of the road.
"Em...." shaking her out of her dream, "sweetie, it's just a dream....a nightmare, honey...you okay?"
Emily looked at JJ with fear in her eyes, and, what looked like tears held back. She grabbed Emily and embraced her, tightening her grip. "You're ok... You're here with me now! I'm not going to let anyone hurt you..."
Emily melted in JJs arms, her breathing began to steady. Emily shivered. The dream was so real, she thought. She was ok that she was injured, that was not her concern. That was the risk she took taking on this job and she was fine with that. What she was not fine with, was losing the blonde currently embracing her. Emily returned the hug, pulling JJ in tighter. After what seemed like a few seconds to Emily, she reluctantly pulled back.
Now facing the brunette, JJ too, reluctant to let go of the currently timid and scared Emily, stared into her eyes concerned.
"You need to talk about it!" Before Emily could interject, JJ had raised her hand, "It doesn't need to be the psych at work, you can chat to me, or, any one of the team! You just need to get it out into the open, compartmentalising doesn't seem to be working this time, Em.... It will help you deal with it."
Emily took a deep breath and softly mumbled, "I know...."
She broke contact with the blonde and looked out into the paddocks, shivering at JJ from her dreams laying underneath her....she knew it wasn't real. She could not shake the sadness and fear she was feeling now.
JJ began the SUV, knowing Emily needed a little time to analyse her thoughts and nightmare. She hoped Emily would listen to her and talk later when it was not as fresh in her mind.
Half an hour later and they had stopped to have a coffee break. Emily was a little more distant than usual.
Is she still stewing on her dream or is she embarrassed for her reaction? JJ thought.
Emily was brought back to her surroundings by the warmth radiating on her hand. Deep blue eyes were looking into her eyes and she couldn't help but smile.
"I was thinking that we should stop up when we hit Napa Valley, we could hit some of the wineries there. One of the wineries also does authentic thin Italian pizza by the slab with live music."
"Sounds great, JJ. Let's get a room around there and make the most of it!"
"Great minds think alike! The winery has some rooms on their grounds. I'll ring ahead and book for us!"
