A/N: Feeling a bit ambitious so here's the next chapter. It's a bit longer, hope you like. I have a game tomorrow so I might not be able to post the next chapter.


JJ and Emily enter the interview room and their hearts break at the sight of the parents. They take a seat across from the parents.

"We are very sorry for you loss Mr. and Mrs. Campbell." JJ says.

They only nod, because they already heard those exact words too many times for them to have any real meaning.

Emily takes control of the interview, she notices Mrs. Campbell is holding a picture "Is that Matthew?" Emily asks gently and Mrs. Campbell nods.

"Tell us about him."

Mrs. Campbell takes a deep breath "He was such a good boy." she says and smiles at her husband. "Matt was very outgoing, I remember on the first day of kindergarten the teacher told us he had made friends with basically everyone in his class." she says through the tears. Mr. Campbell hugs her, pulling her closer.

"He was always smiling. Right beforebefore they took him. He had just joined the soccer team and he was so excited about it." Mr. Campbell says. "I remember the first time he scored a goal, he was so happy. He had so much to live for, how could anyone do this to him?" he asks and his voice cracks with emotion.

Emily puts a comforting hand on his knee "That's what we are trying to find out. Is it okay if we ask you a few questions?"

They both nod. Emily proceeds "Did you notice anyone strange that was spending extra time around you or Matthew or paying extra attention to him."

They look at each other and then both shake their heads. "On the day that Matthew was abducted do you remember anything out of the ordinary?"

Mr. Campbell looks at his sadly wife "I wasn't there, I was out on business. Maybe if I had been there" his voice cracks and he breaks down. Emily and JJ exchange a sympathetic look and allow the couple a moment to gather their emotions. Finally Mr. Campbell looks up at them "I'm sorry agents"

"You don't have to apologize for anything." JJ says gently. "We just have one more question, can you give us a list of people who would have access to your home?"

Mrs. Campbell nods "Of course agents."

While the Campbells write down the names of people that have access to their home JJ and Emily step outside. "All things about this case point to a stranger abduction, but the Matthew was the only victim to be taken from his home. That's why I'm thinking that maybe there's one person who has access to all of the victims' homes, but just didn't abduct the children there."

JJ looks in the window of the interview room and shakes her head "They are so broken. I wish we could do something for them."

Emily gently squeezes her shoulder "We will find who did this, and they will pay. And hopefully all the families can get some closure."

The Campbells come out the interview room and Mrs. Campbell hands Emily the list.

"Here's everyone we can think of who would have access to our homes." she says.

Emily gives her a small smile "Thank you both, for your time, I know this wasn't easy."

JJ and Emily walk the Campbells out to their car. "If you can think of anything else or if you need anything at all please give me a call."

Mrs. Campbell gives her a polite smile "Thank you Agent, please find who did this to our son."

Emily gently squeezes her hand "We will do our best and we will let you know when we do."

JJ and Emily watch the Campbells drive away before walking back into the station. "That sucked." JJ says.

Emily nods "I concur."

They walk back to the room where the team is. Hotch looks up at them "Any news."

JJ shakes her head "Not really. Nothing standing out to them on the day of the abduction. The father wasn't there, but I'm positive that he isn't involved. They did give us a list of names of people who had access to their home which I'm going to send to Garcia to check out."

Hotch runs a hand down his face and sighs in frustration. He takes a look at his watch "Okay, its 6 now. Why don't we work until 8 and then call it a night. Then we can look at everything with fresh eyes tomorrow."

The team nods and everyone returns to going over the information, hoping to find something to break the case.

"Hey I think I've got something." Reid says. "Over the past 6 months all of the victim's homes were worked on, by the same local contracting company, though for a variety of reasons. I'm going to call Garcia and see if there is some overlap between workers."

Reid dials Garcia "This the office of the 8th wonder of the world, the all knowing Penelope Garcia, how may I blow your mind today?" Everyone chuckles.

"Hey Garcia, its Reid. Can you see if any of the workers from Ridgley's Home Improvement worked on all 6 of the victims homes."

"On it, boy genius, just give me a sec." she says her fingers flying across the keys. Her search comes up empty.

"Sorry, no overlap between workers."

Reid sighs "Okay, thanks Garcia." "You're welcome. Good bye munchkins. Oracle of Quantico out!" she says hanging up. The others return to their work, slightly disheartened that the lead didn't turn out.

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Several hours later Hotch glances at his watch, it would already later than he expected "Alright its 9 now and we aren't any closer to finding this S.O.B. let's head back to the hotel get some rest and get back at it tomorrow." The team gathers there things slowly, reluctant to stop working. They head to their respective SUVs tired and disappointed.

Once at the hotel they wait for JJ to get there room keys and are chatting quietly.

She returns slightly annoyed "Okay they only saved us three rooms so we are going to have to pair up." she says to Hotch.

Hotch sighs "Prentiss and JJ you are together, Reid and Morgan, and Rossi you are with me. We meet here tomorrow at 8."

Morgan sighs, pretending to be upset "Why am I always stuck with pretty boy, he snores."

"I do not." Reid objects, but it comes out more like a squeak. The group laughs at him and pick up their bags heading towards the elevator.

Emily grabs JJ's bag and smiles "You look dead on your feet Jareau." she says.

"Thanks, Em. Way to make a girl feel special." she says with a chuckle as they step on top the elevator with the rest of the team.

Once they reach their floor they exit the elevator and bid each other good night. JJ slides the key card into the slot, opens the door, and turns on the light. Emily follows her in and locks the door. "Here you go. Remind me never to carry your bag again, what do you do, pack your whole house for one trip." she says teasingly handing JJ her bag.

JJ rolls her eyes "No one told you to take my bag and it's not even that heavy."

Emily laughs and flops down on her bed "It really wasn't heavy, I was just like messing with you."

JJ huffs, pretending to be annoyed "Prentiss sometimes, I forget you are an adult." she says unpacking her bag. "Hey Emily, mind if I shower first?" Emily shakes her head "No, have at it JJ." she says with a yawn.

Emily watches JJ as she retreats to the bathroom, admiring her form. She shakes her head "Cut it out Prentiss, don't go there." she says to herself. She grabs the remote to watch some T.V. and take her mind off the days events.

Emily was dozing and watching T.V. when she hears her ring. "Prentiss." she answers gruffly.

She hears laughter ring through the phone "Is that how you always answer the phone Emily?" an amused voice asks.

Emily smiles "Hey Lisa, sorry wasn't expecting you to call. What's up?"

"Oh nothing, just are you free tomorrow night?" she asks.

Emily sighs "Actually no, I'm working a case so I don't know when I'll be home, but definitely not by tomorrow. I'm sorry."

"Hey, no worries. Duty calls right."

"Yeah, I'll call you when I get back and we can reschedule, okay."

"That sounds good, but you sound tired Emily, so I'll let you get some sleep."

"Yeah this case, is a bad one."

"Well kick some criminal ass, good night Emily. Can't wait to see you."

Emily grins "I can't wait either Lisa, Good Night." she says and hangs up as JJ emerges from the bathroom.

"Who was that?" JJ asks. Emily blushes, slightly "It was Lisa."

"Oh." JJ says more harshly than she intended to.

Emily looks at her confusedly, she could have sworn she saw anger flash across JJ's face for a second.

"Is everything okay JJ." she asks.

"Nothing's wrong." JJ snaps.

Emily grabs her stuff and heads to the bathroom. Why would JJ be mad at me she wonders.

30 minutes later Emily emerges from the bathroom, feeling fresh, but hungry. JJ is lying on the bed watching T.V. and she smiles at Emily.

"Hey Em, come here."

Emily nods, approaching her slowly, slighty afraid that JJ might snap at her again.

JJ rolls her eyes when she sees how Emily is walking towards her "I'm not going to hurt you Emily."

Emily grins "Can't be too sure about anyone these days." she says sitting down next to JJ.

"I'm sorry about snapping at you earlier, I don't know what's wrong with me, I just have been feeling so weird lately." When you talk about Lisa she wants to say.

Emily smiles softly "It's okay JJ, we all have our bad days, but if there's anything you want to talk about I'm here."

JJ nods and snuggles into Emily's side and looks up at her "You know you are my best friend right?"

Before Emily can answer her stomach growls.

JJ laughs "I guess somebody's hungry."

Emily laughs too "Yeah. I'm going to see if I can find a vending machine with some snacks." she grabbing some sweats and throwing them over her pajamas.

She heads toward the door and then turns around "Oh and JJ." she says.

JJ turns to face her "Hmmm?"

"You are my best friend too, I don't know what I would do without you honestly." Emily says quietly.

JJ sees the raw emotion in Emily's eyes, something that is so rare for the woman who is the queen of compartmentalizing and gives her a big smile. Emily returns the smile before slipping out the door.

Emily finds the vending machines and groans when she sees Morgan there.

Morgan smiles "Hey Prentiss, what's it like sharing a room with JJ."

Emily rolls her eyes "Morgan, it's not like we haven't shared a room before."

Morgan grins "But its different this time, you might try to make a move on her."

Emily chuckles "Yeah Morgan I'm definitely going to try to seduce JJ in the middle of a case in a hotel room. If that's what you think then I don't know how you got on this team."

Morgan just shrugs "Well, you do have a way with the ladies. Good Night Prentiss." he says, heading back to his hotel room.

Emily shakes her head and goes to the vending machine to get her late night snack.

JJ lifts her head and sees Emily struggling to get into the door "Gee, Emily did you buy the whole vending machine."

Emily huffs "Well, I was hungry and I thought you might want something to." JJ walks over to see what Emily has gotten and grabs the pack of Oreos.

"Hey, I wanted those, it was the last one." Emily exclaims.

JJ gives her a sad pout "Can I please have them Emily." she asks.

Emily rolls her eyes "Fine, you're lucky I like you JJ." she grumbles.

JJ gives her a big grin and opens up the Oreos munching happily. Emily grabs the remote and settles on her bed, flipping through channels.

"Ooh stop here." JJ suddenly calls out.

Emily raises her eyebrow and stops on the channel that Big Brother is on.

"What?" JJ asks.

Emily shakes her head "Nothing, I just didn't peg you as the reality show type." JJ doesn't respond, already engrossed in the show. Emily eats her snacks and tries to watch T.V., but slowly drifts off to sleep.

Emily wakes up to JJ shaking her, "Hey Em, you might want to get more comfortable." Emily clears her throat "Your show is over." JJ nods "I saved you an Oreo." she says handing it to Emily.

Emily smiles "Thanks."

They both get situated in their beds and Emily reaches over to turn off light on the table between them.

"Good Night JJ."

"Good Night Em."

And they slowly drift off to sleep.