Disclaimer: I don't and will never pretend to own Criminal Minds.
They buried Emily in the same cemetery they buried Hotch and Jack in many years ago. Standing in front of Emily's grave, they each remembered how she had tried to keep them together, first after Hotch's death then after Rossi's. One by one the rest of them had retired from the BAU, and as each of them retired the team fell apart. Emily was the one who most hoped they would all stay together; ironically, it was her death that reunited them.
Dear Emily,
I hope you don't mind, but I read your letters to Hotch. I know how you missed him after he died with Jack in that car crash.
They each had gone their separate ways, only to end up standing in front of her grave. Many years ago they had carried her coffin and stood around it, not knowing that she was alive in Paris. JJ remembered secretly boarding the flight to visit Emily without anyone knowing but Hotch. She knew it would be the last time she would see Emily for a while, and as her friend left the café she felt only heart-wrenching sadness.
This time, the feeling was the same. With Will and Henry standing beside her she tried not to cry, but a small teardrop rolled down her cheek.
No one's read these letters except for me. They'll be a secret between you, me and Hotch.
They knew that they would all die soon, and each of them wondered which one of them would be the last one left.
I'm going to put them all in a bag inside your coffin, if that's okay with you. You can take your secret to the grave.
Garcia had refused to believe that Emily was dying. She hadn't wanted to visit Emily's house because she knew that she would break down crying in front of Emily.
You know I miss you, Emily? I miss you every day of my life.
After Emily's death, Reid began to doubt himself and his abilities. He had failed. His friend had died. And this time he didn't turn to any of his other friends for comfort without feeling that he could have done a little more. He was the smart one, he was the logical one, but he couldn't find a cure or a good enough reason for Emily to stay alive.
We all wish you could have stayed with us just a little longer. It's hard for us to just let you go, Emily.
One by one they slowly left until Morgan was the only one left standing in front of her gravestone. It was real this time. It was real…
At least you left the way you wanted to go. Maybe you didn't want to die just yet, but I'm glad to know that you didn't die in pain. Still, I'm going to miss you. You were my partner, and I'll never forget you.
Love,
Morgan
Author's Note: I am personally not satisfied with this ending, but I couldn't think of anything really good. Sorry if this disappoints.
