A/N: Well the next chapter is here! This one is obviously about Emily's "death" in "Lauren", but with a change. JJ won't lie to Reid about it because she loves him enough to know that lying to him is a bad idea. So yeah, this came along after I thought "JJ should've told Reid. This wouldn't've happened if they were together like they should've been."

Well either way, let's get on with it! You know the drill: read, review, and enjoy!

March 16th, 2011

She walked out of Emily's hospital room, prepared to say what she had to. It would break her heart to say it, but it was for Emily's safety. She walked into the lobby where the rest of the team waited.

"She never made it off the table," JJ said. Tears welled up all around. JJ saw Spencer stand up and walk towards the exit. "Spence?" she asked, blocking his path.

"I didn't get a chance to say goodbye," Spencer choked out through his tears. JJ wrapped her arms around her fiancée as he cried on her shoulder.

JJ felt guilty. She shot Hotch a look. Hotch paused for a moment, but nodded.

"Spence," she said. "I need to tell you something when we get home."

Spencer nodded against her shoulder. Hotch told the team that they were on stand down for a little while to cope with recent events. Everyone filed out of the hospital after a while until JJ and Spencer were the only ones left.

When they got home, they relieved the babysitter for the night. Henry ran up happily to his parents, but then he noticed his father's sadness.

"What wrong, Daddy? Why you sad?" Henry asked.

Spencer smiled sadly at his son and kneeled to his level. "You know Aunt Emily, right?" Henry nodded. "Well, she got hurt really badly and she had to leave us. I'm just sad that she's gone."

Henry hugged his father tightly. "Aunt Emily come back. She will. I know she will."

Spencer could no longer hold back his tears. He started crying as he held his son tightly. "Thank you, Henry," he said softly.

After they put Henry to bed, JJ sat with Spencer on their couch.

"Spence, I need to tell you something," JJ began. "Henry's right. Emily will come back."

"How? She just died today," Spencer said.

JJ took a deep breath. "No she didn't." Spencer's head shot up. "Hotch made me tell you guys that Emily was dead so we could keep you all safe. If Doyle thinks Emily's dead, he won't come after you guys. It broke my heart to say that to you guys. Hotch let me know it was okay to tell you. I'm not going to lie to you." Spencer looked away from her as he took in everything he was told. "Spence, I'm sorry. Please don't hate me. I love you and so does Henry."

"JJ," Spencer said. "I don't hate you. I'm just a little flustered right now. But thank you for telling me. And I love you too." He kissed her for a quick moment. "I'll talk to Hotch in the morning. And I swear JJ; I will do everything I can to bring Emily back. You will too, won't you?"

"Yes. But we can't tell anyone else alright. I know that it's going to be hard, but it's for Emily's safety."

"Okay." Spencer stood. "Let's go to sleep. It's been a long night and you've got work tomorrow." He took JJ's hand and pulled her up and led her to their bedroom. They didn't exactly sleep that night, the events of the night having taken their tolls on the two. JJ left for work the next morning while Spencer stayed at home with Henry. It was a nice break from the recent events to have his son with him the whole day.

Besides, he knew that Henry was right. Emily would be back someday.

I know it's short, but I'm trying. I hope you liked it. Remember to leave your thoughts in a review!

Next time:

Reid and Rossi gets a surprise visit from an old friend.

If you think about it, it'll come to you. (Hint: Season 6)

Until next time! See ya!

-D.C. al Coda