This is really a random little chapter that doesn't have much of a point. But it will make it more awkward when the truth comes out:)

Chapter Ten

Emily was on her lunchbreak but she still had a lot of paperwork to do if she wanted to get to James' house later. She was surprising him. She was starving though, so her and JJ brought their lunches into Garcia's office. It was more fun than skipping lunch and doing paperwork, and they still got to eat. A win all round.

''Ugh, why do there have to be so many serial killers? Why can't there be like two? It would be so much easier to do my job!'' JJ complained as she glanced up from her file and saw twenty more waiting for her.

''Wouldn't it be better if there was none? So no-one would get killed JJ?'' Emily remarked, not looking up from the report she had to finish. She was trying her hardest to concentrate.

''Well yeah, obviously. But if there was serial killers, better two.''

''Or one,'' Garcia pointed out.

''But then when we catch him we'd be out of a job,'' argued Emily.

''But there's always at least one psychopath out there,'' noted JJ.

''Or sociopath.''

''Whatever Em. I'm just saying, I wish there was less serial killers.''

''Doesn't everybody?''

''You always have to make me look stupid don't you Em?''

''I can't help it,'' Emily smiled.

''Hey Em, which sounds more dangerous? A guy in Ohio who's killing and torturing women, or a guy in Alabama who's slashing them to pieces and just leaving them there?'' JJ asked, looking up from her file.

''Guy in Alabama, most likely has some form of psychosis, more likely to lash out. Way more dangerous.''

''You can tell that from a few words?''

''I'm just that good.''

''But how?''

''First guy, he's torturing his victims. That requires patience, self-control. He can wait and will most likely stalk his victims. They're all buried in the same place aren't they?''

''Yeah, how-''

''He's organised, meticolous, most likely methodical. He won't anger as easily, he can keep his emotions under control. Second guy is lashing out, the ferocity and brutality of his kills display anger. He'll get mad easily and will be more likely to go on a spree.''

''I want to be able to do that...,'' Garcia whined.

''So I should put the guy in Alabama on the top of the high priority pile?'' JJ questioned.

''Yep, say so.''

''I want to be you. Being able to profile would make my job so much easier,'' JJ sighed and flung her file to the side.

''You always pick good cases. Well not good, but you know what I mean. You're good at your job JJ.''

''But if I could profile I'd be even better.''

''Then take a class.''

''But I like being the person people can turn to.''

''Then why are you saying you want to be able to profile?''

''I...I don't know.''

''She beat you again Jayje,'' Garcia commented as Emily smirked at winning again.

''My brain is just so fried today. I am not functioning properly.''

''And it's only half way through the day. Imagine what she'll be like later,'' Garcia laughed.

''More annoying than she already is,'' agreed Emily.

''Hey! I am not annoying!''

''Yeah you are,'' Emily and Garcia said simultaneously. JJ pouted for the rest of the day.


After work Emily drove to James' house but he wasn't there. His car was gone and all the lights were off. Emily called him to see where he was but his phone was off. She started getting confused. His phone was always on. The only time it was off was when...he was on a date.

''No, he wouldn't be seeing another girl. He wouldn't do that to me,'' she thought as she started worrying. ''Or would he? He's confident, confident guys are usually players...''

Her mind was playing tricks on her. James wouldn't cheat, would he? Then again, they had never said they were exclusive, although Emily had assumed they were. Going out with a guy every night for the past month (bar cases) makes a girl think they're exclusive.

And James had always seemed so nice and genuine. He wasn't the type to cheat. Then again did they really know each other? They were close considering they had only been going out for a month, but not that close. Could he be lying to her?

She decided to sleep on it. She tried to push the thoughts to the back of her mind as it would ruin her sleep.

The next morning they had a case so she couldn't confront him on it.

When they arrived back she called him asking to go out to dinner last night. He said he couldn't as he was busy. Now she was suspicious.

She went in to work the next day disappointed and worried. She was scared he could actually be cheating on her. She trusted him, but there was still that niggling doubt in the back of her mind.

And JJ seemed to sense her fears, as if she could read her mind. ''Hey Em? You don't look too good, something on your mind?'' she asked as she handed Emily a coffee.

''Kinda. JJ, I think there's a possibility, a small possibility, that James is cheating on me.''

''What?''

''Sssh! Keep your voice down!''

''Sorry! What?'' she whispered.

''He hasn't been available for the past two nights, he said he was 'busy'. It's probably nothing Jay, but I'm scared.''

''What did he say he was doing?''

''He didn't. He just said he was busy.''

''Oooh.''

''That bad?''

''Usually if a guy says he's busy, there's usually another woman involved.''

''Thanks JJ.''

''I'm so sorry Em. I'm just stating facts.''

''I know, I know. But if there is another woman, I wonder who it is?''

''Whoever it is, she's dead. I'm known for having a good shot.''

''You'd have to get past me first Jayje.''

''We can both kill her. That ok?''

''Yeah, it'll give us a chance to bond,'' she smiled.

''We could have Garcia track his calls.''

''No, no, definitely not. I couldn't do that to him.''

''I could.''

''No you couldn't JJ! I'm not that type of person.''

''Yeah you're too nice for your own good. But there has to be some other way of finding out if he has another woman...,'' JJ pondered.

''Hmm yes...I could ask him?''

''No! Don't do that!''

''Why not?''

''It'll make him think you're suspicious!''

''But I am suspicious!''

''Fine then! Confront him!''

''But I don't want to seem controlling...''

''Jesus Emily, are you worried or not?''

''A little bit.''

''Then if he really likes you he'll understand your fears. He should be able to see that you like him so much that you're scared of losing him.''

''And if he doesn't?''

''He will. Trust me. Or he'll have me to answer to. No guy will hurt you. Ever. If they do, well let's just say they'll never be able to have sex again.''

''Aww. I love you JJ,'' Emily said as she buried her head in JJ's neck.


James called over that night with a takeaway. She was happy to see him, even if she was scared to ask him the question. She knew she shouldn't, but she couldn't help but worry. It was in her nature to worry.

''Hi Sparkles, sorry I wasn't available yesterday. I had another appointment,'' he smiled as she let him in.

''An another appointment with who?''

''Someone.''

''And this someone would be?...''

''What is this, twenty questions?''

''No, it's just that...I was getting worried when you didn't answer my call yesterday,'' she admitted, her eyes looking down towards the floor.

''Em I'm not cheating on you if that's what you're thinking.''

''I was.''

James sighed and walked over to her. She was sitting on the back of her couch and he pulled her in towards his chest. ''You're cute when you're worried.''

''You won't be saying that when I have frown lines twenty years later.''

''If you really want to know where I was, I was with my sister.''

''So why didn't you tell me?'' she asked, moving her head from his chest and looking up at him.

''I didn't want to seem like a sap for spending so much time with my sister.''

She slapped him playfully and said ''Jesus James! I thought you were cheating on me but in reality you were afraid I'd think bad of you for spending time with your sister?''

''I'm a guy. Of course I did.''

''You're lucky you're too damn cute and I can't be mad at you,'' she smiled.

''I've been blessed with my looks.''

''Hmm...so, what did you bring to eat?''

''Chinese, what else?''

''It's like you can read my mind.''


That Friday Garcia insisted on having a party at her apartment, and only the team was invited. Of course Garcia made sure there was plenty of alcohol to go around, and there was a theory she spiked the alcoholic punch. With more alcohol. It had to be true, Reid had one tiny little drop and got drunk. Of course everybody else was drunk way before that. It's like Garcia wanted them to get alcohol poisoning.

And she insisted on playing Spin The Bottle. Probably just so she could kiss Morgan and get away with it.

Garcia was getting really frustrated because every time she spun it it landed on either Rossi or Reid. And Garcia frustrated is not a good thing.

Emily and JJ were laughing drunkingly at her misfortune, adding to Garcia's annoyance. ''Alright, come on Emily you spin it. See who you get,'' Garcia spat.

''Fine,'' Emily smiled and spun the bottle. It landed on JJ.

''Oh this is going to make my day,'' Morgan smirked as he rubbed his hands together in glee.

''Shut up Morgan, that is so perverted. Men,'' Emily sighed.

''I don't care what you say Emily. You have to make out with JJ. I can take anything.''

''Damn. Ok, come here JJ. Maybe we can leave Morgan speechless,'' she said as she pulled JJ closer and crashed her lips against the blond's. Morgan's eyes widened at the kiss that went on slightly too long.

''Holy lord, that is some hotness right there,'' he remarked as JJ fell on top of Emily.

''You got that right,'' Reid agreed and everyone, apart from Emily and JJ turned and stared at him. ''What? I'm drunk!''

Again, sorry it's a bit random. I just wanted and Emily/JJ/Garcia scene, Emily and JJ wondering who James' 'other woman' is when it's JJ herself, Emily/James cuteness and drunk Reid. Next chapter will be better. A lot better...