I dreaded the arrival of this chapter. Why? Halfway done with the story and I've seen "JJ" once. I had it recorded on DVR, but a storm hit and disrupted the DVR, ultimately deleting every thing recorded. I had to watch this on you tube to write the chapter, but lost power so I had to watch it on my phone and that was a crappy experience. I just took the summary from tvdotcom and the little bit that I watched to make this.

I listened to "Skyscraper" by Demi Lovato while rereading this and I gotta say, it made me cry a little.

"JJ."

"Goodnight Spencer."

"JJ."

"Goodnight Spencer."

"JJ, talk to-"

"GOODNIGHT SPENCER!"

"What did I do?" Reid asked as he looked at JJ. She had a pillow over her face and her back to Reid. He rubbed her side since he knew she loved that.

"Stop, I'm mad at you," JJ said. He continued to do it anyway. "Spence."

"Now see, we dropped the R from my name. We're making progress," Reid said. He kissed her shoulder. JJ faced him

"Why Spence?" JJ asked.

"You tore my contacts, I cut my hair the second I was cleared to drive," Reid said.

"It's so short though Spence," JJ whined. Reid gave her a kiss.

"You'll learn to love it," Reid said.

"You want to sleep on the couch, don't you?" JJ asked.

"Night JJ," Reid said.

It had been 3 weeks since Reid was cleared to return to work on the field. Henry gave preschool another shot and learned to ignore the other kids. He had been officially declared a genius, so he would start kindergarten next year.

Morgan became attached to a little girl named Ellie who had been kidnapped in a case in Los Angles. He wished he could've helped her and cared for her since her father had been killed in front of her, but they wouldn't allow it. Morgan noticed Reid walking through the bullpen without crutches or a cane.

"Knee all better now kid?" Morgan asked.

"Yeah, it hurts every now and again, but I have a brace to help it still," Reid said. He noticed JJ walk into Hotch's office.

"Looks like we might have a case," Morgan said.

20 minutes later

Reid sat on Emily's desk and looked at Hotch's office. JJ still wasn't out of their yet. Garcia walked over to them.

"JJ's still in there?" Garcia asked.

"And Strauss," Prentiss said. Reid grabbed a thing of antacids from Emily's desk. "Oh, again with the dairy?"

"I can't help it. I love dairy. Plus, gotta get Henry to drink milk some way," Reid said, taking the dosage he needed.

"It's been like what, 20 minutes?" Garcia asked. Morgan walked over to them after leaving Rossi's office.

"10 more minutes and we're in the air," Morgan said.

"This isn't about the case," Prentiss said.

"Wait, you know something?" Garcia asked.

"No, do you Reid?" Prentiss asked.

"No," Reid said.

"You should Pretty Boy. You're her boyfriend," Morgan said.

"Maybe she asked for a raise," Reid suggested. They looked at him. "Preschool isn't cheap you know."

"I have thought about it and I'm not interested," JJ said.

"Clearly. You've turned down the job twice without consulting your Unit Chief," Strauss said.

"Agent Jareau is under no obligation to discuss it with me," Hotch said.

"If the Pentagon calls one of your team members, you should know about it. Why didn't you tell Agent Hotchner that you turned down the position?" Strauss asked.

"I never wanted to get this far because-" JJ started.

"Because you know it's a better job," Strauss said.

"Because I don't want to leave this one," JJ said quickly.

"You've been here for 6 years," Strauss said.

"Nearly 7 Ma'am," JJ said.

"Change is good, and from what I understand, there's less travel with this position. You could stay home with Henry," Strauss said.

"Excuse me?" JJ asked.

"I understand the sacrifices," Strauss said.

"I do what I love. It's made me a better person, a better mother. Any sacrifices I've made have been for my family. I don't have a single regret," JJ said.

"We all in agreement that Agent Jareau is a valuable part of this team, and it's understandable why the Executive Branch is requesting the transfer, however, if Agent Jareau respectfully declines the request, there's no way you can make her go," Hotch said. Strauss sighed.

"No, I can't," Strauss said. "Have you looked at the video of the missing girl?"

"Everyone's watching it now," Hotch said.

"You're expected in Maryland within the hour," Strauss said.

"We'll be there," Hotch said. "Thank you." Strauss left the room. JJ started to leave the room as well.

"JJ," Hotch said. She faced him. "Pentagon?

"Sorry I didn't tell you," JJ said.

"Its okay, it's just it's a big deal. Being wanted at the Department of Defense is a major promotion. Are you sure you don't want it?" Hotch asked.

"Hotch, I belong here," JJ said before walking out of his office.

The case had ended. They found Kate Joyce alive in the ocean. JJ collected the files and turned off the video screen in the round table room. Hotch quietly came up behind her.

"When am I expected to leave?" JJ asked.

"There's nothing I can do. You've been ordered to report at the end of the week," Hotch said.

"I guess I have to train a replacement," JJ said.

"I'm not replacing you. I'm hoping to get you back," Hotch said with a smile. He handed her an exit interview form Strauss wanted her to fill out.

"I was hoping I could do something about this and I'm sorry that I didn't," Hotch said.

"How am I supposed to tell them I'm leaving when I don't want to go?" JJ asked softly, looking down into the bullpen. Hotch had tears in his eyes as he reached out to shake her hand.

"I'll miss you," Hotch said. He returned to his office. The rest of the team looked on in silence. JJ filled out her paperwork and walked to the bullpen.

"They can't just take you away," Reid murmured. JJ pulled him into a hug. Morgan looked angry and upset. Prentiss wished she could do something.

JJ finally pulled out of the hug and gave him a kiss. No one knew what to say or do besides say goodbye. Prentiss tried not to cry.

"I'll see you at home," JJ whispered. She went into Garcia's office. Garcia was shutting off her computers.

"You're leaving," Garcia said. "You should've known it would get to me. All you had to do was tell me and I would've put something in your file to keep you here."

"It wasn't up to me or Hotch," JJ said.

"This only works because we're a family, don't they even care about that?" Garcia asked. She sighed.

"I don't know," JJ said.

"It's not...No, I'm supposed to tell you that this is a great opportunity for you, but I don't know how. You're like the glue around here, who's going to keep us safe?" Garcia asked.

"Don't worry. They're plenty of big strong men around here for that," JJ said.

"See, that right there, your total ignorance to how awesome you are is one of the 5,000 things I love about you," Garcia said

"I'm still gonna be in the city. I don't think Reid and I are breaking up anytime soon. This isn't goodbye for us," JJ said.

"True. Then we'll make a plan. Breakfast every...Tuesday. But what if life gets in the way, and I only see you on birthdays and holidays?" Garcia asked.

"I won't let that happen," JJ said.

"Okay. You better not because I know where to find you and I'll hold Reid accountable," Garcia said. They laughed and smiled a little bit. "Wanna walk out together?"

"Uhh, there's one more thing I gotta do," JJ said.

"Oh...okay," Garcia said. They hugged and pulled away teary eyed. JJ walked out of the office and Garcia started crying. JJ walked into Strauss' office and left the paper work on her desk without any words. As she walked out, she remembered all the memories this job gave her.

A comforting touch from Emily.
A laugh with Penelope.
Spence reaching over to feel her baby move.
Sharing a meal, heartfelt laughter, and talk during a rare break.
Henry's first trip to the BAU, being held by Derek.

JJ came into the bullpen where Spence was waiting for her. She smiled and took his hand. Together, they walked out of the bullpen and into the elevator. Right before the doors closed, they leaned in and kissed each other.

"Are you okay?" Reid asked. JJ looked at him and faked a smile.

"All I can think is this. There are things we don't want to happen, but have to accept. Things we don't want to know, but have to learn. And people we can't live without but have to let go," JJ said. She wrapped her arms around Reid. "I never want to let you go Spencer Reid."

"You don't have to worry. I'm not going anywhere," Reid said, giving her a comforting kiss.

"I'm gonna miss working with you every day baby," Reid said once they were home and in their room. He hugged JJ and gave her a kiss.

"It's gonna be so much harder. I'm used to being with you 24/7," JJ said.

"Well, your hours allow you to be with Henry more. Help him memorize more books cover to cover," Reid said with a smile.

"You know he told me everything that's in lotion the other day?" JJ said with a smile. She wrapped her arms around him and gave him a kiss. "I think I'm ready."

"Ready for what?" Reid asked.

"Another baby. Henry will be 4 and off to kindergarten next year. I think I'm ready to have another baby. With you," JJ said. Reid smiled and moved on top of her.

"Let's not waste time then," Reid said