Chapter 14

Emily and Morgan made their way back to the station, they have managed to get some useful information off the three boys, they had been tied up, blindfolded and let go at the same time they had all suffered sexual abuse but the only conclusion Emily and Morgan could come up with of why they had been released is the fact that they didn't fight against them, they were all too submissive. Which led to the fact that these unsubs only got there thrill if the children fought against them.

"Do you think they will have found any useful information or at least an area which we can concentrate on?" Morgan asked as he kept his eyes focused on the road. "We are talking about Reid here I would be surprised and worried if he hadn't got it somewhat narrowed down for us" Emily mused as she rested her head on her hand leaning against the window of the car.

The silence settled between them though Morgan could see the wheels in motion as Emily stared out the window "What you thinking about Prentiss?" Morgan asked "Thinking about what?" Emily said as she closed her eyes slightly. "Well you are either thinking about the case or something happened between you and JJ, did you two get into a fight?" Morgan asked. Emily took a deep breath before she spoke "Just thinking about the case and hoping we can catch the bastard before another kid gets taken or killed" Morgan nodded in agreement as they pulled up into the parking spot at the station.

The team were all gathered around the conference room table as Morgan and Emily walked in. Emily scanned the room only to notice that JJ was nowhere to be seen. "What did you two find out?" Hotch asked as soon as they closed the door. "The boys were let go because they didn't fight against them" Morgan said as they both took a seat, "They were too submissive, they did however all suffer from sexual assault " Morgan carried on speaking as Emily interrupted him "where's JJ?" she asked the concern evident in her voice.

"I sent her back to the hotel to get some rest" Rossi said as he looked straight at Emily he raised his eyebrow at her, the wave of concern and worry that flashed over her face before she regained her composure hoping that no one had noticed, though the look on Rossi's face told her he had caught her out.

JJ had finally settled down and the sobs had now become a slight hiccup "JJ, have you tried talking to her at all?" Garcia asked "No, I left her asleep this morning but even when she finally came down for breakfast we hardly spoke, other than saying morning and that she was riding with Morgan" JJ said deflated "Awe sweetheart" Garcia said in a soft voice. "I don't know what to say to her. Part of me wants to apologise and ask if we can go back to before, but on the other hand, I want her to talk to me. Scream, shout just anything other than silence" JJ said as her voice became a little stronger.

"I know she is stubborn and she likes to keep her emotions out of view of everyone, I just want to know what I have done wrong. Does she not like me in that way" JJ rambled slightly "JJ stop right there" Garcia said firmly "She kissed you back so that tells me she does want you," "But" JJ interrupted "There is no but JJ, in the time you have known Emily has she ever dated anyone?" Garcia asked "Well no but that doesn't mean anything she is independent" JJ said, "Has she ever shown any interests in anyone even when we have been on a night out?" Garcia asked, "Well no, it doesn't mean anything though Garcia does it" JJ said as she snapped slightly.

"JJ you are the only person I know of that Emily has kissed since she joined the team" Garcia pointed out, she allowed JJ a few moments to think back over the times they had gone out on a girl night out and with the team "She did go on a date" JJ pointed out "Yes and she even told Morgan she blew it," Garcia mused.

"That's because he didn't understand her" JJ replied quickly "The daughter of an ambassador doesn't know how to act on a date to make sure it doesn't blew? Moreover, according to Morgan her mother set it up. Does that not tell you something?" Garcia said leaving JJ slightly lost in her thoughts.

"I have managed to pin point each location that each child has been abducted from and it has given us a very narrow field, I also had Garcia pull up the satellite images of the dump ground going back as far as five years" Reid said as Emily studied the map which was pinned up on the board. She pulled out a pen as Reid stepped aside allowing her to connect the dots which gave them a small area in the middle of the abduction sights, "The thing is, if the unsub is in this location, the dumpsite is a good thirty minute drive" Emily pointed out.

"I noticed that as well but I am also thinking that they would not like to have the bodies of dead children in their back garden and I am also thinking that it isn't just a male unsub" Emily frowned at Reid "Trust me the damage and injuries those boys suffered could only have been caused by a man" Emily said sadly. "True, but looking at the way the bodies were in the shallow graves, no man would take the time or make that much of an effort. They would disregard them as trash," Reid stated.

"Reid, sexual predators have a tendencies to look after their victims because they love them" Morgan said as Emily shook her head "Not if what we came up with on the drive back is true, they already treat these children like trash, I doubt they will care once they have killed them." Emily pointed out.

"I also doubt that a woman would abuse these" Emily cut Morgan off slightly "We are not saying a woman abused these children, what Reid is saying is a woman helped dispose of them" Emily pulled up one of the pictures taken at the dumpsite "Look what man would lay a child out like this" Emily said as he looked at the picture, the body was perfectly laid out straight, the child's hands rested on his chest. Hotch sighed slightly "So we are looking for a team?" he asked as Emily shuck her head.

"Multiple unsubs yes, the woman just gets rid of the bodies, I would say she is dominated by him, I would also say he is abusive towards her so she is kept in line" Emily said causing Morgan to frown "What type of woman would do that." It was not really a question. "Someone who has not only been in an abusive relationship but has grown up within an abusive environment, she would have learnt from a young age to be submissive and do as she is told or asked and she would also know the punishment would be serve if she didn't" Rossi said softly.

"The man would be known to police, he would have a rap sheet which would consist of minor incident's and also would have priors for sexual assault" Emily said as she looked back at the board "He is a control freak, not just over his partner but in his life as a whole he gets his joy from causing terror" Emily continued. "I also would not be surprised if he was the main aggressor, we know from what the boys have told us they saw a few men but they were also controlled and he got his main thrill the more the children fought against him which makes me wonder what he would do to the other unsubs if they didn't fall in line" Emily concluded.

Morgan pulled his phone out placing a call to Garcia, he relayed the information they required "How is Emily?" Garcia asked before Morgan cut the phone off "Honest answer?" he mused "No I want you to lie" Garcia said sarcastically, he raised his eyebrow before making his way out of the room closing the door behind him "In all honesty, I still have no clue" Morgan paused "All I do know is unless it is relating to the case she doesn't want to talk." He paused slightly "Have you spoke to JJ?" he asked this time allowing Garcia chance to answer "I have spoken to her yes, and maybe when you all get back home you can beat some sense into your partner" Garcia said before cutting the call short.

Morgan made his way back into the conference room, his eyes fixated slightly on the back of Emily's head, before making his way fully in taking the seat next to her. "I suggest we all get a good night's sleep after we have delivered the profile," Hotch said so the local Leos could do the legwork. They all nodded there agreement as they made their way into the main station to talk to them all.

Emily made her way to the parking lot after they had given the profile as Morgan ran slightly to catch up to her "Prentiss wait up" he called, as Emily made her way over to the SUV "Me and you are going to go and grab something to eat" Morgan said as he caught up to her fully. Emily raised her eyebrow at him "Are we?" she asked as she gave him a sceptical look. "Yes" he smirked taking the keys from her "And I am driving," he said as he unlocked the vehicle, "I need to check on JJ" Emily said with a look of concern "She will be fine for an hour or so" Morgan said as he gave her a pointed look.

Morgan pulled up outside a local bar, which served food, switching the engine off as he turned to look at her "Come on princess" Morgan said with a soft smile as Emily sighed.

After they had found a table Morgan had ordered them both a drink, a glass of red wine for Emily and a beer for himself, hoping it would help her relax slightly. He handed her the drink as he watched her for a moment "What's going on Prentiss" Morgan asked kindly, "You mean aside from you dragging me into a bar for something to eat and maybe getting me drunk?" Emily mused slightly.

"No I mean what is going on with you and JJ," he said firmly, he noticed Emily's posture changed slightly. "Nothing is going on with me and JJ," Emily said as she glared at him slightly. "Let's see, you haven't spoken to her all day, you totally ignored her at breakfast and then you only just show concern when I say about going and getting something to eat tonight, and besides all that Emily I know you," Morgan said as he kept his voice soft and gentle.

Emily's shoulders slumped slightly as she tried her best to slam the famous walls and mask over her face but as she looked at him, she knew she had failed. "Nothing, I just didn't feel like talking this morning" Emily replied, "Bullshit Prentiss and you know it," Morgan said firmly. "Something has happened Emily and I am not sure if you are too stubborn, proud or dare I say scared to say it," Morgan said as Emily continued to glare at him. Morgan waited for Emily to speak or for any sort of reaction from her.

Emily's shoulders slumped slightly as she looked at him, "We kissed" Emily said her voice laced in sadness, Morgan watched her for a moment "Isn't that what you wanted Prentiss?" he asked, he had known for months Emily's feelings towards JJ's but this confused him slightly "It is but now" she sighed slightly. "Emily what happened" Morgan said his teasing side disappearing as the protective brother took over.

"We kissed, and" Emily swallow to anyone else it would not seem a big thing but to Emily it meant so much and as she looked at Morgan the only answer she could give was she was scared though she really didn't want to admit that to Morgan. "And what Emily?" Morgan said slightly pushing her. Emily blushed slightly she was not one to talk about her personal life but she knows she can trust Morgan even though she felt like she was betraying JJ.

Emily turned away unable to look at him as she spoke, Morgan had only seen this side of Emily a few times, when her emotions had become too raw on a case but this he could tell was different and Morgan knew Emily had problems showing her feelings and that she feared getting hurt. "Talk to me" Morgan said softly.

"I panicked" Emily said softly "Why did you panic?" Morgan pushed "I can't talk about this Morgan just leave it" Emily almost snapped even uttering the words had Emily in a panic. Again Morgan watched her carefully as he watched her he drew his own assessment "Did she ask you to make love to her?" he asked as Emily's head snapped up as she glared dangerously at him.

Morgan pushed on slightly knowing he had in fact hit the nail on the head as Emily continued to glare at him. "What is the problem with that Emily?" still she refused to answer, he sighed softly "Emily there is nothing wrong with being afraid of love" he said softly "who told you" she said in a threating manner. "No one told me Emily I know you or did you forget that I know you better than anyone else on this team"

Emily gave a half smile as she began to chew on her lower lip. "I can't just do that Morgan," Emily said as she looked at him her eyes softening slightly, "What if she just wants to go back to being friends after, I wouldn't be able to do that" Morgan smiled kindly "I don't think JJ is one to make love to someone and then ask them to leave Prentiss and you should know that better than anyone else"

Emily shuck her head slightly "You may be right, but is she just feeling like this because she now knows I saved her life," Emily said as she began to toy with the wine glass. "You need to talk to her instead of running" Morgan said kindly "I can't talk to her here Morgan without everyone else finding out, hell Hotch would have to kick me off the team, if he knew what was going on, but there again I have no clue what's going on"

Morgan smiled "I really wouldn't worry about Hotch, but I do know you need to talk to JJ about this. I know you find things like this hard but if I was JJ I would be very confused and hurt and I would also be thinking that I had lost you," Morgan pointed out. Emily swallowed, as she looked at him her eyes filling with unshed tears, "I don't know how to do this Morgan. The word love scares me so much"

"Why does it scare you Emily?" Morgan asked kindly "My Mother said she loves me and all she has done is used me as a political pawn, even my Father left because of it," Emily shook her head "Everyone who has ever said that to me has hurt me so I" Emily looked down as she began to pick her nails. "JJ isn't your mother though" Morgan said softly "You need to talk to her and see what it is she wants and tell her your fears and Emily it is not a sign of weakness" Morgan smiled as Emily scoffed slightly "Yes it is a sign of weakness and also how messed up my head is"