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A/n thanks to my bet REIDFANATIC for this little bunny
The Changing of the Guard
Jason Gideon is my mentor and my friend. I always thought I needed his influence and wisdom in my job. He was always a great sounding board for me. Then he didn't show for our chess game or the briefing. I was concerned but we had that case…
As I watched, the car drive away with that cute little boy inside, I couldn't believe how everyone's life had changed. Gideon was missing, Hotch had asked for a transfer and Emily had resigned. It was as if my life had taken a sudden turn into unreality.
I didn't want to be the one to modify the profile to find that little boy. It made me sick to realize that they all knew I was talking about myself as a child. I never wanted them to know how bad it was for me with my mom.
Hotch understood without saying anything to me. He ran with the new profile even though Strauss was watching everything we did. I'm not happy I was right, but I am happy that I could do this job despite my substitute father's absence. Yes, after years on the team I should have known it would be alright, but I didn't, not till now.
I hope Gideon is okay…
