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Kagome was wakened up by a light shake in her sleep. When she opened her eyes she saw that it was Leo. She looked at the clock that was on top of the dresser and saw that it was 2 o'clock in the morning.
"What's wrong sweetie? Did you have a nightmare?" She asked
"Will is gone." He said
She looked over shoulder and saw the other side of the bed was empty.
"I got up with Winston to get a drink of water and I saw Will walk out the door. I tried calling him but he didn't answer. Winston followed him so he doesn't get hurt." Leo said
Kagome got up to place her shoes on and got her and Leo's jackets. When Leo told her that Will was sleepwalking in his pajamas she grabbed a thick blanket for him. They got in the car and Kagome followed his aura to track him down. Weeks had passed since Leo has been in their lives and Will's dreams were coming back worst and worst it seems if he forgets to take her special tea. These cases were getting to him and she wishes that he would stop. After driving down the road she found him sleepwalking with Winston following behind him. The police stopped him before she did and woke him up.
"Will!" Kagome said as she and Leo were getting out of the car.
"Kagome? Leo?" Will said as he was still a little groggy
"Are you okay? Here?" She asked when she hugged him and then placed the blanket over him. "Leo put Winston in the car, please."
The boy nodded and took the dog in the car.
"Is he your husband, madam?" The officer asked
"He's my boyfriend." Kagome said
"Has he had a history of sleepwalking? Or has been on drugs or been drinking to cause this." The officer asked
"No, he's been under a lot of stress from work. It causes him to sleepwalk at times. Thank you, officers." She said and helped Will in the car
"I'm sorry." Will said "How did you…"
"You have Leo to thank. He's the one that saw you when you left." Kagome smiled
Will turned around to look at Leo with a smile and thanked him. Leo smiled back and laid his head on Winston who was also tired. When they got home Kagome told him to go back to bed while she made Will her special tea to help him sleep.
"I'm gonna call Jack and tell him you are not coming in today." Kagome said as was about to reach for the phone.
"No, Kagome, I'm fine. I just forgot to take your tea before going to bed." Will said after taking a few sips of his tea.
"Will, you need to rest. You really scared me out there. These cases…it's…it's too much for you. I can see the stress it's putting on you." She said
"We've all be under stress. Especially the way your brother has been working us like slaves." Will mumbled
"Then I'll tell him to back off. Will I love you, and I'm grateful that you and everyone is trying to solve this for me but if its risking your health…I can't live with that." She said cupping his face. "Just tell Jack to give him the whole case and he'll be out of everyone's hair."
"Kagome…it's fine. I'm fine, okay." Will said
She sighed and let go of his face before placing them on her hips. Will knows that once she did that she'll say her final word and will be putting her foot down. Once she does that no one can change her mind.
"Fine. If that's what you believe I will say no more. But if this happens again Will I'm gonna go straight to Jacks office and demand that he backs off. I'm not going to let him run over you like this. He has other men that can do your job. I won't let him push you anymore." She said and went upstairs.
When the sun came no words were said at the table. Will said his goodbyes to them as he left for work and was going to give Kagome a kiss on the cheek but she didn't let him. He knew that she was still mad at him and knew it will take time for her to cool down. Kagome sighed, as she hate being mad at him. She needs help on this. After cleaning up the kitchen she and Leo got dress and headed to Hannibal's house. She called him earlier, saying that she needs to talk and he was kind enough to have her over. When they were inside Kagome told Leo to wait in the dining room with his coloring set while she and Hannibal talked in the kitchen.
"Although I may be, is it safe to assume he was not sleepwalking when he went to work?" Hannibal asked while he poured her some coffee.
'I'm sorry it's so early." She said
"Never apologize for coming to me." He smiled "Office hours are for patients. My kitchen is always open to friends. Onset of sleepwalking in adulthood is less common than in children." And handed her, her cup after placing two cubs of sugar and two drops of cream in it.
"Thank you for another worry that I might have to worry about too." Kagome said dryly hoping Leo didn't sleepwalk anytime soon
"Sorry." He chuckled knowing what she was thinking
"Could it be a seizure?" She asked as she stirs her coffee
"I'd argue a good old fashion posttraumatic stress." He said after pouring himself some coffee. "I have to agree with you that Jack Crawford has gotten Will's hands very dirty."
"I want him to quit. This is too much for him. But he doesn't believe that he was forced to go back in the field like I do." She said
"I wouldn't say "Forced."" He said ""Manipulated" would be the word I'd choose."
"I believe so too. Will thinks he can handle it." She said shaking her head. "The same thing happened with my father. I don't want that to happen to another person that I love."
"Your father was ER sergeant, correct?" He asked as he remembered this in one of her sessions.
"The stress was too much for him that it ended up killing him. When he would come home he would always put on a smile on his face to make us believe that he was fine. But our mother knew. She could always see it in his eyes. She said that he would cover it because he didn't want us to worry about him and coddle him." She said
"Like you did when you were truly depress when you thought Leo was dead." Hannibal stated
"Please don't…I already had that lecture from my mother when she came to visit. I learned my lesson. But now it seems that Karma has decided to pay me a visit and now Will's doing it." She said taking a sip
"Somewhere between denying horrible events and calling them out lies the truth of psychological trauma." Hannibal said to get back on the subject with Will.
"So Will won't be able to handle it. At least not without me by his side." She said
"Who really needs you now is your son, not Will. With all our sessions Kagome, I have learned that you are selfless and a nurture. You think about others health besides your own. You're even willing to risk your own life to save them." Hannibal said as he walked around the counter and places a hand on her cheek and other holding her hand. "You are cursed being selfless. Most people don't have that. But because of this ability you have, people will use it to their advantage. It's time for you to think about yourself for once and take care of your little boy."
"What about Will?" She asked
"He needs to make his own choices. He entered into a devil's bargain with Jack Crawford without listen to the consequences. It takes a toll." He said
"You're saying that Jack is the Devil?" She asked
"When it comes to how far he's willing to push Will to get what he wants, he certainly no saint." He said
Kagome nod her head in understanding. Then she looked at him when she realized that he was still holding her like this. The look that he gave her made her shivers, strangling in an excitement and hot way. His hand started caressing her face and his thumb lightly brushed her lips. Those lips that have been in his dreams every night. Lips that have been taunting him since he first met her. No more. He leaned down and was about to kiss her till he heard little footsteps heading their way.
"Mommy, I'm hungry." Leo said as he came in the kitchen
When he came in Hannibal had already let her go.
"Honey, you just ate not that long ago." Kagome laughed
"I know, but I'm still hungry." He smiled
"What did you eat, Leo?" Hannibal asked
"Coco puffs." Leo said
Hannibal gave Kagome a look and she had a sheepish smiled. Leo seemed to laughed at the situation. The only time he saw his mother being scowled at was when his grandmother visited for New Years.
"How about some pancakes, eggs and sausage?" Hannibal asked Leo
Leo nodded happily.
"Hannibal you don't have to…" Kagome said
"I insist. I enjoy cooking for others. Besides he's a growing boy. He needs all the food he needs to be big and strong." Hannibal said and ruffled Leo's hair
The jester made Leo laughed.
While he started making them breakfast Kagome had went to the dining room to get Leo's backpack.
"Leo, what did I tell about leaving a mess?" She said when she saw papers all over the table and floor.
"Sorry mommy." Leo ran back in the living room to pick them up
He picked the papers up and placed them in his backpack before heading back in the kitchen. Kagome shook her head in amusement and notice one paper that must have fell off the table. She went to pick it up and when she saw the drawing her smile fell. Heading back into the kitchen Hannibal notice Kagome happiness was gone.
"Leo, who's this?" She asked showing him the picture
"That's daddy, mommy." Leo smiled
"Have you ever met him?" She asked
"I see him in my dreams. Like I use to see you in my dreams when you were far away." Leo explained
After Hannibal was done he looked at the drawing. It was a man dress in a blue jumpsuit and a glass box.
"How do you now this is your father, Leo?" He asked
"I hear him calling for me, like mommy did." Leo said "I think he misses us. Can we visit him mommy?"
Kagome didn't know what to say and looked at Hannibal for help. It was a surprise to him as well and wasn't sure what to say.
Afterwards Leo was sleeping in his bed while Kagome sat on the couch looking at the picture. There was big debate in her head that she wasn't sure what to do. Not to mention the almost kiss that Hannibal gave her. Will came home after his session with Hannibal and saw Kagome on couch.
"Hey." He said and sat down next to her
"Hey." She said giving him a weak smile and put drawing down
"Are you still mad at me?" He asked
"No, no." She said
"What's wrong?" He asked
"Leo…he wants to see his father." She said letting a tear fell down her cheek
"He knows?" He asked sitting up straight
"No. If he had asked about his father I would have told him that he was dead. He somehow knew that he is alive and he wants to see him." She said
"What did you say?" Will asked
"I told him I have to think about it. I don't want Him anywhere near Leo. But how can I explain to my son why he can't see him?" She said
"That is a tough choice." He sighed
"Will I really need some help here." She said and lay her head on his shoulder. "Hannibal thinks I should but I don't."
"Then don't. I don't think you should. The last time He saw you he ended up killing the guards and started a riot that almost turned into a bloodbath." Will said "If he found out that Leo's alive he might try to escape again."
He sighed and brought her close so he could place his chin on her head as they laid on the couch.
"I think you're right. These cases are getting too much for me. I feel like I'm losing myself." He said
"I'm sorry that I'm not there for you anymore." She said
"Don't be. You just got your son back. He needs you more than I do." He said and kissed her head
She pushed herself up and smiled down at him before giving him a kiss.
"Come on, I'll make you that tea and then we could go to bed." She said
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In the dark of the night a woman in her mid-thirties was running and screaming in the woods as something was chasing after her. She kept on running and running until a wire trap caught her foot and hanged her upside down. She screamed for help but since she was in the middle of the woods no can hear her. Then she heard noises from the bushes and a hooded figure came out with a large hunting knife in their hand.
"Please, let me go!" The woman screamed "What do you want!?"
The last thing the woman heard was female laugh in a sinister tone before she was gutted.
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Two days later…
Kagome was helping Leo with his writing skills while they were waiting in Lectors waiting room. She didn't feel comfortable leaving him with a complete stranger so she asked Hannibal if it was okay for her to bring Leo. She smiled down at her son and couldn't believe how smart he was. His writing skills were a bit rough but he was detriment to get it right. His reading skills were what really amazed her. He was able to read in a third grade level. His favorite books were the Harry Potter series and he loves it when she would read him The Hobbit. He got his love for magic mystical creatures from her for sure. Though it's too early to tell but she believes he might inherited her hate for math.
"Hello Kagome. Hello Leo." Hannibal said from the other exit door.
"Hannibal? Why are you…?" She asked
"One of my patients husband found out she here for psychiatry." He explained
"Who?" She asked
"Sorry, you know I can't say, Kagome." He said
"It's sounds like Mr. Jack Crawford to me." Leo said as he had his ear press against the door.
Kagome could have sworn he was right behind him. He has some light feet.
"Leo, get over here. You must respect their privacy." She said
"Sorry mommy." Leo said when he walked over to her
He gave her his puppy face look and Kagome laughed.
"Leo, don't forget who taught that look." She teased
"Oops." He blushed
"Something tells me he's going to be getting away with everything with that look." Hannibal smirked
"Yes, but his mother will always know." Kagome said with mischief smile
It took half hour till Jack and wife left and they were able to start their session. Kagome had Leo sit on the loveseat couch and told him to write down what she wrote. He nodded and started doing his work when Kagome sat across from Lector. She saw Hannibal smile at the boy and then back to her to start. When it was close to being over Leo looked at the window as he felt that something was off. He walked over to the window and looked down at the street. Kagome notice this and walked over to him. When she looked down her eyes widen at first before they narrowed and held her son tight. Hannibal saw this and walked behind them. He looked down at the street and on the corner he saw a woman staring back at them with a dark smirk.
"Kagome, who is she?" Hannibal asked
"She was 'His' first muses before me." Kagome said in hate
Then her phone rang and turned out to be Will. A body was brought to the lab and he said that she needed to see it. Both she and Hannibal went to the FBI labs. Leo stayed in Katz office with Katz watching him because no one wanted him to see a dead body. In the lab Jimmy explained how this woman was found in the woods hanged upside down by her legs and hands nailed together to the tree. Her skin was sliced into little patterns of roses and vines and her stomach was sliced open filled with dead red rose and a white rose in the middle.
"We thought it was the Chesapeake Ripper but all her organs were still in tack." Brian said
"We think it's a copycat of the Doves work." Will said "His signature of a dove was craved in the heart. And a feather was placed in her mouth."
"A dove feather?" Kagome asked
Will nodded
Kagome looked at the body and it did look like the Doves work but it was sloppy. If the Dove saw this he'll be outraged and offended by it.
"It is one of his works, yes. But it's sloppy." Kagome said "I can tell from the markings that it was done fast. They were in a hurry. The Dove took his time as he created his work. And how they hanged her in the trees show no art style of their own. Just a plain copycat that's doesn't know that this is spitting on 'His' work."
Will, Jimmy, Brian and Hannibal all looked at her in surprise at what she said. Though Hannibal was mentally smirking on the inside.
"Sorry but when I was in his class he explained how he despised those that copy others artwork. As an artist you must create your own, show your own style that makes you…unique. He felt that way when he killed as well." She explained "Let's just say when 'He' hears about this, he's going to be outrage."
"Do you think you know who our copycat is?" Hannibal asked
"Of course. You saw her from across the street from your office." She said to him
Will looked at him for an explanation. Luckily Hannibal drew the woman's face before they left. He did it in case he had to hunt her down if she was threat to Kagome and Leo. When Will saw the drawing Jack came down and Brian and Jimmy caught him up.
"The Dove had another girl that he called his muse?" Jack said as he looked at the drawing. "Do you know who she is?"
"No. I only met her once and it wasn't on good terms." Kagome said "Unlike me she was in love the Dove."
"So he got bored with her?" Brian asked
"No. She was becoming him to a point that he was no longer seeing her as a muse but more as an apprentice." Kagome rubbing her temple. "He stopped seeing her as a lover and that's when he moved on."
"When was the last time you saw her?" Jack asked
"About the time when I was four months pregnant. When she found out that the child was his she tried to kill me." Kagome said
"Knowing the Doves temper that didn't end well for her." Will said
"That's what I thought. But it looks like she's still alive." Kagome said
"If she's as obsess with the Dove as you say she might be coming after Kagome and Leo. She sees them as competition for her captures love and will do anything to be his number one again." Hannibal said
"You think she'll try something?" Jimmy asked
"She followed me to Hannibal's office, what do you think?" Kagome said "If she's anything like Him she'll get rid of those she sees as a threat." Then looked at Will. "If we want to find her there's only one person that will know."
Will seemed to know what she was talking about and shook his head.
"He won't say anything." He said
"Not unless he sees me." She said
"Are you actually considering…" Jack said
"It's the only way we'll find her fast. Knowing her, Leo and I are her main targets. And I won't let that happen. Looks like Leo is going to see his father." She said