A/N: Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing okay. I appreciate all of you taking the time to read and review this story. Your feedback motivates me to continue. I know at the beginning, I said I would update weekly, but right now it's probably going to be every two weeks, however, the chapters might be longer.

Also, I know, as was mentioned, last chapter was basically a written version of 'Awakenings', but I felt the content was necessary to this story. As you will see in this chapter, for the rest of the story, I will be taking a different route. I hope you enjoy, and please let me know what you think!

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JJ was utterly exhausted… mentally and physically. She was alone for what felt like the first time since waking up from surgery.

Will had just left to take the boys home, as it was getting late. The whole team had come to visit her. She was extremely grateful for them and their visits, but right now, she really just needed some time alone.

It was scary, thinking that she almost died… scratch that, she had died. It might not have been for long, but her heart stopped.

As cliché as it sounded, this really made her stop, and ponder her life. She knew she had close calls before, more than she could count… but this was different.

JJ teared up when she thought of leaving her kids, and not getting to see them grow up. She was glad she got to see them, and hold them, several moments ago.

Then there was Spence. She was relieved that things were, somewhat, resolved between them. Initially, she hadn't planned on pouring her heart out like that, but she felt it needed to be done. Her confession, six months ago, had changed everything between herself and Spence. Now that that was out in the open, she thought she owed it to him to explain herself.

In a way, JJ felt like a weight had been lifted since Reid knew the truth… but there was also another truth that needed to be spoken… one to Will, about the future of their marriage.

JJ knew what she needed to do. She had known for a while, but she couldn't string it along any further.

Will coming in interrupted JJ's thoughts. He sat down beside her bed without saying a word. Suddenly, the room felt much more tense.

"Are the boys okay?"

"Yeah, they're at Kate's for the night."

"You could've stayed at home with them. I'm okay."

Will just nodded, but his eyes never left JJ's.

"Are you okay?"

"Fine."

JJ knew this really wasn't the time or place, but she figured she would lose her nerve if she waited any longer. "Will, we need to talk." Looking at him, she could tell he knew where this was going.

"Yeah, we do."

JJ took a shaky breath. "I love you, Will, I really do… but I'm not in love with you anymore. I can't do this anymore. I feel like we're just going through the motions, and it's going to end up hurting Henry and Michael."

Will was silent, his face portraying no emotion.

"I think we both knew this was coming."

"You want a divorce." It was more of a statement, rather than a question.

"Yes." Her response was barely audible.

"Be honest with me, JJ. Does this have anything to do with Spencer? Before you answer that, you should know I accidentally overheard your conversation with him."

That came as a shock to JJ, but this really wasn't about Spencer. "Look, I'm sorry you had to hear the truth like that. I'm not going to lie to you. I meant what I said to Spence, but it has nothing to do with this decision. This is purely because our marriage isn't working anymore, and I don't want our feelings to grow to resentment." Even though she wanted to look away, she felt she needed to look Will in the eyes while telling him this.

Will sadly nodded. "I know. I wish it didn't have to be like this… but you're not happy, and your heart isn't in it anymore. The truth is, I've known I was going to lose you, it was just a matter of time. I don't want to lose you, but I also don't want to be the reason you're unhappy."

JJ let a few tears fall. "I'm so sorry, Will. I really do love you, but we can't go on like this. It's not good for the kids… or either of us."

"You're right, and I love you too. We'll figure things out later, but right now, you need to focus on getting better. If you don't mind, I'm going to stay with you tonight, I don't feel right leaving you."

"That's fine. Thank you." She gave a small, watery smile, and he returned it.

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Thanks to a dose of sedatives, JJ was able to sleep through the night. She awoke the next morning to one of her nurses checking her vitals.

"Good morning, Agent Jareau." The nurse, Dana, smiled. "How are you feeling?" She kept her voice quiet, as Will was still sleeping in the chair.

"I'm okay." That was a lie. It hurt every time she, even slightly, shifted her body.

"Well, your vitals look good. We will give you some antibiotics within the next few hours. The doctor will be in soon, but I can give you some pain medication now, if you need it."

JJ knew it would probably do a world of good, but decided to hold off. "Not right now, thank you."

"Okay, well, if you change your mind, let me know." With that, she smiled once again, and walked out.

By that time, Will was starting to stir. "Morning, how ya feeling?" He let out a yawn as he stretched.

"I'll be alright. Thank you for staying. I know that couldn't have been comfortable."

"Don't worry about it. I wouldn't have felt right leaving last night… but if you're doing okay now, I might go home for a bit. I'll check in with Kate, and grab a shower."

"Take your time, Will. I'm fine. If you see the boys before they go to school, give them a hug from me."

"I will." He rubbed her hand before walking out.

Several moments later, Emily knocked on the door, while sticking her head in. "JJ, hey."

JJ gave her friend a big smile. "Hey, Emily. Come in."

Emily returned the smile, and sat in the chair that Will had vacated. "I'm not going to ask how you're feeling, I'm sure you're getting tired of that question," (they shared a chuckle at that) "but do you need anything?"

"To get out of here."

"Unfortunately, I can't help with that. On the plus side, you're going to have more visitors soon. Garcia said she'll be by around lunch time, and Reid's going to come by after he gets some sleep." At JJ's puzzled look, she elaborated. "After Reid left here yesterday, he went to visit Diana."

"Is she okay?" JJ was instantly concerned about Spence's mom. She hoped nothing bad had happened.

"She's having a period of clarity right now, but unfortunately, that will most likely transition into a rapid decline of mental health. Reid stayed with her through the night, and from what I gather, had some pretty meaningful conversations. He wanted to come see you this morning, but I convinced him to get some rest first."

The rest of Emily's visit was filled with talk about the case on Lynch, and his daughter. She didn't get to stay long, as she had to get to work, but promised she would keep JJ informed.

Once again, JJ was left alone with her thoughts. She hoped Everett and Grace were caught before they could hurt anyone else.

She hoped Spence and Diana were doing okay, because God only knew how much the mother and son had been through.

And she also hoped everything would be okay concerning the divorce. She prayed there would be a smooth transition for everyone. They all had a long road ahead of them, but deep down, JJ knew they were doing the right thing.

A/N: I hope this was worth reading. Did anyone else wonder what it would be like if Will overheard that conversation, or Reid talking to unconscious JJ, during 'Awakenings'?

Please let me know your thoughts on this chapter!