JJ woke up that morning and she knew it was going to be a bad day, her stomach was hurting, and her head was pounding. She just wanted to curl up in a ball and hope for the pain to go away, but she couldn't she needed to get up and go to work and make sure that Emily was alright, and that she was ready for work felt. JJ felt horrible because not did they have to go to the BAU today, but they had been working a case in New York for the past week, so Emily hadn't been able to regress for a while and it was clear to the blonde that this was having a negative effect on her. JJ sighed shaking her head trying to get rid of the bad thoughts before heading out of bed and into the bathroom where she quickly got ready for the day, she was heading over to shake her girlfriend awake when a sudden, intense wave of nausea overtook her and she rushed back into the bathroom, dropping to her knees in front of the toilet and heaving up last nights dinner. She had only been over the bowl for a few moments when she felt soft hands scoop up loose blonde hair and tie it into a loose ponytail.

"It's okay baby, I've got you. It's okay, you're okay." JJ groaned and slumped into the body behind her trusting the other woman to hold her up. They sat like that for a few moments before Emily spoke again,

"Are you done Jayj? Do you think you can move back to the bedroom, or do you need to stay here for a little longer?" the brunette questioned gently,

"I-I'm okay, I can move," JJ choked out, her voice rough from sleep and throwing up. The older woman moved to help support the blonde, leading her slowly back over to their bed.

"I-uh I need to call Hotch," JJ said sitting up suddenly, trying to reach out to her phone, "I don't think I can go in, but maybe I can work from here, and you, you need to get ready or you're going to be late," the blonde rambled an edge of panic present in her voice,

"Whoa, settle down honey. I'll call Hotch and get us both the day off," JJ looked as though she was about to protest, but Emily continued on before she had the chance to say anything, "There is no way I'm leaving you alone when you're this sick and there is no way you are working while you're this sick. Close your eyes and try to get some more rest I'll sort everything out don't worry." The blonde looked hesitant for only a moment longer before resigning and laying back down on the bed, Emily watched her for a few moments making sure her girlfriend was settled before heading out of the room to call their boss.

"Hotchner," the low voice came through the phone,

"Hey, it's Emily,"

"What's going on?" the man questioned, he had a feeling that something was off, Emily never called him before work unless it was to do with a case and then it was usually JJ who called, and Emily usually spoke in the background.

"JJ's sick. Like throwing up bad kind of sick," the brunette started, "she's insisting that she can work from home, but she clearly can't. I was hoping as you know, we only have paperwork today…"

"Of course, you and JJ have the day off, just make sure you have completed your paperwork before the end of the week that's when I have to give it over to Strauss, take care of our stubborn girl please," Hotch said his voice full of warm concern,

"Thank you, I will." Emily told him relived that they had managed to get the day off with no problem, the two said their goodbyes and then Emily headed into the kitchen to make her partner some bland breakfast in hopes that the blonde would keep it down.

JJ awoke to a soft shaking on her shoulder, she rolled over and blinked her eyes open, baby blue eyes meeting warm brown ones. Emily was leaning down over her, holding a breakfast tray in her hands, before the blonde had a chance to say anything Emily had put the tray down and was taking the woman's temperature, she hummed when she saw the results but didn't say what they were knowing that no matter what it was JJ would say that it was okay and that she could work,

"Breakfast is served your highness," the brunette joked, helping her girlfriend sit up against the headboard and placing the tray on her lap, "I've called Hotch, we've both of the day off and there is no need to work from home today as we have till the end of the week to complete our paperwork,"

"But…" JJ began,

"No buts," Prentiss cut her off, "Today we work on you getting better, tomorrow we work on the paperwork,"

"Fine," Jennifer sighed out, she gave a slightly exasperated eye roll, but inside she was grateful, she really didn't feel good, and she was thankful that she had Emily there to help her today. Slowly JJ made her way through her breakfast, while Emily sat next her, occasionally stealing bites off the blonde's toast. Jennifer made half-hearted attempts at swatting Emily's hand away, but didn't really commit to it, not really having the energy or caring that her girlfriend was stealing her food.

It wasn't long after she had finished eating that JJ ended her hunched over the toilet again, Emily had taken the tray back into the kitchen and was probably doing the washing up, JJ didn't know for certain, when her stomach had lurched again, and she had shot out of bed and rushed into the bathroom. In between the moments of being sick JJ called out weakly,

"Em,"

"Em,"

It wasn't particularly loud but after a couple of call the brunette had appeared back at her side, rubbing her back in a comforting manner, and making sure her hair stayed out of her face. When she had finished the blonde couldn't help the couple tears that slipped from her eyes, she reached up to rub them away, she felt weak, and she hated feeling weak.

"Hey baby, you're okay. I've got you." Emily comforted her, turning the younger woman so she could wrap her arms around her. At the comfort and JJ couldn't help the sob that escaped her throat as she buried her head into the crook of her lover's neck.

"Shh, its alright, you're going to be alright," Emily spoke gently rubbing soothing circles on the blonde's back and holding her close.

"Em, I really don't feel good," JJ admitted finally, trying to get closer to the pale woman.

"I know you don't hun, how about we get off the bathroom floor yeah? You'll feel more comfortable in bed." At the feeling of a nod in her shoulder from the blonde, Emily gathered the younger woman in her arms and carried her back over to the bed. The brunette couldn't help but laugh softly to herself, they were both strong enough to carry the other, but it was usually the other way around, and it almost felt weird to be carrying the blonde, JJ obviously felt it too because the blonde let out a soft chuckle. When JJ was situated back in bed, Emily brought over a trash bin, so that JJ wouldn't have to keep running to the bathroom,

"Take some medicine baby," the brunette said softly, holding the spoon up to the blonde's lips. Jareau gave Emily a half-hearted glare but did take the medicine before groaning and rolling over,

"I'm tired," she complained softly, rubbing at her face,

"Then get some rest honey, it will do you good," Emily told her partner gently,

"Cuddle with me?" the blonde requested. Unable to say no to her adorable, sick girlfriend, Emily readily agreed and slipped into bed beside the younger woman. Instantly JJ curled into the brunette's body, seeking out all the warmth and comfort the older woman was radiating. It didn't take Jennifer long to fall asleep, not wanting to disturb her sick lover Emily swore she wouldn't move until the younger woman woke up, accepting that the next however so long, would be difficult for her, considering that she was always moving.

The rest of the day had been spent with JJ mostly being asleep, Emily managed to get her to eat a couple more times and the second time the younger woman had managed to keep it down. Emily spent most of her day scrolling through her phone, so she could keep her girlfriend company while she slept. The next morning when JJ woke up, she was feeling a lot better and she glanced over to the sleeping brunette beside her, placing a soft kiss in the woman's hair, Jennifer waited for the older woman to wake up, when she did her first thought was on her girlfriend's wellbeing,

"Are you feeling better Jayj?" Emily questioned reaching an arm out to pull the blonde in close,

"Much better, thank you baby, thank you for taking care of me," JJ told her, happily snuggling close to the other woman,

"Of course, Jen, I love you," Emily muttered out, her eyes beginning to close again. JJ laughed softly and glanced over at the clock, she guessed the brunette could have half an hour more sleep before they needed to get up,

"I love you to Em," she whispered as the other woman fell asleep. JJ knew she probably should get up and ready for the day, but with the older woman's arm wrapped around her she was trapped and not wanting to disturb her JJ accepted her fate, that today she was the one stuck in bed unable to move. Reaching for her phone, the blonde opened her emails, ultimately it didn't matter, she was happy to be trapped in bed, so long as the one trapping her was Emily.