Chapter 11
Emily and Yaz arrive back in Washington, D.C. The waiting reporters instantly pounced on her, shouting questions as they exited the airport building.
"Ms Prentiss has no comment and would appreciate being left alone; she is trying to recover from a long and arduous seven months. She needs time to recover both mentally and physically while she considers her future. I am Ms Khan; her attorney requests for interviews should be made through my office. Thank you for your time. Ms Prentiss would like to get home, as you all might understand." Yaz smiled politely at the assembled reporters
The reporters yelled questions at the disappearing two women when Emily suddenly stopped and turned after hearing a specific question.
"Ms Prentiss, how did it feel knowing your mother believed you guilty and disowned you publicly on live national TV." inquired a young reporter.
Before Emily could say anything, Yaz turned her girlfriend around and whispered into her ear as they walked away.
"Don't respond, sweetie. Let's get you home," she warned her girlfriend. Not thinking, she allowed her hand to drop to Emily's hip as they walked away.
Emily's arrival had been covered live across the nation. The News anchors across the country all noticed her reaction to the question about her mother and the closeness of her supposed attorney. Within minutes Yasmin Khan was the news story.
'Emily Prentiss's prison romance with her attorney.'
'Disgraced fed finds lockup romance with legal aid attorney.'
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Watching live on the squalid motel TV Cara Doherty watched the arrival of Emily Prentiss through her eyes of hatred. Her brother lay dead on the other bed in the room after succumbing to his gunshot wounds. Prentiss was going to die, no fancy plan. She was going to die in a hail of bullets.
She was kissing Shamus on his forehead and leaving two gold coins on his closed eyes for the ferryman. She poured gas all over him and the room.
" I swear, Shamus, she is a dead woman. Eternal rest, sweet brother, may perpetual light guide you." Cara told her dead brother as she climbed through the window. With one final look, she struck the match and through the matchbook into the bathroom. Watching the flames swiftly move and engulf her brother, she turned and moved away. All Cara Doherty wanted was to watch that brunette die for her brother's death. Retribution would be hers at any cost.
After walking a few blocks, she turned and could see the plume of black smoke rising from the squalid motel,
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Elizabeth Prentiss watched the arrival of her daughter live on the news. She avoided answering questions about her daughter all day, deciding how best to handle the situation. Emily, being set up and innocent, had thrown a spanner into her plans. She now needed to approach her daughter to try and mend bridges. She, too, noticed Emily's reaction to the reporter's question about her
Picking up her cell Elizabeth dialled a number
"Ms Khan, this is ambassador Prentiss. I want to speak to Emily, please?" asked the ambassador
"Go to, HELL MOTHER!" Screamed Emily as she listened to her mother on the speaker
"Sorry, Ambassador, it would seem your daughter is unavailable for you to speak to." Replied Yaz to the shocked Elizabeth. She blocked the ambassador's cell phone number as soon as she ended the call.
Elizabeth Prentiss looked down at her cell phone in shock. She wasn't used to being ignored on the phone. She redialed the number only to be told the number was unavailable.
"I've been blocked." the ambassador announced, shocked
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Enjoying being the centre of attention in her cowgirl outfit in Candy's bar JJ watched Emily's arrival on the bar television. The green-eyed monster had retired and been replaced by revulsion. Having received a text message from Emily via Yaz, she had been told she was no longer allowed to see her son; she didn't want him to get confused since they were no longer together.
In a short time, she had known David. She had become very fond of the young man. If she was honest, it hurt her a lot. Not being allowed to see David was the final nail in her relationship with Emily Elizabeth Prentiss. There was no likelihood she could repair their relationship. Having a few days left, she could decide what to do.
"Too much thinking, cowgirl. Drink these let's get plastered; you can decide things in the morning." smiled Candy, handing over two-shot glasses of tequila
"Good idea," smirked JJ downing her shots. "More tequila!" smirks JJ
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Jack and Haley Hotchner watched the news report on TV on Emily's return to Washington.
"Damn!" gasped Haley as she grabbed her head between her hands.
Looking up, concerned at his Mother's sudden outburst, he started to cry. Realising she had frightened her son, she pulled him into her chest and hugged him tightly.
"Sorry, sweetness, I remember everything. You were so courageous, Jack. Your dad will be so proud of you, as will your Auntie Emily. Why don't you make her a thank you and get well soon card?" she smiled at her, nodding son.
Her memories had returned of her imprisonment. She just had no memory after being told to lay down in her cell until the hospital. Watching her injured friend on the news was a total shock.
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Ensconced in the hotel suite in the name of her English friend to avoid the press, Emily sat with Yaz shaking the toll on the brunette, finally catching up. She trembled in anger, everything hitting her at once. Carefully mindful of her injuries, Yaz pulled the sobbing woman into an embrace, whispering into her ear.
"I want to see David tonight, Yaz and I would like you to meet my son." asked a shy brunette. "That's, of course, if you want to."
Yaz smiled at Emily. "I would like that very much, Emily." smiled her girlfriend
With a smile, Emily kissed her girlfriend gently on her lips, wincing with pain, not caring about the pain. Yasmin deepened the kiss until Emily pulled away with a gasp.
"Sorry, Emily, I got carried away. Are your ribs ok?" asked a concerned girlfriend.
"Uh-huh, it's incredible what damage two bars of soap can do," smirked Emily
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"Good to see you, Emily; David is so excited that you are finally home." smiled David Rossi as he opened his front door.
Emily walked into Rossi's house, followed by Yasmin.
"Agent Rossi, this is my girlfriend, Yasmin Khan," announced Emily. "Thank you for taking in David and Abby. It means a lot, agent Rossi."
Evident to the skilled profiler, Emily was still hostile towards him. That hurt Rossi, like a shot to the heart. Knowing it would take time, he accepted her thanks and showed the two ladies to David's room.
Opening the door, Emily found her son sound asleep, cuddling his giant stuffed stegosaurus named 'Stegie.' Abby dozed in the chair next to his bed.
"Abby." Emily gently shook her shoulder.
Abby opened her eyes and smiled at her friend, "David tried to stay awake for you but fell asleep. He is so eager to cuddle with you again." smiled the Nanny
Now fully awake, Abby noticed Yasmin standing outside the room. "My name is Abby. It would be best if you were Yaz?" asked Abby extending her hand.
Smiling, Yaz walked into Davids's room and introduced herself. While the three adults chatted, David opened his sleepy eyes as he heard his mother's voice.
"Mama!" yelled David
Emily hobbled to her son and sat on the side of his bed, and embraced him, not caring about the pain in her ribs.
"Oh sweet boy, I missed you so, so much. I missed your hugs." the tears started falling. "We can go home soon." Emily reached for Yasmin and pulled her over
"I would like to introduce you to Yaz, sweetheart." smiled his mother
"I like your 'Stegie,' David. Your mama has told a lot about you." smiled a hesitant woman
David just looked at the new person in his life and contemplated her for a while. Turning to his Mama, he just started to scowl.
"Love Jenny, where Jenny?" asked a confused man "She pretty Mama." All her confused son told her.
After her son fell asleep exhausted, Emily and Yaz closed his bedroom door quietly. She walked into the kitchen to find Abby talking to Rossi, sitting at the kitchen island.
"Abby, I told Jennifer she is no longer allowed to see David. She will confuse him. I have tried to explain to him about breaking up with Jennifer; he just slapped Yasmin across her face. I don't want her to have any contact at all with him. That means no misguided attempts at getting us back together again; that ship has sailed." requested Emily. "Agent Rossi, I will move him back to the bungalow in a couple of days. Let me know how much I owe you, please, Agent Rossi?" asked a very cold Brunette.
Sighing, Emily's attitude hurt the seasoned profiler, but he could understand her hostility towards him.
"Emily, I know the last six months have been challenging for you. I know I bought into Silvano's charade hook, line and sinker. I believed you were guilty as charged for that; I will try and earn your trust and respect again. I will not charge you for looking after Abby and David. It has been a privilege having them stay with me." Rossi told his friend
"Thank you, Agent Rossi."
Rossi cringed once again at the barb from Emily. He turned to Yasmin. "Please take care of her for me, Yasmin. She means so much to me. I will make things right between us, I promise you." said an emotional man
Yasmin smiled at the older man, "I will, Mr Rossi; she means so much to me as well."
"Call me Dave, please, Yasmin."
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Haley Hotchner welcomed Emily and Yasmin into her house with a smile. Without thinking, she pulled Emily into a bone-crushing thank you hug.
"Stop! Please, Haley, it hurts." gasped Emily
"Oh, I am so sorry I forgot about your ribs. Are you ok? Do you need to sit down?" asked her distraught friend.
"Uh-huh," muttered Emily
Yaz and Haley helped Emily sit down. She was waiting for Emily to recover from her friend's over-exuberant greeting.
"The pain pill has started to work, don't worry, Haley; I am thrilled to see you here and not in that dank room on the TV. I am so sorry you got caught up in all this because of me." a very emotional woman told her friend
"Aunt Emmy!" shouts Jack as he launches himself at his protective aunt
Yasmin intercepted the overexcited Hotchner and pulled him onto her lap. "Hi Jack, my name is Yasmin Khan. I am your aunt Emily's girlfriend she has told me a lot about you. We need to be careful. She has lots of sore ribs. You can cuddle with her but need to be very gentle. Can you do that for me?" asked Yasmin, smirking
Putting the less excited Jack down, everyone laughed at his snail's pace approach to Emily. He took a seat in her lap, ever so careful. "Thank you, Aunt Emmy; you protected mummy and me." he hugged Emily gently, causing Emily to smile.
"You are very welcome, Jack. I would do it again to protect you and your Mama," Emily told him as she wiped a stray tear away.
Jack refused to let Emily out of sight after eventually releasing her from his hug.
"Where is Hotch?" she asked after looking around.
"He decided it was wise to stay away; he talked to Rossi last night. He asked me to pass on his gratitude for protecting Jack and I. Aaron wanted to give you space, Emily. He is worried about you pushing away your BAU family members. Aaron knows they all gave up on you when you needed them most. Penelope has kicked their backsides, especially Derek and JJ. What are you going to do when your fit to work again?" explained Haley to the curious woman
"I would like to return to the FBI. I have a meeting with the Director in a week to discuss my possible return." chuckled Emily, slightly high on her pain meds.
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Rossi chatted with Abby in the kitchen after putting David in bed for a nap; David tossed and turned all night after Emily's visit. He was confused about Jenny not visiting and snuggling with him.
Abby answered her cell phone
"Hi Abby, it's Jennifer. Could I face time with David to say hi?" asked JJ. "I know Emily asked me not to visit him. I was hoping to have a quick face time chat with him? I have grown fond of the little man and miss him." admitted the blonde
"Hi, Jennifer." smiled the nanny. She sighed and glanced across at Rossi, who looked curiously at her. "Jennifer, I am so sorry, but Emily has told me she doesn't want you to speak to David anymore. She doesn't want him confused. She has told him about Yasmin. He didn't respond well, thinking you would still come around. He told him you were prettier than her before he slapped her across her face. I can't confuse David Jennifer and go against Emily's wishes. I am so sorry." Abby told her
"Thank you, Abby. I don't want to get you into trouble." sniffed JJ as she ended the call
Abby hated upsetting her. She wanted so much to let her face time with David. He missed her so much. Emily had always told him about her blue-eyed blonde princess for years. Meeting her was so special for him; snuggles he loved. Ripping her away, she disagreed but had to honour Emily's wishes.
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Letting her phone drop into her lap. JJ was upset after her call. She had grown very fond of David Prentiss in the short time she knew him. He had been her comfort blanket while Emily was in prison. He reminded her of the good times she had spent with his mother. JJ needed a cuddle with David to help ease the guilt she felt about Emily. She was utterly confused. She still loved her with all her heart now, she knew Penelope was alive and well, and she was innocent. Stupidly she harboured the hope she could begin as the last six months hadn't happened.
Twirling her phone in her lap, she let her tears fall.
"Sweetness, don't cry." Candy told JJ, lifting her chin up
She smiled sadly, "make me smile," she told candy as she pulled her down into her lap
Her current strategy was to try and forget her sweet friend, but she needed to steel herself to return to Washington in four days. But that could wait for now, she thought.
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