ACT 1 - SCENE SET 2
INT. JJ'S HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY - SCENE 2.1
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The team wandered into the room, eyes locked on JJ, who looked pretty good for someone who'd almost died about 48 hours ago.
Hotch: Hey, there
Reid: We were worried
JJ, smiling: No need, doc says I'm going to be ok.
Hotch: That's great.
Rossi: Now, you just rest and relax for your three months off you're about to get
JJ smiled. She then eyed Emily, who kept her head down, eyes focused on her fingertips.
JJ：Where's Will and Henry?
Hotch: They were here all night. Will took Henry home to get some sleep. I called him, they're on their way
JJ: What happened with Ivei?
Garcia: They got him, Jayje, he's gonna pay for what he did to you
Rossi, nodding in agreement: I'll make sure of it
JJ nodded, then eyed Strauss from the hallway
JJ: Strauss?
Hotch: She wanted an update as soon as we had one. I didn't know she was going to come back
JJ, teasingly: Am I getting fired, or something?
Morgan: We all might be. But not you.
JJ looked confused. What had happened while she was out? At that moment, Strauss entered.
Strauss: Agent Jareau, it's good to see you awake
JJ: Thank you.
Strauss: Unfortunately, I need the BAU on a case
The team groaned internally
Strauss, rolling her eyes: Luckily, the Director recognizes your team's talents and is even allowing you on this case after this stunt
JJ was confused, she furrowed her brow
Strauss: He's got half a mind to take your guns and badges the minute it's over, though, so impress him.
The team stood there blankly
Strauss: By that I mean, get going [she shoos them out with hand gestures]
The team was devastated to have to leave JJ, but could tell Strauss wasn't joking around. They all threw JJ a "sorry" look, but she understood. All of them except Emily, who never met JJ's eye the whole time they were in there.
JJ noticed. Strauss remained in the room after the team left.
Strauss: Jareau, I need to talk to you about something
JJ was perplexed, but nodded.
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INT. BAU CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY (Thursday)- SCENE 2.2
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Garcia: Hello, my fine furry friends. Down in South Carolina, we have 3 people whose lives have gone south. Literally, as in six feet under south.
Garcia: 3 men, TRAVIS BLACKBURN, 39, MICHEAL LAWSON, 42,And ASHER HUGHES, 46 were all found stabbed and dumped on church walkways, nude. They were last seen out and about town, then were reported missing and found dead about 36 hours later. They were last seen on a friday and found on Sunday afternoon
Reid: Leaving the bodies at a church, naked on sunday afternoon has to mean something
Morgan: The unsub hates religion?
Hotch: Maybe. And if he sticks to schedule, we'll have another body in a few days. Wheels up in 20.
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INT. JJ'S HOSPITAL ROOM - THURSDAY DAY SCENE 2.3
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STRAUSS: As you know now, we have apprehended Ivei
JJ: I heard. I'm grateful, but I have to ask- how?
Strauss: He had connections to organized crime and terrorism, that the team found and profiled.
JJ: Terrorism?
Strauss: Correct. Jareau, I'd have to believe you aren't a fan of terrorists, especially since you've been shot by one
JJ was confused. Where was this going? Of course she hated terrorists. Who didn't?
Strauss: Would you like to do something about this?
JJ: Chief Strauss, all due respect, but what are you talking about?
Strauss: Agent Jareau, in the past few years since 9/11, the government has created a new focus on combatting terrorism, on getting profiles on people like Ivei. If you want to stop other people, civilians and agents alike, from going through what you have, Don't fight the state department transfer we're about to push through.
JJ: I'm being transferred to the state department?
Strauss: No. It's a backstop to a covert operation. I can't say anymore.
JJ: Why me? I'm not a profiler.
Strauss: The president himself requested you. Whether you like it or not, this is happening. I'm sorry for the lack of say, but honestly, this is a promotion, Agent Jareau
JJ was conflicted. The BAU was her home- but yes, she did want to fight terrorism, and if the President thought she was the best woman for the job- maybe it was her duty to do so. Besides, it didn't seem like she had much of a say in the matter
JJ: When?
Strauss: In a few weeks. You cannot reveal the true nature of the re-assignment to anyone. Even Hotchner, even-
JJ interrupted her
JJ: Even Will
Strauss, nodding: You're to say you will be a DOD liaison to the state department. Do not say anymore. Congratulations, Jennifer
Logically, JJ knew why she congratulated her, but JJ didn't feel like she had anything to celebrate. Strauss turned on her heel and left, closing the door behind her. The camera focuses on JJ's conflicted face.
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INT. ON THE JET - DAY - SCENE 2.4
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HOTCH: It's thursday, and the unsub picks their victim on a friday and dumps the body on Sunday, so we only have about 2 days to find him before another man dies. Let's get started. What do we know about victimology?
Prentiss: All three victims were in their 40s, married fathers, and successful businessmen.
Morgan: So they're alpha males?
Rossi: Maybe this is a case of one alpha male defeating another- he leaves him nude to humiliate them?
Morgan: What about the church for a dumpsite?
Rossi: Well, the ME report says they each actually died Saturday night, so the sunday morning dumping is important enough that he'd keep a dead body around for at least 12 hours before getting rid of the body. That's risky
Prentiss: And gross
Reid: He leaves them on a sunday afternoon and the bodies weren't there when services started but were when they ended, which might mean he just wants the most people possibly to see the body- to add to the humiliation?
Hotch: And humiliate the church- public nudity is taboo in most religious communities.
Prentiss: Is he killing men for shock value?
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EXT. SHOT OF 2 BLACK SUVS PULLING UP TO THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING - DAY - SCENE 2.5
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INT. INSIDE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 2.6
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CPC HARRINGTON， with a thick southern drawl: Hey, hey, welcome. I'm Chief Harrington, you must be [looks down at notecard] Agent Hotchner?
Hotch: Yes, I am. These are SSAs Morgan, Prentiss, and Rossi and Dr. Reid.
CPC HARRINGTON smiles and nods at each one of them
CPC HARRINGTON: Great, great. What do yall need to get started?
HOTCH: Just a quiet place to work and a whiteboard if you have it
CPC Harrington: Sure, sure, right this way.
The team (minus JJ) follows CPC HARRINGTON through the police department building until they reach a conference room
CPC Harrington: This what you had in mine?
Hotch: It's perfect, thank you.
CPC HARRINGTON: Alright, well I'll leave you all to it. Let me know if you need anything.
Hotch: I will. Thank you.
CPC HARRINGTON nodded and left
Hotch: Alright, Morgan, Prentiss, you two go to the ME. Rossi and I will get into victimology, and Reid, look at the church aspect. See if there's something in the geoprofile or something about the specific churches.
Reid nodded, Morgan and Prentiss stood up and exited the room
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END ACT 1