Quick note this takes place about the middle of season 6 to avoid any confusion with the time line of this story. All of the major episodes have already happened minus the whole Doyle thing for the sake of the story that never happened I'm guessing Henry is about 2 and Jack is about 5 ½. They will be mentioned later.!
False Pretense
Chapter 6
(Derek's POV)
"ten days, Hotch it's been ten days. I thought we were going to be farther than this by now." I confront my boss as I pace impatiently around his spacious office.
"I know Agent Morgan, we all did but we can't control the timing with these things." He replies calmly, his Eyes however tell a different story, they, look almost apologetic.
"I Can't do this Hotch I need to see my wife and my daughter, god poor Lexie I got to talk to her for 5 minutes the other day. Five fucking minutes. Do you have any idea how that feels" I continue my rant voice raised "The whole time all she did was cry and ask me if I still loved her and why she couldn't see me. And Emily she has to keep going on dates with these idiots who say pretty much any thing just to get her in bed. I'm starting to think it was a bad idea agreeing to this, my families Happiness isn't worth it." I answer close to tears at the thought of my little girl crying. I stop pacing and take a seat in one of the empty chairs across from Hotch my hands balled into fists at my sides.
"I know it sucks Derek. It's not easy having your family that far away I know, but we have to stay optimistic. The first sign of suspicious activity and were hopping on the jet to Canada. Garcia is monitoring everything as closely as possible and Emily is doing her job perfectly it's only a matter of days. We profiled this guy he needs a minimum of two weeks to stalk these women. He's going to make his move any moment just please hang in there a little longer." Hotch requests.
"a few more days and that's it." I agree and head down to the gym with out a goodbye. I really need to hit something, and for my career's sake it probably shouldn't be my boss.
After an hour in the gym and a quick shower I feel a little better and head up to Hotch's office to apologize. He looks up from his desk when I knock and waves me in.
"I wanted to apologize for earlier." I begin after sitting down. "I know you're doing everything you can, I'm just frustrated and I shouldn't take it out on you." I lean back in the chair with a sigh.
"I understand I'd probably do the same thing. Don't worry it's already forgotten." he replies sincerely.
"I honestly didn't think it would be this hard." I confide in him. Hotch and I had become pretty good friends this had happened after numerous play dates for Jack and Lexie.
"no it's not, and it's not going to get any easier. You just have to tell you yourself that they're safe and that their coming back. It's not much but it helps a little besides I'm here if you need to talk."
"thanks." I reply just as his phone begins to ring, he answers it quickly with his standard 'Hotchner' greeting. " I'm going to head down and get some work done." I inform him and begin to walk out the door but he quickly calls me back.
"okay, see if you can trace it and I'll let the rest of the team know." He says and pauses ans he listens to the other per son's response. "alright, and Garcia get you're stuff you're coming with us." he says and hangs up.
"what did she say was it about Emily?" I begin as soon as he sets the phone down.
"yes, someone started a background and credit check." he answers.
"she's sure it's the unsub?" I ask hopefully.
"yes, lets go we need to update everybody, were flying out in thirty minutes." he answers and grabs the necessary file. Once we're out of the office he call out to the bullpen to have everyone meet in the conference room.
Five minutes later everyone is in their seat waiting on Hotch to begin. For the first time in ten days I cant help but feel hopeful however, it's a bittersweet feeling at the same time. While this means that this was almost over, it also meant that Emily and Lexie were now in even more danger.
"we have an update with the Canada case." Hotch begins , "we have reason to believe that Emily is the next target. We are flying out in half an hour when we get there, Morgan I want you out of sight. You can help with the case but you need to be out of sight at all times. In order for this to work the unsub needs to believe you and Emily really are fighting over custody, you cant be associated with the FBI. Rossi and Seaver I want you to interview the families, these women might have mentioned something t someone. I'm going to handle the press, and talk to the children. Morgan you can Help Reid with the geographic profile. First thing you're going to do is set up a 'visit' with Lexie. We want the unsub to see you and Emily interact. I don't nee to remind you guys how important it is that we get his guy as soon as possible. We don't know how he will act once he finds out we're there, he may change his MO we need to be prepared. Wheels up in 20 get your stuff and be ready.
20 minutes later we're all on the jet and taking off. We would be arriving in a few hours and would be going our separate directions as soon as the wheels touched down.
Tada, a Derek chapter. Next will be a brief explanation as to what Emily is doing up till the team arrives. Also the exciting stuff is is about to start. PLZ review and let me know what you think!