sorry for the wait I just don't have a lot of time to sit down and write anymore. I know that's a bad excuse but it's true I will try to update more regularly! And reviews always help!

"Come on Lex, Please just eat your breakfast." I beg. I'd been trying to get her to eat for almost 45 minutes now. We'd been undercover for over a week now and it just kept getting worse. At first Lexie had been pretty well behaved, but that had only lasted till the third day. Now in the tenth day she was being a complete brat and I was at my wits end. I suspected that today was going to be bad and I was right. Lexie had talked to Derek the night before last and by the end of their conversation she was crying. Yesterday had been Hell and today was looking to be the same.

" Noo" she wines. After pushing her plate away from her she crosses her arms defiantly over her chest. Great just great I tell myself as if things couldn't get worse. So far I had been out with 5 different guys from the dating service, all of them had been creeps. I know I'm supposed to appear available and interested. But how many cheesy pick-up lines and obvious attempts to get into my pants am I supposed t o put up with. To make that even worse a couple of the guys kept contacting me. Obviously 'no I'm not interested in a 2nd date' didn't mean anything to them. I desperately missed my best friends, it sucks not being able to talk to your friends and family, it really does. The stress of the situation is starting to get to me and I find myself being more and more short tempered, and it's really hard to not take that frustration out on Lexie.

"Alexandra Grace Morgan you have to the count of three to start eating or you're going to to go stand in the corner." I warn her and start counting. By the time I get to two she picks up her fork and complies.

Twenty-five minutes Later, Lexie had finished eating and was currently sitting an the couch watching Dora the Explorer. Taking advantage of the opportunity I slip into my office to call Hotch. It was time to make the call, I really don't like seeing my daughter this unhappy.

Lexie laughs at something as I crack the door shut drawing a small smile to my face. Picking up the phone I get down to business and dial the secure line to Hotch's office. The small voice inside my head prays that the team isn't out on a case as the call connects. Seconds later He picks up.

"Hotchner."he answers.

"Hotch, its Emily." I begin trying to keep my voice as normal as possible.

"Emily, is everything okay, you sound stressed?" He asks, concern laced in his voice.

"No, yes, I … no. I "

"what's wrong?" the concern in his voice increases.

"everything, I guess Lexie mostly. I don't know what to do Hotch she won't do anything I tell her. She goes to bed crying every night thinking her dad doesn't love her anymore. I think it's time to call it quits." I sigh and run a hand through my hair.

"Are you sure? Maybe it would help if she talks to Derek."

"No, she talked to him a couple days ago and it just made it worse." I explain, at this point I had moved over to the desk and was sitting in the chair tapping the fingers of my free hand against the wood.

"I Guess that wouldn't help then." Hotch pauses before continuing. "That's what Derek was worried about."

"oh God, How is Derek is he holding up okay. I really hate not being able to call him. He's got to be a mess."

"He has his moments but he's holding up as we as can be expected. I just talked to him a few minutes ago. I think he was headed down to the gym to blow of steam. He's been doing that a lot lately "

At Hotch's answer I give up trying to hold back my tears and just let them fall.

"this whole thing is tearing us up. It's not fair, we were supposed to be farther than this."

"I know, I have Garcia doing all she can, it's just a waiting game. Please just hang in there a little longer. I promise if we don't get anything in the next couple of days we will pull you out. Can you do that?" He asks.

"sure, I .. yeah I guess but please tell Derek something for me." I give in reluctantly, this case is important and deserves my best.

"Sure, what did you want me to tell him?"

"Tell.. tell him I love him and to hang in there." I tell him in between silent sniffles and wipe the tears off my face. "I'd ask you to give him a hug and kiss for me too but, I'm pretty sure that's out of the question." I smile weakly at his laughter.

"yeah, but I will tell him what you said. I better let you go, Strauss is headed this way. Tell Lexie I said hi though."

" I will. And thanks Hotch it means a lot."

"It's no problem. Bye Emily."

"Bye" I respond and hang up the phone.

After several deep breaths I get up and head into the living room. When I get there Lexie is sleeping peacefully on the couch, her favorite teddy bear cuddled against he chest. After snapping a couple pictures I move slowly and quietly over to kneel down in front of her. Gently I brush the hair out of her face and place a kiss to her fore head.

"I'm so sorry baby girl, mommy and Daddy are doing the best we can to catch the bad guy, then we can go back home to daddy." I whisper to her even though I know she can't hear me. "we love you so so much." Lexie makes a noise in her sleep and stirs a little. I take this as my cue and gently carry her to her room. With a kiss to her cheek I carefully lay her into bed. I sit and watch her sleep for a while, she looked so that I gather some laundry and get it started before heading back to the kitchen to do the dishes.

On my way back to the kitchen the doorbell rings getting my attention. I divert my path and head in that direction. After looking through the peephole and not seeing anything I open the door to find a small box on the welcome mat with my name on it. I cautiously pick it up and carry it inside.

Placing the box on the counter I examine it carefully before opening it. Inside lay about a dozen photos as well as a folded piece of paper. Picking up the photo's I quickly begin to go through them. One is of me and Lexie at the grocery store a couple days ago, another of just me working in the office followed by a couple more of the same nature. With each one my heart beats faster and faster. I had expected this but the reality of it was far more creepy than I could have imagined. When I get to the fifth photo I drop the pictures and grab the paper. Unfolding it I reveal the note written on the inside.

Beautiful Emily!

I am very sorry to say three lives have been taken away On the last day of may you and I will finally meet. Until then my love know that I am watching you and you're little princess too!

"fuck" I exclaim and cover my face with my hands. After several deep breaths I calm down just enough to call Nick Johnson.

"Uncle nick!" I greet him when he answers, this was my signal to let him know that I had been contacted. My line was safe but we wanted to be safe just in case his wasn't. " I got you're package, thank you so much the pictures are beautiful."

the rest of the conversation goes as planed and a few minutes later I hang up the phone to contact Hotch. Just as I am about to dial his number he calls me.

"Emily, he's making his move. We are flying out today." he greets me.

"I know, I just received a package." I inform him.

"okay, we will be there around 3 pm your time. Take care and stay safe."

"i will."

After hanging up the phone I head to Lexie's room and check on her one last time before going to the office and getting started on the days translating work. I know form here on out I had to act the part to a tee. I have to go about my day as normally as possible and be the scared stalking victim at the same time which didn't seem like it would be to difficult.

Okay I finally got it done! I hope you like it please review. Again sorry about the one month wait. I can't believe I took that long! hope it didn't dissapoint