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It was early evening by the time the rest of the team returned. As Rossi and Detective Clark entered the conference room Hotch pulled Rossi aside while other officers began to enter.
"Dave, after we give the preliminary profile I'm going to send Em..." Hotch began but quickly changed when he noticed how many officers had entered the conference room "Agent Prentiss to little creek, it's become to much for her to be here, it's not good for her or the baby."
Rossi nodded his head he'd known something was going on when he'd returned back from the morgue and noticed how Hotch had constantly positioned himself between Emily and any other male "Alright, do you want Agent Jareau to take her?' he questioned
Nodding with a grim smile "Yes we'll be able to control the press for the next couple of hours. Right now JJ is preparing a Q&A with the reporters, after that they'll both leave." A sense of relief washed over him.
"Are you sure you want JJ taking her and not Morgan or even your self?" Rossi questioned.
"I don't have a choice, we need Morgan and Reid here we're already going to be down a profiler, I can't exactly up and leave neither can you." Hotch put a hand to his eyes rubbing his brows. "It's for the best."
Giving Hotch an understanding smile Rossi nodded he knew what it was like to have loved ones fit victimology; he also knew the distraction caused by fear. "Where is she now Hotch"
"She's with JJ in the coffee room, once the profiles given and the press conference taken care of she'll leave."
Looking through the precinct Rossi noticed Reid and Morgan returning "Morgan and Reid are back. Let's see what they've got"
Rossi and Hotch turned to greet the two profilers "We have to give the primary profile in thirty minutes what do you have." Hotch questioned as the entered an empty room. Hotch watched the tight grim smile appear on Morgan's face
"We have a possible picture of our unsub, apparently Margaret Steven's husband got into a fight with a tall, blonde southern who had been hitting on her, also this same guy has connections between our other victim and Alice Cain, Garcia's looking at the footage now, we should have his face and hopefully a name. If we can connect him to the three victims involved with the accidents we should have our guy."
Nodding Rossi imputed "The coroner was able to retrieve DNA from Ellen Grey's body; it appears that burning her was to remove evidence she was beaten to death. They're running the DNA through every database they can hopefully they'll have a match by tomorrow."
Hotch nodded looking at the faces of his team he noticed Reid's distant look "Reid do you have anything to contribute"
Reid quickly pulled his gaze from Officer Burns desk, "Our unsub is obviously organized he was probably set off by the fight at the gym it occurred just before the first body was discovered. Whether he was planning this for awhile or it started spontaneous he's quickly gained a system, any deviation from his system may cause him to go on a killing spree." Reid shook his head the best thing he could do for Emily was to keep his head in the game thinking of Emily where was she "Hotch where's Emily"
Taking note to question Reid on his behavior later Hotch allowed for the redirection "She's with JJ; she's leaving directly after the preliminary profile and press conference."
"Good, I don't know about ya'll but I'll be able to focus better if I know she's safe." Morgan commented and watched as everybody nodded there heads.
"Alright let's focus on the profile; we know that he is a white Caucasian male." Hotch said
"He's probably in some form of law enforcement, or he has access to law enforcement records, a lawyer but my gut says he may be an officer." Rossi jotted down the notes in his notebook before continuing, "We're going to have to be careful on this aspect, everyone in this precinct is going to be defensive if this part of the profile is presented badly."
Hotch nodded his head in agreement "We may want to save that part of the profile for last." Hotch knew from experience that if they were defensive right of the bat then they'd ignore the rest of the profile, the less animosity the better and the sooner they'd find the unsub.
"He's probably recently separated or divorced, the wife or girlfriend probably cheated, by the amount of damage he does to the bodies its in rage but the positioning of them suggest that he feels remorse." Morgan speculated
"What does it mean by returning them to there home?" Reid questioned
"Probably exactly that, they come home to there husbands, but after they've betrayed them and in his eyes are no longer worthy to be with him so he's returning them as the unfaithful." Hotch suggested
"Alright so we know that he's a Caucasian male, mid to late 30's, recently separated or divorced, He has a connection to law enforcement, he's going to have some record of violence or at least a temper." Rossi read off from his notebook "hopefully we'll get a picture from Garcia."
Morgan nodded "If I know my baby girl if she isn't able to retrieve a visual nobody will be able to."
Hotch picked up the files "Alright its almost time for the profile, Morgan get Detective Clark I want to fill him in and give him a heads up that it's possible law enforcement."
Watching Morgan leave Hotch turned to Rossi and Reid "I want both of you to profile the officers when we give the profile, if it is one of them we need to know." A knocking on the door alerted them to Detective Clarks arrival. Warily watching him enter with Morgan, he nodded to Hotch and Rossi
"You have a preliminary profile."
"Yes, you need to be informed that there's possible law enforcement involvement." Watching the detectives shocked face Hotch continued "The victims lead us to believe that our s unsub is a Caucasian male, mid to late 30's, he appears to be in some for of law enforcement whether a mall cop, retired or a lawyer he has had some law enforcement background, he is probably recently divorced or separated."
"Are you sure." The anguish evident in the detective's voice, they all knew how difficult it was to accept when cops were involved.
"All preliminary data suggest that the profile is as correct as the data could give us." Reid stated, "Statistically, in these types of cases law enforcement involvement is…"
"Reid enough," Hotch snapped, "Detective Clark, I know it's a shock but considering five women are dead and one is missing, this is the profile that best fits our unsub. Our technical analyst is going over footage of an altercation between Margaret Steven's and a possible unsub, once we know who this man is we can continue."
"I'll gather the officers, give them your preliminary profile, right now I don't care who I piss off, right now the only thing that's important is finding Alice Cain alive." Detective Clark nodded before leaving to spread the word to gather in the conference room in fifteen minutes.
Watching the detective leave Hotch nodded to the rest of his team "Morgan I want you to give the preliminary profile, Reid, Rossi and I will be looking at the officers' reactions take notes we'll go over them after. If anyone in this precinct could possible be the unsub I want to know. That being said be discreet we want them to trust us. After Morgan gives the profile, JJ and I will speak to the press. Hopefully someone has an idea of who this man is." Giving the brief directions Hotch quickly turned and left the room. He planned to pull his wife aside give her a quick kiss, give the profile and get her out of there before they all became so distracted they couldn't do there job.
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Emily watched from her corner of the precinct as Morgan and Reid came back from interviewing people from the Gym. From the grim lines on there faces she knew they'd found something. Resisting the urge to question them, she continued to double check that she had everything. She knew the instant the press release and profile were finished Aaron would make sure she was gone. Faster than a speeding bullet she'd be on her way with to little creek. She'd already called and informed Jessica that Mama Rossi was going to come and pick Jack up so they could spend the next few days together
As Emily was lost in thought she didn't notice JJ come up behind her. She started when she felt a hand descend on her turning she saw the huge goofy grin on JJ's face "Are you crazy JJ I carry a gun. I could have shot you." Emily fought the urge to smile
"Yeah I'm pretty sure if gunshots went of in here your husband would freak, and then tie you to your bed just to keep you from work." JJ rolled her eyes
Giving JJ a wicked grin "Not that I wouldn't enjoy it" watching JJ's horrified face "I mean junior had to get in here some how." Rubbing her stomach she laughed at the utter disgust on JJ's face Emily couldn't keep the grin off her face.
"Wow, waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy too much information." JJ shuddered "So do not want to hear about my boss's sex life. That puts images in my mind that I do not need I need a brain scrub pronto."
"Hahahahaha sorry you so opened yourself to that and its not like you and Rossi keep it at home, I've heard about what the janitors have found in the supply closets during lunch." Emily couldn't contain it watching the pure horror on JJ's face was too good to be true she laughed.
JJ looked at her in disbelief "okay first of all it was one time seriously one time, and are you kidding me both Morgan and Hotch use that line on you. I have yet to hear you tell them about your sex life."
"First of all that's the first time you've been caught, you and I both know that's not how many times it's happened. Second I don't need to tell Aaron anything about our sex life he plays a very active role." Emily saucily informed her "third as if I would tell Morgan, that's like telling my brother, he really doesn't need anymore ammo to use against Hotch."
"Alright, alright let's call it a truce before someone we don't know over hears and wouldn't that be awkward." JJ proposed as a blush formed on her cheeks. Dang only Emily would have the guts to say that aloud. Watching the women in question nod her head but sending her mischievous smile
"You're right Rossi doesn't need any more rumors or in this case truths floating around the Bureau." Emily quipped.
"And on that note, the real reason I came to scare you. Do you have everything?" JJ watched Emily look through her stuff
"Lets see files, water bottle, coat, mittens, hat ummm I think that's everything." Emily rattled off
Shaking her head "What about your purse or go bag" JJ laughed she'd been there pregnancy always made you forget the important things.
"Ahhh crap, I think I left that in your SUV." Emily couldn't believe it how had she made it through the day without her purse. She was losing her mind.
JJ chuckled "Alright lets go get your purse, I don't know who's taking you to little creek but it would be better if you had everything here."
Just as JJ and Emily were preparing to leave a voice called out to them "Agent Jareau" both women turned to see officer Hank Stanton jogging up to them "I'm glad I caught you Agent Jareau, there are some reporters here to see you, they said they wouldn't take no for an answer."
Swearing JJ turned to Emily "Do you think you could wait here while I deal with this. We'll get your purse when I'm done with thee reporters."
Before Emily had a chance to respond "Sorry to interrupt ladies but I couldn't help but over hear. If you need someone to go with you to get your purse I'd be more than happy to oblige ma'am." Officer Burns suggested
Seeing the relief on JJ's face, that someone was willing to go with her to get her purse "Why thank you Officer Burns. That would be great. JJ I'll be back in like ten minutes if you see Aa...Hotch will you let him know I've gone to get my purse?"
"Of course" turning towards Burns "Make sure you keep an eye on her she's an important member of the team." Seeing him, nod JJ was satisfied "Alright Officer Stanton lets go see the reporters."
Watching JJ leave with Officer Stanton finished putting on her coat and gloves, turning to officer Burns "Thank you so much Officer Burns. It will only take a few minutes I forgot my purse."
"That's alright Ma'am I understand that it happens." Emily allowed Officer Burns to lead her out of the precinct.
Once they reached to end of the parking lot, Emily turned to Officer Burns "This is the car I'll be just a second and then we can go back in." Emily unlocked and opened the door leaning over the front seat she pulled out her purse. "Here it is we can go back inside now." When Emily didn't hear a reply, she turned around.
Instantly noticing the gun pointed at her "I'm sorry Emily but I can't allow you to go back inside, you're mine now."
"Officer Burns, what are you talking about? Put the gun down" Emily's mind was running in overdrive, it was all beginning to make sense why they hadn't been able to catch him, the connection between the car accidents. He was the unsub
"I said you're mine Emmy," Emily flinched at the use of Jack's nickname for her "you can't leave me now, I've been watching you since Alabama you're mine"
Comprehension dawned on her she needed to escape. Searching for a way to escape Emily threw her purse at him and attempted to run. Rough arms threw her against the car. "I wouldn't do that Emmy we belong together" Emily felt his heavy breath on her neck "You're my gift, you can't leave."
Emily gasped in pain she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen; no, no she thought the pain was beginning to intensify. Running out of options did the only thing she could. Emily screamed for all she was worth before she felt a sharp pain across her face and she began to lose consciousness. Her last thoughts before losing consciousness were 'my baby please god protect my baby.'
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Hotch had looked through almost the entire precinct and still he couldn't find his wife the only place he hadn't checked was the women's bathroom. He decided to change tactics he figured that if he could find JJ, he'd find his wife. Looking around the precinct, he caught sight of the blonde media liaison. By the looks of things, she looked ready to strangle someone.
Walking up to the media liaison he questioned "JJ what's wrong."
"Hotch it appears someone leaked information to the press, there calling him the twelve days of Christmas killer or 12CK for short." Hotch looked at her in shock and felt the rage begin to bubble
"WHAT." He spat out "how much was leaked" This was not what they needed he rubbed his hands over his face. This complicated everything.
"From what the reporters were asking and from what I gathered, basically everything even that there was a FBI agent that fit the profile." JJ was pissed this type of publicity would either encourage the killer or set him on a killing spree "I was able to get them to hold off revealing the information until tomorrow. That should buy us sometime."
"Alright that's something at least" Hotch pinched the bridge of his nose; this was not what they needed.
Morgan, Rossi, Reid and Detective Clark noticed the exchange and walked towards them.
"What's going on?" Rossi questioned noticing the angered looks on Hotch and JJ's faces.
Hotch looked at Detective Clark "We have a leak; someone in your department released all of the information concerning to the press."
Detective Clark swore "I'll find out who it was, someone just lost there job." At that moment, Morgan and Rossi's phones rang. Excusing themselves to answer them, Hotch looked at detective Clark
"Do you have any idea of who could be behind this?"
"No, but I intend to find out." The anger evident in his voice
"What are you sure Baby Girl." Morgan finished his call "Hotch we have a positive ID on the man who fought with Margaret Steven's husband."
"We also have a positive ID on the unsub." Rossi informed them "They were able to make a positive match to the DNA, its officer William Burns."
Hearing JJ gasp all men turned to her. Hotch immediately took in her pale face "JJ what is it."
"Emily just left with Officer Burns to get something's she'd left in my SUV so she could take them home. Hotch I'm so sorry I had no idea." Hotch felt the blood drain out of his face. It felt as if someone had sucker punched him. His wife had left with the unsub, no this couldn't be happening not again. He wouldn't lose the love of his life again. Hotch turned and broke into a run towards the parking lot
JJ saw similar reactions in the faces of all of the officers. Before another word could be said, a blood-curdling scream broke through the precinct. JJ briefly heard Rossi ordering her to call an ambulance and stay in the precinct before they had all rushed out of the precinct.
Please don't kill me I hope you've enjoyed this chapter. Reviews so totally welcomed they're better than eggnog mmmm eggnog.
Happy Holidays
-Galadinzel
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