Hey everyone so just a short chapter but i am gearing up for the next one so bear with me. I will be updating either friday or next wednesday/thursday. Basically i'm updating every time i have a day off from work or close to it. technically i do have work later but that is beside the point. As always your reviews keep me strong so keep them coming.

This chapter is for all those who miss plane scenes in the latest season. enjoy!!

Chapter 12: Plane conversations

"JJ you can tell the pilot we are ready to take off" Hotch told JJ. JJ nodded and went to the pilot. She returned a few minutes later.

The door shut, the engine roared to life and everyone tried to sit back and pretend to sleep.

Hotch was doing paper work at one end of the plane and JJ came over and sat opposite him. Without looking up Hotch said "I know JJ we can't let it slide but for now we need to keep focused."

"Ok" JJ resigned herself "The other thing I wanted to talk to you about was Rossi. What is his deal? He showed up for 20 minutes on a case then disappeared fully."

"I know I have been wondering about that alright. I've set an appointment up with Strauss to discuss him. This can't go on."

JJ made a face when Hotch mentioned Strauss's name but she refrained from saying anything about that awful woman. Instead she just nodded and sat back in her sit. She had full view of the plane. To her left she saw Prentiss and Morgan having a deep conversation. She wondered what Morgan and Prentiss were discussing. Prentiss was the newbie still in so many ways but she was aware of Morgan and Prentiss close connection. Sometimes she felt jealous and hurt. She had been on the team longer, worked with Morgan more yet he never took to her the way he did to Prentiss. She wished sometimes she would take the profiling classes. Maybe Morgan would respect her more then.

Still she thought it doesn't seem to be a happy conversation.

"Morgan, would you leave it alone."

"Prentiss I just want you to talk. Otherwise you will do what you always do and push all emotion down till you can't feel it anymore. But you don't have to do that. I can listen. I am in fact a pretty good listener."

"But there is nothing to talk about. Nothing happened really. Anyway I have talked about it. I had to give my statement.2

"Yes but that doesn't count. I know you went straight to the station, you wouldn't even let a medic check you out. You went straight to the interview room and gave your statement flat. Then basically told Hotch we're leaving. Hence the sudden trip back home. But leaving the case behind doesn't mean you have dealt with what happened."

"Well really nothing did happen. You got there in time."

"Yes my timing was good but not great."

"Yeah a few minutes later would have been nice, to let me get dressed."

"Not a chance, wouldn't change that for the world."

Prentiss shot him an evil glare then broke out in a huge smile. "Your evil you know that right?"

"Yeah I know but I am also your friend so if you ever want to talk don't feel you can't""

"Thanks Morgan but I am good. I am really. I mean I was scared ..." she looked out the window

"Prentiss" Morgan said softly

She took a visibly deep breath "I was scared for a minute. I thought this is really going to happen. But then you came through the door and I knew it would be ok. I was safe now."

"I just wish we had found you sooner. I hate the thought of that guy touching you."

"Then don't think about it. Think about the huge drink you owe me at the bar when we land." Prentiss smiled nervously.

But Morgan grinned and laughed "Sure you deserve a drink and hell we all need one. I'm in."

Morgan then reached over to Reid and touched him gently but he jumped a mile.

"Wow man chill just me2 Morgan said

"Sorry I was in my own world."

"So I can see. Well when you are ready to return to this world are you up for drinks when we land."

"Sure sounds good. Is JJ coming?"

"Morgan chuckled "Why don't you ask her yourself."

Reid nodded slightly, looked towards JJ caught her eye and quickly looked down at his book.

Morgan considered asking JJ for Reid but then he thought no let him do it.

So he sat back into to his chair and put his earphones on and started to listen to his music.

Reid continued to stare at his book but he was no longer reading it. His mind was racing over the possibility of asking JJ to drinks. The last time he had done it, it was for a date after the football game. He knew this was different but the parallels left him paralysed.

Morgan happened to glance up and sighed. He reached over to Reid and said "It just drinks with friends nothing more so don't make it more. Go on"

Morgan urged him.

Reid nodded and stood up and went to JJ and Hotch. "Hey Morgan Prentiss and I are grabbing drinks after work. Want to join?" he glanced between JJ and Hotch.

"Sure" JJ said immediately.

Hotch hesitated, usually he would be rushing home to see his family. No he lived alone and he realised he didn't want to be alone quite yet so he agreed to one quick drink.

Reid nodded in acknowledgment and then the pilot announce we would be landing soon so could everyone belt up. Reid gestured awkwardly to his chair muttered something incomprehensible and quickly returned to his sit. He gave Morgan two thumbs up and mouthed to Morgan that Hotch would be coming as well.

Morgan was surprised but happy. The boss man rarely joined in but it was always a pity.

A few minutes later the plane was on the ground and the door was opening. The team was grabbing their bags and heading towards the bar across the road. Within minutes of entering the bar all had downed their first drink and Morgan was already heading up to the barmen for seconds.

Laughter filled their small booth and Morgan when waiting for the drinks he smiled as he looked over towards them. Moments like this come too rarely for them but when they do he was determined to appreciate it. You never know what sicko is just around the corner.

"So Hotch you think you should be sitting there laughing away when people are trouble. Well I'll show you. I'll make you regret everyday of your life."

"Sir would you like a drink?"

"No thanks I'm driving to night so I'll be good." He smirked as his plan started to form in his head.

He continued to watch them. He saw how Hotch fussed over the Prentiss the dark haired mare. So strong, so beautiful. Well after tonight she won't be so strong.

He checked his watch and realised he better get in position. He needs to be ready for her.