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"No," JJ cried, quickly firing off three shots. She re-aimed her weapon at Rex as he stumbled backwards against the window, his hand over his shoulder where two of the bullets had regained his balance, and evil smirk coming across his first.
"Nice try Agent," He sneered, striking the lighter. As he did a stray spark landed on the fuse of the stick he held and it hissed to life. Rex's eyes took on a crazy look as he starred at the stick and JJ sprang into action,
"Umph," JJ grunted as she tackled Spencer and the chair, sending them flying away from Rex. A bang sounded behind them and the glass shattered as Rex was thrown from the room and out the window. Fire quickly began to spread around the window, threatning to light the remaining fuses and blow the two agents to bits. JJ snatched the nearby knife and cut Spencer loose, yanking him to his feet.
"Thanks," He rubbed his wrist as he ran, JJ right on his heels. They made it out the door as another explosive hissed to life and JJ knew they didn't have much time.
"Clear out!" JJ yelled as they tore towards the stairs, smoke curling through the air.
"Clear out!" Hotch repeated the order, grabbing Emily and Morgan. Rossi was already out the door, the fire department on the line.
"Spence, come on!" JJ insisted as he tripped not even twenty feet from the door, grunting as he landed hard.
"JJ, get out of here!" Spencer looked up at her, his eyes pleading her to go.
"No, Spencer," JJ tried to run back to him, but Morgan stepped inside grabbing her, hauling her from the house. He turned her loose, turning back towards the house, but Hotch and Rossi grabbed him, hauling him back.
"Reid's in there!" He tried to tear away from them, but they held fast as fire engulfed the entire top floor, windows shattering everywhere.
"You can't go in!"
"Spencer," JJ struggled against Emily's hold.
"Reid!" Morgan shouted for his best friend.
The world seemed to stop as an explosion ripped the rest of the house apart. Windows shattered all throughout the house, fire leaping to the roof. JJ let out a scream but Emily pulled her back behind the SUV as a second wave of explosives went off, shooting flame into the sky.
JJ sank to the ground, tears streaming down her face. Morgan kept opening and closing his mouth, but nothing came out. "Reid," Emily said softly, falling against Hotch's chest. He wrapped an arm around her back, dropping his head.
"Well hellfire," Rossi muttered as he squinted towards the house, a figure emerging from the smoke.
"Oh my god!" Emily tore away from Hotch and they ran towards the house.
Spencer stumbled from the house, coughing and covering his mouth with his arm. Smoke billowed out behind him and he dove as the house shook again. He landed with a thud, pushing himself up. Then JJ and Hotch were there, dragging him behind the SUVs.
"Hey," He said weakly, coughing again as he tried to bring his friends into focus.
"We need an ambulance!" Hotch demanded.
"Don't you ever scare me like that again kid, EVER." Morgan frowned but reached over to ruffle his hair.
"Right," He propped himself up against the tire with a groan. "JJ?" He scanned the faces.
"Right here," She sunk down next to him. "Are you alright?" She blinked back tears, lying a hand on his shoulder.
"I've been through worst."
"I'm sorry I left you."
"Don't be. I am glad they drug you out." He shifted so he could look at her. Hotch and Morgan walked off a bit, giving them some room. Rossi got on the phone, raising hell and demanding an ambulance. Emily sighed, sitting on the bumper and looking at the burning remains of the house.
"Why?"
"To keep you safe."
"I could've lost you today," She said softly.
"But you didn't," He sighed as he leaned against her, holding his shoulder.
"You're hurt," She frowned.
"Just my shoulder."
"Where's the ambulance?" JJ frowned, wondering what was taking so long.
"I'm not sure. Did you know that it usually takes an emergency response team-"
"Spence," She smiled weakly. "No facts right now, please?"
"Alright," he chuckled. "Are you ok?"
"I am perfectly fine," She wrapped her arms around him, dropping her head against his chest.
"Hey, I'll be fine too," He insisted, frowning as he felt tears soak into his shirt.
"Still," She sighed shakily.
"Clear out," An EMT ordered as they pushed a gurney through.
"Come on," Emily helped JJ up. "We'll be there soon," She promised Spencer.
"Yeah, alright." He frowned as they made him lay down. "I hate hospitals."
"Don't we all?" Hotch asked.
"I'll be there," JJ promised.
"I know. JJ?" Spencer asked as they loaded him into the back, craning his neck so he could see her.
"Yeah?" She tried to peer around the EMT's as they started to shut the doors.
"I love you."
"I love you too," She replied, but the doors were already closed.
. . . . . . .
"Hey there," Emily grinned as Spencer yawned, stretching.
"Hey," His eyes scanned the room. Hotch's jacket was draped over the back of Emily's chair and Morgan's phone was on the table. "Where is everyone?"
"Eating. They will be back soon."
"How long has she been up here?" His gaze landed JJ. She was asleep, slumped over the arm of the recliner. Her hair fell around her face and she kept trying to readjusted. Spencer was willing to be the chair was uncomfortable.
"For a couple of hours," Emily smiled. "We couldn't get her to leave- Hotch is bringing her something back."
"I've been asleep that long?" He frowned.
"Yeah, You were pretty banged up internally; smoke inhalation and all that. I am going to grab something to eat. Want anything?"
"Yeah, the usual."
"Alright. I am glad you are ok." She squeezed his shoulder before leaving.
"Hey there," Spencer grinned as JJ's eyes finally fluttered open. She craned her neck, wincing as pain shot through it.
"Ow," She grasped it with a groan. "That hurt's."
"I bet," He moved over a bit before patting the bed. "Try this. Not much better though," He chuckled.
"Better than that chair," JJ smiled, lying down beside him and curling up under the thin blanket with a yawn. "How do you feel?"
"Like a house blew up on top of me," He teased.
"Very funny," she rolled her eyes.
"But seriously, I'm fine. Promise."
"Alright," She laid her head on his chest with a yawn.
"Go back to sleep."
"I plan on it," she smiled before reaching up to kiss him.
"I could get used to that," He said with a chuckle.
JJ smiled, nodding. She could definitely get used to it.
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"How are you feeling?" Hotch asked as he sat down beside Reid's bed, talking softly so he wouldn't wake JJ.
"Pretty good, actually. But that could be the pain pills talking," he chuckled.
"We are all glad you are ok. You really had us worried, some more than others," He smiled, nodding towards JJ. Spencer blushed before clearing his throat, looking Hotch in the eye.
"I know it is against protocol and all, but-"
"But nothing," Hotch shrugged. "What Strauss doesn't know won't hurt her. Besides, If I punished you I'd have to punish Emily and myself. Sometimes it is ok to bend a few rules."
"You, bend rules?" Spencer gaped at him.
"Why does everyone think I am so uptight," he groaned, raking a hand through his dark hair.
"Apparently Emily doesn't," Spencer couldn't help but smirk. JJ shifted in her sleep, her hand landing on his chest as she mumbled something.
"We are pretty lucky," Hotch mused as he thought of Emily. "Pretty lucky indeed."
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"So what happened to Rex?" Spencer asked once the flight had taken off. He had already pulled a book from his bag when Morgan and JJ sat down across from him and he knew he wasn't going to get a lot of reading done.
"He was dead by time he hit the ground. The explosive really tore him up," JJ frowned. "I called his sister...it was weird. We were able to catch up and I was able to comfort her when she needed it. It had been a while since we talked."
"At least you were there for her," Morgan mused. "Kurt wasn't even surprised when we told him about his father. Said he knew it was bound to happen sometime."
"What happened to Anna?" Spencer looked up from his book.
"The police were able to locate Paul's remains and give her the closure she wanted. The town pulled together and raised enough money to open the resort anyway."
"It is nice to have a case that ends well," Spencer sighed. "So, anyone up for some poker?" He asked the plane.
"I'm in," Emily smirked, jumping seats and next to him.
"Me too," JJ smirked.
"In," Morgan grabbed a deck of cards.
"I am going to sleep," Rossi stated, pulling his headphones on.
"Pass," Hotch mumbled, lost in a case file.
"Winner doesn't buy lunch for a week."
"I am obviously going to win," Spencer smirked.
"Only because you cheat!" JJ protested.
"He won't be buying lunch regardless," Hotch interjected. "You are on one week's rest when we return."
"What?" Spencer whined.
"You heard me," Hotch smiled into his file. Things were finally back to normal
One week later:
"Spencer Reid!" Garcia tackled Spencer as he stepped off the elevator. "We missed you around here!"
"Baby Girl, he has to breath," Morgan chuckled as he reached over to "punch" Reid on the arm. "Welcome back kid."
"Hey guys," he chuckled.
"Look who finally decided to come back to work," Emily grinned at him.
"Hey, I had to milk it for all it was worth," Spencer teased.
"Milk what?" Hotch suddenly appeared behind them.
"I, uh, I meant-"
"I was kidding," Hotch threw his hands up in the air. "I give up," he muttered, trudging towards his office.
They shared a laugh before heading for the bullpen, ready to start the day
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"We've got a case," JJ commented, walking through the bullpen, file in hand.
"This will be the last one before break at least," Morgan chuckled, standing up and stretching.
"Joy," Emily got up with a yawn. "You think the creepers would settle down for Christmas."
"Statistically, crime rates tend to go up around the holiday's. People tend to have more valuables in their houses, therefor prompting robbers. Not to mention, more shop lifting occurs."
"What are the odds that Rudolph is going to land on my roof?" Emily rolled her eyes.
"None. Scientifically, there can't be a flying reindeer. Their mass-"
"It's good to have you back kid," Morgan said with a chuckle.
JJ smiled at him, reaching up to kiss him. "Yeah, it's good to have you back."