Her Past Catches Up With Her

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Chapter 19

"So, when did you meet your wife?" JJ asks Scott.

"About a year after you left. We were at the same college. She studies dance. Ballet to be more precise. She teaches at her own dance school. We married a few years later. June 24th." Scott says, his face lighting up. JJ was happy for him.

"I'm glad you truly love her. She does wonders for you. You simply shine at the thought of her." JJ says, squeezing his hand." What about you Das?"

"I went to college. Dad died two years after you left. I met Kevin in a support group. We dated and were engaged for six months. He was killed in a car accident." Daisy says, staring out the window. She tears up.

"Daisy, you didn't tell any of us." Scott says, shocked.

"No, I didn't"

"I'm so sorry Das." JJ says, grabbing her hand and squeezing her hand.

"I'm okay. I know Kevin's in a good place." Daisy says.

"Wow! Daisy believing in heaven?"

"Yes. He was too special not to have gone to heaven." Daisy says.

"I'm sure he was special. Have you dated since?"

"No. I'm still healing. Beside, I work long, weird hours. How many people are going to understand?" Daisy asks.

"I think I know someone. I know you like this guy. You've already met him. He works similar hours." JJ says, smiling.

"Who?"

"SSA Dr. Spencer Reid. He's so smart and kind. Sure, at first he seems like a nerd. Once you got to know him, he's very sweet. Want to give him a try?" JJ says.

"Why not. At least I'll come out with a new friend."

At the hotel, JJ and Daisy walk into the hotel together. Followed by Hotch, Michaels and Scott.

"See you ladies in about an hour down in the conference room." Hotch says, taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

"Wonder what's happening in the conference room in an hour?" Scott asks.

"No biggie. Just go take your shower and get dressed. Scott and I will see you and Daisy in an hour. Bye girls." Shawn says, pulling Scott with him. JJ and Daisy walk to their room. Daisy opens the door and they go in. There's a big bouquet of red roses on the table. And on the night stand there was a bouquet of daisies. The roses were from Shawn to JJ and the daisies were from Spencer to Daisy. The card to JJ read:

Jennifer,

Please accept this as a 'sympathy gift' and as a 'please let me take you to dinner tonight'. When I saw these, I thought they reminded me of you. Smell sweet and are very beautiful, like you. I hope you say yes. I'll see you in the conference room.

Always Yours,

Shawn.

JJ smiles and then the smile fades. Daisy's card read:

Dearest Daisy,

I know this seems a little corny, but I thought you might like these. I know a lot of men give roses to be romantic, but I thought daisies were more beautiful than the old standard. Did you know that daisies…sorry, didn't mean to rant. Would you be interested in accompanying me to dinner tonight? I hope you say yes.

Your New Friend,

Spencer Reid

Daisy smiles and blushes. She looks up and looks over at JJ. She sees JJ reading her card. She sees the smile and then it fades. Daisy wonders what happened.

"Jen, what's wrong?"

"These are from Shawn. He wants to go out for dinner tonight." JJ says, still looking sad.

"And the problem is?"

"I…I just don't think…I have to go shower." JJ says, grabbing her bag and rushing into the bathroom, slamming the door. She looks it so no one can get it without her say so.

"Jen, are you okay?" Daisy asks, just outside the door.

"Yes. Just trying to shower and get ready before we're due in the conference room." JJ yells through the door.

"Okay. Let me know if you need anything. I'll be out here."

JJ slowly removes the sweat pants that was given to JJ at the hospital. As soon as the pants are down, JJ notices all the bruises and a few tiny nicks. JJ swallows the lump that raised in her throat. Then she removes the matching sweat shirt. She notices more bruises on her breasts and a very dark, almost black bruises on her shoulder. There of course was the bandage too, where her stitches are. She touches the bandage very carefully and winces at pain. JJ gets a flash of memory.

"Ah! Oh…" JJ yells at the memory.

She climbs into the shower and turns only the hot water on. Daisy's startled out of the third time she reads the card from Spencer.

"Jen, are you okay?" There's no answer. "Jen, is something wrong?" Still nothing. Daisy tries the door. It's locked. She knocks on the door. "Jennifer, open this door!" Daisy yells. "Jennifer Jearau, open this damn door!" Daisy yells, turning and heading to the front door. She makes sure she has the room key. Then heads to the first male occupied room. She knocks on the door.

"Who is it?" A male voice questions.

"Daisy. I need some help in my room." The door opens. There stands Shawn Michaels.

"Hello, Daisy?" Shawn says, confused.

"Yes, Daisy. I need some help in my room. Jen is in the bathroom. I thought I heard distress. But she wouldn't answer. I was worried, so I tried to open the door and it's locked. Could you help me get the door open?" Daisy asks, with fear.

"Sure. Let me get my lock pick kit." Shawn says, turning back to his suitcase. He pulls out a little black leather case out of the pocket of his suitcase. Then makes sure he has his key to his room. He follows Daisy back to her room. She opens the door and they both hear something glass break in the bathroom. It was accompanied by a holler.

"AHHH!" Daisy and Shawn rush over to the bathroom.

"Jen! Open up!" Daisy yells.

"Agent Jearau, please open the door. It's Agent Michaels." Shawn says, trying to sound professional.

"AWWW!" JJ yells. Shawn opens his lock picking kit and goes to work on the lock.

"Hurry, god know what she's doing or going through in there." Daisy says, frustration in her voice.

"I'm going as fast as I can!" Shawn replies. A few second later the door is opened. JJ's in the tub with the shower going, but the curtain's open. JJ's in her bra and underpants. The mirror's broke and thousands ofpieces of glass are on the floor. There's blood on the floor and in the tub. Daisy slowly and carefully walks in the bathroom.

"JJ, are you okay?"

"I didn't mean to. I just hate…" JJ trails off. She just stares into space.

"JJ, how about I clean up this glass. Then I think we need to take a look at your arms and feet. We need to check to see if you have any embedded glass in any of your cuts. Shawn! Can you go get a first aid kit?"

"Sure!" Shawn yells back at Daisy from over by the entrance door. He was trying to give the girls privacy, but still be there for them if he was needed.

"JJ, where did these bruises come from?" Daisy asks, looking at her shoulders. Then notices the ones on her legs. It hits Daisy that Jennifer had been raped. The mirror got broke because she was mad at herself and she lashed out at the mirror. "JJ, was it Josh or Walt that raped you?" Daisy asks softly and as gently as she could.

Still staring at nothing, "I don't know. Don't tell. Daisy, you have to promise. Just like last tie." JJ says with tears streaking down her cheeks.

"What are you talking about sweetheart?"

"Remember, I told you about Josh and the baby. You promised not to say anything to anyone. No one knows about her. Except you and me. What am I going to do without Martha and Jess? They were counting on me." JJ says, still sitting in the tub with water still running. Daisy reaches over to shut the water off. She sits on the side of the tub and checks JJ's arms. She gets a wash cloth and picks a piece of glass out of JJ's right arm. She discards it in the trash can that's next to the toilet.

"Daisy, I'll slide it into the bathroom! Don't worry, I'm not looking!" Shawn yells into the bathroom.

"It's okay! She's in a bra and underpants. It's like a bathing suit. Could you go ask for a broom and dust pan, mop and bucket?"

"Sure, back in a minute." Shawn says, leaving.

"Let's see your feet Jen." JJ props her feet up on the edge of the tub. Daisy pulls a few small pieces out of her feet. Then Daisy wraps her feet up. And a small bandage around her arm.

I hope you like this chapter. It's going to pick up a little and not be so dark. Please review and let me know what you think. Thanks to all who review.