I've titled chapter 5 Revelations. Ironic, eh?
To be completely honest, this chapter really sucks! And it's also really short. Sorry! It's the best I could do.
Thanks to everyone who reviewed, favorited, and put this on alert! And I also want to thank those of you who read my random one-shot Zero. I should have just worked on this, but I couldn't resist!
I don't own Criminal Minds!
"When something that honest is said it usually needs a few minutes of silence to dissipate." -Pamela Ribon
The following Monday morning:
"Did JJ mention a new case to you?" Gideon asked, poking his head into Aaron Hotchner's office.
"No. What are you talking about, Jason?" replied Hotch, standing up.
"She's just summoned us all into the conference room." explained Gideon.
"We haven't been requested to go anywhere. And if JJ was going through the files herself, she would have consulted me about it."
"Well let's find out what she's doing then." said Gideon.
The two walked into the conference room right behind Emily, Morgan and Garcia. JJ was standing in her usual spot, in front of the tv screen, which was turned off. She was whispering something to Reid who was sitting at the table in the chair closest to her.
"What's this about JJ?" asked Morgan. "I didn't know we had a case."
"We don't." JJ admitted as the team entered the room. She waited until they were all sitting. "I have an announcement to make."
The room was completely silent, waiting for their media liaison to continue.
"I don't… I don't know how to start…" JJ looked extremely uneasy. The blonde took a deep breath, "I guess I'll just let it out. I-I'm pregnant."
Garcia and Emily's mouths fell open, almost simultaneously.
Morgan started to smile, but he wasn't sure why.
Hotch and Gideon just stared straight at her.
JJ looked around at the team's faces, "Um, hello?" she chuckled nervously.
"Not to be rude and inappropriate, but who is the father?" asked Prentiss.
"Oh," JJ's face dropped. "Well unfortunately, it turned out to be a one night stand. He used me to cheat on his wife." Tears started to escape her eyes.
Reid held out his hand for her to hold, but it was too late. Garcia had flown out of her chair and she hurried over to JJ to hug her. "It's okay Jayge." Garcia whispered as the two rocked back and forth.
After a minute, JJ pulled away from Penelope. She wiped her eyes and continued, "I'm keeping this baby though, and I'm going to raise him or her on my own."
"Congratulations!" said Morgan.
"That's wonderful, JJ!" exclaimed Emily.
Gideon walked up to JJ as he hugged her he told her, "I know you'll be a great mother."
"Thank you." replied JJ.
During all of this, Hotch had remained seated.
When the commotion died down, the unit chief asked, "JJ, you're not quitting right?"
"No, of course not! But I'll definitely need some time off once I give birth. Raising a child alone will be a big adjustment."
"Then I'll arrange an extended maternity leave for you."
"Oh thank you, Hotch." exclaimed JJ as she hugged her boss.
Emily looked at Reid, he hadn't said a word during all of this. "Earth to genius!" she called.
"Huh?"
"Reid, you didn't even react to JJ's news!" retorted the brunette.
"Oh, I already knew."
"What?" exclaimed Garcia.
JJ stepped in, "I went over to Reid's place the other night. I really needed someone to talk to."
"Oh." she replied. Garcia seemed hurt that JJ hadn't come to her with this.
Reid stood up and cleared his throat, "Um, I guess I need to make an announcement also."
JJ pulled Reid aside, "Are you sure this is how you want to do it?"
"Positive." replied the slender agent.
Reid turned back to the team, "Well I was just going to discuss this with Hotch in his office, but I feel like you all should know, so I'm just going to do this now."
JJ sensed Spencer needed her support right now, so she put her arm around him. "Thanks." he whispered.
"I'm going to a rehab facility."
Emily sighed. Morgan's smile subsided.
"After what happened in Georgia, I had a brief problem with Dilaudid. But then Gideon and I had a discussion."
Gideon gave Reid a knowing nod, urging him to continue.
"After that, I threw out the drugs. But now I can't stop thinking about them." Reid's voice broke, he started to cry. JJ rubbed his back.
Garcia too began to cry.
"The other night, JJ came to me about her pregnancy and I let her know about my addiction." He rubbed his eyes. "We looked into a place called the New Beginnings Rehabilitation Center. I've enrolled myself in a two-week inpatient program starting Wednesday."
"So you can get the help you need." whispered JJ sadly.
Morgan stood and walked over to his friend. "I'm always here for you man. We'll all be here for you through this process."
"Thank you Morgan." replied Reid.
"I'll come visit you!" said Penelope as she too came up to him.
Gideon stepped up, "We're all going to support both of you in any way you need. Just like a family should."
"A man is never more truthful than when he acknowledges himself a liar." -Mark Twain
Yeah it's super short! And I'm not all that happy with it.
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