Their breathing was in sync as they lifted their arms and bent over. Eyes closed, they could feel the other standing beside them, going through the same motions, letting out the same bad memories as they made more room for the good ones.
They had found each other by accident, but instead of teasing or avoiding, there had been a quiet acceptance. There were so many unhealthy ways of dealing with the job, that neither could taint this for the other. They didn't mention it to anyone else, either - it was their time.
Theirs alone.
"Wanna get breakfast?" Derek asked afterward, his voice still quiet from the near-silence of class.
JJ smiled. "Breakfast sounds great."