To See You Again Chapter 2
"Though we're worlds apart I will promise you I won't let you down No I won't let you down. There are so many reasons To keep us apart But it won't stop me losing My mind or my heart What would do To touch your hand Or just feel your skin I'd breathe you in Could this ever be You'd be next me?"
As soon as he got home, he broke down. His heart ached for her. His heart is in pain because she is in pain. She did not deserve this. She was finally happy. He was fine with it as long as she was happy even if it wasn't with him.
He is breaking down. As much as he tries not to, he just could not stop the tears from falling. Then he heard Jack's voice.
"Daddy, is everything okay?"
"Hi buddy."
"Why are you crying daddy? Why are you so sad? Do you need a hug?"
"I do buddy. Daddy needs a hug."
Jack hugs his father.
"Do you want to know why daddy is sad, buddy?"
"Tell me daddy so I can fix it."
"Well, do you remember Emily?"
"I miss Emily, daddy. Did something bad happen to her?"
"I miss her too, buddy. Nothing happened to her buddy but she lost someone very important to her. And I'm sad because she's sad and in pain."\
"Well, daddy, can't you go see her and take away her pain?"
"I wish I could buddy, but she's far away."
"Oh. You can call her daddy."
"You're right, buddy. I will call her."
"Okay daddy. I'm going to my room now."
"Thank you, buddy."
Emily Prentiss had always been like an enigma to him. She was this young woman he first met, 18 years old. She had so much life but very determined. She knew so much at such a young age as he witness her speak different languages at a party her parents held. He wasn't sure when it was that he fell in love with. Was it that night that he saw her and she smiled at him. But she was gone the next morning.
Or was it when she walked into his office and introduced herself as the new agent at the, Elle's replacement?
Maybe, it was when she asked for his help to investigate the death of her friend Matthew? She looked so sad and all he wanted to do was hold her.
Could it be when he agreed with JJ to fake her death and do everything he can to protect her? Knowing the consequences, his team hating her and possibly, losing his job.
Or maybe, it was after she came back from her faked death and they finally established a close relationship. They spent time together. She met Jack. And Jack liked her immensely. Looking back now, Jack loved Emily. But he got scared and thought about what could happen to both their careers if they were to start a relationship. So, he started going out with Beth. He spent less and less time with Emily. Emily kept her distance once he told her he was seeing Beth. She gave him a hug and told him she was happy for him. And that he deserved to have someone special in his life.
Then one day, Emily came to him and handed her resignation.
He can still remember that day.
"What's this Emily?"
"As you can see, it's a resignation letter, Hotch."
"But why, Emily?"
"I'm moving to London with Mick."
"Mick?"
"Mick Rawson. Don't you remember him? Where have you been Hotch. I have been dating him for the past 6 months. I'm surprised you haven't heard Garcia talk about Mick and I?"
"Oh. I thought it was just gossip."
"It's more than a gossip as you can now tell."
"So you're giving up BAU for him."
"Yes, and for this little peanut I'm carrying."
"What? You're pregnant?"
"I am. I'm about six weeks."
"Wow."
"Well, I was hoping you'd say "Congratulations, Emily! I'm really happy for you and Mick."
"I'm sorry Emily. I am just shocked. I mean, I'm happy for you, of course. And yes, congratulations"
Hotch got up from his chair and walked over to where Emily was sitting and gave her a hug. He inhaled her scent and then he knew, he was in love with Emily Prentiss and it was too late.
"Thank you Hotch."
"So you leave in a month?"
"Yes. Mick has been hired by Interpol to work on this case. He flies out tomorrow because they need him right away. He needs to be briefed on the case. I renewed my lease on my apartment not too long ago so I have about 7 months left on my lease. I'm trying to find someone to take over my apartment. Penelope said, she's thinking about it. She thinks the rent is too much for her. I proposed that if I can't find anybody to rent it, I'll pay half."
"I can take over it, Emily. I think my apartment is a little small and Jack has so much stuff. He's been complaining about how small our place is. And he mentioned that he wishes that our place was as big as yours."
"Really? Wow. Well, I'll tell the apartment manager that you will be taking over the lease. Thank you, Hotch. I really appreciate this."
"Don't worry about your stuff, you can leave them there. I'll move your bed to the guest bedroom. I'm assuming you are not bringing your bed to London, right?"
Emily chuckled. "Don't be silly, Hotch. Of course, I'm not bringing it to London. Thank you again, Hotch. You just made me so happy."
If her apartment and the scent that she left behind were the only things he can of her, then, he will take it.
He closed his eyes and inhaled the scent that still lingers in the apartment.
He picked up the phone…
Before dialing, he thought about her last day. The conversation he and Dave had.
"Aaron, you can't do this to her."
"Dave, if I don't tell her now, I will never get the chance."
"Aaron, what you are about to do is not fair to her and especially to Mick. Mick is a good man and he deserves to have Emily all to himself. If you tell Emily how you feel and that you are in love with her, Emily will not stop thinking about you. She is with child, Aaron. This won't be healthy for her nor the baby"
"Why would it matter what I say to her if she loves Mick?"
"Because I know that Emily loves you too. She was in love with you. But whatever she felt for you, she had buried because she saw how happy you were with Beth. She did not want to ruin your happiness. So please, do the same for her."
"I was too scared to take a chance."
"Maybe, you will get another chance. But for now, you got to let her go."
Maybe this is his second chance. He dials her number.
"Emily."
"Hotch."