Ghost Whisperer
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This is after the Series Finale
"We are glad you could all make it." JJ said to the four teens in front of her and Reid.
"Whatever you need to help get our friends back." Stephanie said.
"We need to know the exact time you last saw or talked to Jennifer, Morgan, Breanna and Emily." Reid explained.
"I was talking to Emily in the locker room right before practice." Stephanie said. "School gets out about 2:35 and I headed out to the courts about 10 minutes later, just like everyone else."
"Breanna and I were walking to the gym when she realized she forgot her water bottle. She went back to get it and never returned." Miranda Young, a red headed freshman said. "That was about…" Miranda paused. "2:45."
"Jennifer and I were talking outside of the ice arena. She was walking home and I was going to meet my mom for supper." Courtney Anderson, a black haired senior recalled. "My mom picked me up at exactly 5 o'clock."
"Morgan just had to run laps, so she called me at 4:30 and we talked for a half hour. We hung up after a half hour because I was heading to work." Jacob Cruz, a senior stated simply.
"Thank you." JJ said. "You four are being helpful in many ways."
"Why is this even relevant?" Jacob asked, sounding frustrated.
"It is helping us complete our timeline." JJ told him.
"Jake, their helping our friends." Stephanie said. "Their doing their jobs."
"Their standing here asking us questions about our friends when they should be out there look for them." Jacob snapped. "Why are you even here? You're not doing anything."
"We build a profile based around your friends and why they were taken, then we base that around the Unsubs profile." Reid explained. "We think like the Unsub to help guide us to them. We learn their every move and use it against them." Jacob gave Reid a look. "You're upset because there was nothing you could do. You use anger as a means to put blame on others because then you can't blame yourself." Reid said, looking at Jacob. "Now you're avoiding eye contact because you know that I am right."
"Building our profile is key when we are searching for the unsub." JJ explained. "It's how we find our Unsub and it's how we pick them out when there are many suspects." Jacob didn't say anything.
"Is there anything else you need from us?" Courtney asked.
"No, you answered our questions." JJ smiled. The four teens left. Prentiss walked up to JJ and Reid.
"We have an updated profile." Prentiss said. "We're briefing now." JJ and Reid followed Prentiss.
"We have new information." Hotch said to the police officers who have gathered.
"We believe that our Unsubs have another reason for taking the girls in addition to what we have mentioned before." Prentiss said. "We believe our Unsubs chose these four girls to replace someone they have lost, whether by death or social services."
"Because of this, we believe he is not going to harm or hurt the girls physically." Rossi said. "He wants them alive to replace the void."
"We are looking into girls that fit our description of the four missing teens and we are hoping to find a match." Morgan explained.
"That is all." The officers disbursed.
"Someone want to catch us up?" JJ asked.
"We believe that our Unsubs are replacing someone they lost." Prentiss explained to JJ and Reid.
"Our missing puzzle piece." Rossi said.
"Garcia is looking into it now." Morgan added.
"Until Garcia gets back to us, we should get some rest." Hotch said. "We will work in shifts. Morgan, Rossi and Prentiss, head back to the hotel, clean up and get some rest."
"No." Morgan said. Hotch looked at Morgan. "Our search is at a standstill until Garcia gets back to us. Either we all go back to the hotel together or we all stay here together."
"I agree." Prentiss said.
"We need eyes…" Rossi didn't let Hotch finish.
"Sheriff Stone will keep us posted." Rossi stated. "Morgan's right. We're at a standstill, let's all get some rest." Everyone looked at Hotch.
"Alright." Hotch finally said.
"I'll let Sheriff Stone know." Rossi said, leaving to find Sheriff Stone.
"Everyone back up!" An officer yelled near the entrance. This caught the attention of Hotch, Morgan, Prentiss, JJ and Reid. They looked at toward the entrance.
"What's going on?" Reid wondered.
"Press." An officer said, walking up to them. "They're like animals."
"I'm on it." JJ said, heading towards the doors. Hotch, Morgan, Prentiss and Reid followed.
"Are you sure?" Hotch asked.
"I'll tell them what they want to know and what they need to know." JJ smiled before heading out the door. Hotch, Morgan, Reid and Prentiss stood where they could see. Rossi joined them.
"What's going on?" Rossi asked.
"Press." Reid said. "JJ's talking to them."
"My name is SSA Jennifer Jareau. I am with the FBI's Behavior Analysis Unit." JJ stated. "I know many of you would like to ask questions and get some answers about the recent kidnappings." JJ stated. "I will be holding a press conference tomorrow morning at 10am to answer some of those questions." JJ turned and headed inside, ignoring the reporters throwing questions and calling out her name.
"That was quick." Prentiss said.
"I'm holding a press conference tomorrow morning." JJ said. "It's late and I can please the press after some rest." JJ smiled. Morgan chuckled.
"Let's go." Hotch said, leading the team out the back, into their SUV's and off to their hotel for the night.
The following morning, the BAU team headed back to the police station, well rested and ready to get back to work. The team sat down in the room when the phone rang. Hotch answered the phone and put it on speaker.
"Go ahead Garcia."
"Do you know how hard it is to narrow down my search? In a fifty mile radiance, I get over 50 teens that have died or have been taken between the ages of 13 and 19."
"Focus just on Grandview and the surrounding areas." Reid suggested.
"Oh Boy wonder, you are just one step behind me." Garcia said simply. "I've already tired that. There was nothing, so I upped the radiance span to fifty miles and suddenly got 50 girls that have been taken by the government because of many different reasons."
"Look into parents that may have had no family to support them." Prentiss suggested.
"That will take some time." Garcia stated.
"While you're at it, look into families that suffered a great loss as well. This could be our Unsubs stressor." Hotch stated.
"When I know you'll know. Garcia out." Garcia hung up the phone.
"We're back to square one." Prentiss sighed.
"So, we know it's not someone in Grandview." Morgan stated. "So…now what?"
"We should go back and look into our evidence." Hotch suggested. "Maybe there is something we over looked before." Rossi, Morgan, Prentiss, Reid and JJ nodded. "JJ."Hotch motioned for JJ to follow him. Rossi, Morgan, Reid and Prentiss got to work.
"I'm going to be with you during the press conference." Hotch said to her.
"Hotch." JJ started.
"Afterwards, we are going to the high school and talk to students and staff. Reinsuring them and talk to them about the girls."
"Just us?"
"No, Morgan will be coming with us." Hotch said. "Do you know what you are going to say at the press conference?"
"I'll answer questions, tell them that we are doing the best we can." JJ said. "But I would like to talk to the families first." JJ explained. "I want them to know what I am going to tell the press." Hotch nodded.
"Alright, let's go." Hotch said. Hotch popped his head into the meeting room. "JJ and I are going to get ready for the press conference."
"That's three hours away." Morgan stated. "What do you have to do that is going to take three hours?"
"Parents need to know what I am going to say." JJ stated, standing next to Hotch in the doorway. "It's important that they know before the press." JJ and Hotch left.
Melinda was finishing up making Aiden breakfast when there was a knock at the front door. Jim hurried down the stairs and answered it. It was JJ and Hotch.
"Agents." Jim said.
"Can we talk?" JJ asked.
"Of course. Come in." Jim ushered JJ and Hotch inside. "Melinda's in the kitchen with our son." Jim led the way to the kitchen where Melinda put a plate of eggs and toast in front of Aiden, who was drawing a picture. Melinda looked up as Jim entered with JJ and Hotch. Aiden turned.
"Are you the FBI?" Aiden asked. JJ looked at Aiden and smiled.
"Yes." JJ said. "We are part of the FBI."
"Are you the ones looking for Emily?" JJ nodded.
"We are." JJ said. "We're going to find her too."
"Promise?"
"Promise." JJ said. "Something I tell my little boy, Henry, is that we always keep our promises." Aiden smiled. Hotch stared at the picture that Aiden was drawing.
"This is a very nice picture." Hotch said. "You must love to draw." Aiden nodded. "Can you tell me what it is?" Melinda and Jim were confused.
"It's Emily and the others." Aiden said. Jim and Melinda looked at each other, then at the picture.
"Why are their six girls here," Hotch pointed at the picture were six girls were drawn, separated in sets of two. "And only two over here?" Pointing to two other girls higher up and one the other side of the page.
"Those two are looking out for the others."
"Like angels?" JJ asked. Aiden nodded.
"Aiden, mommy and I are going to talk to these Agents. We'll be in the other room." Jim said to Aiden. "Eat up, then it's off to school."
"Ok." Jim and Melinda lead JJ and Hotch into the dining room.
"Your son loves art." Hotch said.
"He has a gift." Melinda said with a small smile.
"Is there something we can help you with?" Jim asked. "You asked if we could talk."
"The reason we are here is because we wanted to keep you informed as much as possible." JJ stated.
"We don't believe the person who kidnapped your niece and the others intend to harm them." Hotch added. "He chose Emily and the others because of a great deal of loss he has experienced and he is trying to fill that void."
"What you're saying is that you will find Emily alive?" Jim asked.
"Yes." Hotch said. Jim and Melinda both let out a sigh of relief. "We don't know what kind of state we will find them in, but we can be sure that they will be alive."
"As long as she's alive and herself, I am ok with that." Jim said.
"We need to inform the other families, but if you have any questions, you know where to find us." JJ said. Jim walked JJ and Hotch to the door.
After informing the other families, Hotch and JJ headed back to the station, carrying coffee and donuts for the team.
"I smell coffee." Rossi said as Hotch and JJ walked in.
"I see coffee." Prentiss stated.
"Are those donuts?" Morgan asked.
"We thought you guys could use a little pick me up." JJ said, setting the box of donuts on the table. Hotch set the coffee next to the donuts and let everyone grab one. The phone rang. Morgan put it on speaker.
"Hey Baby Girl, tell me you have something good." Morgan said when he answered.
"Am I not good enough?" Morgan chuckled. "I have done what you asked and were able to narrow my search down from 50 to 5." Garcia said. "I've sent copies to you." Everyone opened their files. "You have the Bryson family. They lost their girls two years ago. Leah was 14 and Kathrine was 17. Daddy dearest, Mike Bryson, had a drinking problem and Martha Bryson died in August after cancer took her life. The girls were taken after dad fell off the wagon."
"Fits our profile." Prentiss stated. "The loss of his wife could have been his stressor."
"Next is the Edgar family. John and Ellen Edgar lost their youngest daughter, 13 year old Allison, after she drowned in a lake last summer. Their oldest daughter has been missing since then as well, and nobody had turned up." Garcia stated. "Carson and Dana Larson were in a head on collision with their four kids last winter. Dana and their two girls, Marissa and Peyton, died instantly. Marissa and Peyton were 15 years old." Garcia paused. "And lastly, Owen and Natalie Thompson lost their children to a house fire. 14 year old Piper and 17 year old Andrea."
"Did you cross reference 8-1-6-1-5 to these families?" Hotch asked.
"Yes, and I got zilch." Garcia said.
"Good work Garcia." Hotch said. Hotch hung up the phone.
"These families are at least, 45 minutes to an hour drive away." Reid said.
"Rossi and Prentiss will go talk to families." Hotch said. "Reid, I want you to start a geographical profile. Our Unsubs took the girls from Grandview and took them out of town. Focus on the 5 families." Hotch explained. Reid nodded.
"What about you?" Rossi asked. "What are you going to do?"
"We have to visit the school to talk to the students." Hotch said. "Morgan, JJ and I will learn more about the girls who were kidnapped." JJ looked at the time. Prentiss and Rossi gathered their things and headed out. Reid got to work.
"It's time." JJ said, heading towards the door. JJ led Hotch and Morgan outside where the press was waiting.
"Agent Jareau, Agent Jareau!" The Press called her name.
"Many of you have heard that in the past few days, four teenage girls have been kidnapped." JJ stated. "We are working with the Grandview Police department to find these girls alive." JJ paused to scan the crowd that had formed. Many were reporters, many were bystanders. "We are looking for two Unsubs, approximately between the ages of 35 and 45. They have loss someone close to them and want to replace those he has lost with the four teens." JJ explained.
"How are you searching for the girls?" A reporter asked.
"We currently are following some leads that we are working with." JJ explained. "You have the profile of who we believe the unsub to be."
"Do you believe you'll find the four teens alive?" Another reporter asked.
"Yes." JJ said simply. "We do not believe that the Unsubs are going to physically harm the girls. He wants support. He wants to give support and he wants to replace the void that he has recently loss with these girls."
"Are you close to finding them?"
"Again, we currently have some leads we are following .That's enough questions for today." Hotch and Morgan followed JJ to one of the SUV's. Hotch got in the passenger seat, Morgan got behind the wheel and JJ got in the back. They drove away.
Students gathered in the gym. Mr. Brown stood up in front with JJ, Hotch and Morgan. Once everyone was settled, Mr. Brown moved toward the podium.
"Welcome." Mr. Brown said. "The FBI's Behavior Analysis Unit is here to talk to us, answer any questions or concerns we may have after recent events." Mr. Brown motioned for Hotch, JJ and Morgan to step forward. Hotch took the podium.
"My name is Aaron Hotchner. I am Unit Chief at the BAU. With me I have SSA's Jennifer Jareau and Derek Morgan." Hotch paused. "We understand that during a situation, like fellow classmates being kidnapped, that it can have a different effect on people." Hotch said. "Some of you may be scared, others angry. Know that these emotions you are experiencing are common and happen to everyone. You are not alone." Hotch examined the gym full of students and staff. "Now, Agent Jareau will fill you in on what we know." Hotch let JJ take the podium.
"Hi." JJ said. "My name is Jennifer Jareau." JJ started. "This morning I spoke with the press and I will tell you the same thing I told them." JJ stated. "We are still looking for you classmates. We are currently looking into some leads." JJ paused. "The person we are looking for is not someone you know. They aren't from around here." JJ explained. "Recently we profiled our Unsub as looking for a replacement of someone he lost. He's not going to harm the girls." JJ gave a supportive smile. "Now, there is something we must ask of all of you." JJ turned. "Morgan." Morgan took JJ's place at the podium.
"I am Agent Derek Morgan." Morgan started. "We don't know what our Unsub is going to do next. We don't know his plan of action, so we want you all to take precaution." Morgan stated. "Now, our Unsub is looking for a female, a blonde and a brunette, between the ages of 13 and 19. To prevent anymore kidnappings we highly suggest, and highly recommend, sticking to groups of three of more." Morgan told the students. "He's known come up from behind you and take you by surprise." Morgan paused. "We will be around if any of you have questions. We are also going to be around asking questions, so if we approach you, please tell us what you know. We are here to help." Morgan stepped back. Mr. Brown took the podium.
"This concludes our school assembly. Staff may return to their classrooms with their students." Mr. Brown walked back towards Hotch, JJ and Morgan.
"We would like to speak with Emily's friend, Andy Suthers, as well as all four of the girls' coaches." Hotch said to Mr. Brown.
"Of course." Mr. Brown said. "I will grab Andy right away."
"We'll wait until he is in class so we can speak with him privately." JJ said.
"Very well then." Mr. Brown said. "While we wait, I would like to speak with you."
"Your office." Hotch said. Mr. Brown led Hotch, JJ and Morgan to his office. Mr. Brown shut the door. Hotch and JJ sat down. Morgan stood, surveying the room.
"You really think you're going to find them alive?" Mr. Brown asked as he sat down.
"Yes." Hotch said, keeping eye contact with Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown smiled.
"What a relief." Mr. Brown said. "Those girls are great assets to our school and are good at what they do." Mr. Brown looked at the agents. "What do we need to do, as a school, to make their return smooth?"
"Don't act as if they were victims." JJ said. "Be welcoming and let them talk about it, if they want to talk about it." Mr. Brown nodded.
"We suggest someone monitor outside while students are leaving until we find the girls." Hotch said.
"I can arrange that." Mr. Brown said. "
"Now would be a good time to speak with Andy Suthers and the coaches." Hotch said. "Things should have settled down by now."
"Very well. I will have Andy come down to the office." Mr. Brown said.
"I'll stay and talk with him." JJ volunteered. Mr. Brown stood up.
"I'll take you to the coaches." Mr. Brown led Hotch, Morgan and JJ out of his office.
"Jean, call Andy Suthers down please." Mr. Brown said to the secretary. The secretary grabbed her phone.
"Follow me." Mr. Brown led Hotch and Morgan out of the office. The secretary got off the phone.
"Andy Suthers is on her way down now." The secretary said.
"Thank you." JJ waited patiently until Andy walked through the door. JJ approached him. "Andy Suthers?" Andy nodded. "My name is Jennifer Jareau. I would like to speak with you, if that's ok."
"Ok." JJ smiled and took Andy into an empty meeting room.
"I heard you are Emily's closest friend here." JJ said.
"More like her only friend." Andy said. "Her team doesn't know her very well."
"How did you and Emily meet?" JJ asked.
"At the beginning of the school year, a student died and that same time, she got word that there was a small fire at the hospital where her uncle works. I followed her, because I was concerned, but I thought it was because of the loss of a fellow student." Andy explained. "We started talking and the next thing we knew, we were friends."
"Who was the student?" JJ asked. "Did Emily know them?" Andy shook his head.
"That's why I was concerned. She didn't know Mary May, the student who died, or her sister Samantha."
"It was nice of you to be concerned." JJ said. "She must have needed that."
"She needed a friend." Andy stated. "And at the same time, so did I."
"That was nice of you to reach out to her like you did." JJ smiled. "Why did you need a friend? And why Emily?"
"My granddad paused away a few months ago, and Emily lost her dad and best friend. I thought we could relate."
"Emily's Uncle Jim said that Emily is great at tennis."
"She is. I've watched her play. She gets so focused and into it." Andy said. "Did Jim tell you about her tennis?"
"He did, but I know how teens can be." JJ said. "Telling each other things before the adults know."
"Emily was all that, but I made her tell Jim everything. She's the youngest of varsity. In line for Varsity captain and is currently working with the captains to keep tennis going after this year." Andy paused. "But Jim knows all this, and Stephanie is captain, she knew this too."
"I know." JJ said. "They mentioned it."
"Are you really going to find Emily?" Andy asked. JJ nodded.
"Yes, we are doing everything we can." JJ told him.
This Story is after Close Callings.
Sorry it took so long to finally post again. I have had a very hectic year. As of this month, I have graduated from college, so my work load should be less. I am hoping to start posting more frequently. I am currently trying to get everything settled down and I am hoping that I can start posting chapters close to once a week soon. I have many people asking me for updates and a friend of mine said he will keep pushing me! It feels great to be back!
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