Chapter 2: COINCIDENCE

As soon as the BAU arrived they went straight to the local precinct to get work but when they walked in they were surrounded by chaos. Mackenzie gave JJ a confused look seeing the mayhem in front of her. Officers and detectives were running back and forward in front of them with paperwork in their arms.

"Is it usually this chaotic at a precinct when we arrive?" She whispered.

"Not usually," JJ replied.

The team watched as Hotch went up to a detective and ask what was going on but aside from that they didn't hear what else was said. A few minutes later he returned.

"There's been another attack. There are six dead and eight injured. Although this time there have been eye witnesses," Hotch said.

"Eye witnesses to what?" Morgan asked.

"The person who planted the bomb," Hotch replied. "Now, Reid and Blake, I need you to put together a geographical profile. JJ and Morgan, I need you two to look over the evidence that has been gathered so far and try to determine as much about the UnSub as you can. Rossi and Evans, I need you two to go and interview the eye witnesses from the latest attack. I'll be try to set up a link to Garcia and a conference room, then I'll assist Reid and Blake. Understood?"

The rest of the team gave a chorus of 'yes sirs' and split into the groups they were instructed to go into and headed to out complete their tasks.

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Rossi and Mackenzie made their way to the crime scene as quickly as they could but got caught in traffic. An awkward silence filled the SUV and in a desperate attempt to fill the silence, Rossi tried to make small talk.

"So when's the big day?" He asked.

"December hopefully," Mackenzie said. "Dante wants it to be soon because he can't wait."

"That's good then. Only nine months to go."

"Are you married?"

"No. I mean, I was. Three times actually but not at the moment," Rossi replied. "JJ and Blake are though."

Mackenzie nodded in response and they fell into silence again. Five minutes later they arrived at the crime scene. Smoke still bellowed from the park and it was cornered off by police tape. Flashing lights were surrounding the area and several people were standing to the side talking to the police. Rossi parked the car and both agents got out of the car. As soon as they were out of the car they were met by an officer on duty who led them to the two witnesses.

"This is Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi and Supervisory Special Agent Mackenzie Evans from the FBI. They are here to interview you about what you saw before the explosion. Agents these are Mr Noah Cooper and Miss Mona Adams," The officer said.

"Thank you officer. We'll call you if we need anything," Rossi said.

The officer left and Mackenzie and Rossi took a witness each. Mackenzie speaking to Miss Adams and Rossi to Mr Cooper.

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Rossi took Mr Cooper to the side and found a secluded place to talk. He pulled out a note book and pen and started to question the witness.

"So Mr Cooper, you said you saw the person who planted the bomb?"

"Yes Agent."

"What did they look like?"

"It was a woman, most definitely. They wore quite tight fitting clothes. Like the ones joggers wear. She had a baseball cap on so I couldn't see her face but she had black hair."

"Was she carrying anything? A rucksack?"

"Yes. She was carrying a black rucksack. She also seemed to be in a hurry. I didn't see her again but twenty minutes later the bomb went off."

"Could you tell me in more detail what she was wearing?" Rossi asked.

"Of course."

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Mackenzie walked beside Miss Adams down the noisy street and found a secluded bench to sit and talk.

"So, Miss Adams, you told the police that you see somebody running from the square just before the bomb went off, correct?" Mackenzie asked.

"Yes agent, I saw her running away from that area, looking flustered," Miss Adams said. "She ran into me."

"Her? So it was definitely a woman?"

"Yes mam. She was wearing tight fitting running gear. It looked like she was running towards the nearest exit where a black car was parked. Another woman was inside."

"Are you sure it was that car she was running towards and someplace else?"

"Certain. When she ran into me and completely knocked me off my feet didn't stop to apologize. When I got up and turned round to say something she was already getting into the car. A few minutes late the bomb went off."

"Did you get a good look at either of them?" Mackenzie asked.

"Yes agent. The one who knocked me over. She was wearing a baseball cap but I'm pretty certain she had black hair and green eyes. She was quite tall and well built," Miss Adams replied.

Shannon looked like that, Mackenzie thought. She automatically caught herself on. Don't be stupid. She's dead.

Shaking her thoughts away Mackenzie carried on. "Was she carrying anything?"

"No mam."

"Would you be able to give a description to a sketch artist?"

"Yes agent."

"Okay, that's great. Thank you Miss Adams. If you remember anything else call this number," Mackenzie said handing Miss Adams a card with the number to the precinct's helpline on it.

"No problem, agent. Glad to be able to help."

Mackenzie watched as Miss Adams left and as soon as she was gone, scolded herself for bringing Shannon into this. She's dead, she thought over and over again. Suddenly her phone beeped in her pocket signifying a text message pulling her out of her thoughts. Pulling the phone out of her pocket she read the text.

I know what you're thinking. Coincidence? I think not!

-Blocked number

Mackenzie stared at the phone in a mix of confusion and fear. Was that one of the UnSubs? If so, how did they have her number? Was Shannon alive?

Mackenzie jumped when she felt a strong hand on her right shoulder and spun round and grabbed it as more of a reflex than on purpose. She automatically let go when she realised it was Rossi.

"Evans! Calm down! Why are you so tense?" He exclaimed clutching his wrist.

She handed him the phone and watched his reaction as he read. He looked at her in a mix of confusion and worry. "What's this all about?" He asked.

"I think it may be one of the UnSubs toying with me," She mumbled.

"One of the UnSubs? And are you sure it's them?"

"Almost one hundred percent certain. Miss Adams stated in the interview that the woman she thought was the bomber got into a car in which another woman was driving. She also stated that the person she seen had black hair, green eyes, a well-built frame and was tall."

"How does that make you sure?"

"Shannon had black hair and green eyes and was tall and had a well-built frame. The statement made me automatically think of her. I ignored it thinking it was a coincidence but then I got that text," Mackenzie said.

Rossi sighed and gave the phone back to the young agent. "We need to talk to the rest of the team. Come on."

With that they headed back to the SUV un-aware of the tall brunette woman watching them in the distance.