𝙎𝙎𝘼 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙚𝙧
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➥ 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 . . . 𝑬𝒏𝒅𝒔. ⸻
[ Despite feeling bad about leaving Spencer alone, Hotch does take Jack to the park for a few hours to let him play on the equipment there. Lots of climbing, mostly, as much as he can. It's nice — he'd forgotten how nice these days could be. ]
March 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
[ Despite feeling bad about leaving Spencer alone, Hotch does take Jack to the park for a few hours to let him play on the equipment there. Lots of climbing, mostly, as much as he can. It's nice — he'd forgotten how nice these days could be. ]
We will. Next time, you'll have to come with us.
[ Hotch offers the smallest smile and gives Spencer's shoulder a squeeze before leaving the room. ]
[ Hotch offers the smallest smile and gives Spencer's shoulder a squeeze before leaving the room. ]
March 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We will. Next time, you'll have to come with us.
[ Hotch offers the smallest smile and gives Spencer's shoulder a squeeze before leaving the room. ]
[ Hotch offers the smallest smile and gives Spencer's shoulder a squeeze before leaving the room. ]
[ Hotch returns to the bedroom and sets both bottles down on the table beside the bed. ]
Try to rest. I know it won't be easy.
Try to rest. I know it won't be easy.
March 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
[ Hotch returns to the bedroom and sets both bottles down on the table beside the bed. ]
Try to rest. I know it won't be easy.
Try to rest. I know it won't be easy.
Alright. Lay down, I'll be right back.
[ He steps out to grab a bottle of water from the kitchen, along with another bottle of Tylenol. ]
[ He steps out to grab a bottle of water from the kitchen, along with another bottle of Tylenol. ]
March 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Alright. Lay down, I'll be right back.
[ He steps out to grab a bottle of water from the kitchen, along with another bottle of Tylenol. ]
[ He steps out to grab a bottle of water from the kitchen, along with another bottle of Tylenol. ]
I know.
[ And he does. At least relatively, Spencer is doing much better. Still, he hesitates. ]
Do you need anything?
[ And he does. At least relatively, Spencer is doing much better. Still, he hesitates. ]
Do you need anything?
March 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I know.
[ And he does. At least relatively, Spencer is doing much better. Still, he hesitates. ]
Do you need anything?
[ And he does. At least relatively, Spencer is doing much better. Still, he hesitates. ]
Do you need anything?
Of course.
[ Hotch keeps an arm firmly around Spencer's waist to guide him back towards the other bedroom, brow furrowed slightly. ]
[ Hotch keeps an arm firmly around Spencer's waist to guide him back towards the other bedroom, brow furrowed slightly. ]
March 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Of course.
[ Hotch keeps an arm firmly around Spencer's waist to guide him back towards the other bedroom, brow furrowed slightly. ]
[ Hotch keeps an arm firmly around Spencer's waist to guide him back towards the other bedroom, brow furrowed slightly. ]
[ Hotch moves automatically to catch Spencer with an arm around his waist before he can fall. ]
Hey, hey — are you okay?
Hey, hey — are you okay?
March 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
[ Hotch moves automatically to catch Spencer with an arm around his waist before he can fall. ]
Hey, hey — are you okay?
Hey, hey — are you okay?
[ Hotch nods. ]
Why don't you go lay down while I take Jack to the park?
[ Jack jumps up at that, already running from the room to get his shoes on. ]
Why don't you go lay down while I take Jack to the park?
[ Jack jumps up at that, already running from the room to get his shoes on. ]
March 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
[ Hotch nods. ]
Why don't you go lay down while I take Jack to the park?
[ Jack jumps up at that, already running from the room to get his shoes on. ]
Why don't you go lay down while I take Jack to the park?
[ Jack jumps up at that, already running from the room to get his shoes on. ]
If you would please take Agent Morgan and Dr. Reid to the house of the most recent abduction, they'll be able to get started.
March 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
If you would please take Agent Morgan and Dr. Reid to the house of the most recent abduction, they'll be able to get started.
Well, sir, I don't doubt that, and we're not here to tell you what you aren't doing. We're here to help you understand the person who took these boys. If you understand them, you can stop them.
[ Hotch walks to one of the cars and puts his bag in the back, testing the waters a little as he speaks.]
[ Hotch walks to one of the cars and puts his bag in the back, testing the waters a little as he speaks.]
March 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Well, sir, I don't doubt that, and we're not here to tell you what you aren't doing. We're here to help you understand the person who took these boys. If you understand them, you can stop them.
[ Hotch walks to one of the cars and puts his bag in the back, testing the waters a little as he speaks.]
[ Hotch walks to one of the cars and puts his bag in the back, testing the waters a little as he speaks.]
[ Cars are waiting for them when they land — and so is the local police force, who are operating with the typical urgency of a police force with two missing children. Hotch steps forward with a hand extended to the chief. ]
SSA Aaron Hotchner, these are agents Rossi, Morgan, Prentiss, Jareau, and
SSA Aaron Hotchner, these are agents Rossi, Morgan, Prentiss, Jareau, and
March 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
[ Cars are waiting for them when they land — and so is the local police force, who are operating with the typical urgency of a police force with two missing children. Hotch steps forward with a hand extended to the chief. ]
SSA Aaron Hotchner, these are agents Rossi, Morgan, Prentiss, Jareau, and
SSA Aaron Hotchner, these are agents Rossi, Morgan, Prentiss, Jareau, and
[ Derek shrugs, seemingly unbothered because, well. Take your pick of things people make rude comments about for Derek. He doesn't let it get to him anymore. ]
"We'll be fine, kid. No worries."
"We'll be fine, kid. No worries."
March 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
[ Derek shrugs, seemingly unbothered because, well. Take your pick of things people make rude comments about for Derek. He doesn't let it get to him anymore. ]
"We'll be fine, kid. No worries."
"We'll be fine, kid. No worries."
Good. And you two.
[ Hotch motions to Derek and Spencer. ]
Keep an eye on each other. I don't know what we'll be met with.
[ Hotch motions to Derek and Spencer. ]
Keep an eye on each other. I don't know what we'll be met with.
March 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Good. And you two.
[ Hotch motions to Derek and Spencer. ]
Keep an eye on each other. I don't know what we'll be met with.
[ Hotch motions to Derek and Spencer. ]
Keep an eye on each other. I don't know what we'll be met with.
While you and Morgan are at the crime scene, Prentiss and I can talk to the families and see if there's anyone both boys may have had contact with — Rossi and JJ can start talking to the teachers.
March 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
While you and Morgan are at the crime scene, Prentiss and I can talk to the families and see if there's anyone both boys may have had contact with — Rossi and JJ can start talking to the teachers.
The boys attended the same school, which is very likely our connection — they were in different kindergarten classes, but there plenty of adults who would overlap, like nurses and secretaries. We can start talking with them.
March 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The boys attended the same school, which is very likely our connection — they were in different kindergarten classes, but there plenty of adults who would overlap, like nurses and secretaries. We can start talking with them.
He has plenty, it'll take him days. You look like you could use a nap.
[ Hotch kneels down and takes one of the dinosaurs with a small smile of his own.]
[ Hotch kneels down and takes one of the dinosaurs with a small smile of his own.]
March 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
He has plenty, it'll take him days. You look like you could use a nap.
[ Hotch kneels down and takes one of the dinosaurs with a small smile of his own.]
[ Hotch kneels down and takes one of the dinosaurs with a small smile of his own.]
This isn't facts of a case, this is an entirely new life. There's an adjustment period.
[ Hotch looks at Spencer for a moment, and then glances at Derek, who shrugs, but doesn't say anything. ]
You'll figure it out.
[ Hotch looks at Spencer for a moment, and then glances at Derek, who shrugs, but doesn't say anything. ]
You'll figure it out.
March 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This isn't facts of a case, this is an entirely new life. There's an adjustment period.
[ Hotch looks at Spencer for a moment, and then glances at Derek, who shrugs, but doesn't say anything. ]
You'll figure it out.
[ Hotch looks at Spencer for a moment, and then glances at Derek, who shrugs, but doesn't say anything. ]
You'll figure it out.
[ Hotch raises an eyebrow. ]
Reid, you're a newly turned vampire. It's an adjustment, and it's going to take time. If you had it all figured out quickly, I'd be shocked, but you're not being weird.
Reid, you're a newly turned vampire. It's an adjustment, and it's going to take time. If you had it all figured out quickly, I'd be shocked, but you're not being weird.
March 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
[ Hotch raises an eyebrow. ]
Reid, you're a newly turned vampire. It's an adjustment, and it's going to take time. If you had it all figured out quickly, I'd be shocked, but you're not being weird.
Reid, you're a newly turned vampire. It's an adjustment, and it's going to take time. If you had it all figured out quickly, I'd be shocked, but you're not being weird.
I checked the weather. It should be overcast in North Carolina, so it shouldn't be too bad.
[ There are things that Hotch keeps track of now that he didn't used to. The full moon chart, weather patterns. ]
[ There are things that Hotch keeps track of now that he didn't used to. The full moon chart, weather patterns. ]
March 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I checked the weather. It should be overcast in North Carolina, so it shouldn't be too bad.
[ There are things that Hotch keeps track of now that he didn't used to. The full moon chart, weather patterns. ]
[ There are things that Hotch keeps track of now that he didn't used to. The full moon chart, weather patterns. ]
I'm going, obviously.
March 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I'm going, obviously.
[ Nobody says much about Derek, but that's because Derek is Derek, and a lot of people don't want to piss him off. Hotch doubts people well be so quiet to Reid, and he's already prepared to start fielding those questions.
He's on the jet, looking over the victim files with a furrowed brow, when
He's on the jet, looking over the victim files with a furrowed brow, when
March 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
[ Nobody says much about Derek, but that's because Derek is Derek, and a lot of people don't want to piss him off. Hotch doubts people well be so quiet to Reid, and he's already prepared to start fielding those questions.
He's on the jet, looking over the victim files with a furrowed brow, when
He's on the jet, looking over the victim files with a furrowed brow, when