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SEASONS CHANGE: She inhaled deeply, savoring the sweet smell of warm oats in the morning. Solana was so thankful that her life was almost back to normal. She suffered from the occasional nightmare which played out differently then the abduction had actually gone. After being kidnapped and having to kill three people— it's expected to be a little psychologically damaged. Other than that, her life seemed to be going well.
Hotch had given her two weeks off after the case wrapped up. Overall, it's been a month since the attack. But, the wheels of the justice system turn slowly— the other members of that trafficking-crime-network have yet to face trial.
Surprisingly, instead of working through the pain, Solana decided that she needed a break. She missed hanging out with her best friend— she needed to catch up with Payton immediately. And, all though she absolutely adored her colleagues-turned-family, there was something so soothing and relieving about having a friend who wasn't a witness to your life's biggest (and most violent) obstacle.
Stirring the cinnamon-apple oatmeal, she unlocked her phone to text the two people she loved most:
Soz: Hey miss girl
Her eyes twinkled as those familiar reply-bubbles popped up on her phone screen.
Pay pay: Hey miss Pay Pay: How have you been since... yk you were almost killed
Soz: surprisingly good. i have another couple of days before I can go back to work. Soz: I was wondering if you wanted to hang out. I have sm to tell you.
Pay pay: I swear I haven't talked to you in months
Soz: i'm dating Spencer rn so we can talk about that later
Pay pay: I'm sorry WHAT
Soz: let's talk over lunch. hb 12:30 at Pierre's Cafe?
Pay pay: ofc Pay pay: I missed out on sm
Soz: see u then
Then, she scrolled down to Spencer's messages. Th couple rarely texted, mostly because they were always together— whether it was during or outside of work. The pair occasionally texted to plan dates or communicate while in the field. However, they preferred phone calls.
Solana: Spence
Spence: hey whatsup
Solana: I was wondering if you wanted to come over later tonight Solana: if you guys don't get a case
Spence: Of course. I'd love to
Solana: ugh talking about work makes me feel guilty for not being there Solana: If you do get a case today i'm coming back to work
