"Reid, Hotch is on the phone. We might have a lead." Morgan says. Reid turns around to face him and takes the phone. "Hey, what is it?" He asks, "We have to go to Los Angeles. Justin Rereaus's DNA was found at the crime scene, so was his brother's. Wheels up in 30." Reid hangs up the phone and strides towards Prentiss. "Hey, you guys ready?" She asks. Morgan and Reid nod.
As they board onto the plain they hear Garcia and JJ laughing together. "Hey, what's going on in here guys?" Morgan smiles, and Garcia replies "We're just spending some quality girl time together. Well, were." She laughs and reaches in her purse. "Hey now, just because you're coming with us doesn't mean you get to keep secrets and chat all day. We've got some work to do." Morgan says as he sits down across from Prentiss. Reid and JJ sit beside them and exchange looks. "Ok, so what'd we got?" Rossi asks. "Well, Justin's DNA was found, as well as his brothers, Brendan. They found fingerprints on the last victim's window, with signs of forced entry. As soon as we get down there we'll have to check out the crime scene. This is the unsub's ninth victim since Monday." JJ says. "Damn, nine victims in 10 days. They're obviously intelligent, physically fit and have some serious rage. But why the overkill? I mean, it's gotta be personal. Georgia's body definitely took a beating." Morgan says. "The thing I don't understand is why the unsub would change their MO so suddenly. First he stabbed, raped, cut and choked his victims, but now the victims have ligature marks, blunt forced trauma to the head, bullets execution style and burns." Prentiss says. Rossi replies, "Something must've happened to our unsub to trigger the change. He's clearly sadistic and having some kind of psychotic break. So what happened to make them suddenly take a different route?" Hotch replies, "Let's find out."
"You know, maybe the trigger had to do with a woman? Could be a mother, sister, babysitter who betrayed him? I'm guessing by the torture, whatever trauma he experienced, had continued for a long period of time and gradually got worse since each murder is worse than the last." Reid says to Prentiss as they're walking down a street. "Yeah but, why the sexual assault? There has to be more to it. Maybe molestation or exposure to it? Based on how most of his victims were prostitutes he was probably exposed to them at a young age. His mother may have been one or she could have drilled into his head that they're disgusting and don't deserve to live?" She sips her coffee and dials Garcia's number. "Garcia, we're gonna need you to do a background check on Justin Rereaus. See if he had an abusive past, maybe a mother who had a criminal record?" "Ok, gotcha princess. Love ya, bye." Reid and Prentiss make their way to their vehicle and drive towards the crime scene. "So" Prentiss says, "what's up with you and JJ? I've noticed you guys have been hanging out more and sitting pretty close." Reid blushes and tries to hide it. "What? No. We're just friends, we just-" "yeah, alright pretty boy." Prentiss laughs and parks the van. "You know I'm not just a pretty face" Reid jokes. "Yeah, I know genius." Prentiss laughs.
JJ walks out and meets the two of them outside. "Hey, the unsub broke through the window, there were also prints left on the shed. He's apparently not as smart as we thought because he didn't bother to wear gloves or clean up where he touched." Reid says "yeah, that or it's because Rereaus didn't do it, or was confident enough that we wouldn't find out." "Unless..." Prentiss says, "it was a message. This guy's got a clean background, petty criminal record and apparently functional family. The neighbors said they saw him come around here a lot. The window could have been for sneaking in, they were probably having an affair. He seemed genuinely upset to hear that she died. Also, his alibi is pretty solid. I don't really think it was him." "Ok, so we start fresh. But why were his fingerprints on the shed? It was mostly empty, minus a spare hose, dusty bicycle and a couple of beer bottles. Everything else was in the garage." Reid replied. "Maybe that's where they had sex, it's big enough, not a place her husband would hear them from, and if he woke up she wouldn't be far from the house." Prentiss says. Reid replies, "the only thing I don't understand is why the brother's DNA was found. If it was an affair why would his brother go there? But anyway, they're both in our custody so let's hope it's them." Morgan walks towards them. "Guys, come check this out."
They follow Morgan into the victim's house. "Georgia had boxes of baby clothes. But no baby. And the rest of the victims had abortions or miscarriages." Morgan states. Reid knits his eyebrows together then replies. "Maybe we've been looking at this the wrong way. Maybe his mother WAS a prostitute and he always wanted a sibling. His dad disappeared after something happened so he was alone with his mother, and he got lonely. All of the victims were pregnant, then lost their child or aborted it. His mother could've done the same thing." Prentiss shakes her head. "This is way too much thinking for 6:50 a.m." Morgan laughs. "It's 6:50 a.m. here but you went home at 7 p.m. Last night and probably went to sleep shortly after. And our flight was only two hours, and you slept most of the time. How can you still be tired?" She laughs and says "With this job it's pretty rare to get a good sleep."
"Hey handsome, why so glum?" JJ asks Reid. "Not upset, just tired. This case is so complicated." She smiles, "Nothing's ever as simple as it first seems." He sighs and says "yeah, tell me about it. So anyway how's it been since the breakup?" She smirks and looks at her hands. "Will and I didn't really 'break up' we just came to an agreement that it's better to separate for Henry. We just weren't getting along anymore. The sparks just.. Stopped flying I guess. We fell out of love over a year ago. It was just to the point where we were dragging out something we knew was a lost cause." Reid looked at JJ and patted her hand. "I'm sorry. How's Henry been taking it?" She sighs "he doesn't know what's going on right now. He just keeps asking why 'daddy's never home anymore', I'm not sure how to respond. I think it's just best to let Will have his time. At least it ended mutually. It's just.. Unfair that Henry has to suffer in the process." "You're a great mom. You'll figure it out. He has two good parents to help him get through everything." He smiles. "Aw, thanks Spence. I really hope so." He sighs and looks up at JJ. "Take it from me, I'd rather have had my parents split up than fight like they always did. It was hard to deal with, but in the end it benefitted me. It was a hell of a lot better than waking up every night to screaming and doors being slammed or dishes being thrown." She sympathetically looked at Reid and said "If I could've been there to help you I would've." He smiled. "Did you know you're my best friend? For me it's pretty rare to find people who actually make me feel human. So thank you for always being there for me." They hug and look at each other. Just then Morgan, Prentiss, Rossi, Hotch and Garcia board onto the jet. "Well, well what'd we got here? Are we interrupting something?" Morgan laughs and ruffles Reid's hair. He fixes it and blushes, then fumbles with his watch before getting up to head to the restroom. "Ooh, what was that all about?" Garcia tries JJ as she sits across from her. "What was what about?" She laughs and nonchalantly looks away. "Oh c'mon, you think I didn't see how you guys look at each other lately? So what's the scoop, are you guys a thing yet?" JJ retorts, "Penelope! Nobody ever said anythi-" Just then Reid walks in and JJ looks down. "Oh, you so DO like him!" Garcia whispers. JJ looks at Reid as he's reading then looks back at Garcia. "Shh. I swear if you tell anybody" Garcia smiles and squeals quietly "my mouth, will say no words." JJ laughs and rolls her eyes. "Right. That'd be a first." "Hey! No need for mean comments." "Why so defensive?" Morgan asks as he sits down beside Garcia. "Oh nothing, girl talk sweetheart. You'd never understand." JJ and Garcia giggle as he says "alright fine, I see how it is. No room for me anymore."
*Two days later*
"Alright... Spill it little lady. What's the big secret you and JJ have been keeping from everybody?" Garcia smiles and avoids eye contact. "If I told you it wouldn't be a secret anymore. And that's no fun." "Well... What if I MADE you tell me?" She giggles, "Oh and what are you gonna do?" He whispers in her ear. "I can make you do anything I want." She whispers back, "Oh can you now?" He grins. "You're such a tease." She laughs, "Yeah whatever! Coming from you, mister 'I can make you do anything I want'." He laughs and stands in front of her. "I wasn't kidding" he winks and walks away.
JJ and Reid finish their lunch and order the bill. "Yes, debit please." Reid says. "No! Let me pay!" JJ insists. "Too late" Reid grins and tips the waiter. "So, what were you and Garcia talking about on the plane a couple of days ago?" JJ smiles, "You'll never know." He laughs and tickles her. "Oh really now?" He says. She giggles and runs down the street as Reid chases after her. "C'mon pretty boy, run faster." He laughs and slows down. "Okay, fine you got me. Now will you please stop running? I am not cut out for this." He pants. She laughs and asks, "how the hell did you get into the FBI? Oh wait... I almost forgot. You're crazy." He laughs and says "I believe the correct term would be a 'genius'." She smiles, "Damn, pretty cocky for a nerd." They laugh and catch their breath. "We were actually talking about you." Reid lifts his eyebrows in amusement. "Hmm... And what was the conversation about?" She blushes and tries to hide it by looking at the ground. "Garcia thought we were dating." He slightly stumbles and tries to recover, then clears his throat. "Oh, and um what did you say?" She smiles and avoids looking at him. "That no moves have been made.." He stutters and says "uh do you WANT any moves... made?" She shrugs and grins. He stops walking and turns her towards him. "Are you sure you're ready? I mean.." She says, "Reid, I've been single for 7 months. I fell out of love with Will over a year ago. I'm ready." He smiles then hugs her. After the embrace she puts her arms around his neck. They look at each other and smiles then slowly lean in for a kiss. Just then Reid's cell phone rings. Reid, surprised, fumbles in his pocket for his phone, then checks the caller ID. "Sorry, it's Hotch." "Hello?" Reid hangs up. "We've got another case." She rolls her eyes. "So much for my long weekend."
"Looks like someone just woke up" Prentiss laughs as she looks at Morgan. "Yeah, something like that." Garcia smiles and looks at the table. Morgan and her look at each other then quietly smirk. Just then, Hotch, Rossie and Reid walk in. "Where's JJ?" Garcia asks. "She had to run back home to drop Henry off for the weekend." Hotch replies.
*At the end of the day*
"So, are we going to have a repeat of last night?" Morgan asks Garcia. She laughs, "Yeah..no. Last time I'm staying up watching horror movies until 4 a.m." Morgan grins. "Yeah, I should probably go home." He stands up and Garcia walks him to her door. "Goodnight my chocolate prince." He laughs and opens the door to let himself out. "Goodnight Penelope."
*At Reid's house*
"This case is pretty intense. We'll probably find more bodies in the morning." Reid sighs as he drinks his tea. "The last thing we need right now is to worry about that. Don't stress out, we'll get him. Let's just enjoy our night" JJ replies. He smiles "You're right." She smiles back. "So", she pauses, "where were we earlier?" Reid smiles and sits beside her on his couch. They lean in and kiss gently on the lips. JJ moves her hands to Reid's neck and runs her fingers through his hair as his hands drop to her hips. They continue kissing and begin to breathe a bit heavier. Reid's hands roam to her thighs and he begins kissing her neck. She tilts her head upwards and tugs at his hair slightly. They return to kissing and their tongues explore each other's mouths, their lips moving rhythmically. They move to his bed and sit down beside each other before continuing. Reid pulls away slowly. "Do we need protection?" JJ shakes her head. "I had a tubal ligation, don't worry." Suddenly, she pulls him closer to her and kisses him deeply. "Eager, are we?" Reid jokes before kissing her again and brushing her hair behind her ear. "You're so beautiful" he whispers. She takes off her shirt and tugs at his. He obliges and goes back to kissing her. Their warm skin touches each other and they both start to ache for their tension to be broken. They both take of their jeans and put them in a messy pile on the floor. They fall back onto the bed as Reid rolls on top of her. They kiss and JJ takes off her underwear before assisting taking off his boxers. He enters her and they both immediately moan softly in pleasure. He thrusts steadily and kisses JJ's neck as she grasps onto his hair and his back. He speeds up along with their breathing. The soft music playing in the background with the dimmed lights make the scene romantic. Lust fills both of their eyes as they're overcome with pleasure. JJ moans as he thrusts harder and his hand reaches down to caress her. She rolls her head back and begins to moan a bit louder. Reid kisses her breasts and JJ wraps her legs around him. They both continue to breathe heavier with each thrust and can feel the aching need for release building. They speed up the pace and Reid clutches the sheets as JJ digs her nails into his back. "Oh God.. Ah" JJ moans as she makes her way to climaxing. Reid tries to hold himself back and waits as JJ gets closer and closer. Finally, they both release while moaning and shaking violently. He pulls out and lays beside her. They cuddle and fall asleep in each other's arms.
...
At 7 a.m. Reid's alarm clock goes off and wakes them from their sleep. They gather their clothes and shower together then get ready for work.
*At the FBI Headquarters*
As soon as JJ walks by, Garcia looks at her and smirks. "What?" JJ whispers. "I just so happened to notice that you smell like Reid today... Hmm" she winks. JJ smiles as Garcia says "All the deets later, I need all of them." A few minutes later, the rest of the team walks in and they discuss the case. After digging up information for two hours they find an address and catch the unsub trying to kill another victim.
*After work*
"So was he good?" JJ laughs. Garcia says "No, I'm serious!" JJ blushes and quickly says "Yes. Now will you leave me alone?" Garcia squeals and yells "I knew it! I knew you guys would eventually." JJ drops her head into her hands and yawns. "Ugh, it's getting late. And speaking of.. That... How are you and Morgan in the looove department?" Garcia smiles. "Well, not as far as I'd like to be. But I don't know if him and I should actually become a couple. I feel like it'd ruin our friendship. Besides, flirting is fun all the time." She laughs and they drop the subject. "Anyway I'm gonna go home, you probably should too." JJ smiles and nods. "Yeah, it's been a long day. Get home safely." Garcia replies, "You too." They hug and part ways.
*The next morning*
"Hey, since we have the day off and no cases to worry about right now do you want to go get a quick bite to eat? I'm starving." Morgan asks Garcia. "Yeah, I'm hungry too. Any ideas where?" She says. He smiles and nods. "I know a place."
...
They pull into the parking lot of a small diner and Morgan parks, then gets out of the car to open Garcia's door for her. "Thank you my prince." She curtsies and takes his hand. They walk into the diner and are seated at a booth beside a window. "It's so beautiful out today." Garcia gushes. "Yeah, but not as beautiful as you" Morgan says. He winks and inside, Garcia's heart races. "You've gotta try the sandwiches or the pasta. They're food's delicious." Morgan insists. Garcia replies, "Yeah, I was just thinking of having the 'Chicken Three Cheese Parmigiana Delight'. It sounds delicious." A few minutes later, the waitress walks up to take their order. "What can I get you two love birds today?" She asked. Garcia and Morgan exchanged glances and ordered their food.
"Mmmmm, where'd you find this place? I'll be coming here for lunch for now on." Morgan laughs, "I used to go here since I was a little boy. My grandparents always took me here. Grandma always told me 'If you don't like Stacie's Diner, you ain't no family of mine'. She was one of the funniest people I've ever encountered. Definitely up there with you." Garcia blushes and replies, "I try."
......
JJ's cell phone rings, and she picks up the phone. "Hello?" She gets slightly disappointed. Just a telemarketer. Suddenly, her doorbell rings. She walks to the door and opens it. Reid stands in her doorway holding flowers. "Aww. Are these for me?" JJ smiles then asks, "How come you never called me? You would think a gentleman like you would call the girl after they slept together." Reid nervously rubs the back of his neck. "Honestly that's why I came here. You already know I'm not much of a technological person. I'm more of a face to face kinda guy." JJ smiles widely and steals a kiss, then they hug. "I'm glad you're here, BUT you could have called first." JJ jokes as she looks down at her pajamas. Reid giggles and says "I'll be sure next time to do that."
....
Reid and JJ sit on her couch and watch a comedy movie. "Did you know in the 1990's, film makers used to-" JJ cuts him off by shoving popcorn in his mouth. "Shh. Just watch the movie." He laughs after eating the popcorn and says "What was that for?!" She giggles and says "You babble too much. It's cute, but after the eighth time you stated a fact about movies I don't want to even watch them anymore." She jokes and he corrects her. "Actually... It was nine times." He blushes and they laugh.
...
"Thanks for lunch Derek. What'd you wanna do now?" Morgan thinks for a bit then replies, "I want to... I don't know. Any ideas?" Garcia laughs and starts listing off ideas. "Oh, or we could just run away together and elope into the sunsets on the horizon." Garcia says. Morgan laughs and takes her hand in his. "Anything for you."