Did he really just say that? It was a mistake falling in love with me? The love of my life said that to me.
F him.
After 10 minutes of driving, I pull over. I let my sobs and tears run. As soon as I catch my breath, I take out my phone. I dial Garcia.
"Please pick up. Please pick up."
"Hey Lovebug, miss me already?" She asks, a sassy tone in her voice.
I begin to cry, "Garcia, I really need to talk to someone," I say, between my breathing.
She gasps, "My Beloved what's wrong? Don't worry, drive to my house, I'll be home in a few. I'll call JJ and pick up some ice cream, as I already am in the store."
"Thank you Pen, I'll see you soon, and please don't answer any calls or texts from Hotch. I'll explain," I sob, hanging up. I start my car and I drive off to PG's place.
Garcia quickly grabs pints of ice cream and checks out. On her way out, she calls JJ.
"JJ, Em needs us ASAP. She called me sobbing, saying that she'll explain later and to not answer anything from Hotch," I explain.
"Gotchu, I need to bring Henry though. He's with me tonight," she says.
Penelope sighs, "Okay, I'll see you and my godson soon."
I arrive at Penelope's place. Seems like I'm the first one there. I can't hold my tears in, I begin to break down and lean against the door. To lessen the sobs, I put my hands over my mouth to not wake up the neighbors.
"Emily, WHAT HAPPENED?" Garcia says, running over to me with a bag. "Come in, please. JJ should be here soon."
She opens the door, her humble abode is full of happiness but I don't notice it as I'm still trying to contain my sadness.
I drop onto the couch sobbing, as she brings the ice cream into the fridge. She runs over and gives me a big hug. We stay like that for a couple minutes, her rubbing my shoulder saying everything will be okay.
The door soon opens with JJ and Henry sleeping.
"You can put him in the guest room for now JJ," Garcia whispers.
For a couple minutes, she's gone but she comes back and sits at Emily's side.
"Em what the hell happened?" JJ asks.
I finally contain myself. I need to tell them the truth.
I stand up, wiping my tears, knowing more will come.
"You both stay seated and just listen to me," I demand.
They nod, as I continue. "I've been the happiest I've ever been, with Aaron, the BAU, you guys. But I've started to avoid Hotch at work. He took notice and we discussed it but he became angry as to why I avoided him..." I pause, looking at them.
"There's something you don't know that Hotch knows. The day Hotch and I hooked up and started our relationship, he told me some news. I got an offer from Interpol," I say, before closing my eyes shut. After a couple seconds, I look up to both JJ and Penelope with their mouths almost dropping the floor.
"Em, I'm happy for you. We both are. But how could you not tell us? We're your best friends! " Garcia exclaims, as she and JJ get up and give me an awkward hug. After that, we all sit on the couch.
I continue, "But they wanted an answer by the end of the month. And when Strauss called Hotch and I into her office, she asked if I had made my decision."
Garcia stares at me. "What'd you say?"
Before I spoke, I hesitated. "I said yes to the offer."
"YOU WHAT." JJ says, her tone becoming serious.
"Before you say anything let me finish talking. I never told Hotch until tonight because I was so caught up with work and him. We argued and he said it was a mistake falling in love with me. And so I left..." I add. "You can both talk."
JJ and Garcia both stand up facing me and they talk at the same time. Ranting about my decisions.
"One at a time please." I plead.
JJ starts, "Emily, you can't just take an offer and not tell us? And this was how long ago? A couple weeks? You've kept this hidden for so long and didn't bother to tell us? We're your best friends dammit!" She takes a breath. "No wonder Hotch said what he said."
I look up. "JJ what do you mean? You agree with him? That everything that happened for the past couple of weeks was a mistake? You're basically saying our friendship is a mistake."
Garcia stands up, on the verge of crying, "Hold on, I think what JJ's trying to say is that Hotch has the right to be angry because you lead him on without telling him what your decision is."
"Wait, you're both on his side? I came here to vent about him and you agree with him," I scoff. "HE SAID THAT HE WAS HAPPY FOR ME. I MADE THE CONCLUSION OF IF I WERE TO GO, I WANTED HIM AND I TO WORK. He never gave us the chance." Tears began to roll down my face.
"Can you lower your voice dammit? My son's in the other room sleeping!" JJ exclaims.
"You know what, I'm done. I thought you guys were my best friends. You're supposed to have my f******* back," I pick up my purse from the couch.
JJ raises her voice, "You know what? I don't think you even considered us as best friends. You kept this to yourself! How do you think we feel right now? You're so full of yourself, Emily Prentiss."
Penelope's now crying, holding JJ back from lashing at me some more.
"That's how you feel? YOU BOTH FEEL?" I scoff. I open the door and leave. I run to my car and I sit there, crying my eyes out.
"Dammit, I just lost my best friends and my boyfriend."
I drive off but I feel a sudden urge to throw up. I pull over and I run to the side and I throw up.
"What the hell."
I wipe my mouth and I hop back into the car. Then something comes into my mind.
"Wait a damn minute, when was the last time I got my period?"
I pull out my phone and I go to the Calendar App. It's the 23rd, I was supposed to get my period a week ago.
"Sh**, sh**, sh**, this can't be happening now. I need a pregnancy test to prove it."
I drive to the nearest pharmacy and I pick a pregnancy test and some ice cream. As I check out, the clerk stares at me. "F off." I say, knowing there must be streaks of mascara on my face. He gives me my bag, a little scared.
I arrive home, it's dark. I turn on the lights before plopping onto the couch. I sit there for a moment before getting up and putting the ice cream in fridge. I look down at the bag and I remember the other thing I bought.
"I need to do this. I need to know."
I rush to the bathroom. I take the pregnancy test and I wait.
"What if I am? What am I going to do?"
I hear a beep, and I look down.
The test says PREGNANT.
"No. No. This can't be happening."
I begin to cry. And contemplate about what happened tonight. Everything went bad. They hate me. I can't be here.
I need to leave. Soon. No one wants me here.
I walk into the room and I spot the resignation papers. I was supposed to sign them in a week to finalize my leave for London.
"You know what, let's get this done, I want to leave in two days. I can't be here anymore."
As I sign the last page, I hesitate before placing my pen on the paper. Do I want this? Do I need to leave this early?
"Emily, Aaron said it was a mistake loving you. And your best friends are on his side? Shouldn't that be enough to prove that you need to go. They don't want you or our friendship anymore."
I finish signing them. I begin to walk around the house. Everything's halfway gone, except for my couch, bed, TV, necessities and etc.
I find my phone and I call Chief Strauss.
"Agent Prentiss, it's late," she says in a groggy voice.
I wince. "I'm sorry, it's important. Is there a chance I can get an early flight for tomorrow night? I know I'm supposed to leave for London later but I'd rather settle in before my first day of work."
It's silent. "Yes that can be done. But I need your papers before you leave. Is there a more specific reason why you want to move up your flight?"
"No Ma'am. I'll have someone drop off my papers and pick up my things tomorrow. Thank you, " I say.
"You're welcome Agent. And I must say, you'll make a great asset for Interpol," she states.
"Thank you Ma'am," I say before hanging up.
I take a breath before dialing a new number.
"Emily, what is it? I'm kind of busy," he says. I hear a woman's voice in the back.
"Can you stop by my place early tomorrow morning? I have some favors," I plead.
A lady begins to talk, "Dave is that Emily?" It's Erin Strauss.
"Gotta go Prentiss, I'll be there at 6:30," he says. He hangs up the phone immediately.
"Damn Papa Rossi and Erin Strauss hooking up. Garcia's gonna freak when she hears about this."
I begin to dial her number but I stop. I erase the numbers and turn off my phone for the night. I start to pack my closet. An hour later, I get ready for bed.
Tomorrow's about to change my life.
I hear multiple knocks at my door. I grab my robe and scurry to the door.
"Finally, piccola, I said I'll be here at 6:30. So here I am. What do you need to talk about?" he says entering while I look at the time.
It's 6:31am.
"Don't ask any questions but first things first, I'm leaving to London tonight. I need you to do a couple things for me."
"Em, what's the rush? Of course I'll do anything for you. You're like a daughter to me," he says.
"I don't want to talk about it, but I need help sending the rest of my things to London. I also need to do something about my car," I rant.
He sighs, "Don't worry, I can handle it."
"Thank you Dave. I really appreciate it." I replied.
"You really want to go? This really the last time I'm going to see you?" he asks.
Tears begin to fill my eyes, "Maybe, maybe not. Let's see what London holds."
He puts his arms out. I lean in, as he kisses both my cheeks. "I'm going to miss you."
"I will too. And please don't mention this to anyone yet," I beg.
"I won't, you know how much I love you," he says, giving me a big hug.
He walks toward the door and says goodbye.
As he leaves, I start to get ready to head to the BAU for the last time.
I grab my papers but before I leave, I decide to write short letters for everyone. It's the least I could do.
I end up at the BAU, walking in with a box. I walk through the doors. It's empty but I head towards my desk. After 30 minutes, I finish cleaning and gathering my things. But I leave a couple decorations to act like I'm still here.
I slowly walk out of the BAU doors. God, I love this job. And the people.
Before coming out of the building, I go to Strauss's office and I set the papers in her office. She walks in.
"Agent Prentiss, looks like you came here yourself," she says, taking her glasses off.
"I did Ma'am. I wanted to say thank you for giving me the opportunity of working here at the BAU. It has been an extraordinary ride," I say. "I also wanted to ask if you could do one thing for me. Do this tonight but please gather everyone in the round table room, and hand them these letters?" I ask, handing her 6 letters with each of the team member's name on them.
She sighs, "Absolutely. It was our pleasure. Good luck at Interpol." She leans in to give me a hug. I hug her back. And I walk out of her office.
"Hm. Never knew Strauss would have a soft side."
Strauss calls out my name, "Agent Prentiss, I forgot to mention, but I have canceled your flight tonight."
"What the hell did she just do!"
"I told Interpol about your early arrival and they're sending their own jet and concierge for you," she says. "They'll be picking you up at 7pm.
"Thank you Ma'am," I say, walking away.
I hurry to the elevator, hoping I wouldn't be seen by the team. I look through the glass doors and they're all there, chatting, except for Hotch. As the doors close, I begin to sob, holding my stomach.
I arrive home and I begin to pack the rest of my things. Time flew by fast and it was already 6pm. I take a shower and I bring my suitcases and bags to the front door.
Rossi already handled the rest of my furniture. Bless him.
I hear the door knock. And the concierge is here. I get into the car as she loads my suitcases. I stare out the window, tears filling my eyes.
Not noticing, we have arrived next to the Interpol Jet. The concierge opens my door and I step out. The pilot guides me onto the steps of the plane. I walk up them but I hesitate. I look back. But I continue and I take a seat.
"Would you like champagne Agent Prentiss?" a stewardess asks.
"No, thank you but water will be fine, I replied.
She walks off and I strap my seatbelt in.
The plane begins to shake as it starts. It slowly runs along the taxiway and within minutes it takes off.
Little did I know, that if I looked at my window to my left, I would've seen the team and Aaron waving their hands to get my attention.
I rub my stomach as we're in the sky.
"It's just you and me, baby."
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Author's Note:
OMG WE HIT OVER 200 READS! I know it's not much but it's still something! And I really couldn't wait to post this part so I'm giving it to you guys early! but hey angels! this story isn't done yet but how'd u like the little plot twist? our Prentiss is pregnant! what do u think she's going to do when she gets to Interpol?
i enjoyed writing this story so far, but i would love if there would be feedback!