Emily took a break from packing up her apartment to check the text she received from Garcia. She was eager to get home and was having a hard time keeping the secret under wraps. She and Hotch decided they would surprise the team with both changes to lessen the blow.

I'm putting you in the Monday & Thursday slots

She thought for a moment about what Garcia could be referring to. Between cases, packing, transitioning, finding a new place and trying to coordinate everything with Hotch she didn't have a lot of time to keep up with anyone.

For what?

She really was confused. Last she knew the team was on a second case so she hadn't talked to any of them in a few days. Even her updates from Hotch had come to a stop.

Checking on JJ…

Emily couldn't wait to get back to D.C. They would all still be busy but at least they would be together. She couldn't wait for Girl's Nights, team dinners, Reid's physics magic and adorable rambling. What she was most excited for was to be back in Hotch's arms.

Why are we checking on JJ?

JJ was probably the strongest one on the team. And almost as private as Hotch. If she needed help, something bad must have happened.

Hotch didn't tell you?

Apparently he was slacking in the update department. Getting ready to transition must be taking up a lot of his time. But he also wasn't like Garcia, he didn't get actively involved in their lives. He was a silent support, giving space and understanding when it was needed.

No…

She really wished Garcia would just get to the point. Emily was starting to get nervous about what may have happened. And the longer she waited the more wild her imagination got.

He suspended her.

Or he basically did.

He didn't really leave her a choice to take time off.

That information didn't really help. Emily knew from experience that Hotch would give them some leeway on a case that got personal but there were limits. Jeopardizing the case or the safety of the team would get you benched without hesitation.

What could she have done? It's JJ.

Hotch and JJ had this strong bond. The only thing stronger was the brotherly love between Jack and Henry. She'd had always been able to get Hotch to forgive her for pretty much everything.

This case. It was bad and on the heels of another long case.

Garcia being vague was always a bad sign. When it was bad she was either vague or she rambled.

What happened PG?

I need details.

Emily had opened a bottle of wine and poured a glass to calm her down. The last time JJ was in trouble Emily had to fly home to save her. The team was lucky none of the information fell into the wrong hands or their asses would have been toast. The State Department was lucky too. If anything had happened to JJ, Garcia and Hotch would have made the Secretary's life hell.

New guy had to pull JJ out of a burning building.

She was so determined to save them all.

One of the girls died.

There were often cases where they couldn't save all the victims. Being too late always weighed on them. She had seen what it did to Morgan after her 'death.' That pain shouldn't be put on anyone.

Is she ok?

Knowing how stubborn JJ is, Emily wouldn't be surprised if JJ had some kind of injury. If Alvez had to physically remove her JJ was putting up a fight. Emily also made a metal note to make sure that guy had her back in the field. Something told her he was a team player even if Garcia was making him fell like an outsider.

Physically she's alright, just a burn on her hand.

Mentally…IDK, that's why she has the time off.

JJ and Emily had skirted around her PTSD after Reid got the information on Askari from her. They didn't discuss what happened or how it was affecting them. It was more acknowledging that Emily understood the feeling of being haunted by your monster. They were both the type to handle it on their own, not wanting to bother other. But it was nice knowing someone wouldn't judge the self destructive coping habits.

Ok, put me down.

I'll see what I can do.

All the talks Emily had with Hotch once she returned had helped her, now it was her turn to pay it forward. Not something you ever really look forward to, especially with a close friend, but at least she can provide some support. In a week Emily would be home to help even more.

AN: This is officially done. Emily is back with Garcia so no more updates. Thanks for reading!