A/N: I know that I have so many unfinished stories, which I promise I am working on new chapters for (even though it's been forever). But I couldn't not write a new Jemily story with all that's happened in season 13, with Emily back! This is a really short chapter that's sort of an introduction. It picks up right where Cure left off, but will be my story from there on. I hope to make some references to canon, though, if that's possible depending on where the final episodes of 13 take us. I hope you all enjoy this moment between our favorite women, and as always, I do not own Criminal Minds or these characters. I'm so happy to be back; I've missed you guys! Please review!

Jennifer Jareau buzzed up to Emily Prentiss' apartment, nervously glancing around her on the dark street as if she expected Assistant Director Linda Barnes to pounce out of nowhere at any moment. She hit the buzzer three more times. Finally, she heard the click of the door's electric lock. She rushed into the building, choosing to run up the three flights of stairs rather than taking the elevator. Emily waited for her in the open doorway of her apartment.

"Wow, Jayje. What's so dire that you ran up all those stairs in the world's least comfortable boots?"

"My boots are fine." JJ stepped inside, closed the door, and locked the deadbolt, not stopping to catch her breath.

"I've worn them before," Emily laughed. "A few times in fact. They're awful."

"Your feet are bigger than mine," JJ shot back.

"Are you okay? What's wrong? Is this about your meeting with Barnes?"

"She's benching you, Em. Said it's part of a routine investigation because of what happened with Reid last year. She wants me to act as Unit Chief until it's over, but something tells me this won't be over quick. And she told me I couldn't tell you anything."

"Wow. Come sit. Take off the awful shoes."

"How can you joke after what I've just told you?" JJ was irritated, but she kicked off her boots and joined Emily on the middle couch cushion. Emily poured red wine into her favorite oversized glass, then passed it to JJ, who took a large, grateful gulp before passing it back.

"Seriously, Jayje, I'm sure it will all be fine. Barnes called not long ago and asked me to come see her first thing in the morning. It's not like we've done anything wrong. Things will be back to normal before you know it. Stop worrying."

"I don't know, Em. My whole meeting with her, she seemed very offensive. She wouldn't tell me anything about why you're under investigation. What if this is about..."

"No," Emily interrupted. "She wouldn't have appointed you if that were the case, so don't go there. We're fine. Enjoy your moment in charge! It won't last long." Emily winked and JJ gave a small smile, but took the wine glass back and downed half of what was left.

"If you say so, Agent Prentiss."

"I assume you're staying?" Emily nodded to the nearly empty bottle on the table.

"Already told Will I won't be home tonight."

"In that case..." Emily stood and went to the kitchen, coming back with a second bottle. "We'll have two."