Disclaimer - I own nothing related to Criminal Minds unfortunately.

I got this prompt from Pebbles7092 who wanted to see the BAU team in England or Europe. I've seen 'Lauren', but I haven't seen many other episodes of season six since 'JJ', so some things may be off.

Its set a few months after 'Lauren' and it'll be mostly JJ/Hotch with some Prentiss and the rest of the team weaving in and out.

Let me know what you think!

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Prentiss nudged the front door of her remote ocean view condo open. She had been in Vietnam for the last few weeks and was quickly adjusting to her new lifestyle. Locking the door instantly behind her, the brunette noticed her alarm system switched off.

The profiler instantly tensed, listening out for unexpected company. Backing against the wall, Prentiss placed her grocery bag onto the ground and reached for small gun she kept in the table next to the door.

Glancing in the mirror that gave her a clear view of her open plan living area, she breathed out a loud sigh of relief seeing the petite figure sitting on her kitchen bench.

"Are you going to come in here or are we having this conversation through the wall?" JJ asked with a raised eye, hearing the shuffle in the entrance.

Prentiss slowly walked into the living room with confusion in her eyes. "I wasn't expecting anyone."

"You should probably reset your alarm code. I disabled it without a problem." JJ stated dryly.

"I'll get right on that." Emily smirked as she placed the gun down onto the coffee table and retrieved the grocery bag from the hallway.

Silently they unpacked the fresh vegetables, harmoniously walking around the small kitchen. Prentiss glanced to her younger blonde friend and cleared her throat. "I'm guessing this isn't a social call JJ."

"You messed up Em." JJ replied coolly, finding two cups inside one of the wooded cupboards.

Prentiss tilted her head as JJ poured them both a small glass of the Vietnam version of vodka. "You have no idea what it's been like JJ."

"I know I don't." They clinked glasses and took a sip before JJ continued. "Emily, this whole situation is so difficult for you, I understand that. I can't imagine what life is like here for you. It's so isolated and foreign..."

Prentiss rolled her eyes at the liaisons observation. "That's an understatement."

"Tell me what happened in Portugal." JJ interrupted seeing her friend try to act ignorant.

"I don't know what you're referring too." Prentiss countered as she moved to take a seat on the stool under the kitchen countertop.

JJ sighed as she retook her seat on the bench. "Emily, I know about your meeting with Francis Maya in Faro airport. I also know about your little trip to Yemen."

The brunette's mouth opened and closed a few times as her eyes widened at JJ's judging tone. "I'm just trying not to give up. I need to feel as though someone is trying to stop Doyle."

"We are doing everything we can..." JJ stressed, knowing the elusive 'we' no longer referred to the BAU but JJ's new group of colleagues.

Prentiss scoffed, quickly creating distance between by standing and moving into the sparse living room which was clearly visible from where the blonde sat. "JJ no offence, but you are not the one who is dead to everyone she loves."

"No, I'm just the one lying to them. Attempting to protect them from someone you brought into their lives and instead of asking for help, you ran into danger to be the damn hero." JJ spat uncontrollably harsh, seeing the change in her friend's cold eyes.

"I wasn't trying to be a hero." Emily claimed defiantly.

JJ rolled her eyes obviously not amused. "Okay, you were being stubborn."

"JJ I don't need this. You shouldn't be here." The profiler ran a hand through her short hair and frowned towards the still sitting liaison.

JJ climbed off of the counter top and placed her empty glass into the sink. Walking into the living space where Prentiss was standing awkwardly with her arms crossed, JJ pursed her lips as she stopped in front of her taller friend. "No I shouldn't but you arranged a meeting with Francis Maya, a known weapons trafficker. You then went to Yemen and oversaw an exchange of weapons and money with a terrorist organisation under an alias not given to you by the US State Department."

Tutting, the ambassador's daughter shook her head at the implied accusation. "It wasn't like that JJ. I was just getting information."

JJ sighed at her former colleague's obstinacy. "My bosses want me to arrest you Em. They think you're double crossing me. They think you and Doyle are still working with each other..."

Prentiss interrupted suddenly, meeting JJ's non judgemental eyes. "And what do you believe?"

"I think that you aren't going to pull anymore crap." JJ replied firmly as she edged back to the kitchen.

Following the Pennsylvanian into the kitchen, Prentiss watched her pull a file out of her satchel that was resting on the floor. "JJ what he did was..."

The blonde turned, increasing the sound of her voice making the profiler flinch. "Emily, this isn't just your fight anymore!"

Seeing JJ's patience begin to wear thin, Prentiss took a deep breath observing the toll of the last few months on the younger woman. "How are they? The team and my parents?"

"Everyone is devastated. Hotch is trying to keep everyone together but it's difficult. Your parents aren't making things easy. The Ambassadors know something isn't quite right." JJ opened the file and scanned through its contents.

"We should have guessed not letting them see me would cause suspicion." Prentiss stated, leaning against the bench as she watched the single mother's concentration on the file beneath her fingertips.

Shrugging, JJ met Prentiss's dark brown eyes solemnly. "I had a limited amount of time to work with and let's be honest, if I cover something up it's usually case related, not the death of my friend."

"I'm still your friend? I thought you would have seen my file?" The brunette asked with an uncertain gaze.

JJ relaxed into a warm smile warm and nodded. "I have read your file and while I don't agree with some of the things you've done or doing, your still the girl that got so plastered in O'Malley's Pub you got on top of the bar and began a unique rendition of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene'."

They both smiled before Emily sighed. "What happens now?"

"I'm going back to the States. In eight days, Lieutenant Hollis and Barker from the hospital, will meet you in Huḗ at this address." JJ pulled a slip of paper out of the file and handed it to the watching agent. "They'll escort you to London where you'll be expected to divulge everything you know about Maya and the group in Yemen. I'll meet you in London and we'll start again."

Prentiss's eyes scanned the address and bit her lower lip guiltily. "JJ, how much trouble am I in now?"

"We'll talk more in London. Don't forget to reset your alarm." JJ placed the file back into her bag and took one last look at Prentiss before leaving the cool condo into the Vietnamese countryside.

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Let me know what you think and if I should continue!