Why Try

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Italics are thoughts

The morning kicked off with the typical routine. The alarm blaring, me dragging myself to the shower, and then brewing some coffee before setting off to work.

Nestled between Spencer and Alex at my desk, you wouldn't believe the volume of facts and figures that get crammed into my brain daily.

"We have a case!" JJ says softly

As we strolled into the briefing room, I couldn't help but roll my eyes, and Jennifer shot me a nasty glare. With all the other seats occupied, I had no choice but to plop down next to her.

The rest of the team was well aware of our ongoing feud, so they did little things to purposely get under my skin. Letting out a sigh, I settled into my seat just as Garcia began presenting the case.

"Two boys kidnapped in Manhattan!"

"And they asked for our help?" Derek says

"The unsub killed the mothers, kidnapped the children all while the fathers were asleep"

"How?" I asked

"See this is a bit weird but they found thallium poison in their system" Garcia says

"Thallium? Isn't that in rat poison?"

"Duh" I mumble

"I'm sorry what was that?" JJ says softly

"Yes Jareau thallium is in rat poison you can try some if you'd like" I give her a fake smile

She rolls her eyes

"Moving on" Hotch says

"How did the thallium get into her system?" Rossi asks

"The unsung tied up the fathers while he torched the wives"

"And when he was done he just took the kids and left the fathers alive" Derek says

"Yes" Garcia says

"We've got to get going, these kids only have 14 hours left, wheels up in 30" Hotch says as he gets up

I make my way through the building, and eventually, I find myself standing in front of Penelope's office. I enjoy chatting with her about anything and everything, even though she's not the best at keeping secrets.

With a curious smile, I push open the door and to my surprise, I find JJ sitting in a chair, sharing a laugh with Penelope.

"Rev!" Penelope smiles

"Hey Garcia... I'll come back later"

"No sit!" She yells

"But-"

"Sit"

"I-"

"Sit!" She demands

I roll my eyes and walk in, taking a seat on the couch.

"I'll go" JJ says getting up

"No you sit too!"

JJ settles back into the chair, and suddenly, an uncomfortable silence fills the room. Garcia exchanges glances with both of us, adding to the awkwardness of the moment.

"Will you two stop it!" Garcia yells

"Stop what? I didn't say anything" I say

"That's the point? you two have been at it for two years what's the problem?"

"I don't have a problem, she does" JJ says

"if I had a problem I'm pretty sure I'd say that Barbie"

"Rev!" Garcia yells

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