Searching For Answers (We Can Make This Work sequel)

Chapter 28

** Darcy's P.O.V. ** 

I hadn't seen Spencer since 5pm yesterday, no calls, no texts, nothing! I called him three times and he never picked up. I had no idea where he was or what he was doing! I decided to go to Quantico and talk to Hotch about getting my job back, maybe that would take my mind off Spencer's whereabouts. 

I pulled up outside the tall, looming building that I once called home, when sleeping just wasn't an option with the amount of paperwork that always seemed to pile up! Did I miss all of that? Of course I did! 

I entered the building at the back, to make sure I wasn't seen, but I guess I have to tell the team sooner or later. 

I took the back staircase and came out at our floor, walking swiftly up to Hotch's office knocking softly before entering 

"Hey Hotch" I smiled as I entered the room 

He looked up swiftly from his paperwork and gave me a small grin 

"Hi Darcy, take a seat" he motioned for the seat in front of him 

I took a seat across from him and he began to speak 

"Look, what I said the other day, I didn't mean to land that on you, I've just missed you" he began to apologise for landing the "I still love you card" on me last week 

"Hotch you don't have to apologise, I've missed you too and I feel the same way, I've always loved you, but Spencer is my husband and I have to love him more, I-I do love him more" I found it hard to say the last few words seeing as what was going on between Spencer and I the last few days was very far from love 

"Is everything ok?" Hotch asked concerned 

"Well I haven't seen Spencer since yesterday evening, he hasn't called and I have no idea where he is but that's not why I'm here" I blurted quickly "I'm here to ask you can I have my old job back" I said quickly waiting for a negative reaction from Hotch 

"Are you sure?" he looked at me quizzically 

"Things are distant between Spencer and I lately, Jacob doesn't want to know me and my best friends don't even know I'm alive! I need something to take my mind off things and I need to be with my friends again" I sighed, pleading with him 

"It was always open for you Darce" he smiled 

"Oh Aaron thank you so much" I grinned widely in delight 

I stood up as he stood up and we both hugged each other tightly, it was nice to be in familiar arms, ones I missed dearly 

"Thank you Hotch" I whispered into his shoulder as I found myself becoming emotional 

"You know how much we need you Darce, I would never deny you your place here" he whispered at my ear 

I looked up into his dark eyes and saw love that I hadn't seen in a very long time. It took me everything not to reach up and kiss him so I pulled away from him before I could regret anything 

"When do I start sir?" I laughed 

"Bright and early tomorrow morning Agent" he smiled 

"See you then" I saluted him jokingly as I walked towards the door 

I could feel his eyes watching me as I reached for the door, yet something hit me that made me freeze. I turned around and looked at him. He didn't move. He did not speak. But him standing there was enough. I ran to him and wrapped my arms around his neck. I could feel his strong arms wrap around me tightly. 

I looked up into his eyes and he leaned his head slowly towards mine until our lips met and finally everything felt ok I finally felt like someone actually cared for me. 

I heard the door click open and we immediately jumped away from each other in fright 

"Darcy?" I heard the unforgettable voice 

"Emily" I gasped when I saw that not only had Prentiss caught Hotch and I kissing, I was supposed to be dead!