Escape || Criminal Minds Story

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Lorelei watches Emily and JJ get all their clothes together at their hotel room.
"You can get new clothes at DC." JJ tells Lorelei when she sees her staring at them in the corner.
"Ok." Lorelei smiles slightly.

They finish up getting ready. They all meet up with the rest of the team at the airport. Everyone boards the jet together.

"Wow." Lorelei mutters when she sees the inside of the jet.
"Isn't it cool?" JJ asks while smiling.
"Very cool." Lorelei smiles back at JJ.

"Where do you wanna sit?" JJ asks.
"Right here." Lorelei says as she plops down onto the window seat.
"Ok." JJ says before sitting down next to Lorelei.
"Emily, sit there." Lorelei points to the seat across from her.

"Hey, Lorelei, can I sit here next to Emily? I can teach you some games." Spencer asks and offers.
"Sure! I love games!" Lorelei smiles brightly.
Spencer sits down right before the jet takes off.

During the first half of the jet ride, Reid teaches Lorelei how to play chess.
"You ready to play a game?" Reid asks.
"Sure!" Lorelei smiles.

They play for 15 minutes. They both had two pieces left. Lorelei remembered how Spencer taught her to checkmate. Lorelei checkmates Spencer's king.

"I won!" Lorelei exclaims.
"Good job." JJ gives Lorelei a high five.
The rest of the team congratulates Lorelei. She had the biggest smile on her face.

"Now, I'm really tired." Lorelei says before she yawns.
"You can take a nap." JJ tells Lorelei.
"Ok." Lorelei mutters as she leans against JJ's shoulder.

Lorelei drifts asleep quickly. The rest of the team talks together.

"You let her win, didn't you?" JJ asks.
"Umm, I might have." Spencer admits.
"You went easy." Emily laughs.
"I mean, it made her happy." Spencer smiles.

"Are still scared about leaving her?" Emily asks.
"Actually, I came up with a plan. The reason we're bringing her to DC is so she can hopefully be adopted into a family that lives near Will and I. And if she does, I told her that Henry would play with her." JJ smiles.

"That's amazing, JJ." Emily smiles.
"I'm happy for you and Lorelei." Reid adds.
"Thanks guys." JJ smiles as she looks at Lorelei.

~~~

"We're here." JJ tells Lorelei once she opens her eyes.
"Already?" Lorelei asks.
"Yes, now come on." JJ says.
"Ok." Lorelei mutters before leaving the plane with JJ.

The team walks into the BAU. They all get there things situated at their desks. Penelope walks over to JJ's office. Inside, she sees Lorelei.

"Oh my god! Oh my god! Is that the one and only Lorelei?" Penelope asks.
"Yes it is. Say hi." JJ tells Lorelei.
"Hello." Lorelei smiles at Penelope.

Penelope hugs Lorelei tightly.
"You're so little and cute." Penelope smiles.
"Thanks." Lorelei continues to smile.
"Do you wanna see my lair?" Penelope asks excitedly.
"Sure."

Penelope brings Lorelei into her office.
"It's amazing in here!" Lorelei looks around in awe.
"I know, right!" Penelope smiles.
Lorelei continues to look around for a few minutes.

"Do you wanna see some kitten photos?" Penelope asks.
"Of course!" Lorelei explains before going over to Penelope's computers.

Penelope shows her to the photos and Lorelei loves them. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door.
"Come in at your own risk!" Penelope says.
JJ walks in the office.
"Hey guys." JJ smiles.

"Hi Jenny!" Lorelei smiles too.
"What were you two up to?" JJ asks.
"We were watching kittens and looking at videos." Lorelei explains.
"That's cool."

"I'm sorry to ruin the fun, but we have to get going." JJ tells Penelope.
"Oh ok." Penelope says.
Penelope gets up and hugs Lorelei.
"I'll see you again soon, munchkin." Penelope smiles.
"Bye Penelope." Lorelei smiles.

JJ and Lorelei leave Penelope's office, then the BAU. The whole drive Lorelei asked questions about Will and Henry. JJ gladly answered them.

They finally pull up to JJ's house. They both get out of the car. Lorelei hides behind JJ the whole way inside. Will brings Henry towards the door.

JJ moves to the side and shows them Lorelei.
"This is Lorelei." JJ smiles.
"Hi." Lorelei mutters and waves.
"Hey Lorelei." Will smiles.
"Hi!" Henry exclaims.

"It's nice to meet you both." Lorelei looks at Will the Henry.
"Do you wanna go play?" Henry asks.
"Sure." Lorelei smiles before running off with Henry.

"She's such a cute little girl." Will smiles.
"I know." JJ smiles.
Will walks closer to JJ and wraps his arm around her waist. They both walk over to the couch and sit down.

"How long will she be staying here?" Will asks.
"Until she finds a adoption family." JJ explains.
"Oh, about that, I was gonna tell you that I wanted to adopt Lorelei. I asked Henry and he seemed happy. But, it's up to you and Lorelei." Will says.

"Really?" JJ asks in shock.
"Yeah."
"You'll let me do that?" JJ asks in tears.
"Of course, I love you JJ. And I'm sure I will love that little girl." Will smiles.
"Thank you!" JJ smiles.