Spencer's panic was palpable as the team scoured the office, looking for any clue to JJ's whereabouts.
**Spencer:** (frantically searching) She's not answering her phone! She never just disappears like this!
**Rossi:** (trying to remain calm) Alright, let's think logically. Where would JJ go if she needed space?
**Morgan:** (checking his phone) Her favorite coffee place? Nope, not there.
**Emily:** (typing rapidly) I'm checking traffic cameras near her place. Maybe we can spot her car.
**Garcia:** (frustrated) Nothing on her social media either! JJ's a ghost!
Spencer's mind raced a mile a minute, thoughts jumbled in his worry. He felt a sense of dread, fearing the worst.
**Spencer:** (breathless) What if something happened to her? What if...
**Hotch:** (firmly) Reid, stay focused. We'll find her. Garcia, try her credit card activity.
Garcia's fingers danced across the keyboard as she meticulously tracked JJ's recent credit card transactions, hoping for a lead that would finally provide a glimpse of JJ's whereabouts.
**Garcia:** (tapping away) Come on, JJ, give me something!
Spencer's nerves were on edge, his heart pounding against his chest as he paced nervously across the bullpen. Each passing second felt like an eternity, amplifying his worry for JJ's safety.
**Spencer:** (anxiously) Garcia, anything yet?
**Garcia:** (eyes glued to the screen) I've got a hit! Her card was used at a gas station about 30 miles from here, but... that's all I've got.
**Rossi:** (pointing at the screen) That direction leads to the hiking trails near the state park.
**Hotch:** (decisively) Alright, let's move. Reid, stay here in case she calls or shows up.
Despite his eagerness to join the search, Spencer nodded in agreement. His mind was a whirlwind of worry, praying for JJ's safe return.
Minutes felt like an eternity until Garcia's phone buzzed, signaling an incoming call.
**Garcia:** (answering quickly) Hello?
**JJ (over the phone):** Garcia, it's me, JJ. I'm safe, sorry for the scare.
**Garcia:** (relieved) JJ! Where are you? Are you okay?
**JJ:** (calmly) I'm fine. I just needed some time alone to clear my head. I'll head back to the office.
**Garcia:** (smiling) We were so worried! Spencer's been running around like a headless chicken.
**JJ:** (chuckling) Tell Spencer I'm sorry for causing a panic. I'll be there soon.
Garcia relayed the news to the team, and relief washed over the bullpen like a wave. Spencer, though relieved, couldn't shake off the residual worry. His mind was consumed with thoughts of JJ's safety until she finally returned.
**JJ:** (walking in, smiling) Hey, sorry for disappearing like that.
**Spencer:** (rushing over) JJ, thank goodness you're back. We were so worried.
**JJ:** (placing a hand on his arm) I'm sorry, Spencer. I didn't mean to scare anyone.
**Spencer:** (softly) Just... please, next time, let us know. We were... really scared.
**JJ:** (nodding) I will. And thank you, for caring so much.
The tension eased as JJ reassured everyone of her safety. Spencer couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of relief, grateful that JJ was back, unharmed and safe.
