As the group gathers around Alexis, offering her support and love, a calm, familiar voice cuts through the noise. It's Jason Gideon, who has been standing quietly nearby, observing the scene. He steps forward, his eyes filled with both concern and something deeper—something Alexis can't quite place yet.
Jason Gideon takes a deep breath before speaking softly but clearly, ensuring that Alexis hears every word.
Jason: "Alexis... there's something I need to tell you. It's something I should have told you a long time ago."
He looks around at the others, who all fall silent, sensing the gravity of the moment. Alexis looks up at him, confused but intrigued, trying to figure out where this is going. She has always known him as someone she could trust, but this feels different.
Jason Gideon steps closer, placing a hand on her shoulder gently.
Jason: "I'm your biological father, Alexis. I've always been your father, even if I haven't been there in the way I should have."
The words hang in the air, and for a moment, Alexis feels as though the world has stopped spinning. Her eyes widen as she processes what he's just said. All of the emotions she's kept hidden—anger, confusion, hurt—rush to the surface.
Alexis: "Wait... what? You're... my father?"
Jason: "Yes, I am. And I've watched from afar, feeling guilty for not being there when you needed me most. I wasn't ready, and I made mistakes, but I want you to know that I've always cared about you. You are my daughter, Alexis, and you always have been."
Alexis feels a wave of conflicting emotions wash over her. A part of her wants to scream, to demand answers—why did he leave her life? Why did he let her struggle on her own? But another part of her—one that's been longing for a father's love—feels a small flicker of hope. Could this be real? Could she finally have the father she's always wanted?
She doesn't know what to say, so instead, she just looks at him, her eyes filled with confusion and hurt. It's too much to process all at once.
Jason Gideon takes a step closer, gently touching her arm as he continues.
Jason: "I understand if you're angry, or if you have questions. I'm here now. I want to be a part of your life, Alexis. If you'll let me, I want to help you heal. I've been a part of your family from the start, and I will be here, no matter what."
The room is still. Alexis looks at her family and friends—her cousins, her teammates—who are all standing by her, waiting for her reaction. Aaron Hotchner steps forward, placing a hand on her shoulder, a quiet support in the background.
Aaron: "No matter what happens with your biological father, Alexis, you've always had us. We're your family too, and we'll always be here."
Alexis takes a long, shaky breath, still processing everything. She feels a weight lift, but also a storm of emotions swirling inside her.
Alexis: "I don't know what to think right now, but... I'm not alone. Not anymore."
As she says this, she looks around at the people who've supported her—the team, her cousins, and now, her biological father. They all give her the strength she needs to take the first step toward healing.
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Eight Lives, One Heart
Fanfiction"Eight Lives, One Heart" follows the extraordinary journey of Alexis Joy Black, a 25-year-old woman burdened by her stepfather's insurmountable debt. To keep her family afloat, Alexis works eight high-stakes jobs: as a surgeon at Grey Sloan Memorial...
