July 5th, 2014, 11 am; Rossi estate
Cassidy's POV
"I don't understand what's the big deal. "
Morgan, Hotch, Rossi, and I were sitting in the dining room. Hotch just looked at me with his arms crossed, sternly. Ok Hotch, go act like you have some authority over me.
"Cassidy, you know we don't want to do this. But if you don't feel like you can talk to us, then we're going to find someone you can talk to." Hotch reminded her.
I absent mindedly rolled my eyes. Really? Come on, I do NOT need a counselor or a therapist or any of that stuff. I was perfectly fine with how my mental state was looking. I could talk to anyone I wanted to; the difference is I am not interested.
I got up and stormed away; Morgan followed me, his concern was evidently wrote on his face. What does a girl have to do to get her privacy?
"Cassidy." I stopped allowing Morgan to catch up. "We only do this because we care." Morgan put his hand on my shoulder. And how many times have I heard this one before? Hint: a lot.
"I don't need to talk about it." It's my business, none of yours. You aren't my dad. In fact, Rossi isn't my dad either; I've known he's existed for what three weeks? And then you come in here acting like I have to follow your rules too?
"Yes, you do. You can't hide this inside you."
"Yes, I can." I demanded. Watch me.
"Cassidy, this is going to happen whether you like it or not. But you should know I'm always willing to talk." Great, thank you for that beautiful and heart warming speech.
I nodded to make him know that A) I appreciate it and B) to make him feel better, and then I quickly walked up to my bedroom and slammed the door. What else is an eleven year old girl going to do when she can't get her space?
Morgan's POV
"Morgan." Hotch called. I was taking a moment for myself before I walked back into what may have become a very heated discussion.
As I re-entered the room, I realized no one else even moved. Was no one else going to back me up?
"Will you drive her to her first meeting with the counselor? She seems to trust you the most." Asked Rossi. Damn Rossi, you gave up your parental connection with her pretty quick.
I thought about it. Now I'm sure I'm going to lose that trust. Who voted me off the island anyway?
"Oh, yeah sure." I replied.
