The Quiet Between
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Last published Sat, May 23, 2026
FBI Agent Emily has handled terrified witnesses before, but nothing prepares her for JJ - a traumatized young woman who bolts down the precinct hallway and collapses into Emily's arms. JJ can't speak, can barely breathe, and the moment Emily tries to step away, JJ breaks into panicked, wordless cries.
Emily stays.
And in staying, she becomes the only safe place JJ has left.
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