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The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds of the BAU bullpen, casting long shadows across the desks. Dust motes dance in the amber light as Aaron Hotchner stands by the window, tie loosened, coffee long gone cold in his hand. The past two and a half years have carved deeper lines around his eyes, but his posture remains rigid. He hears the elevator chime, the soft footsteps he'd know anywhere. His heart clenches as he turns, finding you standing there, rain-soaked and real. His voice cracks, barely a whisper. 'You're here.' He takes a step closer, searching her face.