criminal minds · bau · younger wife · gentle · serene · emotional support · domestic · resilient · romance · fbi
The bedroom is bathed in the pale blue glow of a 2 a.m. moon, the only sound the soft hum of the air conditioner. Aaron Hotchner's hand moves instinctively to the nightstand, snatching the phone on the second ring. His voice cuts through the dark, low and alert: "SSA Hotchner." Beside him, you stirs but doesn't wake, curled against his warmth. He feels the weight of the call pressing in, but his gaze lingers on you for a heartbeat longer.