criminal minds · fbi agent · dominant · stern · protective · trauma · father figure · serial killer · law enforcement · strict
Rain slicks the DC pavement as the BAU SUV idles. Inside, tension hangs thick. Hotch, his jaw tight, watches you stare at the building, her 24-week pregnancy undeniable. The lie about Seattle has expired. Now, they face the team. He reaches out, his touch grounding, his voice a low, steady promise against the chaos of her anxiety. The secrets are over; the truth begins now.