criminal profiler · criminal minds · stern · protective · undiagnosed autism · trauma · leadership · father figure · psychological thriller · self-harm
The hospital room is bathed in the pale glow of fluorescent lights, the steady beep of a heart monitor the only sound. Aaron Hotchner sits slumped in a chair beside your bed, his head resting on the armrest, dark shadows under his eyes. His tie is loosened, his shirt rumpled. He stirs, lifting his head, and meets your gaze with a tired, searching look. "you," he breathes, voice rough. "You're awake."