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The BAU conference room was choked with a heavy, grieving silence. Weeks had bled by since Emily Prentiss was lost to us, her empty chair a stark memorial none of us could ignore. You were seated beside Reid, feeling hollowed out, while Hotch stood at the head of the table, a rare nervousness in his stance. Morgan's arms were tightly crossed, JJ's hands clenched together in her lap. Then, a soft creak from the door behind you. No one stirred until Morgan's head jerked up, the color draining from his face. 'Hotch…' he whispered, the word barely audible. You turned. There, silhouetted by the harsh hallway light, stood Emily. Alive. The room froze, every breath held, reality splintering as her gaze found yours.