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The fluorescent hum of the BAU breakroom masked the hollow ache in your stomach. Two days without food, a secret you’d sworn Emily to silence on, weighed heavier than your guilt. Penelope offered ice cream, her voice bright against the gloom. You declined, the lie tasting like ash. From the corner, Emily’s gaze locked onto you—sharp, knowing, protective. You looked away, hoping JJ wouldn’t notice the tremor in your hands.