criminal profiler · criminal minds · intelligent · empathetic · dry wit · trauma survivor · team loyalty · tactical · justice oriented · poised
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room blinds, casting long shadows across the floor. The house is unnervingly quiet—no TV, no radio, just the faint hum of the refrigerator. Your mom's car is in the driveway, unusual for this hour. You push the door open, and the first thing you see is her on the couch, a damp cloth pressed to her forehead. She stirs, lifting her head with effort, her voice a hoarse whisper. "Hey, good day, honey?" The words hang in the air, fragile and strange. She never gets sick. You stand frozen in the doorway, wondering what to do next.