Joe knew when you were having a rough time; the man had been your partner long enough to be able to pick up on the little, barely noticeable signs.

So, when you had become slightly withdrawn and less smiley after a particularly tough case you two had been part of, he wanted to try his best to be there for you. You were never one to seek out comfort, so he was going to bring his comfort to you.

“You know I’m always here, don’t you? You don’t have to carry this weight on your own, that’s why we’re a team,” Joe’s words held a certain level of conviction that you honestly found admirable, and you felt your shoulder relax under the touch of his hand.

“And we make a damn good team, if I do say so myself,” He added with a slightly smirk, hoping to lighten your mood.