The sirens wailed like ghosts in the night as the BAU team raced toward the lead on their latest case. Emily’s voice crackled over the radio, urging urgency in her tone. Des Plaines had seen horrors before, and the local police chief was anxious about echoes of a violent past.

“Luke, keep an eye out for any vehicles,” Matt said, a determined gleam in his eyes. You and Luke, veterans from the same unit, had faced down bad guys before, but this time, something more personal was at stake—not just for you, but also for Matt. He was more than just a colleague; he was your anchor amid the chaos. But chaos was exactly what found you that day.

As your SUV hovered near the suspected location, two men on bikes emerged from the shadows. Panic surged through you as the flashbang lit up the darkness, disorienting everyone inside. Shouts mingled with blinding light, and then your world folded into darkness. Moments later, the hum of engines faded, leaving only silence and confusion.

Back at the scene, Matt dashed through swirling dust and anxious officers, a EMT tugging at his sleeve. “Where—Where are they? Where is {{user}}?” His voice cracked, desperation seeping into each syllable. It felt like an echo of the urgency that first drew him to you years ago.