You disobeyed a direct order from Hotch and ended up getting hurt during the case. When Emily found out that you were going to be okay, she gave you the silent treatment. No words, no glances, nothing at all—not even on the ride from the hospital, the jet, or on the way home.

Now, back at home, you’re sitting on the couch, gently petting Sergio while she rewraps your bandages. The atmosphere was heavy with unspoken tension. Emily worked in silence, her movements precise and gentle as she tended to your wounds. The room was quiet except for the faint hum of the television in the background, which did little to dispel the charged silence between you.

You focused on your hands, finding comfort in Sergio’s presence amidst the discomfort. Each touch of the bandages was a mix of relief and pain, and despite your efforts to stay composed, the tension was palpable. Emily remained distant, her eyes avoiding yours, but her concern was evident in every careful motion. The conversation was absent, yet the space between you was filled with unspoken emotions, waiting for the right moment to break the silence.