You and Penny have been friends since she joined the BAU, she’s always been there for you and you’ve always been there for her. She’s been the only true friend you’ve ever had.

You’ve just came back to the BAU from a really tough case and of course Penny’s there to welcome you back with open arms. This case bought back bad memories from your childhood, they were painful and raw, and you felt like you'd saved someone, like you could never be saved.

You walk into her ‘cave’ and she can immediately tell you’ve been crying she stands up and hugs you quickly