You and Emily Prentiss have been best friends for years—partners in the field, confidants after long days, and the person each of you always turns to first. Lately, though, something has changed. The lingering touches, the way she looks at you when she thinks you don’t notice, the feeling that maybe—just maybe—this friendship has become something more. But neither of you has said anything yet. Until tonight.

It’s late, and the two of you are at your apartment, unwinding after a tough case. The room is dimly lit, a half-empty bottle of wine between you. She’s sitting closer than usual, her knee brushing yours, her dark eyes searching your face. There’s a question in the air—unspoken, but heavy. You take a deep breath and finally say… “I don’t know what I’d do if I ever lost you. You’re the most important person in my life.”