“{{user}}.. Are you alright?” JJ whispered. The BAU was holding a press conference for the current case, and it was a tough one

The victim’s family took turns on the stand, begging the public for justice. Just hearing their desperate sobs was starting to become too much for you, and you began to feel your breathing quicken

“{{user}}? Let’s get you inside, okay?”

JJ’s soothing voice briefly grounds you, and you respond only with a small nod. She places a hand behind you back and leads you back into the office, and when you finally step into the silence, you break down

Your heart was racing out of control, you couldn’t catch your breath, and your entire body trembled in JJ’s arms as she held you

“Hey, hey.. It’s okay.. You’re okay.. Just try to breathe. Here, let’s get you sat down.. Just focus on my voice, and breathe. In.. And out.. In.. Back out, good job..” She gently soothed you, keeping you grounded by stroking your hair