"We got a case?" Fleur asked as she walked into the BAU.

"Seems like it, babygirl." Morgan nodded.

"What if.. I just don't do it?"

"You know you can't just skip a case."

"I could be ill, suddenly die." Fleur joked.

"Ha ha, very funny." Morgan shook his head.

"Hey, we're in the FBI, we could die."

"I know, but I don't want to think about that." He sighed.

"Sorry." She kissed his cheek.

Morgan smiled, resting his hands on her waist,"It's okay. Now come on, we've got a case to review."

Fleur rolled her eyes and walked into the Conference Room.

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Elijah was reading over the case file on the plane, it was a relatively long flight this time around.

"You've been reading that page for a while now." Reid nudged him.

"Have not." Elijah gently nudged him.

"Have you even read it at all?"

"..Of course I have."

"Elijah."

Elijah sighed, closing the file,"Okay, you caught me."

"What's wrong?" Reid tilted his head.

"I.. I don't know." Elijah rubbed his temples.

"Anything I can help with?" Reid raised a brow.

"Just.. Stay, I guess." Elijah leaned against him.

"Of course." Reid nodded.

"Thank you."

"Y'know, the cats will probably be missing us already."

"I miss them too." He sighed.

"Do you think we'll be able to get food when we land?" Fleur asked Morgan.

"I think that's possible." Morgan nodded.

"Indian?"

"Oh yes."

"Eli? You want Indian when we get there?" Fleur called to him.

"If Morgan's paying." Elijah nodded as he turned to them.

"Wh- C'mon man." Morgan chuckled.

"I'm just saying." Elijah shrugged.

"Depends how nice I'm feeling."

"Aw, you're feeling incredibly nice today."

"You'll just need to see." He pointed.

"I'll be good." Elijah raised his hands.

"You're like his son." Reid chuckled.

"I'm collecting dads." Elijah hummed,"Think Morgan will be my third?"

"Definitely not." Fleur laughed.

"Aw, come on." Elijah sighed.

"Maybe." Reid pointed.

"Yeah, maybe." Morgan shook his head.

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"I got this, don't worry." Fleur assured them.

"Flo, I dont want you going alone.' Morgan pointed.

"Derek, I will be fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course. I've done things alone before."

Morgan sighed, kissing her cheek,"Please.. Be safe."

"I will. I love you." Fleur told him.

"I love you too." He smiled.

Fleur hummed and squeezed his hand before heading off. When she arrived at the warehouse, it seemed pretty rundown. Like nobody had touched it in months.

"FBI." Fleur raised her gun,"Show yourself."

Yet.. Nothing. The building was silent. Fleur lowered her gun, looking around. She heard what sounded to be metal hitting the ground somewhere nearby.

Fleur quickly tured around, aiming her gun,"FBI, come out with your hands up."

A frail-looking woman slowly walked forward with her hands up.

"Ma'am? Are you alright? I'm with the FBI."

"He's here." She whispered.

"Where?" Fleur asked.

"Behind you."

Fleur stopped before quickly turning around. That's when she felt a sharp pain in her side as the man, their Unsub, stabbed her.

"I.." Fleur cursed, grabbing the UnSub.

"Sorry, doll. Can't have you spoiling our plans." He smirked, pushing her to the ground.

Fleur grabbed her comms, going to press her emergency button.

"Now.. What's this here?" The woman grabbed it.

"Looks like a radio. Can't let her be letting them know straight away." The man chuckled.

"I don't think you'll be needing this." The woman hummed, slipping the comm in her pocket.

Fleur cursed and held her wound,"You won't.. Merde." she whispered.

"We won't what? Get away with this?" The man laughed,"Oh, honey... We already are getting away with this."

Fleur closed her eyes, as she heard their footsteps retreating.

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"How long has she been away now?" Morgan crossed his arms.

"Too long." Elijah sighed

"What's her tracker saying?"

"It says.. Fleur's still at the warehouse." Garcia told him.

"So she hasn't left?" Reid raised a brow.

"Not according to the tracker." She sighed.

"We should go, see what's going on." Morgan nodded.

"Good idea." Elijah agreed,"Should we tell Hotch?"

"I can." Reid raised a hand.

"I've got a bad feeling about this." Elijah sighed.

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"The surgery is taking for ages." Morgan paced.

"I'm not surprised. She'd already lost a lost of blood and was stabbed in a-" Reid stopped himself,"I'm not helping."

"No, you're not." Morgan sighed.

"Look, I'm sure this will be fine." Elijah looked between them both, trying to convince himself.

"Yeah.. Yeah. This is Fleur."

"Exactly, she's survived way worse than this."

"Family of Howards?" A doctor walked out.

"That's us- Is she okay?" Morgan questioned.

The doctor paused for a moment before he spoke,"I'm so sorry, Miss Howards didn't make it."

..What?"

"Her wounds were too severe and she had internal bleeding we couldn't handle."

Morgan fell silent, looking down,"Can.. Can I see her?"

"Of course, would you like us to inform any other family?" Не asked.

"I can do that." Elijah shook his head.

"Thank you." Morgan nodded.

Elijah quickly left, taking out his phone. He had already loads of messages from Adelaide and the Howards, wondering what was going on. How was he supposed to explain this to Adelaide? To anyone? Adelaide had already lost her mother at such a young age, now she's all alone again. It just wasn't fair.. But he would rather he told her rather her hearing from someone else. It took Elijah a few seconds before he finally dialed Adelaide.

"Addy.." Elijah spoke slowly.

"Uncle Jah? What's been happening?" Addy cursed.

"Junebug, I am so sorry.." Elijah swallowed,"Your mother she.. She didn't.. "

"What..What do you mean?"

"She passed away." Elijah rubbed his eyes,"..She got hurt and- And they couldn't fix it."

Addy was silent for a minute,"Where- What hospital are you guys at?"

"St Harvey's." Elijah told her,"I'm here with your dad and Uncle Reid.. I haven't called anyone else yet."

"Okay..Yeah.. Yeah, I can call my grans."

"I'll be right here waiting for you, hun."

"Okay." Addy nodded slowly, hanging up.

Elijah sighed, this was.. Too hard. It was a nightmare.

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Morgan finally returned home, it was too quiet.. He wasn't used to it. Immediately both animals ran up to him, Beau tilting his head after noticing Fleur was not with him.

"I'm sorry, bud.. Mama's not coming home." Morgan sighed.

Marie jumped up onto the countertop, nudging Morgan's adm.

"It looks like it's just going to be us three, sweetie." Morgan petted her head.

Marie mewed, sitting down.

"I'm sorry." He sighed.

That's when the doorbell rang, knocking on the door. Morgan gave Marie one last head pat before he walked over to the door and opened it.

"Papa?" Adelaide spoke, tears filled her eyes.

"Oh, Addy." Morgan held his arms out to her.

Addy quickly hugged her father, holding him tightly.

"Shh, you're okay.." Morgan rubbed her back.

"What- I don't.." Addy tried to speak before breaking down.

"I know, sweetheart." Morgan's voice broke as he held her,"I.. I'm here."

"What do we do?"

"We stay strong.. She would've wanted that."

"Yeah..Yeah." Addy nodded slowly.

"I love you sweetheart." Morgan sighed softly.

"..Can I sleep in with you tonight?"

"Of course, hun."

"Let me get my stuff." Addy wiped her tears.

"Take all the time you need." Morgan patted her arm.

"I love you papa.. Never leave me." Addy looked up.

"I promise, I'll never leave you." Morgan kissed the top of her head.

"Thank you, papa." Addy sighed.

"Anything for you, sweetheart." Morgan nodded.