Both Sides Now

[ficdirectory]

For: seabiscuit as part of crimeland's gift-giving challenge.
Spoilers: For episode 2x07, North Mammon, 4x15, Zoe's Reprise. JJ thinks about her journey from the soccer field to the BAU.

Comments

[nannerz2cool]

She learned to share responsibilities, to look for openings to let other people shine, chances to teach others. When she did those things, JJ realized, there were still chances to show her skills, but by then, she didn't feel pushed to take them.

It was a great lesson, considering her line of work today.

Love this.

She asked a question and he looked her directly in the eye, as he answered. Not through her, like so many people did now. It gave her hope and let her know that she was more than a soccer star. She wasn't expendable. She could still make a difference.

That night, she bought Dave Rossi's book.

The next fall, she applied to the academy.

Ahhhh, sooooo amazing! <3

[ficdirectory]

Ooh yay! So glad!

Yay for applying to the academy!

Glad you liked it!

[kuriadalmatia]

This is a very nice look into her character, and a great back story on how what she learned from soccer to meeting Rossi the first time and the impact he had on her.

While "North Mammon" has never been one of my fave episodes (I can't get past why they questioned the girls in the police station and not the hospital), you did a great job connecting those pieces.

Bravo. Thanks for sharing!

[ficdirectory]

Thank you so much! I love hearing what others think!

[yaba324]

You have such a deep insight into these characters, it's quite remarkable. I really enjoyed this. Great Job :)

[ficdirectory]

I either have deep insight, or too much time on my hands... ;) No, really, thank you so much!

[maldeluxx]

Yep, that's how I see JJ being *grin* *hugs her*

[ficdirectory]

Yay! Thank you!