Somebody's Watching, Somebody's Waiting - Part 10
Title: Somebody’s Watching, Somebody’s Waiting
Fandom: Criminal Minds
Pairing: Jennifer Jareau/Maggie Lowe
Disclaimer: Criminal Minds is property of CBS and I don’t own anything.
Rating: PG
Summary/Spoilers: This is a retelling of the episode ‘Somebody’s Watching’. The BAU team is on the hunt for a killer stalking an actress. Meanwhile Jennifer Jareau begins dating the actress’s best friend, unaware she’s the stalker they’re searching for. Yeah that’s right I just revealed the ending of the episode, but it’s not possible to write this story without revealing it anyway. Numerous story revelations are revealed.
A/N: This episode not only had two women I really like (A.J. Cook and Katheryn Winnick) together, but the first portrayal of gay characters on Criminal Minds, with Katheryn being one of them. It had so many things going for it, but instead it was disappointing. A.J. and Katheryn’s screen time was minimal, they never appeared onscreen together, and the gay portrayals were terrible. Ironically Maggie Lowe is probably still the best portrayed gay character on the series. So I decided to write this episode the way it should’ve gone. Oh and that “lesbian” crushing on Gideon earlier in the episode because he reminded her of her dad? That scene alone warrants her getting erased from the story.
A/N: Special thanks to my betas talos13 and femme_slash_fan
Part 10
Both Maggie and Lila are inside the auditorium. “Thanks for showing me the place Maggie,” Lila gives her an appreciative look.
“Don’t mention it. Plus you kind of needed an umbrella as well.”
Lila giggles a bit, “See you around.”
“You too,” Maggie replies before the two of them part ways.
“That was the first time we met,” Lila tells Jennifer. “It didn’t take long before Mags became my best friend on campus.”
Other moments during their college lives are brought up. Maggie and Lila are seated around the living room of the sorority house Megan’s running with the other members of the house there. The place is dark and lit only by a few candles and flashlights placed around the room.
“So, Lila is it true you’ve never had a slumber party before?” one of the girls asks.
“Guilty as charged,” the actress admits. “I’d really like to thank you guys for inviting me over for this.”
“Don’t mention it,” Megan tells her. “You should actually be thanking Maggie. This was all her idea.”
Lila smiles, then looks to her side, “Thanks Maggie.”
Another memory surfaces of Lila and Maggie in sitting on the couch of Lila’s apartment. They’re rehearsing a scene for a play.
*end flashback*
“She was always there for me during college, and made the whole experience better than what it might have been. We’ve stuck by each other ever since.”
Jennifer curls her lip a bit, “Was there anything special that happened between you two during college? Like life altering special?”
“Not that I remember,” Lila answers. “Was there something specific that Mags told you about?”
“Oh no,” Jennifer answers. She thinks quickly, “I thought there might have been more.”
“We went on a road trip after graduation,” Lila added.
Jennifer simply nods and smiles at Lila. “You need me to stay around a bit?”
“An hour or two won’t hurt,” Lila suggests.
*****
Later that evening, Jennifer and Maggie are in the production assistant’s bedroom having sex. As Jennifer kisses her lover, she can’t help but go over what she learned about the woman she is kissing and her best friend. The two of them are best of friends, who long ago were one time lovers. Maggie still remembers it, however Lila doesn’t. Jennifer can’t help but wonder what might have happened if the two of them had a second chance at that relationship. Maybe Maggie wouldn’t be so depressed when thinking about it. Jennifer tries to knock those curious thoughts in the back of her head. She shouldn’t be thinking of this, it was just too hard not to at the moment.
Jennifer runs her fingers through Maggie’s silky hair and inhales her fragrance. She positions her other hand onto Maggie’s breast, her palm feeling its softness. It was one thing for the blonde to be respectfully close to the victims and their friends. She prided herself on being the team member the victims and their families can turn to, but this is something else altogether.
Jennifer pushes Maggie down on the bed and looks down at the other blonde. She glances down at Maggie with a smile and sweet expression on her face. She wants the other blonde to feel that Jennifer is here for her, that she could be herself around her. She just wants Maggie to be happy. Maggie returns the expression then slides her fingers into the sensitive folds of the other blonde.
After the intercourse, the two blondes rest next to one another. Jennifer wraps her arms around Maggie and hugs her. It is rather silent as Jennifer holds onto Maggie, wanting to be close to her, wanting to make her comfortable.
*****
The next day Jennifer pays another visit to the safe house. The two blondes head for Lila’s bedroom again to talk in private.
“So how are you doing today JJ?” Lila asks.
“Fine,” she answers. “I’m wondering, exactly how well do you know Maggie, Lila?”
“How well?” Lila gives her a confident look. “We’re pretty much soul mates.”
“In that case, can you um... tell me what are some things she’s into.”
Lila gets a bit curious at what Jennifer means by that. “You plan on getting her a present?”
“I just want to take her out somewhere she’ll enjoy,” the agent answers a bit nervously, but tries to give Lila a straight face. “You know something she likes to do on a weekend.”
Lila gives Jennifer a sharp look. She can sense the nervousness in the blonde’s eyes. “You really like her.”
“Yeah I...” Jennifer scratches her neck a bit to ease up the tension. “Like her,” she answers modestly.
Lila smiles at the liaison’s reaction. The actress leans in and gives Jennifer a hug. “Mags finally found herself a woman,” Lila says when she pulls away from the hug.
The blond agent’s surprised at what Lila just said, “Wait a minute. You know?”
“That Mags is gay? Of course,” she responds. “One of my co-stars even had the hots for her, so I set them up.”
Lila knows about Maggie’s sexuality, but doesn’t appear to remember the weekend she had with Maggie. “So are you two dating?” Lila adds.
Jennifer nods, “Yeah we are.”
The actress develops a delightful expression, “Well when did it happen?”
“It happened Friday night,” Jennifer answers. “Maggie made her move on me. After we had... you know,” she says shyly. “This is not something I would normally talk about with such details.”
“Of course. I’m sorry JJ. I just got a bit excited.”
“Oh yeah Maggie and I did it on your bed later that night,” Jennifer adds embarrassingly. “I’m sorry if you have a problem with that.”
“No problem at all. I’m happy for you two.”
“Thanks.”
“Oh yeah, dancing,” Lila tells her.
“What?”
“You wanted to know what Mags likes to do on a weekend,” Lila answers. “She likes to go dancing.”
Jennifer’s amused. Lila pats her on the arm, “Show her a good time.”
*****
Later that day around 4 pm, Jennifer returns to the safe house with Maggie tagging along. Gideon is sitting in the living room with Owen when they enter. He is appalled that the team’s press liaison brought a friend to the location to say the least.
Gideon stands up, “JJ, what is this?”
“Relax Gideon, I gave JJ permission to bring her here,” Owen tells him. “They’re just taking Lila home.”
Jennifer knocks on Lila’s bedroom door. Lila opens the door and grins at seeing both blondes in front of her. “What are you doing here Mags?”
“We’re going to help carry your stuff,” Maggie answers. “Come on, we’re getting you out of here.”
Gideon can hear the three of them packing up from the living room. He just glares in the direction of the bedroom. “She’s just gonna leave now?” he says to Owen.
“Keeping Lila in hiding didn’t do anything to bring this killer out all week, Gideon,” Owen informs him. “I doubt a few more hours are going to make any difference. I even talked to Agent Hotchner about it, he felt the same way.”
Gideon stares at Owen, feeling both dumbfounded and upset at the same time. Being a senior agent, he always thought it gave him a right to be the man in charge even if he really wasn’t. It isn’t so much what’s happening that bothers Gideon, but simply that he had no say in it.
“Why wasn’t I addressed about this?” he asked.
“We thought the matter was small enough that we can solve it ourselves,” the detective answers.
Gideon didn’t know quite what to say, so he just stood there with his typical frown.
Owen develops a somewhat amused expression on his face looking at Gideon. “She’s here voluntarily, remember?” Owen reminds him.
The three blondes exit the bedroom hauling suitcases filled with Lila’s stuff. Gideon looks at them then looks at Owen, “I hope you’re happy.”
“It’s not a big deal,” Owen tells the senior agent. “Besides we’ll probably get more action from the stalker if she’s out there.”
Jennifer turns around to face Owen and Gideon. She gives them a smile and wave before walking out, and closing the door behind her.
*****
They stuff Lila’s bags in the trunk of Jennifer’s SUV before climbing aboard and riding off.
Lila lies back on the passenger seat and lets out a sigh of relief, “Can’t wait to get back home.”
“Don’t have to wait much longer,” Jennifer says to her.
*****
Once back at Lila’s place, the actress places her things down and drops on the couch. “There’s no place like home.”
Maggie walks into view from the hall, “You should probably be thanking Jennifer. It was her idea to have you leave early.”
“Thanks JJ,” Lila calls out. “Thought Gideon was the type to keep me there for as long as possible.”
Jennifer looks down at the blonde, “I thought he was the type too. That’s why I talked to Detective Kim about the idea, and told him to discuss it with Hotchner.” Lila gives the agent a smile. “By the way Lila, you want to join us later tonight when we go out dancing?” asks Jennifer.
“I thought you were planning to make tonight your special night with Mags?” responds Lila, while relaxing on the couch.
“We decided to have you tag along so you can enjoy yourself a bit after spending the week in that safe house, and before you return back to work,” Maggie informed.
Lila raises her body and looks at them, “In that case I’d love to.”
*****
Coloured lights beam down on the dance floor with flashes going off in the background as the three blondes dance amongst the crowd in the dimly lit place. They move alongside one another, forming a trinity. Jennifer dances in a more subtle way than the other two blondes. She’s embarrassed to show some moves, and is the reason she never hits the dance floor too often when the team goes out.
“Not much of a dancer?” Maggie asks the agent.
“Not really,” Jennifer answers. “But I’ll dance for you.”
“We’ll help you lead,” Maggie says to her. She and Lila each takes one of Jennifer’s hands and helps her move.
The FBI agent is charmed by their effort. They continue to dance for a bit before Jennifer stops. “I’m going to take a breather if you don’t mind.”
“Not at all,” replies Maggie.
Jennifer breaks apart from them and sits down on a nearby couch. “Come on Mags,” Lila takes Maggie by the hands and it’s just the two of them.
This moment between them worries Maggie since she knows what it might lead to. So she braces for any unwanted emotions. Their bodies bump and press awfully close to one another. Surprisingly enough Maggie is able to keep it to a friendly basis. A small smirk lifts up in the corner of her mouth.
She doesn’t know how, but Maggie has a feeling her relationship with Jennifer has something to do with this. Whatever the reason is, it appears that Maggie has the killer instinct that developed with her obsession with Lila under control.
The two friends stop when the song ends. Lila then heads towards Jennifer and pulls her off the couch, “New song, come on get off that couch and start dancing again.”
“Yes ma’am,” Jennifer obliges and steps onto the dance floor again.
It takes some effort, but Maggie and Lila manage to get Jennifer moving at the same pace as them. “That’s it, I knew you had it in you, Jennifer,” Maggie compliments.
Lila pulls out her cell phone. “It’s a love song; let’s have a picture of the sexy couple.”
Maggie presses her back against Jennifer’s chest. The agent wraps an arm around Maggie’s waist as the two of them continue to bend and move their legs. They look to the side at Lila.
“Smile,” Lila hits the button on her camera phone which snaps a beautiful shot of the two blondes looking happy together.
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Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 11
Fandom: Criminal Minds
Pairing: Jennifer Jareau/Maggie Lowe
Disclaimer: Criminal Minds is property of CBS and I don’t own anything.
Rating: PG
Summary/Spoilers: This is a retelling of the episode ‘Somebody’s Watching’. The BAU team is on the hunt for a killer stalking an actress. Meanwhile Jennifer Jareau begins dating the actress’s best friend, unaware she’s the stalker they’re searching for. Yeah that’s right I just revealed the ending of the episode, but it’s not possible to write this story without revealing it anyway. Numerous story revelations are revealed.
A/N: This episode not only had two women I really like (A.J. Cook and Katheryn Winnick) together, but the first portrayal of gay characters on Criminal Minds, with Katheryn being one of them. It had so many things going for it, but instead it was disappointing. A.J. and Katheryn’s screen time was minimal, they never appeared onscreen together, and the gay portrayals were terrible. Ironically Maggie Lowe is probably still the best portrayed gay character on the series. So I decided to write this episode the way it should’ve gone. Oh and that “lesbian” crushing on Gideon earlier in the episode because he reminded her of her dad? That scene alone warrants her getting erased from the story.
A/N: Special thanks to my betas talos13 and femme_slash_fan
Part 10
Both Maggie and Lila are inside the auditorium. “Thanks for showing me the place Maggie,” Lila gives her an appreciative look.
“Don’t mention it. Plus you kind of needed an umbrella as well.”
Lila giggles a bit, “See you around.”
“You too,” Maggie replies before the two of them part ways.
“That was the first time we met,” Lila tells Jennifer. “It didn’t take long before Mags became my best friend on campus.”
Other moments during their college lives are brought up. Maggie and Lila are seated around the living room of the sorority house Megan’s running with the other members of the house there. The place is dark and lit only by a few candles and flashlights placed around the room.
“So, Lila is it true you’ve never had a slumber party before?” one of the girls asks.
“Guilty as charged,” the actress admits. “I’d really like to thank you guys for inviting me over for this.”
“Don’t mention it,” Megan tells her. “You should actually be thanking Maggie. This was all her idea.”
Lila smiles, then looks to her side, “Thanks Maggie.”
Another memory surfaces of Lila and Maggie in sitting on the couch of Lila’s apartment. They’re rehearsing a scene for a play.
*end flashback*
“She was always there for me during college, and made the whole experience better than what it might have been. We’ve stuck by each other ever since.”
Jennifer curls her lip a bit, “Was there anything special that happened between you two during college? Like life altering special?”
“Not that I remember,” Lila answers. “Was there something specific that Mags told you about?”
“Oh no,” Jennifer answers. She thinks quickly, “I thought there might have been more.”
“We went on a road trip after graduation,” Lila added.
Jennifer simply nods and smiles at Lila. “You need me to stay around a bit?”
“An hour or two won’t hurt,” Lila suggests.
*****
Later that evening, Jennifer and Maggie are in the production assistant’s bedroom having sex. As Jennifer kisses her lover, she can’t help but go over what she learned about the woman she is kissing and her best friend. The two of them are best of friends, who long ago were one time lovers. Maggie still remembers it, however Lila doesn’t. Jennifer can’t help but wonder what might have happened if the two of them had a second chance at that relationship. Maybe Maggie wouldn’t be so depressed when thinking about it. Jennifer tries to knock those curious thoughts in the back of her head. She shouldn’t be thinking of this, it was just too hard not to at the moment.
Jennifer runs her fingers through Maggie’s silky hair and inhales her fragrance. She positions her other hand onto Maggie’s breast, her palm feeling its softness. It was one thing for the blonde to be respectfully close to the victims and their friends. She prided herself on being the team member the victims and their families can turn to, but this is something else altogether.
Jennifer pushes Maggie down on the bed and looks down at the other blonde. She glances down at Maggie with a smile and sweet expression on her face. She wants the other blonde to feel that Jennifer is here for her, that she could be herself around her. She just wants Maggie to be happy. Maggie returns the expression then slides her fingers into the sensitive folds of the other blonde.
After the intercourse, the two blondes rest next to one another. Jennifer wraps her arms around Maggie and hugs her. It is rather silent as Jennifer holds onto Maggie, wanting to be close to her, wanting to make her comfortable.
*****
The next day Jennifer pays another visit to the safe house. The two blondes head for Lila’s bedroom again to talk in private.
“So how are you doing today JJ?” Lila asks.
“Fine,” she answers. “I’m wondering, exactly how well do you know Maggie, Lila?”
“How well?” Lila gives her a confident look. “We’re pretty much soul mates.”
“In that case, can you um... tell me what are some things she’s into.”
Lila gets a bit curious at what Jennifer means by that. “You plan on getting her a present?”
“I just want to take her out somewhere she’ll enjoy,” the agent answers a bit nervously, but tries to give Lila a straight face. “You know something she likes to do on a weekend.”
Lila gives Jennifer a sharp look. She can sense the nervousness in the blonde’s eyes. “You really like her.”
“Yeah I...” Jennifer scratches her neck a bit to ease up the tension. “Like her,” she answers modestly.
Lila smiles at the liaison’s reaction. The actress leans in and gives Jennifer a hug. “Mags finally found herself a woman,” Lila says when she pulls away from the hug.
The blond agent’s surprised at what Lila just said, “Wait a minute. You know?”
“That Mags is gay? Of course,” she responds. “One of my co-stars even had the hots for her, so I set them up.”
Lila knows about Maggie’s sexuality, but doesn’t appear to remember the weekend she had with Maggie. “So are you two dating?” Lila adds.
Jennifer nods, “Yeah we are.”
The actress develops a delightful expression, “Well when did it happen?”
“It happened Friday night,” Jennifer answers. “Maggie made her move on me. After we had... you know,” she says shyly. “This is not something I would normally talk about with such details.”
“Of course. I’m sorry JJ. I just got a bit excited.”
“Oh yeah Maggie and I did it on your bed later that night,” Jennifer adds embarrassingly. “I’m sorry if you have a problem with that.”
“No problem at all. I’m happy for you two.”
“Thanks.”
“Oh yeah, dancing,” Lila tells her.
“What?”
“You wanted to know what Mags likes to do on a weekend,” Lila answers. “She likes to go dancing.”
Jennifer’s amused. Lila pats her on the arm, “Show her a good time.”
*****
Later that day around 4 pm, Jennifer returns to the safe house with Maggie tagging along. Gideon is sitting in the living room with Owen when they enter. He is appalled that the team’s press liaison brought a friend to the location to say the least.
Gideon stands up, “JJ, what is this?”
“Relax Gideon, I gave JJ permission to bring her here,” Owen tells him. “They’re just taking Lila home.”
Jennifer knocks on Lila’s bedroom door. Lila opens the door and grins at seeing both blondes in front of her. “What are you doing here Mags?”
“We’re going to help carry your stuff,” Maggie answers. “Come on, we’re getting you out of here.”
Gideon can hear the three of them packing up from the living room. He just glares in the direction of the bedroom. “She’s just gonna leave now?” he says to Owen.
“Keeping Lila in hiding didn’t do anything to bring this killer out all week, Gideon,” Owen informs him. “I doubt a few more hours are going to make any difference. I even talked to Agent Hotchner about it, he felt the same way.”
Gideon stares at Owen, feeling both dumbfounded and upset at the same time. Being a senior agent, he always thought it gave him a right to be the man in charge even if he really wasn’t. It isn’t so much what’s happening that bothers Gideon, but simply that he had no say in it.
“Why wasn’t I addressed about this?” he asked.
“We thought the matter was small enough that we can solve it ourselves,” the detective answers.
Gideon didn’t know quite what to say, so he just stood there with his typical frown.
Owen develops a somewhat amused expression on his face looking at Gideon. “She’s here voluntarily, remember?” Owen reminds him.
The three blondes exit the bedroom hauling suitcases filled with Lila’s stuff. Gideon looks at them then looks at Owen, “I hope you’re happy.”
“It’s not a big deal,” Owen tells the senior agent. “Besides we’ll probably get more action from the stalker if she’s out there.”
Jennifer turns around to face Owen and Gideon. She gives them a smile and wave before walking out, and closing the door behind her.
*****
They stuff Lila’s bags in the trunk of Jennifer’s SUV before climbing aboard and riding off.
Lila lies back on the passenger seat and lets out a sigh of relief, “Can’t wait to get back home.”
“Don’t have to wait much longer,” Jennifer says to her.
*****
Once back at Lila’s place, the actress places her things down and drops on the couch. “There’s no place like home.”
Maggie walks into view from the hall, “You should probably be thanking Jennifer. It was her idea to have you leave early.”
“Thanks JJ,” Lila calls out. “Thought Gideon was the type to keep me there for as long as possible.”
Jennifer looks down at the blonde, “I thought he was the type too. That’s why I talked to Detective Kim about the idea, and told him to discuss it with Hotchner.” Lila gives the agent a smile. “By the way Lila, you want to join us later tonight when we go out dancing?” asks Jennifer.
“I thought you were planning to make tonight your special night with Mags?” responds Lila, while relaxing on the couch.
“We decided to have you tag along so you can enjoy yourself a bit after spending the week in that safe house, and before you return back to work,” Maggie informed.
Lila raises her body and looks at them, “In that case I’d love to.”
*****
Coloured lights beam down on the dance floor with flashes going off in the background as the three blondes dance amongst the crowd in the dimly lit place. They move alongside one another, forming a trinity. Jennifer dances in a more subtle way than the other two blondes. She’s embarrassed to show some moves, and is the reason she never hits the dance floor too often when the team goes out.
“Not much of a dancer?” Maggie asks the agent.
“Not really,” Jennifer answers. “But I’ll dance for you.”
“We’ll help you lead,” Maggie says to her. She and Lila each takes one of Jennifer’s hands and helps her move.
The FBI agent is charmed by their effort. They continue to dance for a bit before Jennifer stops. “I’m going to take a breather if you don’t mind.”
“Not at all,” replies Maggie.
Jennifer breaks apart from them and sits down on a nearby couch. “Come on Mags,” Lila takes Maggie by the hands and it’s just the two of them.
This moment between them worries Maggie since she knows what it might lead to. So she braces for any unwanted emotions. Their bodies bump and press awfully close to one another. Surprisingly enough Maggie is able to keep it to a friendly basis. A small smirk lifts up in the corner of her mouth.
She doesn’t know how, but Maggie has a feeling her relationship with Jennifer has something to do with this. Whatever the reason is, it appears that Maggie has the killer instinct that developed with her obsession with Lila under control.
The two friends stop when the song ends. Lila then heads towards Jennifer and pulls her off the couch, “New song, come on get off that couch and start dancing again.”
“Yes ma’am,” Jennifer obliges and steps onto the dance floor again.
It takes some effort, but Maggie and Lila manage to get Jennifer moving at the same pace as them. “That’s it, I knew you had it in you, Jennifer,” Maggie compliments.
Lila pulls out her cell phone. “It’s a love song; let’s have a picture of the sexy couple.”
Maggie presses her back against Jennifer’s chest. The agent wraps an arm around Maggie’s waist as the two of them continue to bend and move their legs. They look to the side at Lila.
“Smile,” Lila hits the button on her camera phone which snaps a beautiful shot of the two blondes looking happy together.
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Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 11