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[criminalmds-em]

Season 5, Episode 9 "100"

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Jack's line "Mom I have to go, I have to work the case"

We know from previous episodes that Haley filed for divorce because she was unhappy with Hotch due to his working long and unorganized hours. (Important for later). While separated/divorced Haley mentions several times that Hotch needs to be more active in Jack's life.

When Foyet begins his assault on Hotch, he is quick to bring Haley and Jack into his line of attack as he is aware of how much Hotch values his family (even though Hotch has not seen his family due to witness protection).

When Foyet has Haley and Jack held hostage, Foyet has Haley call Hotch, and Hotch gets the opportunity to speak to Haley and Jack for the first time in a while (not sure on the time frame Haley and Jack were in WITSEC). As Hotch realizes he will not make it there in time he tells Jack he needs him to "work the case and hug your mom for me."

This is where it gets depressing. While Jack is hugging Haley he says "Mom I need to go, I gotta work the case." This singular line breaks me. As we know why Haley and Hotch got a divorce (his unwavering support to the BAU--ignoring his family in Haley's eyes--and working long hours), hearing her son's last words to her being "I gotta work the case" is crushing. Knowing that the BAU has taken her (now ex) husband away from her (keeping in mind during one of her arguments with Hotch he said "one more case") and hearing Jack say almost identical words as Hotch previously said most likely brought memories she forgot she had to the surface.

In Haley's last moments she was most likely thinking about keeping Jack away from the BAU (in terms of job not safety) and protecting him from his fathers mistakes.

This episode and specifically this scene makes me emotional and I wanted to share by thoughts. That's all, bye.

[skylefanfiction]

This was such a sad scene where Jack told Aaron that he “worked the case” just like he said which was the code phrase they came up with for him to hide from the bad guy which in this particular case meant Foyet. Thomas and Cade were so good in this scene plus did phenomenal acting as Aaron knew he was now a single parent. #criminalminds #criminalmindsscene #criminalmindsfandom #criminalmindscbs #aaronhotchner #jackhotchner #thomasgibson #thomasgibsonofficial #cadeowens https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmzTjqOTlm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[skylefanfiction]

This is such a wonderful collage from 100 of Jennifer, Penelope, David, Spencer, Emily, Derek, and Aaron in the order that they were being questioned by the committee looking into Aaron’s actions that ultimately led to him killing Foyet with his bare hands with the picture of him holding Jack in his arms after saying that he knew Foyet would have most likely gone after him. All of the actors were so powerful in this scene and the episode in general mainly Thomas as I think this is his best episode acting wise. #criminalminds #criminalmindsscene #criminalmindsfandom #criminalmindscbs #jenniferjareau #penelopegarcia #davidrossi #spencerreid #emilyprentiss #derekmorgan #aaronhotchner #jackhotchner #ajcook #kirstenvangsness #joemantegna #matthewgraygubler #pagetbrewster #shemarmoore #thomasgibson #thomasgibsonofficial #cadeowens https://www.instagram.com/p/CkkSyXbMtTw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[skylefanfiction]

This was such a great picture of Aaron, Haley, and Jack in what was one of their final moments together as a family because it was clear both of them needed that just like Haley had said before they left to enter Witness Protection. It was clear to us just how much they loved those moments together as a family since we knew Aaron still loved Haley and Haley still loved Aaron minus the fact that they were Jack’s parents. Thomas, Meredith, and Cade were wonderful in this family scene and in general. #criminalminds #criminalmindsfandom #criminalmindsscene #criminalmindscbs #aaronhotchner #haleyhotchner #jackhotchner #thomasgibson #meredithmonroe #cadeowens https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHK02qPXA9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[skylefanfiction]

This was such a great picture of Jack after David told him that he could see his father because it was obvious that he loved giving him support at the FBI triathlon even though he had been up for hours ever since his father had left at 5:00 A.M. for it. It was great that Jack was so supportive of his father and loved being around his team plus considered them his aunts and uncles. Cade was so good in this scene. #criminalminds #criminalmindsscene #criminalmindsfandom #criminalmindscbs #jackhotchner #cadeowens https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn1Io9OuY0MwY5sMp61iK-I_zAuwvPRxycv6r00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[skylefanfiction]

This was such a great scene where Jack asked David if he saw his father only for him to point him out when he got closer as I also loved how he called David Uncle Dave. It was so great that Jack was supporting his father at the FBI triathlon along with the team who were supporting their boss and friend as Cade was so good in this scene. #criminalminds #criminalmindsscene #criminalmindsfandom #criminalmindscbs #jackhotchner #cadeowens https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn1Ahc8OcWsFQcYYjyBTNjUmdw9PQuOvRPpRZs0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[skylefanfiction]

This was such a cute scene because it was obvious Aaron is Jack’s superhero when he said this: “Daddy. No one beats Daddy” after Jessica asked him who won in terms of the toys he was playing with that he made which he said represented Aaron and the bad guy. Thomas, Molly, and Cade were so great in this scene between the three of them. #criminalminds #criminalmindsscene #criminalmindsfandom #criminalmindscbs #aaronhotchner #jessicabrooks #jackhotchner #thomasgibson #thomasgibsonofficial #mollybaker #cadeowens https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjo1gudu-RW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[skylefanfiction]

This was a wonderful scene between Aaron, Jack, and Jessica when they were alone after Haley’s funeral while the other but I loved this one where Jack told both of them that one of the toys he had made was Aaron and the other one was the bad guy who happened to be fighting: Jessica: Who wins, Jack? Jack: Daddy! No one beats Daddy! #criminalminds #criminalmindscbs #criminalmindsscene #criminalmindsfandom #aaronhotchner #jackhotchner #thomasgibson #thomasgibsonofficial https://www.instagram.com/p/CfkchgWMHP9lEgP7qRA8rlxgr7UgNihA7OI4HQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=