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.
