Last week, my mom called me to ask if I had heard anything about Shemar Moore leaving CBS’s hit show, “Criminal Minds.” Being a little too obsessed with the show, I completely panicked and asked her a million questions about why she would think that, as I had not seen the most recent episode at the time.

She seemed unsure, so I just assumed that it was some sort of cliffhanger in the season finale because there was no way my favorite character could be leaving one of my favorite shows… again. *Cough, cough* Shonda Rhimes killing off, like, everyone.

Anyways, I was wrong. So wrong. The next day, I checked Facebook and the first thing I saw was the official announcement of Shemar Moore leaving the show. Being that I am way to invested in this show and caring too much about fictional characters I briefly went through the stages of grief.

Denial:

At first, I was all "no flipping way you are all wrong. And then I watched the episode and cried. There is still a part of me that thinks Moore will change his mind last minute.

Anger:

Next I was mad. Why the hell are all my favorite characters of the shows I watch leaving?! I have way too much time invested in these shows.

Bargaining:

So, after like a day of bitterness and pouting, I was like wait he left because he wants to start a family. I would be OK with him leaving the show if he starts that family with me. If he is 45, I am 45.

Sadness:

But then it hit me that I will probably never get to see Derek Morgan save another victim or hear him call Garcia “Baby girl” again. I mean I am still not over Emily Prentiss leaving.

Acceptance:

Finally, I realized I really should not be this upset about a fictional character. And even though I will probably never accept the fact Moore left the show, the producers did not kill Morgan off. So, there is hope for his return, even if it is just for one episode.