V: Veronica S: Spencer P: Prentiss M: Morgan H: Hotchner R: Rossi

Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.

H. Jackman Brown Jr.

Walking into the BAU, it was noticitable that Veronica had a rough night; her hair was disheveled and the bags under her eyes wasn't helping the situation. While walking, trying to find SSA Aaron Hotcher, she was looking into her bag to make sure she had everything she needed for her research. At the same time, Spencer walks out of Hotchner's office looking over a case file. Unfortunately they were the only ones in the office not paying attention on where they were going. They crashed into each other, knocking over the contents of her bag and his file.

V: I am so sorry. I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking.

S: You have no need to apoligize. It's all my fault for bumping into you.

They both stated while trying to find their own work. While going thru the paperwork, Spencer realized all the extensive research on criminology and mathematics. Curiosity got the best of him.

S: These are such detailed notes. If you don't mind-

Veronica snatched the paper from him.

V: I'm sorry. I don't want anyone looking over my work before its completion.

She said defensively.

S: Right... Sorry.

He responded with a worried face thinking he stepped out of bounds.

V: Here, I believe these are your notes.

S: Thank you.

They managed to go thru all the notes and distinguished whos was whos. They finally made eye contact. The team noticed the sparks flying between them. They did not.

Veronica finally broke the silence.

V: Sorry about crashing into you.

She said nervously, fixing her bag.

S: No, it's my fault.

V: Um, do you know where I could find Special Agent Hotchener's officer?

Saying his name slowly, so she wouldn't butcher it.

S: Uh, yeah, I actually just came from there.

He points towards a door behind him.

V: Thank you.

She pushes up her glasses and walks towards the door with her head down with embarassment.

Reid begins to reorganize his paperwork as he walks towards his desk, all the while the team just stared at him. Reid felt the discomfort and slowly looked up from his desk.

S: What?

P: How did you not notice her? She is so tiny, you were already looking down.

S: I guess I was just focused on the case that I wasn't really paying attention to my surroundings.

M: Reid you are a hopeless case.

Not knowing what he meant but didn't care, he replied with a

S: Yeah... Yeah...

*Knock Knock*

H: Come in.

Hotchner responded without even looking up from his notes.

V: Uh... Hello.

Hotch looked up.

H: Can I help you with something?

The strong presence he gave off intimidated her.

V: Yes. I spoked with you earlier on the phone about my dissertation paper.

H: Ah, yes. Come with me.

Veronica followed Hotch out of the office and they were heading towards a conference room. Hotch stopped JJ and asked if she could gather everyone up.

H: Now before you can even get started, I want my team to give you the ok on your research. I don't just want anyone looking over our case files.

V: I completely understand sir.

The team began to walk in the room. One by one, they took a seat.

H: Good morning everyone, this Dr. Veronica Rodriguez. Doctor, these are Agents Morgan, Jeroah, Prentiss, Rossi and Dr. Reid. She is here to ask us for our help on something. Go ahead Doctor.

He said motioning for her to begin to speak.

V: Thank you for the introduction.

Veronica stood up straight, cleared her throat and tried not to look nervous.

V: I am writting my dissertaion paper on how one can apply mathematics on a case to predict either the next move of the unknown subject or the next crime scene.

R: I'm sorry, what does this have to do with us?

Rossi asked with puzzled face.

V: I am here to ask the permission of the Behavioral Analysis Unit to look over solved cases to apply my theory.

G: Sorry I'm late, traffic.

She said out of breath.

G: Oh, I'm sorry I didn't - OH MY GOD!

She began walking towards Veronica slowly. The whole room went dead silence.

G: I am a huge fan of your work.

She says while shaking Veronica's hand. The whole room had a confused face.

V: Oh, uh, thank you. Always nice to meet a fan.

G: I want to ask you so many questions.

JJ: Uh... Garcia, she was actually asking us for out help.

G: Yes!

Veronica giggled. Morgan noticed Reid's face go from a confusing face to a blushing one in a matter of seconds.

V: I am very flattered but wouldn't you want to know what it was first?

G: Right, sorry. Just a bit star struck.

M: Come sit down, baby girl.

Morgan said pulling out a chair that was next to him.

G: Yeah... thanks.

She said in a low voice, walking quickly towards the seat.

P: Um... what do you do that has Garcia so excited?

She asked with curiosity.

V: I am a video game developer.

H: So you work for a video game company?

G: Works for? Oh no sir! She creates them herself! The story, animation, artwork, and even the programming.

M: Wait so one person, you,

He points at Veronica.

M: Makes a whole video game? Don't you need a whole team for that?

S: Yes, but I think what Garcia is referrering to is something called an independent video game, commonly reffered to as an indie game. They are created by small teams or individuals.

He says while looking at her. Veronica looks away because she doesn't want to blush in front of the team.

S: Without any publishers financial support.

V: That is correct.

She states while fixing her glasses.

JJ: I'm sorry. After hearing what you do for a living, I don't want to see any game depicting any of our cases.

Everyone gave the same concerned face JJ was making.

V: Before the rest of the team gives their final answer, I actually have all my notes and research I was doing.

She began to pull out several papers, notebooks, and book. She laid them out in front of them.

V: I apoligize for the disorganization; I accidently dropped them on my way here.

Reid clears his throat trying not to act suspicious. The whole team just looked at him and gives a half smile.

M: We don't have time for this; we actually have cases to work on.

He was about to get up when Rossi began to speak.

R: These are amazing notes. The extensive research you put into this, there are even notes on notable criminology books and creditable professors on the subject. How did you get a hold of these people? It must of taken a long time.

V: Actually, no. They were my professors when I studied criminology.

H: Wait... How many degress do you have?

V: 5

The whole team simultaneously looked at her with a stunned face.

G: How old are you?

V: 27

They all opened their mouths in astounishement.

P: Well I made my decision. She could look over the case files.

Veronica begins to smile from the decision.

JJ: Same.

G: Yeap

R: I can't wait to read the finish product.

M: Reid, you should stay with her so you can learn a thing or two.

He says sarcasticly, while everyone gets up and heads out of the room.

H: Actually that's not a bad idea. Reid stay with Dr. Rodriguez and help her in anyway possible.

Reid doesn't pay much attention. His too focus on her notes.

H: Reid?

S: Uh... Yeah... Got it.

He says still reading her notes. There were the only ones left in the room.

S: Hey take a look at-

He finally looks up.

S: Where did everyone go?

He asked Veronica. She begins to laugh.

S: What?