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A/n hey all, my beta gave me this idea and Adele really liked it, so please enjoy. This follow cannon up to now.

The Plot

Emily wrapped a fluffy white towel around her head and straightened up. She tucked the free end under the back edge and adjusted the second towel she'd wrapped around her torso. She turned and joined JJ and Garcia, who were similarly attired, on wooden slat benches.

"This was an excellent idea after a long day." Garcia said, as she lifted her arms and stretched. "Oh, I'm so beat."

JJ sat back and sighed long and loud as steam billowed around them. "I agree. I have knots on the knots in my back. The only thing better than a good steam would be a massage."

"At least you two have someone at home that might be willing to give you one." Emily frowned. "I wish…" She abruptly went quiet and closed her eyes.

"Hey," Garcia began, "just because I've got a guy doesn't mean its all roses and neck massages."

Emily opened one eye and peered over at her friend. Garcia's eyes were closed, her golden curls were tucked up under a towel and sweat slid down her forehead and cheeks.

"What's wrong PG?" JJ asked, before Emily could voice the same question.

"It's nothing, really." Garcia said. "It's just that Kevin's not the kind of guy that cuddles. He's more likely to just turn over and go to sleep if you know what I mean."

JJ smirked over at Emily. "TMI Garcia," she laughed.

Garcia opened her eyes and grimaced. Emily couldn't tell if her friend's face was going red because of the steam, or because of her comments about Kevin.

"Don't get me wrong," her friend said desperately. "I love him; it's just that, oh boy I better shut up. This isn't what I planned on talking about in here."

JJ smirked beneath her towel wrapped head. "Trust me; you're not the first woman to say that about her man."

"JJ, I don't think -"

"Will is the best, but he has his faults. As a matter of fact, the other day when he was in the kitchen getting Henry his breakfast -"

"JJ!"

The blonde profiler jumped a little. "You don't have to shout Emily."

"Do we really have to have this conversation right now?"

JJ grinned at her. "What else are we supposed to talk about in here? We're friends, we've had a rotten couple of days and we're taking a well-deserved steam bath. We're supposed to be relaxing that includes talking about men and sex."

Emily rolled her eyes and shifted a bit on the bench as more sweat dribbled down her back and into her cleavage. "That's fine for you, but I don't have a guy." She reminded them irritably.

"Fine, we'll talk about something else like Hotch's new lady friend. I hope we get to meet her." Garcia said excitedly.

Emily giggled, "You're acting like she's first woman Hotch's ever been with."

"I don't think he's 'been with' her yet." JJ observed as Garcia guffawed.

"Stop it right now. I don't want that image in my head. You know what I mean." Emily pleaded. "He just met her for God's sake!"

JJ and Garcia smirked at each other. "Are you jealous?" Garcia inquired as she used one end of the towel around her torso to wipe her face.

"I'm not jealous! Hotch is - well he's too uptight for me. It'd be too much trouble trying to get him to loosen his tie. I don't have that much time."

JJ burst out laughing and her towel fell off her head. "On that note, I think I'm done. If I stay in here much longer, I'm going to dehydrate completely."

Garcia stood up, swayed, and then sat down again. "Whoa…I think you're right about getting out of here."

"You okay PG?" JJ asked holding out an arm to her friend and pulling her upright.

"I'm fine, just a little dizzy. I'm also starving. Steam baths really get my appetite going."

Emily stood up and opened the door. Cold, refreshing air pulled the steam out of the room. They all took in deep breaths as they left. It was wonderful after all the heat and the sweating, Emily thought.

Emily unwrapped her hair. "I'm going to take a quick shower before I change."

"So what do you guys think about this Beth person?" Garcia asked as they went to their lockers and began pulling out clothes.

"I think it's great." JJ commented as she grabbed another towel from the racks on the wall. "It's about time he got back into the dating game. It's been a couple of years. He needs someone in his life."

"JJ's right," Garcia interjected while unwrapping her hair. "I see so many people in my counseling group that have lost a husband or a wife and they just don't know how to move on. They are stuck and can't see it when they start moving through their grief to the other side. It's like their pain becomes a part of them and they begin to depend on it."

Emily nodded, lifted her towel and followed the girls to the white tile shower stalls at one end of the locker room. She chose the last on the left and stepped inside.

A few minutes later, they were drying off and dressing when Garcia picked up the thread of their conversation. "I just hope this Beth woman doesn't break his heart."

"Aren't you getting ahead of yourself again?" Emily pointed out as she put on her bra. "It's their first date."

"I just don't want him to be hurt again."

"Let's not borrow trouble." JJ agreed, slipping into her deep, violet blouse.

"Alright, then let's talk about something else. What about Reid? He doesn't have anyone. We all have someone, except for Morgan and Rossi. Rossi's still in mourning and Morgan is Morgan. Oh, and you of course," Garcia said, rolling her eyes in exasperation.

"Thanks for reminding me." Emily snapped as she pulled on her navy blue slacks.

"I didn't mean it like that." Garcia said. "I just think my sweet cheeks need a woman."

"I don't like where this conversation is going." Emily said, buttoning her shirt.

"You know as well as I do, that Reid spends all of his time alone when he's not with us. It's not healthy. I'm sure if we put our minds to it, we could find someone great for him."

Garcia pulled her dress over her head and reached around the back to draw up her zipper. "I can think of a couple of people that would be perfect for him."

"Don't you think we should think about this before we do something that he'll hate us for," Emily said. "Remember that he's not too happy with you and me," she pointed at JJ. "Do you honestly think he'll just jump for joy at such a plan?"

No one spoke until they'd finished getting dressed and packing up their gear. "I still think we should try." JJ said. She held up a hand when Emily started to speak. "We're responsible for causing him so much pain. I just want to do something to make it up to him."

"You want to get Reid laid? That's your way of saying you're sorry." Emily asked with raised eyebrows as they left the locker room.

Garcia giggled and JJ glared at her. "That's not what I meant, although that would be a handy side benefit if it works."

"JJ!" Emily slapped her shoulder.

"You look me in the eye and tell me you don't think Reid needs someone in his life. He won't go out and actively look, so we need to do it for him."

"I refuse to go along with this crazy plan." Emily said as she poked the button to summon the elevator.

"Why?"

Emily flicked her eyes back to Garcia. "Because it's none of our business."

Garcia gave JJ a look, who shrugged her shoulders. "What're you looking at each like that for?" Emily demanded.

"We're just wondering if there's some reason you don't want Reid dating anyone."

"That's not what I said. I think it's got disaster written all over it. He doesn't need us poking around in his private life and you know it."

"We're not suggesting that we ambush him with the idea. We'll handle it more subtly than that, trust me." Garcia cooed.

"You, subtle," Emily giggled. "Isn't that a contradiction in terms?"

The elevator doors opened and JJ got on first as Garcia glared at Emily. "All right," she threw up her hands as Emily followed her into the car. "You're right about me and subtly. What can I say? I just want him to be happy."

"Did you ever think he might be happy right now?" Emily asked as JJ pushed the button for the lobby level.

JJ and Garcia both stared her down until she shrugged in resignation. "Fine, I give up. I'll help you out with this crazy plan. Just don't blame me if this backfires."