The Butcher's Mind

A cinny-ster fic part one in the series.

M rating Due to nature of case and sexual references.

This was the first full story I ever wrote, fan fiction or otherwise. Although it has been up for quite a while and many of you have read this before I am making changes to it. I feel this is a complete story and sets the tone for the rest of the series. But it was lacking in the detail I would have liked. I have always loved this story, maybe because it was the first. But I do feel it has the potential to be a great one. The suspense and drama that unfolds is chilling. I do hope you enjoy it and feed back is always welcome.

A new agent coming in to take Rossi's place while he recovers stirs things up with the team. Will they adjust to Julianne's presence and is this the start of a deep relationship or a fling for one of the team?

As always I do not own any part of ABC, CBS, or Criminal Minds. For entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to person's living, dead or fictional is purely coincidental.

Thanks,

Cinny

Chapter 1

David Rossi had planed on having a normal afternoon. But what was supposed to be a routine serving of an arrest warrant turned out to be a moment Dave wouldn't soon forget. And he even had the scars to prove it.

"Get off my property!" The man's wife had shouted right before she pulled the trigger, shooting Dave in the right shoulder. The wound was a clean shot. At the hospital the doctor stitched shut the exit wound, leaving the point of entry open to drain. He wore a sling and waited for it to heal. Then he had to undergo four to six weeks of physical therapy. It had been two weeks since he had been shot and Dave was getting antsy.

Emily was as usual, right on time; she liked to get to the BAU before Reid but right after Morgan. This way she knew for sure JJ would have coffee made and Morgan would have her cup sitting by the pot. Getting there before Reid was vital. He always took a long time to make a simple cup of coffee. And she would think rotten things to do to him if he stood between her and her morning cup. Not that she would ever act on any of those thoughts. Emily had grown to like Dr. Reid very much, you could even say they were friends, not like the bond she had with JJ, but she felt she needed to protect Reid like a younger brother. At first, but now she respected him, and yes she did think he was still her younger brother, that much never changed. Taking her coffee she headed to the bullpen. She passed JJ's office and it was dark. A wave of fear washed over her, not because she worried about JJ's well being, but because she knew Morgan had made the coffee. One sip confirmed it. She shook her head, Morgan's special blend. It tasted more like the special blend was part year old coffee and part dirt. For now she would make due. Taking another sip she cringed. "God this was awful!" she said to herself.

In the bullpen near the glass doors, Strauss and a woman Emily had never seen before were quietly talking off in a corner. The woman, slender build about the same height as JJ with shoulder length red hair, seemed very official in her black pant suit. Something about her put Emily on guard. Maybe her uneasy feeling was from Strauss' smile, or maybe it was because Rossi wasn't here.

Emily took a look around; she didn't see Reid, but heard Morgan's voice from Garcia's doorway. Hotch was in his office. Emily set her bag and coffee on the table. She sat down turning her chair away from Strauss. Too much of that woman early in the morning, would set a horrible tone for the rest of the day Emily thought. A commotion near the doors caught Em's attention. Reid had come in, and upon seeing Strauss and the attractive mystery woman, he fumbled with the file he was carrying. Papers floated down to the floor in different directions, Reid grasping at them to no avail. Emily stifled a giggle as she caught Strauss' disapproving eye.

"Young man! Why don't you watch where you're going?" Strauss scolded.

Julianne Weaver squatted down to help retrieve the papers. She reached for one as Reid did the same. Their fingers brushed and they both instantly stood up. Embarrassed Julianne looked away. Then realizing how silly it all seemed, she took Reid's hand in a firm hand shake, introducing herself, "SSA Julianne Weaver."

Reid, caught off guard by the touch of Julie's hand, swallowed and said "Spencer".

He gathered the rest of the papers off the floor and took a seat next to Emily. He looked straight down at the file he was putting back together.

Em swiveled her chair back to the table, stealing a side glance at Reid. His face was as red as Julianne's hair. Apparently, Emily thought, this was Rossi's replacement. What was yet to be seen was how close she and Strauss were.

SSA Aaron Hotchner hung up the phone. Everyone but JJ had arrived. She had just phoned saying she would be there in a half hour to present the case. The important thing now, was to introduce Julianne. He felt a little excitement course through his body. How great would it be to see her again? She was one of the first BAU agents he helped train. She had shown promise and he had recommended her highly with complete confidence in her abilities.

Julianne looked the room over. She was curious about Spencer, and also nervous about seeing Hotch again. Would the attraction between them still exist? She wondered. She had worked with Gideon and Hotch many years ago and knew their opinion of her. The other members of the team didn't know her yet. They would demand she prove herself.

Hotch decided it was now or never. He put on his jacket and as he walked out of his office he flattened his tie and buttoned one button over his abdomen. Rarely did anyone see him in anything other than a suit and tie, today was no different. He paused and looked down at the bullpen; his eyes fell on Julianne immediately. She was still as beautiful as the first time he had seen her. She changed very little over the years, and although back then she was so young, she still appeared to be ageless. She was in fact a few months younger than JJ.

Julianne spotted Aaron and went over to greet him. They embraced warmly and chatted about the unfortunate events that brought them together once again. "I am at your service as long as you need me sir." She said with a smile.

"Don't Sir me! It's Hotch or Aaron. I'm not that old." He replied.

"It's a matter of respect Aaron; I don't think you're old." She laughed warmly.

Emily noticed how they lingered when embracing. Sure it had only been a hand on the shoulder, but it had been a long time since she seen Hotch smile. There's more to this relationship, she mused.

Morgan had joined them as Hotch and Julianne talked, he took a seat, quietly observing their interactions. He had seen Julianne this morning on the parking deck. He noticed her then, but she hadn't looked in his direction. Strauss cleared her throat, annoyed at the spectacle that was playing out in front of her.

"Everyone this is SSA Julianne Weaver, whom some of you have already met. She will be part of this team from this moment forward." With that brief introduction she turned and left.

Garcia walked to the table, nearly collided with the leaving Strauss.

Hotch introduced everyone, "SSA Emily Prentiss, Doctor Spencer Reid, SSA Derek Morgan, and Computer Analyst Penelope Garcia. You will meet Jennifer Jareau shortly." When Julianne heard, "Dr. Spencer Reid" she raised her eyebrows. He seemed rather young.

****

JJ rushed to get to the BAU on time. Henry was not feeling well this morning and JJ had gotten very little sleep. In her haste she had left without her gun. She had to returned home to get it, which made Henry cry all the more. Will was getting a workout as a stay at home Dad. Aware Rossi's replacement started today JJ had wanted to make a good first impression. No chance of that happening now, she thought as she taped the steering wheel.

When she finally arrived, she approached Hotch first, apologizing.

He said, "Take your time, get your things together and come back here when you're ready."

JJ stuck her hand out to Julianne, "Jennifer Jareau, everyone calls me JJ."

"Julianne Weaver, pleasure to meet you."

A short while later JJ returned looking refreshed and in control. She took her spot at the table and handed out the case files. And so began their day.