Agent Hotchner stared at his media liaison and the young man standing slightly behind and to the left of her. "JJ? Is there something you would like to explain?" he raised one brow, indicating that he was not going to say any more on the matter; it was up to her now.
"Hotch, this is Dr Spencer Reid. Reid, this is our Unit Chief SSA Hotchner." JJ introduced easily, taking a seat at the round table. "You told me you wanted someone to consult on this case Hotch, and Dr Reid is the absolute best there is." She turned to face Dr Reid, offering him a chair and ignoring her supervisor.
As the others filed in Hotch watched on in shock as they each greeted the young Doctor in friendly terms. "Hey, Pretty Boy, I see JJ finally snagged you in to consult on one of our cases huh?" Morgan chuckled, clapping the younger man on the shoulder. "Good to see you man, good to see you."
Dr Reid nodded slowly. "Morgan, it's good to see you too. And you know how JJ can be when she gets an idea in her head…" he responded softly. "Besides, this case…if there's anything I can do to wrap it up a bit quicker…"
Garcia was next, hugging the young man from where she stood beside him. "Boy Wonder! I thought you swore you'd never help on one of our cases?" she practically squealed in delight at seeing the young man.
Hotch could see the blush rising on the young Doctor's cheek before he even started to try to wriggle out of Garcia's embrace. "Penelope, while it is pleasant to see you again…I don't believe this…greeting is entirely appropriate given our surroundings." He sounded just as embarrassed as he looked and Garcia released him…after pecking him on the cheek with a kiss.
Rossi paused at the doorway, obviously shocked, before continuing into the room. "Reid, I find myself both glad you're here and dreading what sort of case we have that finally convinced you to consult…" the older agent grimaced, smiling sadly at the young man.