She'd waited.
And it had paid off. She left Aaron Hotchner's office in a daze, inwardly exulting but outwardly calm and professional like she always was, like she'd been trained to be.
She'd gotten the position! And all it had taken her was 36 hours and an endless supply of patience and quick thinking.
Dr. Tara Lewis was very proud of herself as she left the BAU that day. She'd been chosen over dozens of other candidates.
She started to imagine what her father would say and couldn't wait to tell him the news.
