Chapter 1

Coffee, coffee and more coffee. This was the last thing Amy needed today. As she rushed into the building she dropped her latest cup into the nearest bin. SSA Aaron Hotchner was waiting for Amy, recognising her from the file photo. Shaking hands he led her to the lift and from there to his office, where she met SSA David Rossi. A little star stuck, she had read all his books, Amy shook his hand and sat down. Listening to them both explain her role in the BAU. Amy hoped she could live up to the reputation that seemed to proceed her. Finally Rossi suggested Amy should meet the team. He had been watching them arrive into the bullpen and could see she could do with an escape from Hotch's drone. Rossi led the way.

Morgan noticed the two men live Hotch's office with the tall brunette. Smiling he called over to Prentiss.

"Now we know why Hotch is in so early in the morning" jerking his head towards the three. Prentiss looked up.

"More your type than his." Both went quiet as they realised all three were heading their way, intrigued by the mystery woman.

Hotch coughed as he approached the team to get their attention. Amy started to feel uncomfortable as several sets of eyes rested on her.

"This is SA Amy Garton she . . ."

"Amy"

"Spence" they said in union.

Reid couldn't believe his eyes she looked amazing. Amy stared in disbelief, the chance of meeting Spence after all this time. Hotch smiled knowingly and continued as the rest of the team looked confused.

"She'll be joining us from Monday. Amy has just returned from the UK where she has been in the police force. We chose her as she has both profiling and undercover experience". Hotch introduced each team member in turn. There was an awkward silence. Reid finally stepped forward.

"You look amazing. How come you're back in the US? I thought everything was going really well in the UK." Morgan really wanted to know how a geek like Reid knew a woman like this.

"It's a long story" Amy answered with an interesting accent, heavily English with an American tone on certain sounds. Hotch and Rossi decided to back off and let them all get to know each other. With the disappearance of their superiors Prentiss, JJ and Morgan circled round to Reid's desk. Spencer had sat back down and Amy was perched on the edge of his desk. How she hated being the new girl. Reid reintroduced everyone to break the silence; Amy shook hands trying to think of something to say. She didn't normally struggle but the combination of lack of sleep and the shock of seeing Reid tripped her of balance and she was finding it difficult to get a grip.

"So spill, how'd you two know each other?" Morgan smirked. He was only asking what everyone was dying to know. Amy looked at Reid and resisted the urge to ruffle his hair.

"You explaining or shall I?"

"Amy and I were fostered together until her Aunt decided she'd be better off in the UK with them. We kept in touch until a few years ago." Amy noticed a hint of bitterness in what he said.

"You mad at me?" she smiled

"Guess the undercover bit explains a lot" he replied curtly, though looking at her smile he knew he couldn't be cross with her for not keeping in touch. Amy lent across his desk to grab a pen, grabbing his arm at the same time. Swiftly she rolled back the edge of his sleeve and wrote down her number on his wrist. "Haven't we grown out of writing things on each others' arms?" he felt strangely exposed by Amy's intimate action from their childhood.

"Sorry, old habits die hard besides you always took more notice of what was written on your arm then any note! Call me later, we have got so much to catch up on and I deserve a chance to gain your forgiveness." The others had backed off realising Spencer needed a bit of space, but they would question him later. As Morgan went to sit down the photo on Reid's desk caught his attention. He could see it now, the young girl smiling next to a young Spencer Reid was Amy.

After a while Reid stood up. "I'm going to show Amy out". The team came back round again. Morgan introduced Garcia.

"I can see what got you so excited Hot Stuff, Mama has some competition in the sex Goddess department." Morgan looked at the ground; God that girl had a mouth on her. Slowly he looked up hoping Amy wasn't too embarrassed.

"Don't worry Garcia I feel a coalition would be much more effective than a competition" Amy smiled, a last she was starting to react like herself.

"Oh Derek you hear that? Think you could handle two of us? Personally all the years he's been making promises and never followed through I think we'll walk all over him." Morgan was starting to feel a little uncomfortable at how well these two got on, bearing in mind they only met seconds ago. Reid couldn't help but smile it was nice to see Morgan feeling awkward for a change. Garcia smiled "We go out for drinks most Fridays, why not come along tomorrow. It will help break the ice before Monday."

"Why not. Spence has got my number and now he has a reason to call". With that she said bye to everyone and walked towards the door with Reid. Morgan watched her all the way.