Title: Foster Murders
Author: Kitsune Rose420
Story type: Crossover: Four Brothers/Criminal Minds
Rating: K+ (just to be safe; it's for language)
Summary: There's a serial killer going around killing foster parents in the Detroit, Michigan area. The BAU team is sent there and help comes in the form of Ms. Evelyn Mercer. Since there aren't any safe hotels in the area and they have more than enough space, she invites them to stay with her and Jack. Unbeknownst to anyone, someone is planning a surprise visit to the Mercer household
"Well," Gideon says, looking up from the case file, "What are we waiting for? Let's get going to Detroit."
Social Services Building, Detroit, Michigan
As soon as the BAU team walked through the door, they were instantly greeted by the head director (please pretend that's the right term; he's basically just the guy who runs the place-he's not all that important to the story).
"Hello," shaking all of their hands in introduction, "I'm Peter Harper, the head director. We're so fortunate that you guys were able to come help us. I just want this all to end without any more bloodshed."
"As do we, director" Hotch said, "I don't mean to be rude, but the sooner we get started, the sooner we can catch whoever is doing this."
Harper started nodding his head a lot in agreement, "Well, if you'll follow me, I'll show you guys were you can set up." With that, he led them to about five cleared off desks, which looked like they were shoved together haphazardly. Looking back, slightly embarrassed at the ten-second set up, he said "Sorry about the lack of space. We don't really have a lot to work with….."
"This is perfect," J.J. jumped into the rescue, "I'm sure we'll have more than enough room. Thank you for all of your help."
The director gave a smile of thanks and went back to his normal duties. The BAU then proceeded to set up and start working on their profile, hoping to get it out as soon as possible, with Reid looking at the Geographic profile, Prentiss and Morgan working on victimology, etc. (If you've ever seen Criminal Minds, you get the idea).
After about six hours into their work, in which time they're not really getting anywhere with the case, the team looks up as someone says in surprise, "Derek Morgan, is that you?"
Derek looks up, grinning, "Ms. Evelyn!" He half runs, half walks the rest of the way over to her, "it's so good to see you!" He then proceeds to give her a big hug, almost lifting her off the floor. He releases her, then says, "I completely forgot that you work here!"
Still smiling at him, she says in a mock stern voice, "Well, maybe you would remember if you visited more often."
After giving an awkward cough to announce his presence, the pair turn to see Reid standing there, scratching the back of his neck sheepishly, "Um, sorry to interrupt, but Hotch says we should break for tonight and head for the hotel."
Evelyn's smile turns quickly to a frown at hearing that, "A hotel? I wouldn't hear of it! You'll be staying with me, of course!"
Looking even more embarrassed than before, Reid is quick to speak up, "We couldn't possibly intrude on you like that! I mean, the space that seven additional people would take up in an even more that moderate sized domicile-"
Smiling fondly at the young man, she grabs his hands in hers and interrupts, "Now, don't you worry about space, sweetie. I have four boys; I know how to make room."
"But, Ms. Evelyn-" says Morgan, trying to intervene.
She gently releases Spencer's hands, puts her left hand on her waist and points her right index finger at Morgan, saying, "Don't you 'but' me, young man! You and your friends are staying at my place, not one of those flea-bitten rat holes that some have the audacity to call a hotel, am I understood?"
Ducking his head sheepishly, Morgan mutters, "Yes, Ma'm.", with the rest of the BAU team looking at the scene, while trying not to laugh, as one of the toughest guys that any of them know gets put in his place by a woman a third of his size.
Author Note: Okay, I'm writing a second chapter because I told that damn platypus I wasn't in the mood to write and he bit me. I know where I want to go with this story, but I'm having a little bit of trouble getting there. I know my writing shouldn't even be used to wrap fish, but please, bear with me for a little while longer, people? I promise that it's going to get better in the next chapter! I love reviews, good or bad. Please, no flames! I'm sorry, but I love the idea of Evelyn being all mother hen-like to Spencer. He just reminds me so such of a little kicked puppy, you know?