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8 days earlier

'Garcia... and Morgan...' Hotch said sternly. 'I can only give you Garcia with Morgan.'

'Do you have to?'

'He is the only agent who will do a good job at protecting her and keeping the job at hand on its right track.'

'Is that so?'

'Yes.'

'He would be correct to tell you so detective... the pair work well together and can get things done together quickly but they are also two of our best agents, or at least 2 of the best agents in the BAU, you wanted a tech and an agent, that's the best we have to offer.'

'Only if you are sure.'

'We are absolutely sure... what is your plan?'

'Well the idea is to give the impression of a normal police department officer and tech, make it entirely real.' He saw the two male agents smile as well as the woman boss. 'What's wrong?'

'This two are perfect.'

'It was only 2 days ago I waivered the frat rules for them, will that be a problem?'

'That doesn't appear to be as long as they can be professional... the pair will have to work at the local police station, him as a cop, her as a tech, which seems under control seeing as he used to be a cop and she is a tech. The man we are after calls tech support, the numbers are diverted to our tech, which is your tech, the ones we can verify as not him will go off for actual help whereas the one we need will stay on the line. With the last couple of phone calls there have been raised voices or a fight occurring in the background. He feigns computer problems that are to do with confidentiality of public records and because of the noises a cop and a tech have been both sent to make sure everything's okay. When we've got there, there is nothing but one dead body by the computer.'

'So why do you need them?'

'Well the computer systems are high class and we need a profile on this guy.'

'So why don't you call in the whole of my team?'

'Because his already said no F.B.I bods.'

Hotch looked at Rossi and the Strauss. 'I can have them ready in two hours.'

'A car will pick them up from here then, then.'

'How long will they be away for?'

'So far about a month.'

'Okay, just keep them in one piece.'

'I will try my hardest.' The detective answered before standing. 'Thank you for this.' He said and gathered the files back together, said thanks once more and left the office. Erin Strauss stood and then bid farewell.

'Is this a good idea?'

'They are the best in those area's so its going to have to be.'

'Want me to get them?'

'You get Morgan... I'll go and get Garcia.' Hotch said standing and leaving the room, he wasn't best pleased at losing 2 agents even if it was just temporarily. Cases would not get done as quickly, information would now take a prolonged amount of time to get out. He reached the techs door and knocked, he didn't wait to be summoned in but entered.

'Garcia... I need you in my office.'

'Sir is everything okay?' She asked as she saw the tension vein pulsate on his forehead from stress. 'Sir?'

'Everything's fine, we just need to chat about a new case.'

'Okay... do I need my laptop?'

'No just yourself.' He watched her nod, type some more and then stand up. They walk up to Hotch's office in silence and found Rossi and Morgan already in there, Garcia was motioned to sit and couldn't help but feel like a naughty school child. She exchanged side way glances with Morgan and then looked at Hotch. 'No need to look so scared and worried.' He said as he pushed a case file towards them. 'You two are needed under cover.'

'Me?' Garcia said shocked, no one ever asked the tech to go under cover.

'The police department needed an agent and a tech to break the case, you're it. Morgan I expect you to look after Garcia throughout, Garcia you just need to act as tech support, you'll get a call, that will need you to go out to look at due to public records, in the back ground you'll hear some type of disturbance which warrants a police escort.'

'Okay.'

'The reason the calls can't be left is due to the threat to broken public records. They wanted the best tech and the best agent I could supply. That's you.'

'How long's it for Hotch?'

'A month so far... you have 2 hours to pack and a car will pick you both up from here.' He then dismissed them and they both left.

'You okay baby girl?'

'Perfectly handsome.'

'Sure? I know how difficult this is going to be on you.'

'Hmm, it will but I'm not entirely alone am I?'

'Nope, according to that file I am near enough a bodyguard.'

'See, at least we aren't separated.'

'Wouldn't want that would we?'

'Not at all.' She quipped back and they headed to their place to pack. No longer than an hour later they were both in Hotch's office, the pissed off look still on his masculine features. He was not best pleased and that would make him a drill sergeant until they got back.

'You too all packed?' They nodded. 'Where's Clooney?'

'In the kennels.'

'I'll check him out when I can get some stuff in for him; he is not staying there for a month.'

'Thanks Hotch.'

'Any day Morgan.' Hotch looked at his watch and then up at Morgan and Garcia. 'You're going to be sorely missed.'

'You'll have us back before you know it sir.'

'Unhurt please.'

'Hey I'm just the tech, warn him more.'

'Both of you just stay safe.' They nodded, knowing not to argue back when the boss repeated himself again. 'Right maybe we should make our way down. Have you said goodbye to the other 3?' They nodded as they grabbed their bags. 'Okay let's go.' When they made it outside Hotch turned to them. 'I hope you know that I will be checking in.'

'Would've thought it strange if you didn't boss man.'

'It's nice to hear it Hotch.'

'Right well there's you ride you two, get the guy and come back here to us.' The pair laughed and put their things in the back of the car. Morgan then opened one of the back doors and helped Garcia in, he then ran around and got in the other side and the car left. Hotch watched it go, going with it two of his team. He didn't know why but he had a bad feeling about this under cover mission and he didn't like it but there was nothing he could do but wait it out. He didn't know anything else, the only information he would be getting was from the detective who had asked for their best agent and best tech. He got them, he just prayed he would protect them right.