Before Corey knew it, she was on a private plane with her new team. It hadn't fully set in yet, but it would. She was sitting in a seat, looking out the window when someone sat down beside her. She looked over to see Agent Morgan sitting beside her.
"Well hello to you too." She said and he smiled at her.
"Hello Agent Mass." He said and chuckled. She smiled. "How are you feeling?"
She sighed. "I don't think it's sunk in yet." She said and he nodded. She looked down at her wrist and saw her tattoo peeking out from underneath her under armor which she was wearing under her tee shirt. She pulled it down and popped her neck.
"Oh, it will. Don't worry though. I think Hotch will stick by you or have one of us there with you." He paused and they made eye contact. "I'm not going to lie Mass, it's a bit overwhelming the first case but it gets easier, I promise."
"And I shall take your word for it Morgan." She said and he nodded.
"Now, to pass this wonderful plane ride, why don't we get to know each other?" He said and she laughed. She thought he was kidding but when she looked at him, his face was nothing but serious.
"Oh, you're serious?" she asked, sounding dumbfounded.
"Yeah, I'm completely serious." He said and she nodded.
"Alrighty then, let's get to know each other." She said and he turned to face her.
For thirty minutes, they got to know each other. He knew her favorite color, actors, number, animals, books, movies, etc., and she knew the same about him. She felt like a normal person for those thirty minutes. Everything was normal and she laughing and having a good time.
"No way, you know Little Rock could whoop Columbus's ass." Morgan argued. They were talking about Corey's favorite movie, Zombieland.
Corey rolled her eyes. "I disagree but think what you want. I think she put up the bad ass persona to get into their heads. Kind of like most people would. I mean, how would you feel if you went around and knew you be stepped on so you try and act 'bad' so others are afraid of you?" she raised an eyebrow and grinned.
He paused and sighed. "Mass, you are something different and I hardly even know you." He said with a smile. They both chuckled and someone cleared their throat. They looked up to see Hotch and Agent Reid standing shoulder to shoulder.
"Mind of we join in?" Reid asked and Morgan frowned but nodded.
"Be my guest." Morgan said and they both sat across from us.
"Okay, here's the plan. Once we land, Morgan, you, JJ, and Prentiss will go check out the scene's where the boys were found and talk to their parents. Reid, Mass, and I will go back to the station and see what we can find out about the boys." Hotch said and Corey nodded but for some reason, Morgan thought it should be the other way around.
"Why can't JJ go with you guys and Mass come with us? Wouldn't it be good experience for her to see the scene? We saw the scene on our first case." Morgan stated and Corey could feel the tension starting to build.
Hotch stared at Morgan and said, "She's going to the station with us. There are reasons why I do not want her seeing the scenes just yet. I'm taking a different route with her and I think it will work out just fine. Now, any other comments?"
"No sir." Morgan said and everyone was silent.
Corey was staring at Morgan and could see him trying to calm himself down. But she felt someone watching her and she looked over and made eye contact with Reid. Her heart skipped a beat and her stomach started twisting. Something about Reid made her beyond curious about him. She looked away quickly and cleared her throat.
"How much longer until we land?" Corey asked.
"About twenty minutes." Hotch answered and gave her a slight nod. "Are you alright Agent Mass?"
"I'm fine." She lied and gave him a small smile.
"Good." He said and stood up and walked away without another word.
Corey sighed and looked at Morgan then at Reid. "How are you Reid?" she asked and he looked up at her.
"I'm doing well Agent Mass." He said with a small smile.
She smiled and nodded. "That's good." She said and she looked back out the window. Twenty minutes later, she'd be working her first case in a long, long time.
