United We Stand- A cinny-ster fic

Disclaimer:

As always I do not own any part of ABC, CBS, or Criminal Minds. For entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to person's living, dead or fictional is purely coincidental.

United we stand is part of an on going Criminal Minds based story with returning original fictional characters, and the original characters from the show. United is broken down into three separate stories that focuses on an unsub that is on a mission based killing spree. Return of a main character and a familiar face from 52 pick-up in the third part of the series. The introduction of Julianne Weaver is in The Butcher's mind parts 1&2.

Thanks,

Cinny

Chapter Four

SSA Alex Kozel was waiting in Unit Chief John Seechey's office. Alex a hard headed 6'1" Ukrainian born man, with hazel eyes that were close set and intense. A chiseled jaw line, rugged features, broad shoulders and an athletic build made Alex a force to recon with. He is a man of few words. His choice to say very little wasn't because he was uneducated, simple minded or dull. It was strictly out of a belief system of, action more than speaking. He found time and time again if he remained quiet people usually said more than they planned on saying. Good in an interrogation and also in life.

When Alex was born his family moved to the United States for a better life. They became US citizens and never looked back. At 18 years old Alex chased his dreams of being a boxer, to California. He was pretty good and had a promising future in the sport. That was until he was asked to throw a fight. He declined and was black listed from fighting. Shortly after that he went to the police academy and graduated top of his class. He had an extensive arrest record and was honored for exemplary service. That is when he met Hayden Zelenko and followed him to Quantico. It was a once in a life time chance that he had met Hayden and they ended up on the same team together. Alex still boxed and enjoyed going to the gym. He would see some of the other FBI agents there and had fought a few. Alex waited for John to come back to let him know if they had a case if they didn't he would head to the gym.

John Seechey entered his office and saw Alex sitting there. It wasn't unusual for the agent to be waiting there for their next assignment. John had a laid back approach on how he ran this team. His office was always open and many times a hang out for them, most of the team coming for the treats his wife, Stacey made. He put up his fists and boxed the air a couple of right upper cuts and a quick left. Alex thought if you box like that your face is mince meet. He didn't say anything. Rising slowly Alex stepped the door.

John sat in his chair and said to Alex, "Nothing new?"

Alex shook his head and then replied, "Harry still doesn't have a case for us?"

"No, Shawna had to step out and last I knew Harry was in his office."

Julianne was at her desk and Hayden was waiting for him. "I'm going to hit the gym." He walked out of the office.

Hayden saw Alex come out of John's office and he stood up. He told Julianne to have a good night and she nodded. He bound up the steps taking them two at a time.

"Ready to go?"

Alex nodded. They headed to the elevators and watched as the numbers lit up 6, 5, 4, stopping on their floor. As soon as the doors opened Shawna stepped out. Alex got into the elevator and waited. Hayden looked at Shawna and the file box she was holding.

"You were on 6? Do we have something?"

Shawna said, "Maybe, you might be needed later."

"We're not getting their leftovers, are we?" Hayden pressed for information as to why Shawna was upstairs.

"Don't be a jerk, Hayden this is all ours." She turned and walked away.

xXx

Reid grabbed his bag and was about to get on the elevator when Hotch hollered for him.

He put his hands in his pockets and headed for Hotch's office. At the door he said, "What's up?"

"I let everyone know we may be needed tonight. Be prepared to travel."

Reid furrowed his eyebrows, "Is JJ still here?"

"No I sent her home with a case file and told her to get some rest," Hotch looked down at the file on his desk.

Reid stood in Hotch's door way for a few minutes, watching Hotch before he said, "This is an important case isn't it."

Hotch looked up, and for a moment was surprised to see Spencer was still standing there.

"Just big."

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Spencer got on the elevator and looked up at the ceiling he didn't want to find a bat there and was paranoid over it. He told himself he was being ridiculous and pressed number three. He got off the elevator and stepped onto a floor that look identical to theirs. Julianne sat with her back to him hunched over her desk. He took the steps to the bullpen and put his hand on her shoulder. She jumped, startled by him.

"God Spencer you scared me."

She swiveled her chair in his direction and stood up. She kissed him, wrapping her arms around his waist, hugging him tightly.

He returned the gesture pulling her close. He never got tired of this and it was like the first time every time. This woman was the love of his life.

"Are you finished?" Spencer asked.

She smiled sweetly and made a little hmmm sounds when he kissed her again. Julie moved her hands up to his shoulders and inched her fingers to the nape of his neck tangling her fingers in to his hair.

"Good lets go. I want to take you to dinner and then home to bed." Spencer spoke softly next to her ear. She pulled back slightly and looked into Spencer's eyes. He knew she was thinking if it was a good idea, remembering the last time he took her to dinner.

"Jewls we need to get on with our lives and going to dinner after a hard day is a way to do that. I know we haven't been out since Merritt..." He paused and watched her reaction to the mention of their kidnapper's name. She didn't change her facial expression and he could tell by the look in her eyes, she wasn't afraid any longer.

"All I want to do is be with the woman I love, out in public enjoying a nice meal."

Julie looked closely at Spencer and said, "I like the home and bed part much better. But where would you like to go eat, hopefully a drive thru and takeout?"

She laughed. And Spencer did too.

"Woman you have a one track mind."

"No a one man mind." She kissed him passionately and Spencer considered briefly skipping dinner all together.

They boarded the elevator holding hands and Julie put her head on Reid's shoulder. Life never felt better for either of them.