A/N: This chapter will be JJ's first day of work.

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Chapter 6: The first day of work

JJ stepped into her office early. She wanted to have enough time to prepare for the first case. Hotch called her at Sunday to tell her he wanted to pick a case together. There were three case files to look at. She was startled when she heard a soft knock on the door.

''Come in''

''Good morning JJ'' Hotch said.

''Good morning''

''Are you ready to pick a case?'' he asked curiously. He didn't know if she had already picked one, but he wanted her to get used to her job.

''I already looked at the three case files. I think we should go to Ozona, Texas'' she replied confidently.

''I agree. Tell me why you picked this case''

''The case in Seattle is the abduction of a 8 year old boy from his own home. You can see that the abduction wasn't a stranger abduction because there was no disturbance of the child's room. The police needs to look for someone the boy trusts and is comfortable around'' she stated. She looked to Hotch and when he nodded she explained the next case.

''In Delaware were two male victims found dead. Their bodies were found a week after their abduction. The police checked into their personal lives and they victims had children. The children were admitted in the hospital with severe bruises or even broken bones. The killer is probably someone who suffered abuse during his childhood and worked on the case of the children'' she said.

JJ took a deep breath and opened the case file from Ozona, Texas. She knew they needed their help the most.

''Two years ago seven woman were raped in Ozona over the period of seven months. The rapes stopped after the seventh victim. Two weeks ago the first victim was found dead. The DNA that was found was a match to the DNA from the first rapes'' she said.

''Well, that means were going to Texas. Can you start the briefing in ten minutes?'' he asked.

''Yes, sir. Ten minutes. I'll gather the team'' she replied.

Five minutes later JJ walked into the bullpen with the files.

''Hey everyone, the briefing starts in five minutes'' JJ said and walked away towards the briefing room.

A couple of minutes later everyone sat down and all eyes were on JJ.

''Ozona, Texas had a serial rapist who's evolving into a killer. Two years ago seven victims were raped. The rapes stopped but two weeks ago the first rape victim was found dead. The first victim was Sarah Hollis, 29 years old, she was a lawyer for a successful firm. The DNA found on the scene matched the DNA from all of the seven rapes'' JJ stated.

''Did he stalk his victims first?'' Morgan asked.

''Between every rape was a month. The police came up with theory he took a month to stalk a new victim'' JJ answered.

''We know he has a type. All women have brown hair and blue eyes and they have the same body type'' Emily said.

''The unsub may have lost someone two years ago who looks like these women'' Reid said.

''Yeah, but that doesn't explain why he wants to kill his victims'' Rossi stated.

''It could be a possibility that the person who was the stressor two years ago is now out of his live and that's why he is punishing his former victims by killing them'' Hotch said.

''We can review the case further on the plane. Wheels up in thirty'' Hotch said while standing up.

The team left the conference and grabbed their go-bags. Hotch wanted to know how JJ was holding up on their first case.

''JJ, can I talk to you for a moment?'' he asked.

JJ walked back towards the table and sat down without saying anything.

''Is everything alright?'' he asked concerned.

''I am fine sir. Why do you ask?''

''It's your first day and I just wanted to know how everything was going so far. Please call me Hotch. Sir sounds weird and it makes me feel old'' he replied.

''So this isn't special treatment, because it seems like it. I can do this job sir'' she said angrily.

''I only wanted to check in with you. There's absolutely no special treatment involved. I guess I'll see you on the plane'' he said and after he walked away.

On the plane the team reviewed the case one more time and Hotch gave everybody their tasks. JJ was interviewing the victims with Hotch. Morgan and Prentiss were going to the crime scene . Reid and Rossi were going to talk to the medical examiner who did the autopsy on Sarah Hollis.

After arriving at the station JJ and Hotch were going to interview the second rape victim.

Hotch and JJ walked into the room.

''Miss. Bennet, I am agent Jareau and this SSA Aaron Hotchner'' JJ said as she shook the woman's hand.

''We want to ask you some questions about your attack but only if you're ready for it'' Hotch said sincerely.

He didn't want to push the woman to talk about the worst night of her life.

''Why do they want to interview me again? I thought the rapes stopped after seven months'' Kelly Bennet said.

JJ saw the tears in her eyes and she wanted to calm her down. JJ knew what the woman was going through and she knew there wasn't much she could say to make her feel better but she decided to try.

''The rapes stopped, but two weeks ago Sarah Hollis was found murdered and we have reason to believe that the same man is responsible'' JJ said.

Hotch and JJ saw the terror in the woman's eyes.

''We want you to stay under federal protection for you safety. We have no idea why he is striking again and we want to do everything we can to keep you safe'' Hotch said softly.

''Like is said the first time, I barely remember anything. When I woke up in the hospital I had no idea what was going on. The only thing I remember him saying was that I deserved everything he did to me because I left him for someone else'' she cried out.

''The police acted like I was lucky because he didn't take my life but that's not true. What he did to me took away my life. I just wish people could understand that'' Kelly said while looking away from JJ and Hotch.

''Look at me Kelly. You did what you had to do to survive, don't let anyone tell you different. The fact that you are sitting here is proof of how strong you are'' JJ said while holding Kelly's hand.

Hotch looked at JJ and noticed how she talked to the victim. He noticed how understanding she was and that she could calm her down.

''This is enough for now. Thank you Miss. Bennet. The police will bring you to a safehouse until we know who did this'' Hotch said.

JJ walked Kelly out. She came back with Garcia on speaker.

''Hello Blondie. Hello Boss-man'' Penelope spoke up.

''Hey Garcia. Did you find anything?'' Hotch asked.

''I did. The victims all went to the same mall to do their shopping'' Garcia explained.

''Are there any stores they all went to?'' JJ asked.

''No, they all went to different stores but I am already checking security footage of the mall to see if I can find out if the victims were being stalked'' she replied.

''Thanks Garcia. Let us know when you find anything'' Hotch said.

''Will do sir. Garcie-out'' Penelope yelled.

JJ couldn't help but laugh when Garcia yelled and Hotch's face looked annoyed.

At the end of the day Garcia found a man following all the seven victims. She got a clear picture of his face.

The next day, JJ held a press conference explaining the profile and showing the picture. An hour after the press conference they knew the name of the unsub.

Hotch called Garcia to ask for the address and they got it. They went to arrest the unsub and they knew they had the right guy. Not long after that the team was back on the plane to go back home. None of them had expected this case to go by so fast and they were all relieved when they arrested the unsub.

On the plane JJ sat next to Emily and across from Reid.

''Hey Spence, we shouldn't forget to go to a movie some time'' JJ said to him.

JJ thought about the comment Garcia made about Reid being a genius and she was absolutely right. The last two days he gave them at least ten statistics on ten different subjects.

''I would like that. When do you want to go?'' he asked surprised.

''Maybe we can go when we get back. I think the rest of the team should come to. It might be fun'' JJ replied.

''That sounds like a good plan. We only need to convince them all to go. I think Morgan, Rossi and Garcia are in but Hotch probably wants to work late to catch up on some paperwork'' Emily whispered hoping Hotch wouldn't hear their conversation.

''Who is going to convince him?'' JJ asked.

"I think it has to be you. You're new here, so he probably won't snap at you when you ask him'' Reid said not knowing that JJ had no interest in talking her boss into going to the movies.

''What? No way. I am not doing that'' JJ said to loud and the rest of the team looked at them to what was going on.

''Come on JJ. You can do it'' Emily laughed out.

''Why me? Do you guys always manipulate new people?'' JJ asked.

''No never but we already know Hotch won't listen to us. We try almost every week to get him out of his office but he just won't listen. He might listen to you'' Reid added.

When the team was back in the bullpen, Garcia came running towards them and gave Morgan a tight hug.

''Hey baby girl, you're squeezing a little too tight'' Morgan said while Garcia was hugging him.

''I am sorry handsome. I just missed you. So, I hear we're going to a movie Reid picked out. When are we leaving?'' Penelope asked happily.

''The movie begins in two hours'' Reid replied. He was happy that they were going to do something that he liked. Most of the time the team would go out it would to a restaurant or a bar.

''Is everyone going?'' Penelope asked curiously.

''No, I couldn't convince Hotch to come'' Rossi said before walking to his office to finish some paperwork.

''We should have known he wouldn't come. That's our fearless boss-man and there's nothing we can do about it. Did you ask him JJ?'' Penelope said.

''No I didn't. Why does everybody think he will listen to me?'' JJ asked with a tone of anger in her voice. The last thing she wanted to do was to convince her boss to go to the movies with them. He might think she wanted him there and then she would be making it even harder on herself.

''Because he won't snap at you and you're a blonde. We all know Hotch likes blondes'' Derek said.

After the team convinced JJ to ask Hotch to come along for the movie, she gathered up the courage to ask him and she walked to his office. She knocked softly on the door and waited for him to answer before she walked in.

''Come in''

JJ walked in and stood in front of his desk.

''Is there something I can help you with agent Jareau?'' he asked with a stoic face.

''Well I actually I don't know…'' she said.

Hotch interrupted her before she said anything else.

''Can you get to the point agent Jareau'' he said with a cranky voice.

''Yes sir. I am sorry. The team wanted me to ask you if wanted to come see a movie in two hours. Please don't say no sir. They pushed me into this and there's nothing more to it than a movie with the team but I can't stand facing them and disappointing them'' she explained.

''Calm down JJ. I will come'' he said knowing the team put her on a tough spot.

''Thank you sir''

''JJ, can you call me Hotch? And I wanted to let you know that you did excellent work in the last couple of days. I am looking forward to working with you'' he said to JJ before she stepped out of his office.

The team had a lot of fun at the movies and they decided they should do it more often. After the movie they grabbed a drink they and all went their separate ways.