It was early one fall morning when Rossi walked into Hotch's office, carrying a book with a blank cover. Hotch looked up. "That book been banned in Boston?" he inquired wryly.

Rossi smiled. "Not yet," he replied. "However, -"

"What?" Hotch was instantly on alert.

"My publisher sends me pre-publication copies of any books they think I might be interested in," he told Hotch. "This arrived yesterday. They anticipate its becoming their next runaway best seller."

"And?" Rossi had Hotch's full attention.

"I read the Dedication and then I read the first page. I want you to do the same," he handed the book to Hotch, who accepted it gingerly.

"I'll sit and wait." Rossi made himself at home in one of Hotch's well-worn guest chairs.

After reading the Dedication, Hotch looked up at Rossi, who nodded. "Just keep reading."

Half way down the first page, Hotch looked up. "What is this book's title?" he asked, looking back at the flyleaf.

"Summer Smiles, Winter Tears," Rossi replied. "And, before you ask, the author is Nichole Spencer."

"Where is she?" Hotch asked quietly.

"I'm trying to find out," Rossi told him. "Apparently, part of the mystique the publisher is planning on building around the book is the fact that the author is an unknown recluse. They aren't releasing any information on her."

"Have Garcia help you," Hotch instructed him.

"She's already on it," Rossi assured him. "Although, the last time I checked she kept running up against blank walls."

"What about Reid?" Hotch worried. "Who is going to tell him?"

"I suggest we wait until after the book comes out," Rossi advised. "If he bothers to read it, which I doubt he will, we can deal with it then."

"In the meantime?" Hotch asked.

"I will continue putting pressure on my publisher," Rossi replied. "And, I will continue to work with Garcia on trying to follow the money trail."

After Rossi had left his office, Hotch opened the book and again read the dedication. "To The Ones I Had To Leave Behind - Know That I Will Always Love You."