Everyone's spirits seemed to have lifted somewhat, realizing they had likely identified the body, however their enthusiasm waned a bit when it came to having to exhume one of the townspeople from her final resting place. Morris did not like the sound of that and he knew it would not go over well with the citizens of Castleton. He had just been trying to get this fact across to Agent Reid, but it seemed Dr. Reid was adamant about the need for exhuming the body of Edna Hammond.

"Morris, we have no choice. We have to find out what happened to that woman if we can. If we find out how she died, it might help us get a lead on an avenue to pursue to capture the unsub."

"Unsub," a group of voices replied.

"Unknown subject," Kyle and Roy replied in unison, causing a grin from Gideon. It appeared that Reid was rubbing off on the group.

The door opened at that moment and Lois said, "The dental records are here from Frankfurt."

Reid quickly ran out into the main room to look at the fax from Frankfurt and brought it to Garcia, who scanned it into the computer to do the match with the CT scan of the skull. It seemed that everyone in the room was holding his or her breath waiting to see if the computer would tell them that the body they had was indeed Tracy Wilcox. When the process was completed Garcia looked up from the computer and said "It's a match. Our skeleton is none other than Tracy Wilcox."

"Okay, then, now we know what we have to do. We have to have Edna Hammond's remains exhumed and we have to talk to the people in Frankfurt who knew Tracy and find out if she had a special reason for coming to Castleton, other than to visit her grandmother."

"You mean we have to go all the way to Frankfurt? Morris asked, looking skeptical about the whole idea.

"No, not us specifically."

"Then, who?" Greg asked, confused.

"I'm going to contact our team up in Quantico and see if someone can go. They are used to interviewing witnesses, far more than anyone here, with the exception of Gideon, of course. They also have the jet at their disposal so they can get there and back faster than any of us could."

"How will they know what to ask?" Jake wanted to know.

I will fill them in on the details. They are seasoned investigators, believe me this will be a walk in the park for any one of them."

"But will they want to get involved in a small case like this, aren't they used to chasing serial killers and things like that?" Kyle put in.

"Okay, our team does not usually get involved in a case unless invited in by local law enforcement. I was invited in by Sheriff Morris Ryder. From that point onwards the BAU is free to step in at any time. Now I feel that two murders have been committed, why, is it an attempt to hide another crime or something else? We don't know, but we need to find out. Many cases cross Agent Jennifer Jareau's desk every day, police departments begging us to become involved in their particular problem. You have us. We are already involved so use us all you can. You will never find a better or more dedicated group of people to help solve your crimes."

"So what happens now?" Morris asked.

"I'm going to get in touch with SSA Aaron Hotchner at the BAU and apprise him of the situation down here and see if he'll send someone to Frankfurt to interview the people who reported Tracy Wilcox missing, unless you want to do it Gideon," Reid said turning to his mentor.

"No," Gideon said, "You're in charge remember."

"Well, that was the other thing. This is different."

"You were the one invited in, you're doing just fine. Carry on. Go call Hotch."

Reid went to use the phone in Morris' office and dialed the familiar number. It was answered on the second ring, "Hotchner."

"Hi Hotch, it's me. I need to ask a favor of you. You realize that we have become involved in a situation down here that possibly could be a double homicide." Hotch affirmed that he knew this and that's why Garcia had been dispatched out there.

"Hotch, we have identified our skeleton as Tracy Wilcox of Frankfurt. She apparently was reported missing two years ago after she came out here to visit her grandmother who also died two years ago of a supposed heart attack. I am disputing this and am going to try to get the body exhumed so we can know for sure. What I need is for someone to go to Frankfurt and talk to the people who knew Tracy and find out if she mentioned anything about something going on down here before she left. Can you send someone out to Frankfurt to talk to a Detective Blair Moyer, who's in charge of the missing person's case?"

"You're lucky Reid that we haven't had any major cases come in and I think Morgan and Prentiss are going a little stir crazy with paperwork, not that they're getting a lot accomplished other than tossing paper airplanes and debating Kurt Vonnegut. I'll send them out; they'll probably welcome the distraction. Anything else you need?"

"Okay, now that you mention it, the folks here are really balking at the exhumation of the grandmother, Edna Hammond. Is there any way you can use your contacts and get a judge to issue the order then it's out of their hands and they don't have to feel guilty and I can be the big city bad guy."

"Yes Reid, consider it done. You do realize don't you, that I'm strongly considering not allowing you to go on any more road trips. You always seem to become embroiled in some homicide. Are you a magnet or what?"

"Hotch, how is that fair? I didn't know when I got here that they were going to find a skeleton and ask for Gideon's and my input."

"How is Gideon, by the way?"

"He's good, he's pretty much staying out of things and just watching me so I'm sure you and the director will get a full report."

"Now, Reid."

"It's okay Hotch, I know I'm, if not on probation, at least being watched closely. I've come to terms with that so if you want to talk to Gideon or have him call you regarding my handling of this matter so be it. All I can do is all I can do. You understand?"

"Yes Reid, I understand. Let us know if you need anything else. Morgan and Prentiss will be in touch as soon as they have something."

"Thanks Hotch, bye for now." Reid ended the call and went back to join the others.

Hotch entered the bullpen and approached the desks of Special Agents Derek Morgan and Emily Prentiss, who were making, what he thought was, a poor attempt at paperwork.

"Well, people, we have a case."

"Okay Hotch, we'll meet you in the conference room," Morgan said.

"Will you be calling Gideon and Reid back from Kentucky?" Prentiss added.

"No, not exactly, it's actually their case in Kentucky that we're on. Reid and Garcia have identified the skeleton as a Tracy Wilcox of Frankfurt, Kentucky. She was reported missing about two years ago by some friends and her employer after she left on a trip to Castleton to visit her grandmother and never returned. Apparently the grandmother suddenly died of a heart attack at about the same time. Reid is suspicious of this and wants the grandmother's remains exhumed for examination. He wants someone to go to Frankfurt and talk to the people who reported the granddaughter missing. I'm sending you two out to Frankfurt to find out all you can on Tracy Wilcox.