AN: Alright so I had to rely on my sexual harassment packet to write this chapter. I think I'm losing my humor, but I want to know what you all thought! So here we'll attack everything all at once! I'm thinking one or two more chapters. Sorry this one isn't as long. *grins* The test will be good though! Anyway sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Disclaimer: I only own Agent Henderson!
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"Let's get started shall we? Agent Rossi, would you like to teach the class?" Dave slid down in his seat as Morgan snickered. "I wouldn't if I were you, Agent Morgan. From the reports I've gathered you have sat through almost as many classes." Morgan slunk down in his seat.
"Perhaps you should start Agent Henderson" Hotch murmured, shooting glares at the two men currently giving her grief.
"I think that's a good idea. Now, who knows an example of sexual harassment?" Garcia raised her hand gleefully. "You don't have to raise your hand, Ms. Garcia. Please, go ahead." Garcia cleared her throat.
"Sexual harassment would be unwanted touching."
"Very good, but it's more than just touching. It can be verbal or physical. This course will teach you what is appropriate, what isn't, and what you can do to stop it whether you're a victim or an observer." Agent Henderson looked at Garcia. "Your nicknames, for example, can be construed as sexual harassment." Garcia looked like she was going to cry.
"Why does everyone hate my nicknames?" Emily reached around Agent Henderson to pat Garcia's hand soothingly. "I do it out of love!"
"We know that, sweetness" Morgan said.
"Agent Morgan, are you even paying attention? I just finished explaining that nicknames can be sexual harassment! She does have a boyfriend." Morgan snorted but said nothing. "Is something funny agent Morgan?"
"This is stupid. We give each other nicknames to lighten up our day! That's all!" Agent Henderson pursed her lips as Hotch rubbed his temples.
"At least she doesn't have a note pad" he mumbled.
"Agent Morgan, are you insinuating that it is ok to make another person feel uncomfortable?" Morgan held up his hands in surrender.
"No! I didn't say that! You're putting words into my mouth!"
"So Agent Reid..."
"Doctor" Reid piped up.
"That's right. I'm sorry, Doctor." Henderson turned back to Morgan. "Are you saying, Agent Morgan, that Doctor Reid doesn't mind when you call him 'Pretty Boy'?" Morgan looked at Reid.
"Do you mind it?" Reid shifted.
"Um..."
"Speak truthfully, kid."
"Well I don't mind it per say..."
"Doctor Reid" Agent Henderson interjected. "Does it or does it not make you uncomfortable to be called names? Pretty boy, Genius, kid, etc. Be honest, please." Reid looked around the room at everyone who eagerly awaited his reply.
"Noooo" he said slowly dragging out the word. "It doesn't bother me..."
"See?" Morgan shouted. "He doesn't mind!"
"Yes, Agent Morgan, I can hear that. I was suggesting you all end the nicknames before you make someone feel uncomfortable."
"But it's how I show my love" Garcia said. Morgan put his arm around her shoulder and gave her a squeeze.
"Agent Morgan, that would be considered inappropriate touching which is another form of sexual harassment." Agent Henderson flipped to a new slide. "Perhaps she doesn't want to be hugged. Or touched, Agent Morgan."
"Why are we picking on me? Why not talk to Dave?" Dave jerked up straight.
"What did I do? I have been on my best behavior! All the incidents are against you!" Dave yelped. Morgan rolled his eyes as he shoved a picture across the table. It was a picture of Dave messing up Reid's hair. "This was friendly! Brotherly!"
"I agree with Agent Morgan, Agent Rossi. That is inappropriate touching as well. And I'm sure Agent... sorry Doctor Reid didn't appreciate it either." The room turned to look at Reid.
"What? I mean... I... Um..."
"Speak up, Reid. Did you or did you not like that?"
"Well I mean it was annoying..."
"See Agent Rossi?"
"...but it was meant as a friendly gesture and so it wasn't that bad" Reid finished.
"HA!" Dave said. Agent Henderson rolled her eyes as she picked up a sheet of paper.
"Inappropriate touching, nicknames, inappropriate comments. Agent Hotchner, your team is just waiting for a lawsuit."
"Agent Henderson, this is how we cope with what we deal with. It's been going on for years and we're all a family here." Emily and JJ snickered as Agent Henderson's eye twitched.
"And I understand the coping mechanism, but there are inappropriate things that your team does. I have many instances and examples of Technical Analyst Garcia answering her phone. 'Rainmaker, how wet do you want it?' 'You'll spank me.' 'Talk dirty to me.' Calling your team 'fine, furry friends', along with many other sexual based comments." Agent Henderson looked over the group. "Do you think this is an appropriate way to conduct yourselves? You're representatives of a national agency that offers help to all federal, state, and local agencies."
"Agent Henderson..." Hotch said trying to soothe everyone.
"No Agent Hotchner. Your team is making the BAU a hostile work environment."
"A hostile work environment? We aren't hostile" JJ said.
"Actually, in this instance a hostile work environment means unwelcome conduct, condoned by the supervisor that effects work performance." Hotch rubbed at hand over his face as the others stared at Reid. "What?" he asked innocently.
"You're supposed to be on our side!" Morgan said.
"I am! I was just explaining..."
"Reid, stop. Just stop, Genius" Garcia said.
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AN: Poor Reid. I know it kinda sounded like I was picking on him. Not my intention! I just find him utterly adorable! Anyway… I hope you all liked it! And it didn't lose too much humor, right? Alright so thanks for reading! Please review!
