Quick Author's Note before the story concludes:
First, thank you all for reading and commenting! This is my first lengthy fanfic, and I really enjoyed writing it. The comments made it all the more enjoyable, knowing there were people actually waiting to see what was going to happen next :)
I don't know exactly why I put my character in a Hotch/Reid dilemma, but it's probably because I love both those characters so much, but for very different reasons.
Sue1313: I tried not to make Hotch the bad guy too much, but I agree that he did make some poor decisions. What I was trying to get at with his character is that he is clearly unhappy. I wanted Allie to remind him of the happiness he could have. Of course, in the end, as is Hotch, he does have to do what is best for the team and his position, and so he lets his feelings go. At the same time he still wants her to be happy, so he makes sure she goes to Reid.
As for Reid, well he is endearingly quirky, and I wanted him to be able to find someone that he was comfortable with and that understood and loved him for who he is. That's what I hoped Allie would become for him.
Tokala: Expect more Hotch! I am in fact thinking a Hotch/Allie AU, or possibly a Hotch/OC. I've become quite attached to Allie, though, so I'll probably be writing more for her. Until I can get that next longer story on the way, expect one-shots :)
Also, check me out at fictionpress under /~mrouser. I've got a longer story (not Criminal Minds, obviously) in progress that I have posted on there, if you have any interest.
Soon to follow, faithful readers and reviewers, the conclusion…