Disclaimer – I own nothing related to Criminal Minds otherwise season six would be getting a redo!

I decided to continue with this story, with different members of the team talking to JJ about her return. Basically, I'm trying my best not to work, because the amount of books I have to read keep on growing and the exams are getting closer and I need some distraction.

Here's my Seaver rant. I don't mind the actress, I liked her on Alias, I have only seen 'Lauren' and bit and pieces, since 'JJ' so I can't really comment on how she contributes to the show and I don't necessarily want RN to be treat the same way AJ and Paget were, but I would have preferred it if the show wasn't messed with in the first place and we got the old team back!

Anyhoo, AJ's coming back, woo. I'm really curious as to how they'll write her back into the show, it seems like too much has happened, promotion and Emily's 'death,' to just bring her back as liaison like she was never gone but I guess it could be the best thing for the show or a total waste of a potentially great storyline, I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Let me know what you think!

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Ashley Seaver tapped on the door still labelled 'Aaron Hotchner', who hadn't been Unit chief for the last four days. Instead Jennifer Jareau had taken on the role, much to the grievances of the two senior profilers in the team.

Reid and Garcia had been ecstatic to see their friend back in the office while Rossi hadn't said anything in particular about the blonde's return other than a smug smirk every now and again, but Morgan had been very vocal about his displeasure of being ordered around by his former teammate.

He had made his opinions heard so loud, that the Pennsylvanian had to take him to the side of a busy police station during her first case as Acting Unit Chief, resulting in a very tense plane ride home.

The newly qualified profiler hesitantly stepped into the office that overlooked the bullpen, watching the blonde behind the desk motion for her to sit in a chair while she dealt with someone on the phone.

According to Garcia, JJ's former office was full of the back log case boxes, so Hotch had insisted she took his office while he used Strauss' empty office.

Seaver glanced around the office nervously while JJ flicked through a document on her desk while politely trying to end her phone call.

The newest member of the team had met JJ only a few times. The first was at Reid's birthday party, Garcia and Prentiss had thrown for him, but she had left early due to work commitments. Then there was the Doyle case and Prentiss's death had occurred, so Seaver had never really had a good enough chance to actually get to know the former BAU agent as well as the rest of her colleagues knew her.

Lost in her thoughts, Seaver jumped slightly as she met JJ's waiting gaze. "Sorry."

"It's okay. I just asked how are you doing?" JJ smiled warmly.

Nodding, the younger blonde met the woman's smile with a thin smile of her own. "I'm fine."

"We haven't really had a chance to talk." JJ began as she stood to take the seat next to the youngest agent on the team. "How do you like the BAU?"

"I love it. It was a dream of mine to work here one day." Seaver smiled eagerly.

Nodding, JJ glanced at her wrist watch before replying. "I have to admit, I was a little surprise to hear that the team had recruited a cadet. I know you're a graduate now..."

"Well, Rossi and Prentiss were very encouraging." Ashley stated feeling a little uncomfortable with the attention.

"I'm sure." JJ leaned back in the chair slowly. "I just wanted you to know I'm here if you ever need anything. If you just need to talk or any help with work, my door is always open and I'm permanently attached to my cell. I might not be a profiler but I was a field agent for nine years before I went to the DOD, and I know how this unit works inside out."

"Thank you."

JJ tilted her head as she watched her colleague sit nervously. "You did a really good job on the last case. I can understand the potential Rossi sees in you."

"It was a pretty tough case." Seaver replied quietly.

Smiling reassuringly, JJ took a deep breath before responding. "The cases will only get worse. Ashley there'll come a time, when work will consume you. It's happened to us all, working here. There's three ways to deal. You either get through it, you let it get the best of you and you'll end up doing something stupid, or you'll burnout. I want you to make sure you have a way to deal with the bad cases and feel comfortable enough to talk to us. It doesn't have to be me, but I want you to get through it."

"I understand." Seaver mumbled with a nod.

Sighing, JJ uncrossed her legs and rested her hands on her knees. "I know you have come into the team at a difficult time but you're doing a good job so far. I just wanted you to know that."

The blonde looked bashfully towards the Acting SAC. "I feel like the training wheels are still on."

"They should probably say on a little longer. You'll be continually learning here. It's best to realise your strengths and work on your weaknesses and we're all here to help." JJ replied honestly, as she stood, to move back around her desk, signalling the impromptu meeting was nearing its end.

Seaver sat forward in her seat, as JJ shuffled some files in her hand. "Do you have any idea how long you'll be here?"

"Not at the moment but I'm sure Hotch will be back soon." The former liaison answered with a polite smile, keeping her focus on the case files in front of her.

Sensing she sounded as though she wanted rid of the newly returned agent, the bureau graduate tensed. "I didn't mean..."

JJ met the woman's eyes briefly. "I know what you meant. Hotch has some things to work out upstairs and he has Jack to be concerned for, so I'm here for as long as he needs me."

"You also have a son, right?" the profile queried as she stood.

JJ nodded, her smile softening as her young son became the topic of conversation. "Henry."

"I don't know how you and Hotch do it." Seaver commentated as she made her way to the door.

"Me either." JJ lowered her gaze to the picture of Henry on her desk before meeting Seaver's eyes as the woman hovered by the door. "Thanks for stopping by Ashley."

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Up next is Rossi, if anyone wanted to know!

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