uSame Side Of The Spectrum
When I return to work the next morning, JJ is waiting by my desk for me.
''The team's about to give the profile, you might wanna know what these guys have to say.'' I follow JJ to our main area in the station where the rest of the BAU has gathered. I take my spot leaning against the wall by JJ. Hotch clears his throat, and BAU starts talking.
''All right, we are looking for someone who had a grudge towards the Branden family or hated them due to the way they were killed.'' Hotch points out.
''The killer wore gloves, meaning he's organized and most likely took every precaution to not get caught.'' Reid adds.
''Instead of shooting the kids in the forehead like the parents, this Unsub strangled them either to keep them quiet, or to have the kids suffer more than the parents, which means this unsub could hate kids.'' Morgan speaks up.
''One more thing, we need to search the surrounding area for any other attacks similar to this one, let's get to work.'' Hotch dismisses everyone. Since there's nothing else I can do, I go to look back at the pictures. The last picture I look at is of Abigail Branden's body on her bed. When I zoom in, I notice something on her bedding. Looking closer at it, it's a piece of paper folded twice. How could I not notice before!
Just as I notice this, Morgan just happens to walk by my desk. He notices the look of shock on my face, and comes over.
''What did you find Garcia?'' He asks, looking over my shoulder to look at the screen.
''Well, I was looking at this picture of Abigail Branden when I found this...'' I point out the piece of paper to Morgan, and he notices it right away.
''Great job, I'll go see if they have it in evidence and bring it to you.'' Before leaving, he kisses the side of my head, then takes off towards the evidence locker. Ok, what the hell was that? Why did he just kiss the side of my head? You know what, it's probably nothing. Within a few minutes from when he left, Morgan comes back with a piece of paper.
''They had it, said no one's even looked to see if anything's written on the inside.'' Morgan hands me the paper. Being sure not to contaminate the evidence in case of fingerprints or anything, I put on gloves then open the paper. On inside, is a clearly written sentence.
I told you, Thomas was lying to you.
Well that could mean a multiple list of things.
''Thomas was lying to you, the could mean the writer was talking about the wife, but if he was, why would they put it by Abigail's body instead of Eileen?'' I ask Morgan.
''Well the Unsub probably had the note in his hand when he went into the children's room, and to strangle someone you need two hands. They might have put the note down to do so, then forgot to pick it up.'' Morgan answers back while looking at me.
''I never though of it like that, nice thinking.'' I stand up and grab the paper.
''I'm going to get one of my guys test this for fingerprints.'' I leave Morgan by my desk, as I go to give it to one of my guys. When I come back, Morgan is still in the same position as he was before.
''What are you still doing here Derek?'' I actually called him by his first name, first time for everything. Turning towards me, he acknowledges me with a smile.
''Well Garcia, seeing is that you have had a breaking point in the case, and your waiting for a test that will take a long time, I'll drive you home for a break, and this time don't even think about objecting Penelope.'' He smiles once more before heading towards the entrance. Shaking my head slightly, I follow him to the entrance of the building.
Currently, Morgan is driving me home and I'm in the passenger seat, looking out the window when speaks up.
''Early Your boss Collins had said you were the head detective, how'd that happen?'' Morgan asks.
''To be honest, I didn't know I was head detective til he said so, and I wasn't real keen on you guys being here.''
''Well, you've changed your opinion on that because of me right? Have you noticed hos charming i am I mean come on!'' I laugh to myself.
''Whatever helps you sleep at night Morgan.''
''Earlier you were talking about your brother, do you have any other siblings?'' He asks as he turns a corner.
''I do actually, I have 3 other brothers Alex, Payton, and Andrew.'' Morgan raises his eyebrow.
''Out of five kids, you were the only girl?''
''Youngest too.''
''So, what do your other brothers do for living if you don't mind me asking.''
''Alex is a lawyer, Payton is a judge, then Andrew is a cop in North Carolina.''
''Ok, all of you ended up in the criminal justice area, how the hell did that happen?'' Morgan asks.
''Runs in the blood I guess, my dad was a pretty good defense attorney before he passed away when I was 18.'' We pull up to my house.
''I can drive you to work tomorrow, since your car's at the station.''
''It's fine, I'll just get a friend to help me.'' I get out of the car, but he whistles to get my attention so I turn back to him.
''Careful walking up to your house, watch your surroundings.'' He says.
''It's Montana, not the south side of chicago, nothing's going to happen.''
''Remember, I work in the BAU, anything can happen sweetheart.''
''Sweetheart? Really?'' I ask Morgan, who just chuckles.
''Just go along with it baby girl.'' He drives off before I can respond this time. Sweetheart, I understand but baby girl? What the hell? I'm not quite sure I wanna ask on that... Walking up to my house, I unlock the door and walk in, closing the door behind me. I look at the clock and it's only noon, but I can take an hour or two to relax. I kick off my shoes then sit down and lean back on my couch.
I think Morgan's really starting to grow on me, and to think that I didn't like him at first.
Morgan worked a little more of his charm on Garcia, and she's not resisting it! Finally!
On other news, I was watching an Anderson Live interview on YouTube with Moore, and may I just say, hilarious!