Team Dynamics-Ch 9

JJ was in her office when she saw Barnes walk by, she bit down on her bottom lip and said, "I wonder what you're really up to" and then she got up and walked to the door and watched as Barnes stopped in front of Matt and Luke. Luke said, "what can we do for you" and then he took a deep breath and said, "mam".

Linda said, "I was just checking in on you that's all, just seeing how things are going, that kind of thing", Matt stood up and said, "we're fine, just finishing up on paperwork from the last case". Barnes said, "I'm sorry about how things have ended but your team leader brought this all on herself when the problems arose on the last case".

Luke said, "nothing that happened was JJ's fault, if it's anybodys fault it's yours", she said, "excuse me, what did you say"?, he stood face to face with her and said, "I think you heard me". She smirked and said, "I did but please continue, how is this my fault"?, he said, "ohhhh where to begin"?, she took a deep breath as he opened his mouth to speak.

He crossed his arms over his chest and said, "you were rude to anybody and everybody, you were hostile to your own team, your own team and then you". Barnes held up her hand and said, "that's enough, you've just talked yourself into a suspension, turn in your gun and badge". he laughed and said, "for what"?, she said, "this is insubordination agent and you know better than to speak to a superior this way".

Matt said, "well officially mam you asked him what he was talking about and it wouldn't be fair or technically legal for you to suspend him for simply answering your questions". JJ walked over and said, "is everything okay over here"?, Barnes blew out a deep breath and said, "please try to control your team agent Reid".

JJ nodded her head and said, "I'll try mam" and then the trio watched as she walked away, when they were alone JJ said, "what was that Luke"?, he said, "sorry but she started it with the blaming all of that crap that happened on you and the team". Matt said, "and then she wanted to suspend him and I filled her in on the legal ramifications of that not going to happen".

Luke said, "I'm sorry that I lost my cool but it wasn't right for her to blame everything on us when it was her and her rudeness that got things as bad as they were". She said, "I know but we have to remain calm until Penelope can find something on her", Matt put his hand on Lukes shoulder and said, "if things are this bad here I wonder how things are going for the others"?, JJ blew out a deep breath and said, "me to Matt, me to".

At casa Rossi Dave blew out a deep breath as he stood looking out the window, Fran walked over and wrapped her arms around him and kissed the side of his neck and said, "what's wrong my love"?, he turned around and kissed her lips gently. When they pulled apart he said, "this forced retirement thing isn't for me Bella, I need to be in the thick of things with the rest of the team".

Fran nodded her head and said, "I know and hopefully soon everything will be back to normal", he grinned and said, "from your lips Fran", she sighed and said, "if anybody can find something on her it's Penelope". Dave sighed and said, "true, kitten is our best chance of getting rid of Barnes and getting things back to normal at the BAU".

Derek walked into the room carrying Hank and said, "well I just got a text from baby girl", Dave said, "and where did they put her"?, he said, "they put her in the data analysis department and she's with Kevin". Fran said, "as in her ex Kevin"?, Derek said, "the one and only and to say that her day isn't good is an understatement", Dave said, "poor kitten".

Derek put Hank down and said, "thanks for letting us stay here until we can get a place of our own", Dave said, "you can stay as long as you want, we love having you two here". He smiled and said, "and we love being here", Fran said, "and how are things with Penelope"?, Derek grinned at her and said, "they couldn't be better, we're going to take things slow and then after my divorce is final I want to do everything I can to make sure that she's the woman that I spend the rest of my life with".

Dave said, "well it's about time", Derek threw up his hands and said, "I hear ya man, I hear ya" Fran said, "soooooooo what are you plans for today baby boy"?, he said, "well baby girl and I have plans tonight sooooo I'm going to be spending the day getting ready for that". Dave said, "you two have been through so much".

Derek said, "that we have and just as soon as this crap is over with Barnes we're going to get things started in the right direction again", everybody then nodded their heads in agreement.