She's Not There!

by Skater3

It is a routine morning at the BAU until Strauss decides to exercise her authority by sending Reid's girlfriend, Christine, on an errand. This sets off a series of events with consequences no one could ever have anticipated. Sequel to 'Atlas Did What?"

8. Chapter 8

Strauss was not one to lower herself to visit her subordinates in their offices. So, when she walked into Hotch's office later that Wednesday morning, everyone in the bullpen noticed. When she closed the door, they started taking bets as to exactly what was going on. Half an hour later, when Hotch's office door opened and both he and Strauss emerged, rumors were flying around the bullpen and all adjacent areas.

"Team," Hotch called out, leaning over the railing. "I need you in the conference room, immediately. Someone get Garcia. She needs to be there, too."

"I'll get Penelope," JJ offered as she sprinted towards the tech's lair. "This sounds important."

"Maybe we're all getting a raise?" Reid suggested hopefully.

"Fat chance!" Morgan was in the bullpen. He watched as Hotch stuck his head into Rossi's office and, somehow, deep down in his gut, he knew this wasn't going to be good.