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Aaron sat at his desk reading over the last of a file, as he spun the silver wedding band around his finger. His gaze subconsciously travelling towards a small photo frame that sat on is desk, the frame displaying a beautiful photo of (Name), Jack and Himself on his wedding day. He found himself smiling softly at the photo, how (Name) had so easily adopted the idea of being a mother-figure for jack and how easily Jack had accepted (Name) into his everyday life.
He looked away from the photo as a knock rang on his office door "Its open" He called out, Derek peaked his head through the door. "Morgan? what do you need?" Aaron asked slightly confused. "Some guys out here looking for ya' boss, says he's from FBI unit in New York" Derek explained. "Send him in" Aaron said, now putting the file in a cabinet before taking a sip of coffee from his #No.1 dad mug. Derek sent a nod towards Aaron "will do bossman".
A couple minutes later an older man who looked to be in his 50s walks into his office, a brief case in hand as he extends a hand to shake. Out of respect Aaron stands up accepting the handshake before gesturing for the man to have a seat. "Agent Morris, pleasure we talked on the phone" Aaron spoke towards the man in a professional manner. "Agent Hotchner, its more of a pleasure to finally meet the man behind the team. So, I believe you're aware of why I'm here" Agent Morris spoke, sitting in the soft chair across from Aaron's desk.
"Of course, I've went over the team's qualifications and found someone who wouldn't mind assisting with your current case" Aaron explained. "Perfect, our team has been looking forward to have to opportunity to work alongside one of your members." "Wonderful, I'll need you to sign the temporary transfer form and she'll be able to fly out by tomorrow" Aaron said taking the paperwork out of his top draw. "I'm sorry I must of misheard, 'she'? My agency sent in for a professional in Domestic and Sexual violence." Agent Morris said.
Aaron furrowed his eyebrows confused "I'm aware, we accepted the transfer as we had someone available in the fields you requested, (Name) is very capable of her job I can assure you" Agent Morris only sighed, "Look Agent Hotchner I respect what you're trying to do but we're taking down murderers, rapists. This isn't like a law firm" "excuse me what are you implying? that I hire my staff out of attempts to be nice?" Aaron was becoming agitated his 'friendly professional' personality slowly slipping into a defensive one, not only towards himself, his team but also his wife.
"What I'm saying Agent Hotchner is that you're hiring based off what will make the BAU look better, rather then-" Agent Morris began before Aaron cut him off "All the members of the BAU were hired for their skills and skills alone no matter their age, gender or ethnicity. And I will not sit here and allow you to talk down toward me or my team do you understand Agent Morris?" Aaron's voice was stern and dominate, talking to Agent Morris like he was one of the team's unsubs. "How can you be so sure? we've seen this happen before" Agent Morris spoke, not giving up.
"Elaborate." Aaron demanded. "The statistics of Women sleeping through college is staggering, how could we be so sure that she nor any of the other women you have working for you actually knows what they're doing. that's why women aren't at the top of government offices, because they can't sleep past the highest authority." Agent Morris scoffed causing Aaron's face to wrinkle in disgust and anger. "Don't think I didn't notice the photo when I walked in Agent, But I also noticed one on one of the desks in the bullpen" Aaron's face went from shock, to disgust, and finally settling on anger at what the man was implying.
How dare he imply that she had only slept with him out of benefit purposes let alone sleep with her professors throughout college. Although they had started of as only work partners, a bit after Haleys death Aaron noticed he began to have feelings for one of his team members. that feeling only growing after the numerous times she would offer to pick up, drop off or even babysit Jack when he was buried in work. And even if it mattered, she hadn't been given any work benefits since they started dated or even after they got married.
Aaron stood but from behind his desk his hands slamming on the table causing Agent Morris to jump, "I'm sorry but the BAU is no longer interested in your request, get out. now" His tone was dark causing a chill to fall over the room. Agent Morris stood up "Agent Hotchner, you aren't going to just ignore this case? you can't ignore the victims due to your own selfish aspects" "funny you're the one who refuses to work with a woman who if not matching your academic standards, are higher than yours will ever reach. And no, I'm not going to give this case up I'm sending in request to take it over" Aaron began.
"You can't just-" Agent Morris began, "I can, and I will, and I will make sure you are no longer in this investigation. Now get out" Aaron said. Agent Morris only scoffed before storming out as Aaron sighed sitting back at his desk to start on the request.
A few moments later another knock was on Aarons now open door, he looked up his anger soon disappearing at the sight of his wife. "I just saw the guy storm out, everything ok?" She asked as Aaron motioned her inside, she closed the door before going over to stand Infront of his desk "it's fine darling, unfortunately you won't be working on the case with them anymore, hopefully though they'll accept the whole team to take it over instead" He spoke putting the documents Agent Morris didn't sign back into the top draw.
"Why did something happen?" She walked around to behind the desk, Aaron turned his chair towards her taking her ring hand, running his thumb over the ring. "Nothing for you or the rest of the team to worry about" He kissed her hand before pulling her to sit in his lap. "Professional Agent Hotchner" She chuckled before getting off his lap, his hand running down her back and resting on her hip as she stood up.
"of course, my bad Agent Hotchner" He smiled, she only chuckled leaning down and giving him a quick kiss on the lips before walking towards the door "I'm dropping Jack off at his friends tonight" She spoke as she walked out, slightly suggestively. "Professional Agent Hotchner" Aaron smiled shaking his head, as she laughed while leaving the office.