can't help falling in love- spencer reid

three

A/N: This chapter takes place during season 7, aka 2011.

Hotch walked into the meeting room, the group's chattering coming to an immediate halt as he cleared his throat. "Let's get started" he stated before Garcia stood up. "Three women were found killed behind three separate restaurants within the past 3 weeks here in our not-so-lovely Washington, D.C.. They had all been strangled with a gallon sized ziplock bag" she says, disturbed. "All three of the victims had gone on a date with the unsub at the restaurant they were found at, meaning we know who he is, but the police haven't been able to track him, meaning he's incredibly skilled at what he does." Hotch chimed in. "Based on this, I have decided to get a little extra help from someone." Hotch said, turning his body to the woman who was walking in the door. Evelyn Jones. Spencer immediately recognized the girl as his best friend, the pair locking eyes for a second before Hotch began talking again. "This is Evelyn Jones, she is very skilled with these types of cases. She will be joining the team for the time being." He said. "So I'm sure as you all know, he goes on dates with his victims, then kills them, but from my research and 911 calls that have been made about this guy, which are only made when they have already left, which we aren't sure why that is, I know that he doesn't kill every single woman he goes on a date with. He only kills a select few." She explains. "Wait a minute, if we know who the unsub is, why can't we just get his address and go get him?" Reid asks. "That is about the dumbest thing you've ever asked, Spencer." Evelyn scoffed. "its like he doesn't exist. Fingerprints aren't in the system, no known address, no known workplace. he's probably not using his actual name. no one knows what kind of car this guy drives so that's out of the question. trust me, I've already looked boy wonder." Penelope said. "oh boy wonder, that's a good one, I might have to steal that one from you." Evelyn says softly, slightly laughing, Garcia laughing as well. "so what's the plan then?" Derek asked. Evelyn chuckles softly, "a rookie. based on how much I know about this guy, I already know I'm exactly his type, but not the type he kills. I'm going to go undercover and learn as much as I can about this dirtbag, and if this works, we'll have him in custody by the end of the night." She explained, making some of them, including Spencer look at her like she was crazy. She sighs heavily, crossing her arms. "c'mon guys, do you have any better ideas?" she asks, glancing between them, her eyes lingering on Spencer a little longer than the rest. "exactly. now this is our best shot at catching this bastard right now. I know most of you just met me, but you have to trust me." she said, the team reluctantly nodding. "Okay good." Evelyn sighed contently. "we have about three hours to prepare, we'll discuss everyone's roles later." Hotch says, walking out, dismissing everyone. Once everyone left Spencer cleared his throat, making her turn toward him. "why didn't you tell me you were coming?" he said softly, standing up and hugging her tightly. "I wanted it to be a surprise." she replied, hugging him back as if it was the last hug she'd ever get from him. "you look different. I-its a good different, but- I um- different." he stuttered, rubbing the back of his neck, not wanting her to think he didn't like her new look. Evelyn laughed softly, placing a hand on his arm, making him relax. "I know what you mean Spencer." She laughs. "and thank you, I feel like it matches me more, its more.....mature" she says, slightly puffing out her chest. "That's one word for it." Spencer joked, making her laugh. "let's go catch up" he continued, beginning to walk out. "gladly." Evelyn stated, linking arms with her best friend as they walked out together. They walked to Spencers desk, Spencer sitting in the chair and Evelyn on the desk, chatting and laughing as if no time had passed since they last saw each other in person. As they talked, Spencer had his hand on her leg, caressing it softly, making the not-so-subtle eavesdropping rest of the team's eyebrow raise as they were all aware of Reid's distaste of touch. After what seemed had been just a few minutes, Hotch cleared his throat, not wanting to be rude, making them realize they had been talking for hours and it was now go time. "please please please be careful." Spencer said softly as they stood up, softly grabbing her arm. "I will, I promise." Evelyn says, matching his tone before going to get ready with JJ, Emily, and Penelope.