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**Scene: The BAU bullpen, Garcia's workstation.**

**Garcia:** (typing away, muttering to herself) Alright, Penelope, time to do some matchmaking magic.

**JJ:** (approaching Garcia's desk) Hey, Garcia, what's up?

**Garcia:** (grinning mischievously) JJ, my dear, have a seat. I've got some scintillating news for you.

**JJ:** (curiously) Scintillating news? Is everything okay?

**Garcia:** Oh, it's better than okay! It's about a certain tall, intelligent, and adorkable someone who may or may not have a secret crush on a certain beautiful, badass agent.

**JJ:** (taken aback) Wait, what?

**Garcia:** (leaning in, whispering dramatically) Spencer Reid, the genius with the IQ of a gazillion, may or may not be harboring deep feelings of the heart variety for our very own Jennifer Jareau.

**JJ:** (blushing) Garcia, that's... unexpected.

**Garcia:** (nodding enthusiastically) Oh, it's more than unexpected! It's positively delightful! But here's the kicker, JJ. Have you ever, and I mean ever, had any inklings of your own about our resident genius?

**JJ:** (pausing, a hint of realization dawning) I... I might have noticed something. But it's complicated, Garcia.

**Garcia:** (leaning back, grinning) Complicated, shmom-plicated! Love is always complicated, my dear. But the heart wants what it wants!

**JJ:** (sighing) Garcia, I don't know if I should say anything or... What if it ruins our friendship?

**Garcia:** (placing a comforting hand on JJ's shoulder) Oh, sweet JJ, love has a funny way of making friendships stronger. Besides, Dr. Reid is as gentle as a kitten in a library. I'm sure he'd understand.

**JJ:** (smiling faintly) You really think so?

**Garcia:** (nodding enthusiastically) Absolutely! And I know you two are professionals, but sometimes, love doesn't adhere to office policies.

**JJ:** (laughing softly) I guess you're right, Garcia. Thanks for the pep talk.

**Garcia:** (winking) Anytime, Cupid's assistant reporting for duty! Now, go find out what's brewing in that genius mind of Dr. Reid's. And if all else fails, I've got a backup plan involving a romantic PowerPoint presentation.

**JJ:** (laughing) I'll keep that in mind. Thanks, Garcia.

**Garcia:** (cheerfully) Go get 'em, JJ! Love is in the air at the BAU!

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