Charlie Ray has been friends with Aaron Hotchner since they we're 5 years old. Charlie's mom died when she gave birth to Charlie and her dad he was an abusive drunk and always beat her. Growing up she almost always was at Hotch's house. Now her and Hotch work in the same business. Charlie has worked with them a little bit back but had to take a break for a while for her mental health. Now she's back and there a few new people on the team. This starts at season 2 episode 10 I DO NOT OWN CRIMINAL MINDS OR THE CHARACTERS ONLY CHARLIE AND THOEDORE. JEFF DAVIS OWNS CRIMINAL MINDS