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"Ms. Lhin-Reid, please follow me."

Erin Strauss states as I walk into the lobby. Her heels click on the tiled floor as she walks to a glass door and opens it. I follow silently, my skirt dragging on the floor. We walk through the door and walk up some stairs. Turning to the right, we head to another door. This time, it is made of wood. Erin opens this door and gestures for me to go in. I nod my thanks and walk in. Erin follows and shuts the door.

"Aaron Hotchner, this is Special Agent Katherine Lhin-Reid. Or better yet, she is also known as our new director." Erin says to the man in a black suit. Aaron has black hair and brown eyes and is of regular build. He looks rude and snooty.  However, he is sharp, analytic, and well mannered. "Ms. Lhin-Reid, it's a pleasure to meet you." Aaron says as he holds out his hand for me. "Please, call me Katherine or Mrs. Reid." I state as I reach out and shake his hand.

"Erin, to what do I owe this visit from not only the Section Chief but also the Director?" Aaron questions the woman standing behind me. "The director has requested to work in the field. With your team, specifically." Erin explains, her voice getting closer as she walks towards Aaron and I. "Why my team specifically, Katherine?" Aaron looks to me as he asks. "Firstly, my husband is on your team. Secondly, I've heard of your teams potential from my husband, and I want to experience it for myself to see if he is right. Thirdly, I want to see how mad my husband gets when I walk down with you to meet the team." I explain, my voice quiet. Despite the quiet words coming from my lips, there is a smirk on them.

"Husband, on my team, huh?" Aaron mumbles the question to himself. "Yes. Perhaps you know him. His name is Spencer." I inquire, smiling. "Spencer tied the knot? No way." Aaron says, looking at me and smiling. "About time." I laugh at the humor. "Well, welcome to the team." Aaron says, shaking my hand once more before leading me to the door to introduce me to the team. "Erin, please return to your office and finish your work." I order before opening the door and walking out. Walking down the stairs, I see Spencer and what looks to be the team. Aaron is walking ahead of me and is calling the team over. Spencer gets over to Aaron and then sees me. He stops, dead in his tracks, and, "Katherine, what are you doing here?"

"Сюрприз, дорогая! (Syurpriz, dorogaya! Surprise, darling!)"

"Сюрприз? Что вы имеете в виду, сюрприз? (Syurpriz? Chto vy imeyete v vidu, syurpriz? Surprise? What do you mean, surprise?)"

Spencer questioned me, not caring if his friends and teammates were listening in. Though only a few understood. "My love, I am joining your team. I became the director, but I am choosing to be in the field with you." I explain, switching back to English. "Why, though? You know how upset I'll be if you get hurt." Spencer spoke, coming close and wrapping his arms around my waist. "I know, but the thought of me sitting in an office for hours on end sounds boring and I don't think I could handle the idea of knowing your hurt and not being able to come to you." I say, my arms reaching up to wrap around his neck, pulling him closer. Spencer sighs, knowing he can't change my mind. "Alright." He says, leaning down and kissing me on the forehead. I blush and smile.

"You gonna introduce us or keep her all to yourself, pretty boy?" A dark skinned man interrupts the couples' moment. "I mean, I can keep her all to myself, considering she's my wife." I blush after hearing Spencer's words and hide my face in his chest. "Pretty boy, you're married? Since when?" The man inquires, more curious. The question in itself catches the attention of the other team members, and they all ask the same thing. "I married her 3 years after meeting and dating her. We got married in 2002. So, about 3 years ago." Spencer explained.

I untangle myself from Spencer and walk over to Aaron. The team gathers, lined up side by side. "This woman is the director. You will treat her with the utmost respect, and you will follow her orders. She is going to be working in the field with our team." Aaron introduces me, and I step forward.

"Hi, my name is Katherine Marija Victornova Lhin-Reid. I am your new director. I hope we will work well together." I say, stepping back. The man from earlier steps forward, "I'm Derek Morgan." I smile. A woman with black hair steps forward, "I'm Emily Prentiss." I nod my head. "I'm Jennifer Jareau or JJ." A woman with blonde hair speaks up. A tan skinned man nods his head to me, "David Rossi." "I'm Penelope Garcia. Just call me Penelope or whatever you want, anyway I hope we get along well also." Another blonde woman speaks up, except she has streaks of red in her hair. I smile at the team. "Welp, let's all head home now. I'm sure you are all exhausted from your last case. We'll see each other again in a few days." I say, walking towards Spencer. The team nods and heads off to home. "Come on. I'm cooking tonight." I said to Spencer as he goes to grab his bag and files. "Ooh. What's for dinner?" Spencer questions, as he grabs my hand and intertwines our fingers. "Macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and pork steak." I say, as I lead the way to the doors.