Never Together Nor Apart

[Chapter 9]

Now... back to our usual POV of either Hotch or Emily!!

[1 month since Emily joined the BAU]

Hotch's POV:

I'm doing the teams evaluations today, great. Every time I'm asked to do these something traumatic has happen, yet this time, nothing had. I'm guessing it's to see how the other team members are with our newer member, Emily Prentiss.

I walk to the door, opening it to see stacks of paperwork on desks.

"Morgan, can I see you in my office?" I call out.

He looks at me with a serious look as he makes his way towards me.

"What is it Hotch?" He asks secretively.

"Just doing evaluations," I reply.

We walk in and head to my couch. I sit down with the questions in my hand, along with a pen.

"First question, how have you felt in the past two months. Have you been experiencing any anxiety, felt frantic, worried, or restless?" I say the past two months, hoping he won't catch on that it's about Emily.

"Your asking me if I'm worried—with the job... that we do?" Morgan scoffs then laughs.

"Morgan, I know the questions seem dumb but I need an answer," I sigh.

"I know, I know. Sleeps been good, normal anxiety levels, and I'm only 'worried' when I should be," he remarks.

"Second question, have you been experiencing any trembling, profusely sweating, an increased heart rate, or have any difficulty breathing?"

"No trembling, sweating or difficulty breathing. Heart rate, well obviously it raises when we're tracking down an unsub," he stares down at the floor.

"Third question, have you had any pain in your chest, felt dizzy, or cold or hot flashes?" I read from the paper.

"None of the above," he replies.

"Fourth question, have you experienced any changes that have caused panic? Is there anything that has come up recently that you would say affects your job?" I ask the last question.

"Other than the job itself? Nope," he looks back up.

"Got it, your done. Mind telling Reid to come in?" I ask.

"Ok boss man," he close the door.

I hear commotion outside. A few moments later Reid walks through the door.

"Psych Evaluation?" He eyes me.

I nod as I begin my questions.

"Have you been feeling anxious recently, restless, or frantic?" I know Reid has suffered from a few disorders so some of these symptoms are common for him.

"I uh, well. I've, I've been sleeping actually. Very good in fact. I haven't felt frantic but my anxiety still kicks in," Reid answers.

"Have you been unusually sweaty, feel like your heart rate is up or feel shaky?"

"No, to the sweating and shakiness. My heart rate has been up though," He recalls.

I make a mental note to ask him about his heart rate later.

"Any pain that had the feeling of a heart attack, a deep pit feeling in your stomach or a fainting feeling?" I ask.

"Nope, none of those," he smiles.

"Have you experienced any big changes that might cause panic on occasion? Has anything happened recently that might affect your job?" I ask.

I watch has Reid changes his facial expression.