“They refuse to acknowledge that they even know Rodriguez.”

“Hmmm, where’s his file?”

“Here” passing her the file, he watched as she walked away
to take a seat.

As Jane reviewed Detective Rodriguez’ file, she couldn’t
believe she had actually dated him once.
It had been about a year ago and she had finally given in to his
requests to go out for drinks after work when they had worked a joint case
together.  The last time she had seen him
had been two weeks ago when she was at the Dirty Robber with Maura. Chuckling
to herself she realized, that was the night that Korsak had caught them kissing
outside.

Reading to herself, “Joined at age 22, lived with his dad,
one brother, mom left when he was 12.
Was a police officer for 8 years before joining the drug unit. Two years
with the gang unit …two commendations as a police officer…two reprimands noted
for excessive use of force. Hmmm…”

Prentiss had just finished speaking with Hotch when she saw
Morgan approach Jane. “Uh-oh.”

“Detective? Do you mind if I review his file again?” Hand
extended, Morgan waited for Jane to give him the file.  Jane looked Morgan up and down before handing
him the file. “Here you go Agent Morgan”

She could feel
tenseness about him but she couldn’t tell if it was directed at the case or
her.

“Is anything wrong?” Cocking an eyebrow at him she knew she
should probably let it go, but since they all had to work together…

“No” brusque in his response he moved to go past her.

“Hey Oh! What is your problem man?” Jane refused to let him
disrespect her that way.  She could feel
Maura’s eyes on her and saw Prentiss out of the corner of her eye shaking her
head.  Ignoring her Morgan continued to
walk away, “I’m talking to you…” putting a hand on his forearm, he shrugged it
off and turned around. “What?”

“Man…what is your problem?” When no answer was forthcoming
she tried another tactic, “Agent Morgan” she said sweetly, “I know it bothers
you that we’re looking into the alibi of a police officer, but I believe you
also have a problem with me.  Am I
right?”  Jane’s posture was the opposite
of her tone.  While her voice was as nice
as she could make it, her posture alternated between aggressive and defensive.

Hotch watched the two carefully, he needed them to work out
their differences on their own but he would intervene if he had too.