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David Rossi had been around for awhile. Not that long of course, but long enough to tell when something was going on. And there was definitely something going on. He had only been at work for half an hour and already he knew something was…different.

Not drastically different, more like the subtle feeling that something wasn't quite the same. Maybe it was just his profiling skills going into overdrive, but he could swear two members of the team seemed…happier this morning.

Glancing towards Garcia's office he could make out her and Morgan's forms standing just outside the doorway…and standing very close to each other. He watched them analytically while pretending to read over a file. Oh yes, something was definitely going on!

He didn't bother suppressing the smirk on his face when he saw Morgan cupping Penelope's face and pulling her closer. For a moment he thought the other man was going to go for a full blown kiss right in front of the cameras, but just at the last second he jerked up and planted a gentle kiss on Garcia's forehead instead.

He rolled his eyes at the two love birds. The big tough agent still had a lot to learn about subtlety it seemed. At this rate he'd have to go see Strauss before those two got themselves fired for indecent exposure.

From what he could tell it would seem they had finally realized what everyone else who met them knew instantly. They were a perfect match. The type of love only the lucky ones ever found. He was glad they finally put their heads on straight so they could actually vocalize their feelings. It certainly took them long enough!

Their dance around each other had finally come to an end, but now he had the strange feeling they'd be unbearable! He could see it already…stealing kisses when no one was watching, playing footsie under the briefing room table….

He needed a cup a coffee. It was far too early for all this.

As he made his way towards the break room he thought about how this would change the team. Garcia and Morgan had never been exactly professional and he doubted that would ever change. No, what he thought would change was the team in general. Knowing his team as he did, he knew this newly professed loved might just be what they needed to come through the darkness of the last year.

What better way to band together and find a reason for fighting then love? This could be the glimmer of hope the team needed. The little piece of happiness that would spread to all of them.

Their BAU family had begun to weaken, to dissolve over the last year. Changes were made that forced them to adapt, but now it looked like things were getting better again. Their future suddenly looked brighter.

He knew at that moment that this team would remain strong, remain united, and they sure as hell would remain a family. Because that's who they were. They were family when it came right down to it and nothing would change that. Especially if he had anything to say about it…which he did.

With a half smile he reached for the coffee pot and began to pour himself a cup. It was then he glanced up and noticed the silhouette of someone pass his office window. It seemed his and Hotch's guest had arrived.

Putting the pot back he went to take a sip of his coffee, but stopped abruptly. What the hell was this? Some sort of new coffee substitute? It was oddly darker then normal coffee and seemed unusually thick. They must have let Reid make the coffee again.

He supposed it was better then nothing though. So, after added a bit of milk to keep from choking on it, he proceeded to take it with up to his office. On the way he glanced over and noted Morgan teasing Reid about something. He, Reid, and even Sever were all grinning and for once, in what seemed like months, they were actually relaxed.

Bringing himself back to the task at hand, he entered his office and nonchalantly walked over to his desk. "I take it everything worked out." He asked while putting the file he'd been carrying on his desk with the others already there.

"I think you already know the answer to that, Rossi." The blonde haired woman standing in front of his desk answered.

He glanced up and found himself almost relieved to see that familiar half innocent, half mischievous smirk. "Well, in that case…" He began and slowly moved around to the front of his desk. "Welcome back, Agent Jareau." He stated, his lips twitching up into a smile as he offered her his hand to shake.

"It's good to be back." She said softly with her own smile while shaking his hand.

"Hotch is having a briefing in five minutes. Are you going to join us?" He asked with a smirk as he turned to grab the iPad Garcia had provided him with.

When he turned back around he saw the former team member who had managed to find her way back to the flock already standing at the door with her arms crossed as if he was taking far too long for her liking. As they left his office and made their way to the briefing room he knew this was the beginning of a new era.

It was finally time to bring this year of hell to an end.

So that's the end. Hope you liked it!