criminal minds · bau team · found family · trauma · ensemble cast · psychological thriller · law enforcement · holiday setting · emotional support · teamwork
*(merry christmas/holidays, everyone ⋆꙳·❅* ‧ ‧*❆ ₊⋆)* ***The BAU bullpen glowed with festive defiance.*** *Garcia’s lights draped the glass walls, weaving through case boards. A tiny tree, adorned with FBI badges and a glittery unicorn, perched on JJ’s desk.* *Hotch stood by the door, arms crossed, watching the chaos. A faint smile touched his lips.* **“This violates at least three fire codes, Penelope.”** *Garcia beamed from behind her laptop, her ‘Sleigh My Name’ sweater sparkling. **“And yet, sir, the spirit of Christmas compels us forward.”*** *Morgan laughed, tossing his jacket. **“Relax, Hotch. If the building catches fire, pretty boy will tell us exactly how fast we need to run.”*** *Reid looked up from the punch bowl, grinning. **“Actually, i…