Criminal Minds (TV Series)

Compromising Positions (2010)

Thomas Gibson: Aaron Hotchner

Quotes 

• Dr. Spencer Reid : I think I can do it. I can get her to cooperate.

  Aaron Hotchner : How?

  Dr. Spencer Reid : Right now, two alpha males are in there attacking her marriage. She'll react the same way to anyone challenging her husband's dominance. But I'm not a threat. I think she'll listen to me.

• Aaron Hotchner : When Gideon left the B.A.U., I found myself taking on too much responsibility. And I quickly realized that I could only do the job that I was good at. I've seen you give everything to this case and to this team for the last few days, but the truth is we need you here.

  Penelope Garcia : Oh, thank God. Sir, I do not want that job. I mean... I want part of the job. I... I want the part that keeps me here, 'cause here I'm Mozart. But out there, I was like a monkey playing the trumpet, and you guys need Mozart.

  Aaron Hotchner : You did fine. What if we split up the job? You can handle intake and resources here at Quantico; we can cover the rest in the field, and when we need you, you'll still travel with us.

  Penelope Garcia : You can do that?

  Aaron Hotchner : Of course.

  Penelope Garcia : But I let you down.

  Aaron Hotchner : In no way whatsoever.

  Penelope Garcia : I... kind of lost my marbles out there.

  Aaron Hotchner : Garcia, when you applied for this job, you gave me your résumé on homemade pink stationery. I realized then that you were... unique. And I wouldn't want you to change that.

• Aaron Hotchner : Garcia. What's that?

  Penelope Garcia : My go bags.

  Aaron Hotchner : Where are you going?

  Penelope Garcia : With you, hopefully. Sir, I think we're all still reeling since J.J. left, and we are a man down, and you need a communications liaison.

  Aaron Hotchner : Garcia.

  Penelope Garcia : Sir, please, hear me out. My job overlapped with J.J.'s the most. I created that program that she used to present cases. When you guys were out in the field, she coordinated your needs through me. It makes sense.

  Aaron Hotchner : Garcia, there are aspects of the job for which you have no training.

  Penelope Garcia : You're totally right, but I'm willing to learn. I'll learn how to interact with families and local law enforcement and the media. Sir, I'm willing to tone down my wardrobe choices. I'm ready to make that sacrifice if you just please give me a chance.

  Aaron Hotchner : All right. We could explore this on a trial basis. We'll see how things go.