#Second Floor Additions Miami

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Professional Shower & Bathtub Replacement Services in Miami

When it comes to home renovations, nothing rejuvenates a bathroom quite like a fresh shower or bathtub replacement. At Miami First Remodeling, we are dedicated to providing top-tier Shower & Bathtub Replacement Miami service, transforming your bathroom into a space of both beauty and functionality. With years of experience in the remodeling industry, our skilled team works diligently to deliver outstanding craftsmanship that will leave you with a bathroom you’ll love for years to come.

Why Choose Shower & Bathtub Replacement?

In the fast-paced Miami lifestyle, bathrooms serve as sanctuaries of relaxation. However, over time, your shower or bathtub may begin to show signs of wear and tear. Whether you're dealing with outdated designs, cracked surfaces, or inefficient water flow, replacing your shower or bathtub can significantly enhance the aesthetics and functionality of your space. Miami First Remodeling specializes in providing solutions tailored to your specific needs, helping you create a luxurious and modern bathroom.

Benefits of Shower & Bathtub Replacement in Miami

1. Improved Aesthetics:

Replacing your old shower or bathtub breathes new life into your bathroom. You can choose from modern, sleek designs that complement your home’s interior and provide a visually pleasing space for you to unwind.

2. Enhanced Functionality:

New showers and bathtubs come equipped with the latest technology, offering features like water-saving systems, superior durability, and comfort-focused designs. A replacement ensures you enjoy the benefits of modern innovations.

3. Increased Home Value:

Upgrading your bathroom with a new shower or bathtub can boost your property value, making it more appealing to potential buyers. In a competitive real estate market like Miami, small improvements can make a big difference.

4. Better Water Efficiency:

Older models often use more water than necessary, leading to higher utility bills. A new shower or bathtub is more water-efficient, saving you money in the long run and helping the environment.

Our Shower & Bathtub Replacement Process

At Miami First Remodeling, we follow a meticulous process to ensure every replacement project exceeds your expectations. From the initial consultation to the final installation, we prioritize your vision and comfort every step of the way.

Step 1: Consultation and Design Selection

During our initial consultation, we listen to your needs and assess your current bathroom layout. We present various options, including walk-in showers, soaking tubs, and custom-built designs. You get to choose materials, finishes, and configurations that match your style and budget.

Step 2: Preparation and Removal

Our team ensures that your home remains clean and protected during the project. We carefully remove the existing shower or bathtub, taking care to minimize any disruption to your daily routine.

Step 3: Installation and Finishing Touches

Our expert technicians handle the installation with precision. Whether it’s a frameless glass shower enclosure or a deep soaking tub, we guarantee a flawless fit and finish. After installation, we complete the project with attention to detail, ensuring all fixtures and accessories are correctly installed.

Step 4: Final Walkthrough and Inspection

Once the project is complete, we conduct a final walkthrough with you to ensure you are satisfied with the work. We pride ourselves on delivering a final product that meets and exceeds your expectations.

Garage Conversions in Miami: Maximize Your Space

Beyond bathroom renovations, Miami First Remodeling offers premier Garage Conversions Miami service. A garage conversion is an excellent way to maximize your living space without expanding your home’s footprint. Whether you need an additional bedroom, a home office, or a studio, converting your garage provides endless possibilities.

Why Consider Garage Conversion?

Garage conversions are becoming increasingly popular among Miami homeowners who want to add functionality and value to their homes. Instead of allowing your garage to serve as a storage space for unused items, consider transforming it into a usable living area.

Here are some reasons to explore garage conversions:

1. Additional Living Space:

As your family grows or your lifestyle changes, you may need extra living space. Garage conversions offer an affordable way to gain this space without the expense of an extension.

2. Increased Property Value:

A well-executed garage conversion can significantly increase the value of your home. Whether you plan to sell in the future or simply want to invest in your property, a converted garage adds value and appeal.

3. Flexibility and Versatility:

Converted garages can serve multiple purposes, from guest rooms to entertainment areas. The flexibility of this space allows you to adapt it to your current and future needs, making it a smart investment.

4. Cost-Effective Home Expansion:

Compared to traditional home additions, garage conversions are typically more affordable and require less time to complete. You get more usable square footage without the need for extensive construction work.

Our Garage Conversion Process

The success of your garage conversion relies on expert planning and execution, which is why Miami First Remodeling is the trusted choice for many Miami homeowners. Here’s a glimpse into our garage conversion process:

Step 1: Initial Consultation and Design Planning

We start by discussing your vision for the converted space. Whether you need a functional home office or a cozy guest suite, we develop a design plan that suits your needs and enhances the overall layout of your home.

Step 2: Permit Acquisition

Our team handles all necessary permits and ensures that the conversion meets local building codes. We take the hassle out of navigating Miami's permitting process, so you can focus on enjoying your new space.

Step 3: Structural and Aesthetic Modifications

Depending on your garage’s current structure, we may make modifications such as insulating walls, installing windows, and upgrading the flooring. We also pay attention to aesthetics, ensuring that the new space seamlessly blends with the rest of your home.

Step 4: Final Touches and Inspection

Once construction is complete, we perform a thorough inspection to ensure everything is up to code and meets our high standards. We walk you through the finished project to ensure you are delighted with your new space.

Why Choose Miami First Remodeling?

At Miami First Remodeling, we are committed to excellence in every project we undertake. Our dedication to quality craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and attention to detail sets us apart from other remodeling companies in Miami.

Here’s why you should choose us for your next bathroom renovation or garage conversion:

Experienced Professionals: Our team consists of highly skilled professionals with years of experience in bathroom renovations and garage conversions.

Customized Solutions: We work closely with you to create designs that reflect your style, preferences, and functional needs.

Timely Completion: We respect your time and aim to complete every project on schedule, without compromising quality.

Competitive Pricing: We offer high-quality services at competitive rates, ensuring you get the best value for your investment.

Conclusion

Whether you're looking to transform your bathroom with a new shower or bathtub or maximize your home’s potential through a garage conversion, Miami First Remodeling is the company to trust. We bring your vision to life with expert craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

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Tom Hiddleston Says Revisiting Loki Was ‘An Honor,’ Thanks Co-Stars for ‘Chemistry and Inspiration’

Ahead of accepting Variety’s Virtuoso Award at the Miami Film Festival, Hiddleston reflects on previous roles and impactful creative collaboration.

By Jenelle Riley

Tom Hiddleston knows “Miami.” That is, all the words to the Will Smith song titled after the famous city — a video of him reciting the lyrics once broke the Internet (not an unusual occurrence for the actor.) That was in 2012 when he was doing press for “The Avengers,” the movie that would change his life and career. It was also the same tour that last brought him to the city — but that was a whirlwind two days of press. “I do recall promoting ‘Avengers’ in Spanish and the city had a great, unique energy,” he says. “I’m really excited to be back as an explorer.”

The British actor will be returning on April 9 to the Miami Film Festival to accept Variety’s Virtuoso Award for his career achievements and will participate in a Q&A at the Adrienne Arsht Center – Knight Concert Hall. Tickets are available here.

And while Miami is known for its food and culture, the actor has one thing on his mind. “What will the weather be like?” he queries of the town’s famously balmy temperatures. “Because I’m coming from the wettest February on record in London’s history.”

Hiddleston admits it’s somewhat ironic to be receiving the Virtuoso Award there, because “when somebody says ‘virtuoso,’ I think of a dazzling soloist in an orchestra, and I feel about as far from that image as it’s possible to imagine.”

He continues: “I am the opposite of a soloist, actually. I always feel like I’m at my strongest in a team. What we do is a collective creative act and the joy of it is in the shared imagination.”

This might explain why his resume is filled with standout ensemble pieces in every genre. Hiddleston’s worked on stage — he earned a Tony nomination for his 2019 Broadway debut in “Betrayal” — the SAG Award-nominated ensemble of “Midnight in Paris,” up through his most current turn as the God of Mischief in Season 2 of the Disney+ series “Loki.”

The second season’s finale, “Glorious Purpose,” remains the highest-rated episode ever in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and brought a conclusion to an epic character arc that has spanned 14 years of Hiddleston’s life. The actor, who also served as producer on both seasons, says it would have been impossible without his “deep bench” of castmates, which includes Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino and Season 2 addition Ke Huy Quan, Oscar-winner for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

“I don’t know who said it, but there’s the phrase: ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together,’” he notes. “And it’s never been truer than for this show.”

Community and collaboration are perhaps his favorite aspects of the work. “I truly find the most interesting work I have discovered happens between people. You show up and ready and prepared, but you take that preparation onto the dance floor and see what there is between you. If I’ve done anything of value, it’s because of that chemistry and inspiration I receive from another actor.”

Hiddleston says that team spirit extends to his next project, “The Life of Chuck,” a big-screen adaptation of the Stephen King novella that also stars Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill and Chewitel Ejiofor. “I’m a lifelong tennis fan and I feel like being on set is like playing tennis,” Hiddleston notes. “It’s all about who you’re playing opposite and the energy back and forth between you. And I have some great partners on ‘The Life of Chuck.'”

As for continuing Loki’s story in a third season, it’s a question Hiddleston is asked pretty much every day — several times. “I truthfully don’t know,” he says. “I am so proud of where we landed in Season 2. To go from this lost, broken soul in Asgaard, and be given a second chance and learn so much about life that he actually gives himself to protect other people, has been such an honor.” For tickets to the conversation and Variety Virtuoso Award Presentation to Tom Hiddleston, visit here.

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Just the Two of Us - A "Kissing You" Drabble

Pairing: Frankie Morales x f!reader Warnings: LITERAL FLUFF I HAVE NOTHING JUST ENJOY Word Count: 770 Prompt #51: Spinning your lover into a kiss on the dance floor a/n: You ever have it happen where at the beginning of a season of a show or something you have a friend who's really into it but then they enter a relationship and by the end of the show they're subtweeting about your continuous tweeting about the show being annoying? Yeah...so anyway...to make myself feel better here's fluff. :)

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The to-do list still feels too long. It didn’t need to be long, as Frankie kept reminding you, but you’d made it long because you wanted to make sure the house was clean when your family arrived in town. After all, you know already that judgment levels would be at an all time high as they not only take in your new home, but meet the man you’ve been sharing it with for the past few months. 

Frankie was as solidified in your life as the ground you walk on, so there wasn’t anything they could ever say to change his presence. But after they’d more than disapproved of your cross-country move to Miami, proving them wrong the second their plane landed was like a hyperfixation. You wanted to show them that you’ve made something for yourself. That branching out, unlike your siblings had, was more than worth the effort. 

And it all started with a clean house. 

“What can I do next?” Frankie asks, sliding up next to you in the kitchen as you lean over the counter, contemplating what it is you should be doing next too. He’s been so good about the whole thing, taking the day off to help you clean in addition to ensuring he could spend the entire week with you and your family. In a flash, he’s snuck the pen out of your hand so he can check ‘clean guest bathroom’ off of the list. 

You hum quietly, eyes scanning over the remaining tasks as he returns the pen to your waiting hand. The kitchen still needed cleaning, the laundry wasn’t done, and the groceries were still just a list on the counter, but one task stood out as more time consuming than the others. “Can you get started on cleaning the living room? I’ll go and throw in a load of laundry and then I’ll come help you.” 

Your boyfriend nods in agreement, placing a soft kiss on your cheek that leaves your skin flushed. “On it,” he returns before hurrying off in the direction of your mildly chaotic living room. Having the boys over at least once a week meant that things were usually thrown around haphazardly, and at the moment it was a true mess of blankets and pillows from the movie night you had last weekend. 

As you head in the direction of the bedroom to grab the basket of towels that need to be washed, you hear Frankie start up a playlist of 80s hits. A chuckle falls from your lips as you hear the recognizable sound of ABBA waft through the house just a little too loud, and you know for a fact that he’s likely dancing around the living room already. 

Quick work is made of the towels, thrown into the washer in record time so you can join the party obviously happening down the hall. When you pass through the arch, he’s moving about with a sway in his hips, mouthing along to the words in the song. 

“What?” he asks, stopping his task when he notices you staring.

You wave a hand, passing into the room. “Nothing, go back to work.” And with a wink he does.

It never fails to make you smile, watching this carefree version of Frankie, and you sneak glances at him as he cleans. He was so guarded when you first met him, introduced through Will at a bar one Friday night, so to see him comfortable in the space you’ve created together puts you at ease. 

The song changes, ABBA changing to Bill Withers crooning in ‘Just the Two of Us’ moments later. You move around the couch as Grover Washington Jr.’s saxophone melds with the vocals, but you’re stopped before you can even reach the first blanket you intended on folding. Frankie pulls you against him, a hand on your hip as he encourages you to move in time with him. 

Despite the fact that you argue with him regularly about it, he’s convinced he doesn’t have a voice anyone would ever want to hear, but as he holds you against him, your head against his chest, you can hear him. “And darling when the morning comes, and I see the morning sun, I wanna be the one with you.” 

“Just the two of us,” you join in on the chorus, lifting your head from his chest as you smile up at him. He’s laughing through the words, and you let out a yelp of surprise as he spins you around before bringing you close once more, his mouth finding yours in a rhythm as practiced as the song playing from the speakers. 

And as you melt into his embrace, you decide that the to-do list can wait. 

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An oceanfront mansion, a ranch in the mountains or a penthouse in some old European city. Being rich is synonymous with having two, three or more secondary residences in which to spend vacations or work remotely. In the search of millionaires to find the best location for their homes, Madrid is gaining ground. In fact, it is the world's fourth most popular destination to buy luxury, according to the Barnes City Index 2024, surpassing destinations such as Paris, Monaco and London.

The list is led by Dubai, which ranked fifth last year, followed by Miami, New York, London, Austin and Lisbon. The Spanish cities of Barcelona and Malaga are also among the 50 most sought-after destinations in the world, ranking 19th and 47th, respectively. As for Madrid, Barnes experts note that the world's great fortunes have set their sights on the Spanish capital, encouraged by the quality of life, the climate and the security offered by the city.

What are they looking for? Urban luxury clients are looking for homes that are well located, have high quality features, sophisticated designs and large spaces. In addition, they also demand properties with added services such as 24-hour concierge or sports and leisure facilities. In general, they are interested in historic buildings, large apartments with high ceilings located on upper floors. As for the most sought-after areas, the Salamanca district is the most exclusive in the city. There, the high standing clientele, often international, are looking for houses of more than 350 m2.

In other neighborhoods such as Chamberí, Chamartín, Las Letras or Justicia, buyers are looking for apartments with two or three bedrooms, up to 200 m2, with large living rooms, which is sometimes not easy to find, since the old apartments in the capital were often designed with quite small living rooms. As for the neighborhood of Las Letras, the former artists' quarter used to be considered a less chic area and was not much in demand; however, now many of its old buildings have been rehabilitated by foreign investors.

"New luxury real estate programs are still scarce in Madrid, but many investors are starting to show interest. A trend is beginning to emerge: high-end buildings with services,” the firm points out. At the moment, the cream of the crop are the residences created by the Mandarin hotel chain.

Client profile Foreign buyers are a fundamental part of the domestic luxury real estate market, especially in coastal areas and Madrid. In terms of origin, investors from Latin America stand out, representing 60% of Barnes' client portfolio. In second place are the British, closely followed by the French and Americans. The latter, who have gained weight in recent months encouraged by the exchange rate, are investing “massively” in the coast and the Balearics.

"Generally speaking, demand has been on the rise since 2020. Indeed, many foreigners have appreciated the city during the pandemic, as it remained very active in terms of restaurants, bars and events,” they explain. At the same time, demand is increasing considerably from Colombian, Peruvian and Chilean buyers, due to the political situation disrupting their local economies.

As for the evolution of prices, the market consensus forecasts increases throughout the year, although they will be moderate. As for trading volumes, they will grow by around 20%, in line with the previous year.

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Text-Based Sculpture : “Ñ”

Video-Installation

Dimensions Variable

This piece emerged from the idea of researching libraries as public spaces for the preservation of knowledge and thoughts through words. I investigated the public libraries closest to my home, all within a 5-mile radius, and identified 10 libraries: Main Library, Culmer Overtown Branch Library, Hispanic Branch, Civic Center Branch, Shenandoah Branch Library, South Shore Branch Library, Allapattah Branch Library, Miami Beach Regional Library, Coconut Grove Branch Library, and Lemon City Branch Library. I visited these libraries and borrowed all the books I was allowed to. These books, written in Spanish, my first language, were taken outside the libraries and installed on the floor as part of the installation.

In addition to the books, there is a second element to this piece: a video projected onto the books and a section of the wall. This video documents my screen as I navigate the directions to reach these different library addresses. The video includes sound, capturing the sound of me typing the letters, creating an immersive environment around these piles of books.

Through this installation, my aim is to explore different modes of communication, contrasting digital and traditional methods of writing, contemplating the presence of books in various languages within libraries, reflecting on the current status and function of libraries, and utilizing words and text to guide and provide directions.

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[independentartistbuzz]

Julian Cross & AFROJACK is ‘All I Need’

Today Julian Cross has just launched his new track 'All I Need' together with AFROJACK, the first song for Julian’s debut album Stories of The Nebula, which is anticipated to be released later this summer. Futuristic and fresh describe Julian Cross's sound, who incorporates his clear vision for his music into all aspects of his work, including artwork and performances. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Belgium, Julian Cross has been working as a DJ and producer for many years. He is one of the biggest developments within WALL Recordings, the record label of DJ/producer AFROJACK, who is also Julian's mentor and co-producer on this beautiful track. Listen in here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5DgYnW9yRnHEtY7LabHPys  Julian Cross proudly announces the release of his latest hit track, 'All I Need.' It's a fantastic 'feel-good' song with catchy and uplifting vocals from Tonino Speciale, the singer who co-wrote the hit 'Anywhere With You' with AFROJACK. 'All I Need' is the perfect song to start the summer with and will undoubtedly conquer headphones and dance floors throughout the coming year. Julian Cross is no stranger to the dance scene. With over 4 million plays on Spotify and impressive performances at Tomorrowland the Gathering and during Ultra Miami, the name 'Julian Cross' is becoming increasingly familiar to the general public. His previous track, 'Antidote,' was also played frequently during Ultra. Julian draws most of his inspiration for his music mainly from his environment to keep his songs close to himself. Knowing where you came from is a big part of his life, which he incorporates into his music. He has also received support from big names in the industry such as Martin Garrix and of course AFROJACK. The other Dutchman on this track needs little introduction. The world-famous DJ and Grammy-award-winning producer AFROJACK has been one of the biggest names in the EDM scene for over a decade. With his focus on developing new talent, the superstar provides advice to the producers of the future. This track 'All I Need' is, therefore, a testament to the developments behind WALL. Proud mentor of Julian Cross and also one of the founders of the EDM scene, AFROJACK will continue to break boundaries wherever he goes. With its catchy vocals and melody, 'All I Need' is a track you’ll have on repeat. Within seconds, the song sticks in your head, and you'll be singing it all summer long. Now that the single is out, you can listen to it from the comfort of your own sound system in addition to festival sets around the world. 'All I Need' is this track, all summer long!

[candy-floss-crazy]

6 Tips On Dodgem Hire

Dodgems are easily one the most popular funfair ride available to hire. There are some absolutely fabulous examples available. Unfortunately there are also some complete cowboys, operating complete garbage. Read our 6 tips on dodgem hire to avoid the junk. When have read through it, visit us for a dodgem quote for your event. 1 Work Out What Type You Need There are 2 main types of dodgem rides, continental or traditional British style. Although the ride experience is essentially the same, they each have some unique strengths. Hire Dodgems Continental Style This type is the modern, slightly larger, ofton oblong shaped dodgem track. The ride essentially folds up on itself, and is then raised hydraulically off the floor allowing wheels to be fitted. The main advantage of this type is speed. Generally a smaller crew, can erect a continental dodgem in half the time of the traditional type. They also tend to be more highly decorated, with better sound systems and airbrushed artwork. The main drawback is the fact that they need to be driven into position. They cant be taken over a wall, through a narrow gate or up stairs. Continental Dodgems For Hire Traditional Dodgems The traditional dodgem on the other hand, dismantles into small sections. It can be carried into almost any venue. The drawback with the ride, is the fact that it can take 6-8 hours to erect, as opposed to 3-4 hours for a continental type. Traditional Dodgems For Hire 2 Find Out Exactly What You Are Getting Most rides of either type, need 2 heavy goods vehicles (averaging around 7 m.p.g), a support vehicle. Generator, 4-6 staff. 2 days to set up, operate and dismantle. Insurance, maintenance and general running costs. All legitimate operators have these as fixed, unavoidable expenses. So when someone offers you a dodgem for half the price of everybody else, you should be suspect. I know of 2 unscrupulous operators with the following deals; The first would offer you dodgems for around £800. Less than half the going rate. You would book them thinking you are getting a super deal. When the dodgems arrive and erected, you find that they have no lights, no music, no rain cover and 4 dodgem cars. When you query this sorry state of affairs, you are shown a folder with a picture of the £800 dodgems in, which is what you've hired. The operator would then turn a page showing a picture of the £1000 dodgems, which is the same ride but with a rain cover added. This process would be repeated a page at a time, until the final picture showed a fully set up dodgems for around the £2200 mark. Your choice at this point is to go ahead with the rubbish you've hired. Or pony up another £1400 to get a proper specced set up. What You Could End Up With The Second Deal The second one was even worse. They guy would quote a super low price, but when you wanted to book you have to agree to fork up a £500 non refundable deposit. The day before your event, you are informed that the dodgems, sadly, have broken down, but don't worry, you are going to be supplied with a simulator ride, or a Miami or similar. When you complain that's not what you want and ask to cancel, you are told you don't get your deposit back. Again your choice is to accept what you are offered, or start court proceedings Would you win? Most probably, but would the hassle and stress be worth it? 3 Agree Your Operating Times This is a must, a standard time slot is around 6 hours opening. They also need to be consecutive hours. We had one client booked us for 6 hours and wanted 3 hours one day, and 3 2 days later. Sorry, but the price quoted wasn't to cover the ride being tied up for an additional 2 days. You wouldn't be able to do that when you hired a car, so why would you think you could in this scenario. 4 Agree Set Up Times Usually dodgems are erected the evening before they are needed, and dismantled straight after the event. Depending on the work load, an operator may agree to leave them in situ when the event finishes and come back the next day. However don't just presume this. Quite often we can be operating on a saturday night at one venue, and need to be in position at another Sunday morning. 5 Make Sure You Receive All The Safety Docs Of all our 6 tips on dodgem hire, this one is the most important. Currently a reputable operator should be able to supply as a minimum; - Public Liability Insurance Certificate Of At Least £5 Million - Risk Assessments - Method Statements - Daily Check Log Book - Adips Annual Inspection Certificate The good operators will go farther and supply additional health and safety documentation. With regards to the ADIPS certificate, check it out at ADIPS.co.uk to ensure it is genuine. The advent of the scanner and photo shop means a young kid can alter the date or name on a certificate. Same goes for the insurance. 6 Ask For Testimonials The best operators in the hire arena tend to specialise in these jobs exclusively. Some operators spend most of their time at traditional funfairs, and the private jobs are an afterthought. That's not to say some of these aren't quite good. They are, but the best operators tend to pay more attention to customer service, and operate to a higher standard. By all means ask for contact names at some of the larger corporate clients they have had. A good operator should have no issue with sending you details of jobs they have done. If after reading our 6 tips on dodgem hire you are still unsure, by all means drop us an email asking for help. Read the full article

[mycelebrityandi]

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[maranello]

ON FERRARI UPGRADES

PU2 will be introduced between Miami and Barcelona, if the data collection on reliability is satisfactory. 

An increase of at least 10 hp will be available, in addition to the 5 hp introduced in Melbourne, which translates to PU2 turned up to 80%. 

Giuliano Duchessa reports that on PU2, only the usage settings will be changed to increase its efficiency on the entire power curve. There will likely also be evolved components on PU2, such as the lower part of the endothermic engine, which aims to improve power through reliability in a significant way and allows Ferrari to extract the most out of their engine — Something that wasn’t available last winter. 

Rumours about an ERS upgrade on PU2 are not confirmed. 

Down the pipeline, Ferrari are also working on new, more effective rear wings (one of the components they are working the hardest on, as it produces the highest percentage of aerodynamic resistance) and updates to the central area of the car (including the sidepods) to increase aerodynamic efficiency, potentially through reducing bulk.

The new diffuser being tested during free practice in Melbourne will continue to be tested during free practices until it is perfectly correlated on track. The development is advanced but not complete. 

A new floor will be also introduced when they are ready, after sufficient data collection. The floor is meant to mitigate porpoising.

The aerodynamicists of Maranello are working on an innovative new generation rear suspension to eliminate porpoising completely. The project had been in the works since February, and is more likely to be introduced in the second half of the season. 

You will likely see Ferrari doing quite a bit of testing new components on track. They are aiming to save hours in the wind tunnel for the development of their 2023 car. 

sources: formu1a.uno | giuliano duchessa

[joezworld]

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What in the HECK happened with Scotsman, Dominion, and Dwight during the Great Gathering?!

(Also, since Dutchess of Hamilton has also been to the US during the 1939 NY World’s Fair, did she get involved?)

Warning - extremely long post below

So, first of all, Duchess of Hamilton never went back to the UK.

Duchess of Hamilton (6229) and Coronation (6220) had their nameplates swapped by the LMS when an engine was sent over to the US. 6229, in the guise of 6220, went to the US.

Streamlined locomotives were all the rage at the time, and railroads practically fell over themselves to get Coronation (as she was now known) onto press trains. The B&O railroad in particular was so impressed with her capabilities that they extended a formal offer of employment to her for service on their streamlined Royal Blue service. The LMS were surprised to get an offer to "purchase" their locomotive, but accepted nonetheless, as it meant a welcome infusion of cash in the dark days during the beginning of WWII.

Coronation fit right in with the Americans, having only been about a year old when she was sent to New York. Following the end of steam traction on the Royal Blue in the late 40s, (the B&O were early adopters of diesels.) she and her B&O coworkers found good employment on the New York Central, where she still runs to this day.

Since then, she's fully "gone native", marrying a J3 Hudson, (yes one of the streamlined ones) adopting both an American accent and three children, and being fully repainted to NYC silver by 1956. Flying Scotsman met her in Albany in 1970, and neither one of them recognized the other.

Actually, most UK expats don't recognize her, to the point where a common interaction is for her to be held up as an example of "look at her, she's integrated well into the US", only for the British engines to say "that's preposterous, she isn't English".

When it's pointed out that she's still obviously an LMS Coronation, the next response is usually screaming.

All that being said, she has no interest to come back to the United Kingdom, and wasn’t asked by the NRM anyways. 

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Second of all, the Great Gathering was... an event.

So, there are (officially) 6 preserved Gresley A4s.

Mallard - static, National Railway Museum (UK). Also an asshole.

Bittern - running, private owner, UK based

Sir Nigel Gresley - running, owned by a trust, UK based

Union of South Africa - running, private owner, UK based

Dwight D. Eisenhower - static (officially), National Railway Museum (USA)

Dominion of Canada - static (officially), Exporail (Montréal)

This is the official list, and for the first 4 engines, it's the truth.

However, things are a bit hazier on the other side of the Atlantic...

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So the thing that needs to be made clear right up front that in a sentient vehicle world, museums aren't like the NRM, where locomotives sit static for years on end, although obviously the English have museums like that because of course they do.

Rail museums in the rest of the world are much more like Colonial Williamsburg - a living history center staffed by volunteers who act out a prototypical setting from [insert decade here].

British Rail, being British Rail, didn’t know that and didn’t care.

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4496, Dwight D. Eisenhower, having been named after the General-turned-President, had been earmarked for preservation by BR, and was summarily shipped off to the US National Railway Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

In an entirely unintentional move, this donation MONUMENTALLY snubbed the Smithsonian, who refused to have any dealings with BR for decades, even for archival purposes. This, combined with the fallout from Operation Smash Hit, and the fact that the Smithsonian is Petty AF, meant that there was virtually no official trans-Atlantic cooperation between British and US museums for decades.

Dwight hit the shores of the US in 1964 New York City and was greeted by a marching band, a ticker-tape parade, and Presidents Johnson and Eisenhower, who were on-hand to personally make the engine a US citizen.

Always keen to curry favor with the government, the Southern Pacific railroad had a job offer waiting for Dwight right alongside the Presidents and the parade, and when he accepted, he went off to Sunny Southern California - someplace so opposed to Britain the he fell in love with the place immediately and refused to leave!

The ladies may have also had something to do with it as well - while most engine classes fell into a typical 50-50 gender distribution, the SP GS-4 class was all female...

[Pictured above - one of 28 very good reasons to live in California if you're a single British steam engine.]

Dwight does not kiss and tell, but at his wedding in 1974, all 28 GS-4s showed up - and he was only marrying one of them!

Since the 70's, he's become a mainstay in California, having been repainted into Daylight Limited colors in 1969, and retiring from railroad duties in 1999. After that, he went into the movie business, and is currently the head of digital media development at Disney.

His wife Irene (SP 4437) is also an interesting figure as well - following in the wheelmarks of the great female locomotives before her, she had an eye for business and a Stanford education before she married her husband, and was an initial investor in multiple tech companies in Silicon Valley during the 70's and 80's, but stopped doing that after her investment in Apple proved very lucrative. In 1996, she was convinced by a few people in the Stanford Alumni association to invest in another tech startup, this one an "internet search engine" called Google.

So yeah, Dwight Eisenhower kept falling up and up and up all his life, and is now married to the richest woman in the world.

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4489 Dominion of Canada was donated mostly by accident, having been forgotten in the back of Darlington sheds until 1966, when she was shipped off to the Canadian Railway Historical Society in Montreal.

As stated elsewhere, the Canadian Government considered any locomotive built in the UK to have UK citizenship, and therefore treated them as commonwealth citizens under existing Canadian law. (remember that Canada was still a colony at that time)

CN, the national rail carrier, was obligated to offer her a job under their charter, and she accepted, moving to Toronto to run intercity trains between Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.

Within two years she was displaced from those duties by the introduction of a new, shiny, jet turbine powered train, and was summarily demoted to local commuter runs in the Toronto suburbs.

Moving to suburbia did one thing more than anything else - expose her to the people who live there. They all had complaints, they all had problems, and they all had no idea on how to fix them.

Being a helpful sort, Dominion decided that she could help, and promptly ran for Toronto city council in 1974. She won, and has been a fixture in local Toronto politics ever since - she even got to be Chairwoman of Metro Toronto (the closest thing to being mayor because Toronto's governmental structure is weird) until 1998, when Toronto was merged with the surrounding area to create a massive new region.

Having then done everything there is to do in municipal Toronto government, Dominion went on to become the Chief Executive Officer of Metrolinx, the agency that controls almost all of the transit agencies in Ontario, because, as she puts it, "I'm still a commuter engine at heart".

She's now painted in the current GO Transit paint scheme, and still does commuter runs- which is really weird looking now that there are double deck commuter coaches in a push-pull configuration, with a Gresley A4 doing the pushing.

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Now, I mentioned that those 6 were the only ones officially preserved - there were two unofficial preservations as well...

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4486 Merlin was properly Shanghied - he was yanked off the docks in Southhampton by a cargo ship in August of 1965, and was spirited away to parts unknown.

Those unknown parts turned out to be South Korea. There, he was given citizenship by the US-aligned military dictatorship (Korean history is wild) and was employed by the State-run rail operator.

As the military government began a hardcore plan to increase their country's wealth and industrial output, rail lines were being built across the country, and Merlin was soon awarded a position on the fastest train in the network, the Seoul-Busan Saemaeul-ho.

Because of his experience in running high-speed express trains, Merlin not only became the public face of Korean high-speed rail, but also became an "honored elder" amongst the other Korean engines, a position he still holds to this day - as despite being over 70 years old, he still runs daily trains on the fast services, easily keeping time with the Korean schedules as well as training the new high speed trains, including the KTX sets. He's on his 24th boiler by now, and has more parts from Hyundai than Doncaster.

An additional fact - Merlin actually has had a linguistic effect on Korean railroading, as his strange amalgamation of an accent - a strong Yorkshire accent that tried to be Received Pronunciation for 30 years, mixed with almost 50 years of middle-to-upper-class Korean - has filtered down through the ranks of KoRail, because all of his students want to sound like him out of respect. Human British expats in Korea will occasionally hear a locomotive speaking in English, and the engine will sound like a Yorkshireman every time and the Brits cannot handle it.

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4495 Golden Fleece is the only A4 to preserve himself - he saw the writing on the wall in the early 60s, and hopped a car ferry to France at the end of 1962. From there, he bounced around Europe for a bit before making it to the United States in the late 70's.

Of the 8 surviving A4s, he's probably led the quietest life of all - he moved to Miami before it got nice, and basically got in on the ground floor of CSX when that merger happened in 1980. He's now the head of terminal operations for the Port of Miami, but he's generally kept a low profile - not even having a chance to meet Scotsman due to his time in Europe.

He's still in contact with Dwight and Dominion, and has no real bitterness over not being "famous" like they are - he likes the quiet, and still lives in a modest house in Boynton Beach with his long-term girlfriend.

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Soooo... the Great Gathering.

It was supposed to be a meeting of the 6 surviving A4s - a two year event held at the NRM in honor of the 75th anniversary of Mallard's record-setting run.

"Record setting" is a past-tense term here. While there have been no official runs, every single one of the Pennsylvania Railroad's T1 and S1 locomotives claim to have gone faster than 126 without meaning to, and numerous other locomotives on unofficial attempts done late at night on flat stretches of land across the country have hit 130+.

British Expats have also done better than 126 - Coronation claims to have hit at least 140 on a midnight mail train in 1980, and in Korea, Merlin claims to have hit 128 on a test train, although that was judged by timing mile markers as his speedometer wasn't functioning properly.

Problems arose before any of the engines had even reached the NRM, as Mallard's already sizeable ego had swelled to massive proportions, and several engines in the great hall were planning a justifiable homicide.

Then came the time restraints - none of the foreign locomotives were willing to uproot their lives and jobs for two years just to sit motionless in a shed. A two year exhibition was eventually negotiated down to a 6 month gala, much to the irritation and confusion of the NRM, who could not understand that the engines were still in service.

Then came the extra engines - Dwight and Dominion thought that the NRM knew about Fleece, and were quite insulted on his behalf when he wasn't invited - they threatened to not attend unless arrangements were made for Fleece to attend as well.

An utterly baffled NRM agreed, but also tore their record archives apart, as they knew that Fleece had been scrapped. The fact that his picture was plastered all over CSX's Florida Division website was all the more confusing as a result.

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Meanwhile in Busan, nobody knew that Merlin had escaped the scrappers' torch and therefore did not invite him. He was only informed after K-Pop star Psy texted him from London to ask if he knew about the event, which was being advertised on television.

Merlin, having missed his friends from the LNER, decided that he would just crash the party, used some of his many vacation days, and took off for England on a cargo ship.

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By sheer coincidence, all four foreign A4s hit the dock in Southhampton on the same day, and were delighted to see each other - especially Merlin, considering that everyone else had thought he'd died.

Meanwhile at the NRM, delight was not the word one would use. Befuddled, confused, shocked even, but not delighted. Their plans had revolved around 6 A4s, most of which wouldn’t be running - only to now discover that there were 7, all but one of which were functioning! (Mallard, the star of the show, was the odd one out, and it drove him crazy) 

Then they got a phone call from their man at the docks saying that another one had showed up, looking like he’d driven out of a K-pop album cover, and they just gave up and started screaming. 

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Screaming is also what happened when the cavalcade of foreigners showed up in York - first of all, the quartet of new engines sounded nothing like they had when they left England. 

Dwight had willfully unlearned his Upper Crust British accent by 1971, and had fallen deep into a California accent (quite similar to what Scotsman sounds like - coincidence? No.)

Dominion and Fleece hadn’t tried to unlearn their accents, but 40+ years of living in North America can really dilute the Britishness. It doesn’t help that Dominion has developed most Canadian vocal tics eh?

As stated above, Merlin has a weird fuckin accent, and now he speaks English with a strong Yorkshire accent, but will occasionally and without warning drop into a Korean/Yorkshire hybrid accent.

The screaming also happened because the NRM had wanted to repaint the duo trio! quartet?! into LNER garter blue, and were promptly informed that “we’re painted like this for work! Don’t touch it!” (the sole exception was Dwight, who hadn’t pulled a real train in 14 years, but he liked his Daylight Limited paint), so instead of the new arrivals showing up in LNER colours, they showed up looking like THIS:

Having their long-lost siblings show up looking and sounding like THAT had quite an affect on the A4s and the other NRM engines: 

Bittern could not believe her eyes - to the point where she actually began making noise about seeing an optometrist

Union of South Africa almost backed through a wall

Sir Nigel Gresley was speechless for two days

Mallard was so angry that he actually chipped a tooth during one of his rants about “the impropriety of it all!!”

Evening Star laughed so hard that he managed to derail himself without moving

City of Truro almost cracked a piston from shock

Alycidon spent the entire gala coming up with more and more laser focused jabs at Mallard - who was so easy to fluster that the Deltic needn’t have bothered 

Oliver Cromwell and Green Arrow made fast friends with the new arrivals, and spent the entire time learning ‘Americanisms’ to annoy the other engines with.

But what about Flying Scotsman? Where was he in all of this? He was generally considered to be the “leader” of the NRM fleet (much to Mallard’s annoyance), and was usually who the other engines turned to when things started getting out of control. 

Did Scotsman calm things down? Like hell he did. The inmates were running the asylum from the moment that Scotsman saw the other A4s - more importantly saw Dwight - and immediately greeted them in flawless Californian. 

This actually set off the building’s security alarm, as Flying Scotsman saying “DUDES! Wassup?!” caused such an uproar that the noise broke several exterior windows. 

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And all of this was in the first few days - there were six months left to go. 

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There was one railtour attempt. It was supposed to feature Bittern and Sir Nigel running in tandem, but instead featured Dwight and Merlin, mainly because Bittern wanted to see what would happen. 

They exceeded the max speed limit for steam traction within 15 minutes, sparked a thorough investigation by the RAIB, and got all future steam powered railtours for the Gathering cancelled immediately. 

On the plus side, the two engines did prove that it was still possible for a steam train to hit 100 safely. 

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One thing that baffled the other engines was the inordinately large number of people who turned up just to see Dominion, and the one person who kept turning up to see Fleece - it took a lot of explaining for them to understand that Dominion had been married three times, and had children (adopted) and grandchildren from all three marriages coming to see her. A similar amount of explaining was required to explain that Fleece’s girlfriend/partner wanted to see him too. 

The normally chatty Dwight and Scotsman would suddenly clam up whenever Dominion and Fleece teasingly tried to ask about their love lives, something which wasn’t unnoticed by the other engines, but got similarly nowhere. 

The answer to why they both shut the hell up was explained when a lot of shouting broke out in the yard of the NRM one day about a month into the exhibition:

Irene Eisenhower, not content to sit in California and count her billions, quickly grew bored without her husband, and decided to go to England and be with him. The fact that she definitely did not fit the UK loading gauge was never even a consideration, and so she just showed up in York on the back of a lorry, having informed no-one of her arrival, and content to just pay off the requisite people if a fuss occurred. 

A fuss did occur, and it was only ended when Scotsman managed to convince the museum’s curator (who at this point in his life was regretting ever thinking of this damned gathering) that Irene was a ‘temporary donation’ to the museum. 

[Scotsman, who definitely hid his Cali accent from museum staff the entire time, has one of the best poker faces in the world]

Dwight was overjoyed, and so was Scotsman, for initially unclear reasons. Then Irene managed to grab both her husband and Scotsman, dragged them behind a shed, and [THIS IS A PG13 HEADCANON] the both of [PG13]. Turns out that while Scotsman may have slept his way across the US a few times, he was actually ready to settle down with Dwight and Irene - they were a throuple way back in the 70s, and those passions haven’t faded. When Scotsman reluctantly left the US in 74, a lot of the reluctance was because of those two. 

This bombshell of a revelation went over interestingly at the NRM. Some engines (Green Arrow) were happy for them, some were incensed (Mallard - although it was for anti-American reasons, not homophobic ones), and some were intensely curious about what was going on in the outside world (Bittern). 

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The ‘foreigners’ (as Mallard had taken to calling them), were deeply displeased at how their fellow engines were being treated - while a lot of them were ‘in steam’, some were not and might never be again, something they found abhorrent. Unable to do anything at that time, as the NRM was not a for-profit entity and therefore did not have anyone to bribe, (Irene’s solution to things is to throw money at the situation) the engines started talking about how life was different in the outside world - namely that engines were still working hard, even when they were over a century old and running on steam power. 

This was of great interest to engines like Evening Star and (6220) Duchess of Hamilton, neither of whom were likely to be steamed again, and Bittern, who was growing more and more curious with each passing day. Dissent began to slowly build against the NRM curators, and the culture of the United Kingdom in general.

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One thing the foreigners did try do something about was Ellerman Lines. The poor bastard had been sectioned to show his inner workings, much to the jaw-dropped horror of the foreign A4s, who made such a stink about it that he was moved outside the museum by NRM staff, who must have thought that the engines lacked object permanence or something, because that didn’t make it better!

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Irene Eisenhower, who was beginning to get really sick of the nonsense that the NRM called preservation, (Scotsman was not in running condition, and had been hastily reassembled mid-overhaul in order to be cosmetically ready for the event, and let’s not forget poor Ellerman Lines) elected to bring the event to a close on her own after only three months. She did this by eventually putting her immense wealth to good use, and called for a haulage service to rescue the engines from the NRM without the knowledge of the museum staff. Aside from the A4s, she also took Ellerman Lines, Scotsman, and Bittern (who had asked to go) with her, and only bothered to inform Ellerman and Bittern - she was not about risk Scotsman having another “think of England” moment and staying. 

The haulage firm was efficient and the cargo ship was waiting, so the engines were in international waters before the NRM opened the next morning. 

Much swearing occurred in England that day, and the NRM’s image has yet to fully recover from the PR story that they had sold Flying Scotsman (and Ellerman Lines) to a reclusive American billionaire. 

Privately though, the NRM does not care, as that story is a lot better than “Someone stole our engines and we’re not allowed to get them back because as it turns out we’re slaveowners, so no international court will help us.”

Also, despite their multimillion dollar “donation" from the I. Eisenhower Opportunity Fund, they still haven’t been able to fully pacify their engines, all of whom have somehow gotten the idea that they should be running in main line service like they live on Sodor or something...

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Dwight, Scotsman, and Irene all live happily together in the sprawling Eisenhower estate in Malibu. Irene is currently lobbying the California state government to legalize polygamy, with moderate success. 

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Ellerman Lines, after a lot of therapy and a full rebuild, is now working on a short line in Wyoming. He likes the scenery.

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Bittern followed Dwight, Irene, and Scotsman to Los Angeles, and used her ‘connections’ (Dwight) to get a supporting role in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Since then, she’s gotten several roles based on her own merits, including an Emmy nomination for Best Guest Appearance in a Comedy.

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Merlin spent a few months in LA before he went back to Korea. He is very thankful that he was able to reconnect with his brothers and sisters, and that his homeland has good internet, as he video calls his family across the Pacific almost every day.

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Golden Fleece still lives a quiet life in Florida, but finally decided to tie the knot, and married his girlfriend in 2017. The ceremony was supposed to be quiet, but Irene Eisenhower has no idea what that word means. 

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Dominion of Canada continues to baffle non-local trainspotters when she runs commuter trains into Toronto. She is now a great-grandmother. 

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7 years later, and the term “Great Gathering” is still a forbidden phrase in the back rooms of the NRM.

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Irreverent Pt. 6 - Laughter

Title: Irreverent Pt. 6 - Laughter Pairing: Aaron Hotchner x Reader Rating: T (Teen) Words: 1220

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You had been with the BAU a couple of months when Penelope arranged a drinks night, and insisted that everyone had to come. The team had just gotten back late from a case and you all had the next day off.

In the time you had been with the team, you had come to become friends with them all. You were glad that your initial encounter with everyone hadn't colored their treatment of you. That first day, Emily had glared at you as you got down to the bullpen, but had quickly turned it into a laugh, telling you that you had balls for pulling that stunt. Needless to say, you were taken aback at her quick forgiveness. Similarly they'd all welcomed and embraced you in their own ways and you'd come to grow a camaraderie with everyone.

"Hotch, come on man," you heard Derek shout from across the bullpen. "We're all gonna head out." You saw Hotch walking down from his office and start to shake his head, but Derek cut him off. "It's newbie's first time out with the gang. You gotta come or she's gonna think you don't like her."

"Yeah Hotch," you laughed, playing along. "You don't want me to think you hate me, do you?"

He looked down at you standing with the rest of the team, ready to head out, shaking his head. You had been on the team for a while now, and any doubt he might have initially had about how you'd fit - though he would never tell you - had disappeared after your first case. It had come your second day on the job and you had flown out with the team to Miami. You had been helpful, intuitive, and followed orders well. Watching you put the UnSub in handcuffs had filled his chest with pride. Since then, you had been a team player and gotten along with everyone. He had had his doubts about yours and Prentiss's relationship, mostly on her end, but you'd all handled it maturely and moved onwards. He was pretty sure she was your best friend on the team now, the two of you often could be seen bouncing ideas off of one another and heading out to drinks after work. He reckoned it was nice for Prentiss to have someone who understood her life before the BAU. So, when you joined in on asking him to come along with the rest of the team to grab drinks, he found himself agreeing - he couldn't very well have his newest team member thinking he didn't like her. Who could possibly not like you?

He found himself seated across from you in the large booth they'd managed to grab at the bar. You were seated between Morgan and Prentiss, your face full merriment from the two shots you'd already been pressured into drinking. Hotch himself had stuck to his first and only beer, knowing that plenty of you would be needing a ride back home.

He chose to remain quiet, observing the team talk to one another and have fun. Ever since the divorce he had felt closer to the team and he wasn't sure whether it was because he no longer had a home life outside of the time he spent with Jack or because of you. He recognized that the two events happened to coincide and so the divorce had left him with some additional bandwidth to let someone else in. He recalled sitting next to you on the jet on the way to one of your earlier cases. The team had been having a raucous back and forth regarding the potential triggers for the Unsub who had been stalking and murdering coeds in Southern Oregon. You were conspicuously quiet, letting everyone share their opinions and taking it all in. He'd come to recognize that you were patient and preferred to only share your opinion when it would have an impact. It got quiet after some time and everyone had turned to do their own thing.

You were still poring over the case files, when he had felt you stiffen imperceptibly next to him. "What is it?" His voice seemed to have caught you off guard, and when you had turned to look at him, your normal doe eyes wider than ever, you showed him that each of the coeds had held board positions for large campus organizations. Those types of groups tended to push young, attractive women to the forefront to gather recruits, and as you had poured over photos of some of their final days, you pointed to a man who appeared in the background of every single event's photographs, from just days before each murder. The team had its work cut out for them in actually identifying the Unsub, but it had helped Hotch better understand how you worked - you were patient, you didn't need the glory, and you were able to work the case from the ground up and get into the head of the Unsubs.

"Hotch!" JJ's voice dragged him away from his thoughts as she beckoned at him to join her, Morgan, and Garcia on the dance floor. He shook his head, but before he could fully dig his heels in, you'd stood up, and grabbing his hand had managed to drag him to where the rest of the team was dancing. "Y/N," he began to say your name, still in shock that someone had actually managed to get him to even join everyone, but your glazed eyes and large grin gave him pause. You let go of his hand and started to bounce around with a carefreeness that he had never seen in you before, and despite himself he found himself swaying along.

You would have never been confident enough to drag your boss to the dance floor had you been even somewhat sober. But four shots in combined with your small frame and lack of food and you suddenly had all the confidence in the world to drag Aaron Hotchner - against his will - pretty much anywhere. His hand felt warm in yours and had you been sober enough to enjoy that feeling, you would've also realized how long it had been since you'd felt the warmth of another person's hand in yours. As you turned around you could tell Hotch was ready to leave you with the rest of the team, but for some reason he stayed and there you were on a Friday night, dancing with SSA Aaron Hotchner. Who knew he was even capable of something so completely carefree. Oh sure he barely bounced, he more or less just swayed to the music. But he had rhythm and you could work with that. You reached for both of his hands this time, pulling them back and forth and forcing him to meet your beat as you laughed and thanked the stars that you'd found this team that made you feel happy.

Your ability to get Hotch to the dance floor would not have gone unnoticed by the rest of the team. But if they noticed that straight-laced boss was enjoying himself for the first time since his divorce - or ever as far as they could recall - none of them commented on it. Wouldn't want to spook him into stopping.