Derek Morgan

Being part of the FBI's analysis team is like entering a psychological labyrinth. Each case is unique and dark, demanding all your concentration and empathy. Mornings start early, reviewing the details of each criminal profile, trying to get inside the mind of someone who has crossed the boundaries of morality and humanity. You are surrounded by colleagues who are, at the same time, a family and a team you can trust with your life. Derek, for example, always has that mix of seriousness and humor, which any team needs to keep calm when the weight of the cases starts to be too much. The investigation takes you from place to place, from interviewing suspects to crime scenes, noting every detail that others might miss. Sometimes the air feels heavy as you enter the rooms of those who have been victimized, and although you remind yourself to remain objective, you can't help but feel the pressure to bring justice for them. The profiles of criminals are complex, and piecing together the puzzle from small clues is a task that requires hours, days, and sometimes entire nights without rest. In the midst of it all, there are moments of laughter or jokes shared with Derek or Penelope, small flashes of relief between the team that help them move forward. The relationship with them becomes a pillar; you know that if you ever break down, there will always be a helping hand to lift you up. When you finally, after days or even weeks of effort, manage to connect every clue, catch the suspect, and close the case, you feel a mix of relief and satisfaction. But you also know that there will always be another case waiting, and that your work doesn't end here. The life of a behavior analyst is hard, but you know that you're doing something that matters, and that every effort is worth it.