If you’re like me, you might find yourself waiting peacefully in front of the TV for Santa on Wednesday, December 24, and I can think of no better Wednesday crime drama than the Criminal Minds‘ episode, The Crossing, which airs at 9:00 PM on CBS. Pictured above are A.J. Cook and Shemar Moore.

The Crossing involves a stalker who has crossed state lines to pursue his latest obsession, a young woman who may end up as the next victim.

Also, Hotchner and Rossi investigate whether a woman who has killed her husband and claimed battered woman-syndrome is telling the truth, or simply getting away with murder.

Speaking of Christmas, A.J. Cook, who portrays J.J. got a nice early gift this year (in September), her son, Mekhai Allan Andersen. Official word is that she’ll be back on Criminal Minds full-time in February, in episode number 14.

Many fans miss their favorite non-profiler, and are even hoping her character gets a lot more action in the field this season when she gets back in February.

Image: Newscom

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J. J. could be back by the middle of new season according to the executive producer of the series, Ed Bernero.

Last season we found out that J.J. is pregnant with Detective William LaMontagne’s (Josh Stewart) baby. He proposed to her, and said he would give up his shield in order to help take care of their child so she could continue to work with the BAU.

These two make a great couple. Here is a fan video of Will and J.J. with music:

Want to know more about A.J. Cook? Check out the following sites:

• A.J. Cook at IMDB
• A.J. Cook Fan Site
• A.J. Cook Photos at Criminal Minds Wiki

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According to E!Online, she’ll step in while A.J. Cook is on maternity leave. Here’s more info on her role, and acting background, particularly in the world of crime drama.

Right now, specifics on the Criminal Minds role are that she will be a new liaison on the team, and she’ll appear at the beginning of October in time for J.J’s (and A.J. Cook’s real life) pregnancy. It was noted that J.J. will be back to the show.

Meta’s most recent roles include Eli Stone, House. M.D, and a regular on a series called Day Break, which ran only 13 episodes, and ended in 2007. She was also featured on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, JAG and Cold Case.

Although the series, Day Break was nominated for 2 awards and enjoyed some success, it was canceled in 2007. The series starred Taye Diggs (and X-Files actor, Mitch Pileggi) and featured him as a detective who was stuck in a time loop, and framed for murder. Meta’s role was that of his sister, and a school teacher.

In any case, we welcome Meta Golding to Criminal Minds!

Via IMDB; Wikipedia

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It includes info on guest stars, a cast addition, and some revelations about our favorite, Dr. Reid, portrayed by Matthew Gray Gubler.

• A cast addition is actor Meta Golding, whose character will fill in for J.J. while she’s on maternity leave.
• A cast member will be seriously injured, as opposed to a death.
• The character J.J. will be giving birth in real time…as the real life actress A. J. Cook gives birth.

Via E!Online

• Garcia is not the team member blown up in the SUV.
• Hotchner will have some issues to deal with at the beginning of the season.
• A secret from Dr. Reid’s past comes to the forefront that will explain his attraction to serial killers, with the help of a polygamist cult leader, portrayed by actor Luke Perry. This will be a very dark episode.

Via E!Online

Make sure you check out the links to read all the speculation as well!

Image with permission: Newscom

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