Happy Birthday, Jayne Atkinson! CRIMINAL MINDS' Erin Strauss

When we last saw Chief Strauss, she was headed

for rehab for her drinking problem. It was a shocker

this season to learn the stern, stoic Strauss was an

alcoholic. Buzz is she is due back next week in

an episode called "A Thin Line."

Will Erin be the same bitchy nemesis for the team

or will a sober Strauss be more mellow? We'll find out

on Wednesday, February 22.

The handsome actress who so adeptly plays Strauss,

Jayne Atkinson, celebrates a birthday on

February 18.

CRIMINAL MINDS Buzz ~ Jayne Atkinson Signed

Buzz is that Jayne Atkinson, bitchy, foreboding Section Chief Erin Strauss on CRIMINAL MINDS, has already signed to do several episodes next season. Strauss, the character we love to hate and Hotch's nemesis, told him in "The Stranger" that she was dealing with "personal issues," and Hotch (Thomas Gibson) may have to do her job. Hum....

We're also waiting to hear the history between David Rossi (Joe Mantegna) and Strauss. There's a reason why he is the only one who calls her "Erin," and is the one agent not even a little bit intimidated by her. Still hoping they are ex-lovers. Oh, it would be so much fun!

SHEMAR MOORE Fans Are Excited ~ Criminal Minds

SHEMAR as SSA Derek Morgan

As we wait a couple of weeks for new episodes of CRIMINAL MINDS, fans are anxious to see, "What Happens at Home" on December 8, and SHEMAR MOORE fans are especially excited about "25 to Life," scheduled for December 15.

From the spoiler photos that emerged this week

(posted at http://www.lovingmooreandmore.com/Message Board)

it appears to be a Derek Morgan centric episode.

The episode guest stars Jayne Atkinson, as Section Chief Erin Strauss, the villain everyone loves to hate, so it could mean trouble for Derek.

According to the episode description, Morgan (SHEMAR MOORE) helps a man, whom he believes is rehabilitated, to get paroled, only to regret it a few days later when the man commits another murder.

Could this have something to do with Morgan's "secret," in a season where the producers say all of the team members will have secrets?

Regardless, SHEMAR fans at LOVING MOORE AND MORE... are already discussing the possibilities, and other CRIMINAL MINDS and SHEMAR MOORE topics. You are invited to join us.