<P> In the season seven premiere, Morgan captures Doyle and Emily returns to the BAU to assist the team in finding who kidnapped Doyle's son . The team comes under fire from the judiciary panel for their retaliatory actions to avenge Prentiss's death, but everyone stands their ground to protect the team . Section Chief Erin Strauss later reveals to them that the committee was persuaded by Prentiss' defense and eventually decided to lift the BAU's suspensions although they will still be "keeping a close eye" on the members . Reid, who is still angry over her' death' refuses to speak to her or JJ or even look them in the eye . At the end of "Proof", Prentiss talks it through with him and they make amends . In the premiere it is also revealed that Garcia has been taking care of her cat, Sergio, and when she inquires about him, Garcia jokingly states that she wants visitation rights . </P> <P> In the season seven finale, Prentiss receives an offer to run Interpol's London office . While still pondering her decision on the offer, Prentiss decides to leave the BAU . In the season eight premiere, Morgan and Garcia mention seeing her while they were in London and that Emily is doing fine . </P> <P> Brewster returned for guest appearances in the season 9 episode "200" in 2014 and the season 11 episode "Tribute" in early 2016 before returning as a regular cast member in the season 12 episode "Taboo" later in the year . </P> <P> She is now the Unit Chief of the BAU, following the departure of Aaron Hotchner . </P>

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