In 2005, "Criminal Minds" premiered and brought us a group of profilers from the Behavioral Analysis Unit. They flew around the country solving crimes and getting inside the minds of the worst criminals. But most importantly, the show introduced us to Derek Morgan. He was the team's tough guy. He ran around kicking down doors and taking down the bad guys. And he did it without a shirt. After eleven seasons, Derek Morgan has said goodbye to the BAU. So in honor of last Wednesday being his final case, here are 11 Derek Morgan GIFs to remind you just how much you're going to miss him.
1. In Season 8, when Morgan taught Spencer Reid to play softball and they were literally the cutest.
In one episode, Derek convinces the team's young and uncoordinated doctor to join the FBI softball league, giving us the cutest lesson in baseball.
2. That time he cried.
In season two, Derek had to face the man that molested him as a child, and when he cries, we all cry.
3. This one, well, just because.
Same, JJ, same.
4. Whenever he talks to Garcia.
Their flirtatious relationship will be missed dearly.
5. Okay, so really any time they interacted.
I'm a firm believer the show won't be the same without this relationship.
6. Whenever he teased Reid.
They teased and pulled pranks on each other like brothers.
7. His friendship with Prentiss.
Remeber how heartbroken he was when she (fake) died?
8. How much he loved Reid.
In his final scene, he reveals that his son's middle name was Spencer, after "the best little brother" and the two had a heartfelt goodbye.
9. When he was afraid of elevators.
Even the toughest FBI agent has his fears.
10. And last, but definitely not least, when he was shirtless.
#blessed
So Derek Morgan, thank you for eleven seasons of everything mentioned above and more. We'll miss you.
Grab some tissues and watch Derek say goodbye to a few of his team members in his final scene here.