Beth Clemmons

Beth Clemmons is a minor character who appeared in Criminal Minds as a love interest for SSA Aaron Hotchner.

Background
Not much information has been disclosed about Beth's life prior to The Bittersweet Science, other than she had a father who would always say "Go big or go home". Her father passed away just a few months ago, but she and her mother had moved on from the tragedy.

The Bittersweet Science
Beth first encounters Hotch while both are training for their respective triathlons, coincidentally on the same route. When they stop at a park, Beth talks to Hotch and both realize that one another is participating in a triathlon. Having known about Hotch's biking skills beforehand, Beth asks him for some tips on how to ride one, as she isn't the best cyclist. Hotch agrees to let her know when he is available and she gives him a card before telling him she knew he was an FBI agent after seeing his suit. She then leaves.

After he returns from a case, Hotch meets up with Beth at the same park, where he learns about her father. Both smile at one another before Beth bikes off, with Hotch in pursuit.

Closing Time
Hotch and Beth continue training for their triathlons, and the latter cheats while they do a practice run. Hotch states that her cheating was "pathetic" before deciding to ask her out on a date, which she accepts. When Hotch returns after solving a case, he goes to Beth's house, where she greets him. Beth then kisses him on the lips before the two head out, signifying the start of a romantic relationship between the two.

A Family Affair
Beth has a date with Hotch in a café, with Hotch buying her tea. Hotch tells her that since he might be leaving for a case and he might miss his race. However, he says that there's always other races and that he might even race in hers. Beth then mentions Jack being at his race and Hotch tells her he'd like the two to meet. Beth later watches Hotch finish the race and meets Jack. Both take a liking to one another, and Hotch escorts them away.

Hit and Run
Beth visits Hotch, bringing with her breakfast, and happily greets Jack before he shows her a bed he and Hotch had made. The three then debate on whether to sleep in this bed the following night or at Beth's. Beth later babysits Jack while Hotch attends to negotiating a hostage situation at a bank. At the end of Run, Beth attends JJ and Will's wedding, having an awkward first meeting with Garcia. She is later shown dancing with Hotch.

Through the Looking Glass
Beth tells Hotch that she got a job offer in New York. He encourages her to go there since that is a great opportunity for her but she hesitates because that is also about their relationship. Hotch does not mean to break up with her but to consider what is best for her and he suggests a long-distance relationship and to visit her when having the chance to. At the end everyone goes in there way, even though Beth was not happy about it but she told to herself if her and Hotch meant to be together, they will.

The Lesson
Hotch briefly mentioned Beth in the episode.

He mentioned that she was full hell of passion and good kisser.

Appearances

 * Season Seven
 * The Bittersweet Science
 * Closing Time
 * A Family Affair
 * Hit
 * Run
 * Season Eight
 * Through the Looking Glass