I get what you're saying. But Emily is a law enforcer AND the BAU unit chief, which is a very prestigious occupation. Her job is to fight crimes and track down killers. So it wouldn't be believable or acceptable to me for her to date a dangerous guy like Doyle, which is the type she'd always want to throw behind bars. A legal bad boy like Mick Rawson from Suspect Behaviour ? Oh yeah, absolutely ! But a dangerous criminal ? No way ! If I were the BAU's director and she did that, I'd demote her from her functions.
I've always wanted her with a Hotch type of guy, smart and very intense but on the right side of the law. However, since I've been waiting almost eight years for her to have someone close to her who isn't related to the BAU, I can't be too difficult. And it helps that Mendoza is very likeable and can keep up with her wits. Plus, he makes her smile again and brings out her light side, something I've missed so much. I've always seen Emily as a mysterious but fun character but she's been so serious all the time since her return, so I'm glad Andrew can make her relax a bit.
The only thing I hate about this budding romance is that they wrote it way too late and now there's no time left to see it evolve. The show's ending after 5 more episodes and I bet we'll only see Mendoza again in the finale.
