Derek chooses to ignore that dry comment for the moment. Yeah, he knows he needs to go in with someone. No, it doesn't fit in with his solo-act game plan. Yes, he'll eventually concede to getting help. And yes, it would be nice if Hotch was still here because he knows Hotch would have gone in with him and in that kind of situation, he trusts him to have his back.
"I guess that's our first step in setting this things up. Better communication within the sector and puttin' together a map for a grid search."
He pauses. Speaking of Hotch. "What are your thoughts on the dimensional stabilizer?"