'Mom, I know.' Morgan stated, 'Yes, well I don't know he might have plans. Okay, yeah I'll ask him as soon as I see him.'
Morgan sighed and looked around for Reid. His mother had it in her head that Reid was special to him. She wasn't wrong Reid was like a brother to him, so in his own way he was very special. The was no one like him, aside from him being a genius there were other factors that made the young doctor one of a kind. Morgan spotted the younger agent and walked over to him.
'Hey kid, what's up?' Morgan asked.
Reid looked up from his paperwork and sipped his coffee before answering, 'Hey, not much. How are you?'
'I'm good, listen are you doing anything for Thanksgiving. My mom wanted me to issue you an invite.' Morgan said.
Reid looked down and thought about it for a minute. The truth was he really didn't make any plans. Usually he just went to visit his mom for a few days but then by Thanksgiving he was home by himself.
'Your mom wants me to attend Thanksgiving with your family? Why?' Reid stated.
'Well, I don't know…I mean I do, she likes you. So do my sisters. And doesn't worry it wouldn't be to many people, this year mom said she is keeping the guests to a minimum so that means no extra family members.' Morgan continued, 'So what do you say? Wanna come with me?'
'Sounds good to me,' Reid smiled, 'when do we leave?'
'Tomorrow. If you need help packing I'll be glad to…' Morgan started.
Reid cut him off, 'No worries, I will be packed and ready to go tomorrow. I'll be at your house by 9.'
-Later that day-
Reid packed everything he could think of. He knew the weather was cold so he decided that most of his sweater vests would come in handy. He called his mom to let her know that he would visit before he came back to Virginia. He figured Morgan wouldn't mind enjoying Vegas before going back to work. Once he was all packed he put on a movie and then drifted off to sleep.
The next morning he got up and showered before he left for Morgan's place. He picked up coffee on the way, Morgan could probably use some. He knocked on the door at 9, as promised.
'Hey kid, is that coffee?' Morgan asked.
'Yeah I figured you could use a cup, I got it just the way you like it.' Reid smiled.
'Mmm you are a saint. Ready to go?' Morgan said as he took a sip of his coffee.
Reid smiled and nodded, he didn't think Morgan had ever called him that. Yeah sure Morgan had called him many things but saint was not one of them. He followed Morgan to his truck as he tried to ignore the fluttering inside his stomach. Within the hour they were at the airport on their way to Chicago.
When they arrived Morgan's sister Sarah picked them up from the airport, their trip to Fran's house was short but definitely not quiet. Sarah kept rambling on about her job and how much she missed Derek. Fran and Desiree were equally over joyed to see Derek as well as Spencer.
'Come here and give me a big hug, I have missed you both!' Fran began, 'So Derek did you do what we talked about?'
'Mom, can we talk about that later. We just got here.' Morgan sighed looking from her to Reid.
'Oh your right baby, I'm sorry. Why don't you and Spencer go rest, there are clean sheets and blankets in your room. I blew up an air mattress in case you two aren't comfortable in one bed.' Fran smiled uncontrollably.
'Thanks mom…' Morgan said angrily as he walked away, 'that woman is so smug sometimes. Sorry about her kid. '
'No worries,' Reid yawned, 'I am kinda tired now that she mentioned bed. I'll take the air mattress.'
Morgan was about to object before he saw Reid shake his head. This was going to be an interesting night. He knew what his mom wanted him to do but he wasn't sure he even liked Reid in that way. He knew he liked men, that was no surprise but he never found one that he actually cared about enough to want to be with long term. Fran was positive that man was Spencer but Morgan never really thought about him in that way. He was so lost in thought he didn't even hear Reid whisper, 'Night Morgan.'
