There were days when even he didn't feel great. When he would throw on a hoodie and his jeans for work. But on this day they were flying home . The case had been brutal . A school shooting and well kids being hurt or worse always got under Matt's skin . He went to the back of the jet near where Rossi and Luke sat usually and just kind of sprawled out on the couch with a nearby pillow and blanket . He placed the pillow under his head and the blanket was over his legs as he relaxed into some sleep.
Luke said " I was wondering when he'd crash. This case was really hard on him."
" Kids are hard on all of us Luke. I know I'll be face timing Kai longer than usual tonight when we get home."
" That will be good. I wonder if having Kristy there when we land will help him feel better."
" It should that or him piling up with his own kids."
" Yeah. I just wonder if he was a hundred percent before we left."
" Hmm that's up to him to say . Rest will help and we don't have that long of a flight."
" Maybe i'll call Garcia and have her take care of things on her end. He doesn't wear hoodies much unless he's stressing . That much I know for sure."
" Sounds like a plan. We'll all keep an eye on him . He's tough and used to getting things done himself but even the strongest of us need a hand now and then."
Luke nodded and went to call Garcia a little closer to the front of the plane.
" Hey Garcia."
" Well hello cool hand Luke what can I do for you ."
" Could you have Matt's wife waiting when we land ? I think he needs Kristy right now. He's had a hard time with this case and I think her arms will help."
" I can do that , she'll be here when you get home. How are you holding up?"
" I'm thinking of a good shower and a cold beer but otherwise I'm good chica."
" All right I'll see you when you get here."
" Not much longer ."
" Take care of Matt."
Luke smiled . "I'm sure he will welcome a hug after he sees Kristy."
" Then I'll have one for him and maybe a few other happy things as well."
" Thank you Penelope. You're the best."
" Anything for my family ."
