My first Criminal minds fan fic. Please disregard all spelling errors. I don't own the character at all. WARNING spoilers for Season 12 episodes 21 and 22.

The sun stung the doctor's eyes as he stepped out of the cold, concrete and wire building into the walkway that led to his freedom. He didn't stop walking forward, didn't want them to realise that it had been a mistake. Something messed up in the

paperwork that would seem him dragged kicking and screaming back to hell.

Some of his BAU family were walking with him. He wasn't surprised but he was happy to see them. They'd told him that they'd get him out of prison. He wanted to believe them but couldn't hope. He should have, they were right after all.

As the final set of doors inched open he saw the person who had helped him keep his sanity the most...Penelope Garcia.

After over a decade of knowing each other and becoming friends, Spencer had finally confessed how he felt.

As he embraced her he found himself wondering 'could Penelope ever date an ex-con?'

"I missed you."

Well, that answered that question.

"I missed you too Penny." He squeezed her tighter. "Let's get my Mum back."

Holding her hand Spencer headed towards the black SUV and slid into the back seat pulling Penelope with him. He needed her close.

"What do we know?" Spencer questioned as he linked his fingers with Garcia's.

Alvez clicked in his seatbelt and smiled. "Thought you'd never ask."

As they drove away from the prison Alvez filled Reid in on what he'd missed and what they knew about the unsub responsible for abducting his Mum.

Garcia kept her eyes on Reid. Yes, he was safe now but there was still so much to do. If anything happened to his Mum. She slammed her eyes shut. Thinking about that would help.

"You ok?"

She heard the concern in his voice. Opening her eyes she saw a frown marring his gorgeous face. She nodded.

"Yeah. Sweetie. I'm good. Im happy you're back."

He smiled that shy smile she loved so much. "Me too. I'm glad you came today."

Alvez turned his head "she threatened to put my social security number all over the internet if I didn't let her come."

Garcia shrugged "I wanted to see with my own eyes that my Junior G-Man was okay."

"And the verdict?" Reid waited for an answer.

Garcia slowly scanned his face. "Tired, scared and determined."

Alvez laughed "you should be a profiler Garcia."

"You'll feel way better when we get your Mum back."

Reid cleared his throat. "If we get her back" he corrected. "We have to be realistic about it."

"No!" She said louder than intended. "Now is the time to be hopeful. " she leaned in closer and whispered "we can think about the what if's later. Right now we need that big, beautiful brain of yours to get your Mum back."

Nodding slowly he smiled and pressed his lips to her cheek. "You're right. Thank you."

"You are so welcome."

The rest of the trip was spent catching Reid up on what he'd missed.

Back at Quantico smiles and cheers filled the room as Penelope led Reid into the bullpen. Reid kept his head down and kept ahold of Penelope's hand.

Prentiss turned to the team "Reid, Garcia take the night off."

Reid's head shot up "that won't be necessary."

Penelope quickly began to leave the bullpen "we'll see you tomorrow." Her steps quickened as she headed to her lair to shit down her computers.

"Penny I..."

"Ssshhh no talk." She continued to drag him until she reached her door. Ripping open the door she dragged him in and closed the door.

"Penny. We don't have time to waste." Reid stopped talking when Penelope turned towards him and he saw the tears glistening in her eyes. "Penny. Don't cry."

He quietly pleaded taking a step towards her.

"I just" She twisted her fingers and looked down at them. "I was scared." Her voice was so small. "I wanted to make sure you were okay, I wanted to be with you, to

help you."

"You did." He bent his knees and tried to catch her eyes. "The whole time I was in there. I thought of you and my Mum. The two people I care about the most."

Her head lifted and she smiled. "You owe me a first date boy wonder."

Reid smiled "more than one I hope." His nervousness was cute.

"Hundreds, thousands if you want?"

Stepping forward he wrapped his arms around her "I do. I really do."

Lifting up on her toes she wrapped her arms around him. Slowly she tilted her head and pressed her lips to his.

Sighing happily Reid pulled her closer and ran his fingers through her soft hair.

Pushing closer the technician stepped forwards until she heard Spencer's back hit the door. He grunted out didn't stop

kissing her. She was everywhere; he could feel her soft lips caressing his, her body pressed against his. She smelt like flowers and something that he couldn't place.

It was official she was in heaven. Spencer was kissing her. His hand that was not running through her hair was on her waist, his fingers running lightly back and forth on her dress. Slowly his tongue ran over her lip and she opened her mouth

willingly.

When the need for breath became overwhelming the doctor pulled away. Just far enough to catch his breath. He smiled at the dreamy look on Garcia's face.

Slowly she opened her eyes "welcome home" she whispered.

He leaned in to kiss her again. She stepped back giggling "let's get you home." Turning off the computers Garcia then grabbed his hand and headed for her car.

Given the fact that someone had it out for junior g-man they decided her place was the safest option.

The ride to her home was quiet but not uncomfortably so. Dr. Spencer Reid was grateful for many things: his go bag which sat at his feet, his team for more reasons then even he could fathom, the beautiful, witty woman sitting next to him for her support and him Mum; she'd help to shape him into the man he was. He had to get her back. He was wasting time.

"Hey" Garcia reached over and tapped his leg "we will find her, just rest tonight we'll kick ass tomorrow." She pondered for a moment "I should get that printed on a coffee mug."

Teaching her apartment she unlocked the door and swung it open. Clutching his go bag he followed her inside.

"I figured the unsubscribe may know where you live so..."

"This is perfect Penelope. Thank you."

"Make yourself at home."

The doctor placed his bag next to the sofa and sat down. Her place hadn't h ages at all since he'd been here last.

"Can I get you a drink?"

"Earl grey if you have it."

"Of course, good sir. One Earl Grey coming up."

As Garcia busied herself in the kitchen Reid had time to think. Why would his person single out his Mum? Certainly, it was to hurt him but there were a number o ways to do that. How had they known where she was? I rarely mentioned it for this very reason. Keeping those he cared about safe was the most important thing. It's part of the reason why he had never co fessed his feeling for the FBI technical analyst currently in the kitchen.

"One early grey tea for the resident genius and a camomile tea for me." Placing the drink on Reid's hand she nice to sit beside him.

"Thank you."

"It's no biggie, I was having a tea anyway."

He took a sip and the hot liquid seemed to soothe his nerves slightly. "Not for the tea. Well, not just for the tea. "

"You are more than welcome, So what do you want to do for the rest of the evening?"

He took another sip of his tea. "Maybe a movie?"

"Oh, good idea. Any preference?"

He shrugged.

"How about Guardians of the Galaxy?"

"I've never seen it."

"In that case, we are watching it."

With the movie ready to play and Penelope snuggled next to him he smiled. Leaning his chin on top of her head he sighed. He could relax, just for tonight. And tomorrow? He'd find his Mum and whoever had taken her. For now, he enjoyed the evening, the movie and most importantly the company.

Thanks for reading. Potentially I will make this a multiple chapter but is a one-shot for now. Please review.