Friends To The Rescue

Author's Note: Criminal Minds and its' characters do not belong to me, I just borrow them. I do not make any type of compensation for this.

Be kind as this is my first foray into Criminal Minds fanfiction.

The enclosed space of the private jet that carried the FBI's elite Behavioral Analysis Unit to and from cases was silent. The was all upset about how their last case ended. They lost the victim and the unsub on top of one of their own being slightly injured. The uninjured members all took brief glances at their injured teammate.

Dr. Spencer Reid just ignored his teammates looks and continued to read, his left arm in a sling. He knew that they were worried about him, but he didn't like the attention. He kept his head down and his hazel eyes on his book. He hated to be thought of as weak.

SSA David Rossi decided that the team needed to have a weekend where they had no worries. He texeted the Section Chief and asked for the weekend off. He then decided to have the whole team, including Will, Henry, Jack, Beth, and Savannah, at his cabin in Little Creek for a relaxing weekend, where they can keep an eye on Reid.

"Hey, everyone, I was thinking that we can use some down time. Why don't we all meet up at my cabin for the weekend? JJ, you can bring Will and Henry. Aaron, you can bring Jack and Beth while you can bring Savannah, Morgan."

"You sure, Dave?" Aaron Hotchner asked, surprised at the invitation.

"Yes, we all need time to relax and I have the room for it," Rossi stated. "Besides," Rossi continues in a whisper, "this way, we can keep an eye on the kid."

"You are brilliant," Aaron chuckled. "Jack and I will be there, as Beth is in France."

"I'm in," came from Morgan, while the rest of the crew echoed his reply.

All that is but Reid. He just sat there and hoped that he would be able to go home alone. He just wanted to be alone in his apartment to think. He was terrified when he took the bullet graze to his arm. So, while the rest of the team will be at Rossi's place, he would be alone to contemplate his life.

"Reid, did you take the train in?" Rossi asked.

"Yeah, but I can grab it to go home," Reid replied.

"Nope, I am taking you there to get your stuff for the weekend then I am gonna take you to Little Creek with me," Rossi commanded.

"I really want to stay home. I have a paper due for a journal," Reid tried to argue.

"Nope, you need a rest and a relaxing weekend with your friends is just what the doctor ordered." Rossi grinned at him.

"Give it up, Spence, you won't win. You're coming with us," JJ stated with a laugh.

As the pilot announced their approach, the team settled in for landing. Spencer was a little irritated at being told that he was going to Dave's cabin, but he knew that they meant well. They were concerned and scared for him, so he was going to be gracious about it and go with them.

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After disembarking form the plane, Reid followed Rossi to his SUV and put his go-bag in the back. He then got in the front and put on his seat belt. He was quiet for most of the trip to his apartment building.

"What is going on with the traffic and emergency vehicles?" Rossi asked as they drew closer.

"I don't know, but it looks like they are all around my apartment building," Reid replied. "Oh, no, Rossi, my apartment is on fire!"

"Let's go see what is happening," Rossi stated calmly.

They drove as close as they could then parked and walked the rest of the way. Reid was looking for the apartment manager to see what happened. They were stopped at the barricade when they took out their credentials and Reid presented his driver's license with his address. They were let thru to a group of Spencer's neighbors.

"Mrs. Cavanaugh, what happened?"

"Oh, Dr. Reid, I think a gas main blew up, there was a loud bang and then the building shook. We all got out when we smelled the smoke. Were you out of town?" she asked.

"Yes, we just got back, my colleague went to get some answers," he answered.

"Well, Reid, looks like a gas main exploded, the building is a loss," Rossi said. "They are not going to let anyone into the building. It is unsafe."

"Rossi, where am I gonna go now? I need to find a new apartment," Reid stated in a whisper.

"You can stay with me until you can find a new place. My mansion is big enough and I would love the company."

"Thanks, Rossi, I will need to stop at a store to get some more clothing. I am glad I wasn't home."

"Yeah, well, I gotta let Hotch and the others know what happened, they will want to help out," Rossi said as he pulled his phone out.

Rossi called Hotch as he and Reid walked back to his SUV. He explained to the Unit Chief what happened and where they were going. Hotch told him that he will contact the rest of the team and to give Reid his regret about the fire.