SIX MONTHS AFTER REID'S KIDNAPPING:
Reid:
The ordeal is finally over, and everyone is starting to treat me and Emily like human beings again. At last, no more cooing over us because we're "fragile" no more babying and check-ups at home because they were "in the neighbourhood". Sometimes, family can be so stifling. I'm thankful for them though, Rossi, JJ, Hotch, Morgan, Garcia, and especially Prentiss. The fact that she unblinkingly took a shot for me makes me infinitely grateful. As she so graciously reminds me every time she can't swing for a cup of coffee before work. I don't know what I'd do without them. Without my friends, my team – I might not even be here today looking across the bullpen from my desk, and watching a smiling Emily gloat as she shows her finished case files to Morgan. No, without them I would probably be another name to add to Maggie Lowe's list of the deceased.
My recovery wasn't speedy, and for several weeks the simple act of sitting upright against some pillows would send me spiralling down in fits of pain. Luckily, I always had someone there to help me – mainly JJ and Garcia when it came to comfort, and Morgan, Hotch and Rossi when it came to moving me – they were so patient with me, and so careful with every movement. I'm glad that I have a family like mine. Of course, when Emily recovered she came to see me too, and that's when I noticed the interaction happening between the two team members I respect the most.
Hotch:
Looking at Reid's comeback after his multiple surgeries and ordeal it can honestly be said that he has strength unknown to the rest of us. He pulled through amazingly- meeting each challenge head on, he had a few meltdowns on the way but he only came back stronger. He truly fought with all his strength, and for that he has earned my respect, as well as the respect of the rest of the team. Going to visit him in hospital, and watching him slowly regain his strength brought back slightly unpleasant memories of when I was attacked by Foyet, however, every time I went, I was rewarded with a sneaky glance to the side from Emily. For us, this means a lot. To me, this means that finally she is returning my feelings, ones that I only truly discovered through Reid's ordeal.
I can't think of a way to ask her to lunch though, as juvenile as it sounds, I've never outright come clean – there was always some sort of ruse. With Haley it was the drama club, with Kate I'd joined her team briefly, and there had been no other women before or after. Not until Emily came anyway. When she came, I was still married and therefore not really attracted to her, I was happily married with a wife and child- and though I may be guilty of many things – infidelity isn't one of them. When I was attacked by Foyet, Emily helped me get back on my feet, and although the team helped her, she was the only one who truly put in extra time – even after work. I appreciate that more than I've ever let on, and through that we became friends. Now, now I feel as though it's developed into something more, at least, that's what I hope. Emily and I have been playing cat and mouse for a while, carefully dancing around the issue. I want so badly to ask her on a date, but I don't know how.
Watching her recovery is what truly set my determination, the fact that even though she was hurt herself, she still took the time to take care of Reid – sometimes more than she took care of herself. She is the type of person I want in my life, and soon, I shall have her.
Garcia:
I'm so glad that Spencer's back at the BAU! Even now, as I watch my fingers flying over the keys, I can feel that warm rush from finally having the team all together again. I'm so glad that the entire team's back, especially Emily – who would I go out on ladies' nights with? JJ's great, but the real magic happens with all of us! The family's back, and it seems like there's been something brewing between bossman and Emily, who knows? Maybe something will blossom from it. I hope so, we've all been rooting for them...but my bet expires soon on the office pool. Damn Rossi, he always knows – especially since Hotch goes to him for advice. Should've taken the better odds...but I'm a sucker for falling hard and fast. At least I won't lose out as bad as Morgan will!
After Emily's shooting JJ broke down, her best friend had been taken captive and her best girlfriend had been shot by an associate of the psychopath. It was all I could to not to break down, much as I wanted to. That was a dark time for all of us, especially JJ, since she had two best friends in immediate danger. When Reid woke up, JJ wanted to be the first to see him, and none of us dared argue with her – she was too distraught to stop. Her anger was terrifying when she saw Lowe being led into the hospital before Reid, her face twisted and her eyes narrowed – it was as if she were a completely different person. Once she received news from Hotch about Reid's condition she broke down and began to cry – from happiness or relief I was uncertain. I tried as hard as I could to be her rock. Unfortunately – I'm not as sturdy as Hotch, and my emotions tend to get the better of me. As they did when I saw JJ's face in that hospital waiting room.
Alright guys :) this is the sequel to the first (Happy) ending of Out of sight, still in mind. I hope you enjoyed it, please R&R and tell me whether this is worth continuing. Thanks :)