I'm 1,000% sure this has been done before, but this plot hit me when the plot bunnie flew threw the window in social studies and hit me in the face on Friday. I decided to throw my hand in it and give it a try. I only own the plot and charecters I make up. Also, I don't know much about Asperger's Syndrome, so I apologize prematurly for any mistakes with said disorder.


"Henry has Asperger's Syndrome."

That phrase echoed in JJ's mind, taunting her every time it replayed itself. Henry was so young, only two. He had gone to daycare when a woman who worked there suggested checking him for Autism. JJ and Will took him to the doctor, who confirmed the woman's finding. Henry had Asperger's Syndrome, a form of Autism. The thing was, he had it just like his Godfather, Spencer Reid. And that set Will off.

"JJ, is Henry my son?" Will asked as JJ walked into the bedroom after putting Henry down for a nap.

"What kind of question is that? Of course he is," JJ said.

"Then why is he so much like him?" Will asked.

"Who?" JJ asked.

"That doctor you work with," Will said.

"His name is Spencer. What do you mean they're alike?" JJ asked.

"Their eyes, their hair, and now he's Autistic like him too. Is Henry mine or his?" Will asked. JJ thought for a while. Henry was a little like Spence. But Henry can't be his.

"No, Henry's definitely yours. I never slept with Spence," JJ said.

"You had to think about your answer," Will said. "I want a DNA test."

"Will, you're being stupid! My brother has wavy hair like Henry and my dad had eyes like Henry! Asperger's Syndrome can happen to anyone," JJ said.

"Then a DNA test shouldn't be a problem," Will said.

"Oh, but it is Will! If you want some stupid piece of paper to tell you Henry is yours and not Spence's that means you don't freaking trust me. Why is that Will? Why don't you trust me?" JJ asked. It was silent.

"You always seemed closer to him than we were. And I know you two dated in 2005. He looks at you and I know he still loves you and I know you still love him. And why does Henry always want 'Pence' and not 'Daddy'?" Will said. "I'm leaving JJ. And I'm not coming back."


THE NEXT DAY

JJ sat crying on the couch as she watched Henry playing with his blocks. Will left in the middle of the night and JJ didn't want to face the team. She hadn't called or texted anyone and wasn't going to work.

"Why sad?" Henry asked.

"Its okay sweetie. Go play," JJ said. Henry did as he was told, not understanding why his mom was crying and his dad wasn't around.

Meanwhile, Reid was driving to JJ's house. He was worried about JJ. She never missed work, and when she did, she called off. He pulled into JJ's driveway and impatiently knocked on the door. JJ opened it, wishing she didn't look like she had been crying.

"Hey JJ. What's wrong?" Reid asked. JJ didn't answer, but looked like she was about to cry. Reid put an arm around her and led her inside. "Talk to me Jayje."

JJ started crying and Reid hugged her, rocking back and forth. "Shh, shh. It's okay JJ." Reid whispered.

"No its not," JJ sobbed into his chest.

"What happened?" Reid asked.

"Will left Spence. He just left," JJ mumbled.

"Oh Jayje, I'm so sorry," Reid said. He continued to comfort her until he realized she cried herself to sleep. He carried her to her room and laid her down. As he re-entered the living room, Henry ran over to him and tugged on his pant leg.

"Pence, hungry," Henry said. Reid picked him up.

"Do you want some oatmeal Henry? Or cereal?" Reid asked.

"Oats! Oats!" Henry exclaimed.

"You go play while I make breakfast," Reid said.

"Okay," Henry said as Reid put him down. He was surprised how well he spoke for being 2. He had been the same way, which was how the doctor detected his Asperger's Syndrome at 3.

"Apple juice or orange juice?" Reid asked.

"Ummmm, apple!" Henry said. Reid filled Henry's sippy cup with apple juice and made him oatmeal. He picked up Henry and started to feed him. "I fed me."

"Okay kiddo," Reid said, giving Henry the spoon. Henry messily fed himself breakfast. Once he was finished, Reid loaded the dishwasher and cleaned off the table. He picked up Henry and gave him a bath. He put him down for a nap after.

Reid put all of Henry's toys away and the toddler awoke from his nap soon after. Reid changed his pull-up and got him dressed.

"We go walk Pence! Let's go!" Henry said.

"Okay, let me leave Mommy a note," Reid said. He left a note for JJ just in case she woke up and took him for a walk to the park. Henry played on the swings with the help of Reid and ran around the park a little. That's when Reid noticed something. Henry was avoiding all the other kids. 'Just like I did' Reid thought.

At noon, they returned home and Henry ate lunch. He watched 'Little Einsteins' and then flipped through a book before handing it to Reid.

"Read it please," Henry said. Reid smiled. Henry sat on his lap and enjoyed hearing the story told to him. Reid pointed to a line in the book.

"I can't remember how to read this Henry. Do you?" Reid asked.

"Rainbow fish shared his...scales?" Henry said.

"That's it. Good job Henry," Reid said. He finished the book and allowed Henry to play with his toys while he made dinner. He finished eating and was soon tired. Reid changed him into pajamas and sat on the rocking chair and put him to sleep. That's how JJ found him in the middle of the night. Henry fast asleep on his chest and Reid fast asleep, his arms protectively around Henry.


"Thank you Spence, so much," JJ said the next day.

"It's no problem JJ. I'm his Godfather, I'll help you take care of him," Reid said. "I know a daycare that'll accept him. He's really smart, he can read a little, and the potty train has almost left the station. I can get him in with one phone call."

"Will they still accept him if he has Asperger's?" JJ asked quietly.

"Yes," Reid replied, almost as quiet. "Is...Is that why Will left?"

"I don't want to talk about it Spence. Henry was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome a few days ago," JJ said.

"He's stupid to leave Henry. He's a wonderful, smart kid and he's missing out on you and him," Reid said.

"Thanks. For everything," JJ said. Reid smiled at her.


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