Embrace

A shot disrupted the night and Hotch started to run. He had to save him.

Soon he found Reid kneeling there on the ground. Heavily breathing, in pain.

But alive.

At least alive.

How much Hotch had suffered, not knowing if they could find the youngest team member in time. Before it was too late to save him.

But he survived.

They got him.

He got him.

The flashlights moved through the night, catching Reid's eye. He stood up, hobbled towards him. Happiness marked his face as he hugged him tightly.

"I knew you'd understand."

And yes, he understood.