Last Friday Night
The Engagement Party
"You're nervous, kid?"
Dr. Spencer Reid looked at Derek Morgan briefly before readjusting his tie for the 14th time.
"A little bit," Reid replied. "I'm about to get married in 2 weeks, 29 days. My whole life is about to change."
"Reid, you're life already changed 5 years ago when you decided to do it with my niece," Derek said. "But I'm glad you're able to make her happy."
"She makes me happy."
"I can't believe you and Boy Wonder are tying the knot in two weeks!" Penelope Garcia squealed.
"I can't believe it went by so fast," Jennifer "JJ" Jareau added. "Just yesterday, you were just telling me you had feelings for Spence."
"I didn't tell you, you drilled it out of me." Gatsby Algérnon corrected. "Either way, I'm glad I acted on it."
"So how long has Reid and Gatsby been seeing each other?" Alex Blake asked.
"About 5 years, on and off." David Rossi replied. They were by the bar drinking wine. "The first year or so was rough because they were going through some things."
"I always thought the FBI didn't condone interoffice relationships."
"Yeah, well. There are exception to the rules."
"Everyone gather around. I like to make a toast."
The guests all took their seats to listen to Aaron Hotchner make his toast. Spencer and Gatsby sat next to each other at a table with Gatsby's friends: Celeste & Kent Bradley, Remy Laurent and Kimiko Tennyson.
"Spencer Reid and Gatsby Algérnon are more than just my trusted colleagues," Hotch began. "They're my younger siblings, my students, and my friends. I've mentored them and watched them grow into the focused, mature young adults that I know they can be. And to see them find love within each other, it's a beautiful thing. So I'll toast to you both, Reid and Gatsby that you may live a long, life together; filled with love, happiness, laughter and joy.–Hotch raised his glass–"to Reid and Gatsby!"
"To Reid and Gatsby!" Everyone toasted.
Gatsby and Reid raised their glasses in celebration before looking at each other with love.
"I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you," Reid said.
"Me neither," Gatsby agreed. "I just wish the wedding would come sooner."
"Why?"
"I don't know, I just have a feeling that something bad is going to happen."
Reid laughed and kissed Gatsby. "Sweetie, it's just two weeks away. What could happen?"
"Everyone! Drinks on the house!" Remy called.
