I know I haven't been updating my fics recently and I am sorryMy niece was born during the holidays so I've been helping my sister and brother in law out when I can and school has started so both have kept me busy,plus being sick...but with Corazon I HAD to write a few AU fics with this. And this is to make up for the lack of updating which I really am sorry for!
Reid stared at the beaded braclet that the man gave him.
"You have ghosts in your head"
"It's probably psychosomatic"
Reid's hand shook and he shook his head as he took another shot.
"Don't you think you've had enough?" The bartender asked and Reid shook his head.
"More please," he slurred and the bartender sighed.
"Reid?" A familiar voice appeared and Reid turned and was surprised to find Morgan there, with a woman.
"Morgan? What are you doing here?"
"I'm on a date, what are you doing here?"
"What does it look like I'm doing?" Reid took a gulp of his drink.
"Looks like you're drunk," comnmented Morgan.
"Didn't take you long to figure that out did you?" Reid slurred. Morgan sighed.
"Jen, I'm going to have to take him home, make sure he gets there safely..."
Jennifer smiled, concern for Reid on her face.
"I understand, I'll wait here."
"You will?" Morgan looked surprised.
"Sure." She nodded.
"I won't be long," he promised
He helped Reid stand up and managed to catch him before he fell.
"Okay kid lets go back to your place."
"You're not the boss of me,"mumbled Reid and Morgan sighed.
"Right now I am."
He helped Reid into his car and Reid groaned as he leaned his head against the window.
"Hand me my sunglasses, please," he begged. "It's too bright in here."
"Dude, it's almost pitch black." Morgan stared at him as he handed Reid his glasses. Reid kept his eyes closed until he had them on.
"You need to go to the doctors to get those headaches looked at," Morgan said, not hiding his concern.
"What headaches?"
"Reid, I may not be a genius but I'm not an idiot."
Reid sighed.
"Already got them looked at, nothing's wrong."
"Bullshit, then you wouldn't be having headaches this extreme and you wouldn't be drunk."
Reid swallowed.
"I don't want to talk about it."
Morgan stared at Reid, suddenly scared for Reid's health, very scared.
"All right, tonight I'll leave you alone, but you'll be getting interrogated tomorrow morning."
"Can't wait." Sarcasim was thick on Reid's voice.
"Boy." Morgan whistled. "Aren't you a smartass drunk."
"You didn't have to drive me home," said Reid, his voice was soft.
"Yeah I did." Morgan stared at Reid.
"Come on kid, talk to me. It's me, Morgan. Whatever you say stays between us, remember?"
Reid swallowed again and sighed.
Morgan sighed also.
"I'm here, for when you decide to open up," he reminded the young man, while wondering what could be wrong with Reid.
"I'm scared." Reid's voice was so soft it was barely audible. Morgan looked at him sharply.
"Scared of what?"
Reid lasped into silence.
Morgan decided not to press it.
They arrived finally at Reid's place and Morgan helped him to the elevator.
"You have a pretty date," Reid commented, his words still slurring together. Morgan laughed.
"Thanks."
I'd like to get back too her also.
"You didn't have to leave to take me home."
Reid sounded apologetic and guilty which made Morgan wince at his own thoughts.
"It's okay Reid, I don't mind. I didn't want you going home drunk."
Reid looked at Morgan.
"Thanks...for taking me home."
Morgan nodded.
"Don't mention it."
He helped Reid to the door and then to his bedroom. Reid collapsed on the bed and rolled to the side.
"Are you going to be all right?" Morgan wondered if he should undress him.
"I'm not schizophrenic," Reid mumbled and Morgan looked shocked at that statement.
"What did you say?"
"I'm not schizophrenic."
"Who said you were?"
Silence.
"Reid?" Worry filled Morgan's voice.
"Went to the doctors to get an MRI scan."
Morgan felt sick.
"And?"
"He...he said my scans are fan."
"Well that's good right?"
Silence.
"Reid?"
"He said it's probably pyschosomatic."
Morgan sucked in his breath.
"Reid..."His throat closed as he thought of Reid going through this by himself.
"I DON'T have a mental illness," Reid said. His voice rose. "I can't...He has to be wrong..."
"Reid." Morgan's voice was gentle.
"I need a second opinion," Reid mumbled. "Second opinion..." Suddenly Morgan was stunned to see Reid break down in tears. "I can't be schizophrenic, I just can't," he started to sob. Morgan grabbed his cell and dialed Jennifer.
"I'm really sorry but I'm going to have to cancel, he's going through some things.."After reschedualing Morgan sat down beside Reid.
"It's going to be all right kid." He wished he knew the right words to say in this kind of situation. "It's going to be all right."
"You have to promise me, Morgan," sobbed Reid. "If it's schizophrenia, you can't..put me in a mental hospital."
"Reid-"
"Promise me!"
Morgan decided to tell Reid what he needed to hear.
"I promise," he whispered and held Reid until he sobbed himself to sleep.
I hope you like it!