"It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone,"- John Steinbeck
Today was just like any other day for Spencer Reid. Wake up, get dressed, go to work. Nothing was off as he walked toward the train on his way to the BAU. Everything about today seemed to be going the way it had had since Monday, it being Friday, Reid was glad the week was almost over and couldn't wait to relax at home for the weekend.
Reid Stood on the train platform looking down trying not to create awkward eye contact with strangers waiting for their train as well, it hadn't been busy due to the chilling winds, even he regretted not taking his car today.
Pulling the scarf closer his face Reid soon felt the buzz from his phone in his coat pocket. Reid quickly pulled the phone out assuming it was Hotch on the other end; they've been on paper duty this whole week so the possibility of the call being a case was higher.
"Reid here" Trying replying in a calm manner but didn't work as well because of the sudden gust of wind making his teeth chatter a bit, he hoped the case was somewhere warmer than where he was now.
"Dr. Reid?" The voice was unfamiliar. Reid suddenly made confused look as he pulled the phone away from his face to look at caller ID, he didn't recognize the voice or the number, it was a male, young, maybe mid to late 30's.
"Umm…yes this is Dr. Reid, and who is this?" Reid asked he could feel the anxiety building in his chest.
"This is Dr. Wilson from the Bennington Sanitarium…"
Reid could feel his heart sink. Something must have gone wrong, Something could have happened to his mother, who was calling him, why couldn't he regains the number. So many Reasons were racing around in Reid's head he almost didn't hear Dr. Wilson on the phone.
"Hello? Sir?"
"u-um yes? sorry, is something wrong with my mother? is she alright?" Reid stuttered a bit. Reid began to walk away from the tracks to a more enclosed location to hear the other person on the phone.
"Well you see that's why I'm calling" Dr. Wilson toke a pause "You mother was transferred to the hospital late last night due to an incident that accursed. we can talk more thoroughly in details once you get here. She's there now and expecting you."
Reid's eyes darted all over and began to feel it was harder to breathe. "umm..a..-of course, I'll be right there thank you." Hanging up the phone and shockingly putting it pack in his pocket. With his free hand, Reid brushed though his hair. He was stressed. He needed to see his mother immediately. He would have to explain to Hotch that he Couldn't come to work today later. His mother needed him more then he's boss and Reid too much of a train wreck to call him now.
Taking a deep breath, Reid quickly ran out of the train station and flagged down the nearest taxi. Why hadn't the doctor explained why he's mother was in the hospital? he prayed that she was ok and that it wasn't something serious.
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Morgan walked through the doors of the office sipping on a fresh cup of coffee well holding another in his another hand. He smiled as he walked toward the bullpen. Reid had bought him a coffee a couple days ago and thought he'd repay the favor. Morgan stopped when he reached his desk surprised to see Reid hadn't shown up for work yet, Reid was always one of the first one here unless he was getting here with on of us it was a rare sight to see he's desk empty.
Morgan looked around to see if he had just wondered off somewhere else. Just then, Garcia came around the corner with a bright welcoming smile.
"why hello, does my eyes deceive me or is my knight in shining armor here to save me from the wretched pile of papers on my desk or do you plan on drinking two cups of coffee this morning." She said with a smirk as she walked toward Morgan.
"Hey there sweetness" Morgan replayed as he handed Garcia the other cup of coffee. Hey, first come first serve. He'll repay Reid another time. Garcia gave a joyful giggle as she toke the cup from Morgan.
"Hey you haven't had happened to see Reid around here have you?" Morgan asked as he looked again around the room with a bit of concern.
"Sorry sugar, I haven't seen him since yesterday," Garcia said still smiling as she toke another sip of coffee morgen had brought in.
Morgan watched as Garcia walked back to her office and looked back to Reid's desk. Well maybe he's just late. Morgan shrugged it off and began to work on the pile of papers waiting for him. Morgan decided he would call him in a couple of hours if he still hadn't shown up. Hopefully the kid's train was late or his alarm didn't go off, but that still didn't stop him from texting the kid.
-Hey Reid, running late?- 8:06am
Morgan put his phone back in his pocket as he began his work for the day he just hoped Reid could get here before hotch could gather them for the new case.
A/N thank you so much for reading! this is my first fic so I would love the reviews, don't worry next chapter will be longer this was more of a test run! if you have any questions or requests just ask! :)