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I can't escape this hell

Spencer was shocked by what Nick told him. However Nick had no clue how he died or who he really was when alive. Spencer spent hours in his hotel room pondering over the possibilities. He spent the next day looking through files of missing persons in hope of finding Nick's picture and file. The team never saw him so determined to while working on a case. After some, Spencer found his file:

Nick McCoy

Age: 40

Marital status: divorced, one child in wife's custody

Last seen before disappearance: at work, goes home on highway 45

(That was the closest highway to the crime scene)

Occupation: Chief at Ross's Diner

Declared missing in January 25, 2008

(He's been missing for about two years)

Spencer looked over the file and noticed Nick was staring at it with tears in his eyes.

"I forgot….I had a son…his name was Tommy…my wife ran out on me and took tom with her…she never let me see him…she found someone else and left me just like that."

Spencer thought over this, "Could the wife have something to do with Nick's murder."

Suddenly a police officer came in and told the team that the remains have been identified using dental records since the teeth and jaw were still intact. The body was Nick McCoy's.

Spencer cast his eyes downward, he knew it would be Nick's body but he silently didn't wish it wasn't. Why make Nick relive his nightmares.

The team investigated his old house, which was still left unoccupied. They found nothing, so they went to his old place of work. The owner was shocked to find that his friend and cook have been dead this whole time. He told them he thought he decided to pick up and leave after Nick's terrible divorce.

Spencer felt this old feeling about the boss, Frank Rockefeller, Spencer couldn't put his figure on it and he noticed Nick was clenching his fists. When Spencer asked him what was wrong, Nick said for some reason, Frank made him enraged. But he couldn't remember why.

At the office Spencer was working and reading file after to file. Spencer had to find more, so he dived deeper. He had to do it on his own, unless he wants to be questioned by Garcia.

Spencer and the team was sitting in a restaurant, Spencer was in deep thought.

A pretty brunette, with green eyes, pale skin that seemed to glow and a smile that could make men melt into a puddle. She worked as a waitress there. She looked at Spencer and smiled, but Spencer wasn't paying any attention to her.

Morgan noticed that the waitress looked at Spencer with interest. He nudged Hotch and he noticed too. Everyone was silently hoping she would talk to Spencer. This was a chance for some sparks to fly.

When she finally went to Spencer to get his order, she sauntered over and she batted her eyelashes.

"What can I get for you" she said in a sensual voice.

Spencer didn't look up, "Uh…some waffles and coffee. Thank you."

BAM-DENIED

The woman didn't move for a moment and walked off with a look of annoyance on her face.

The team stared at Spencer shocked, "Reid, you just got hit on by a beautiful woman and you didn't even give her a second glance."

Spencer snapped out of his thoughts, "Hmm….what's wrong? What about a waitress?"

"Spence, a woman wanted to talk to you and you don't care" said JJ.

Spencer looked at them in disbelief.

"Guys…we have a case where someone has been dead for two years, his family and friends still don't know he's dead and your worried about some woman your don't know."

The team was taken aback for a moment but then realized he was right, the case is important.

Back that the station, Spencer was able to track down Nick's ex-wife.

Her name was Lucy; she remarried a man named Ben Wilson. Tommy was now thirteen years old.

When they were called in, Lucy was in shock that Nick was dead. Tommy had tears in his eyes but for some reason kept his head down so his mom wouldn't see.

Spencer decided to talk to Tommy first.

"Hello Tommy I'm Spencer, I know this is hard for you but could you tell me about your dad?"

"You mean the one that my mom left?"

Spencer sighed and nodded.

Tommy looked up, "Nothing I say can't be repeated to her or Ben."

Spencer was taken aback but nodded.

"My dad was the best; he did everything to make my mom and me happy. He got her all kinds of gifts and they always went on trips. At that time my dad was working as an accountant, so he made plenty of money. However, he told me he always wanted to be a chief, so he quit his job and worked at a diner. My dad was so happy that he could cook; he was trying to get a job at this high-class restaurant too. I was happy that he was going something he wanted to do, but mom wasn't. Cooks don't get paid nearly as well as accountants."

Tommy paused; Spencer could see the rage on his face.

"She started to leave late at night when dad was at work. At one point I saw her wearing a black cocktail dress and kissing some man in a black suit. He was driving some fancy car and had golden rings on his fingers. I saw him give my mom a diamond necklace."

Spencer thought this over for a moment, a greedy wife and a clueless husband. Poor Nick.

Spencer saw Nick standing next to his son. Nick was stunned and tears were pouring out of his eyes.

Then Tommy continued.

"My mom then decided to devoice my dad and take me away from him. I never knew why but she kept saying that he was no good for me. I told her I wanted to be able to see my dad but she never let me. Before I knew it she got married again, to some guy named Ben. He works as a doctor and is super rich. I hardly talk to him. Still he tries to win me over with expensive gifts and he even got me into this high-in private school. I hate it there, everyone always brags about money or expensive trips they went on. I don't want money or things; they ruined my parent's marriage."

Tommy had tears in his eyes again, Spencer gave him a tissue.

"I know my mom doesn't really give a crap about me. I'm just an extra to her rich lifestyle. I hate her and I hate Ben. Now my dad is dead and I'm stuck with them."

Spencer sat there in silence and then let Tommy leave.

Nick watched his son leave, "I'm so sorry Tommy, I wish I could still be there for you and tell you everything would be alright."

Nick looked over at Spencer, "I hope you can catch my killer."

Spencer nodded, "I will and you will finally be at peace."

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