FYI: Français Amour
means "French Love".
A/N (Ashley's Note): Please review!
Also, if anyone has any "one shot" ideas for this, please let me
know!
D MORGAN has logged online
TECHIE GODDESS: So my little drop of chocolate, how is the bullpen holding up this fine Monday?
D MORGAN: Same as always sugar mama, just waiting for everyone to trickle in and get this day over with.
TECHIE GODDESS: What's the rush, got a big date tonight?
D MORGAN: Oh, you know there's no other date I would want more than one with you!
TECHIE GODDESS: Oh you. Stop it, you're making me flushed in this tiny dungeon of a room. Tell me, how has our little Reid been handling the Operation: Français Amour?
D MORGAN: Oh, you know him. They're just friends. I don't think he can even begin to think about being something else. It freaks him out too much. You saw how nervous he got when Prentiss pulled out the second article where she was just wearing a bikini and a necklace. I can't believe a racy add like that was just selling a necklace! But she did look good, didn't you see Reid's face? I can't believe he dropped coffee all over himself. Hahaha…
TECHIE GODDESS: lol. I sure did. I don't think I've ever seen his face turn that red before. It didn't help that you, so loudly might I add, mentioned this is the girl he's been talking to almost every night.
D MORGAN: What? It's true! I can see his screen from where I am and from the looks of it, he's reading one of her emails right now. You know what, I bet that they're writing raunchy little notes to each other. Maybe they're making some kind of creepy, nerdy book porn.
TECHIE GODDESS: Oh, Derek. You and your crazy stories. Can't you just see our little genius needs some help? He's obviously clueless when it comes to women, and it doesn't help that you bug him about it all the time. He just needs a little help, that's all.
D MORGAN: …What are you thinking of doing Garcia…?
TECHIE GODDESS: Well, that's for me, the Oracle of Matchmaking, to know. I may have a few ideas up my sleeve.
D MORGAN: You know you're walking on dangerous territory here girl. Why don't you just leave him alone, let him have his incredible hot model friend that he obviously has a huge crush on.
TECHIE GODDESS: My loveable choco-bear. Just you wait. Must go - Need to grab Em for some girl talk! See you at lunch ;)
TECHIE GODDESS has logged off
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Happy 26th
Dr. Reid!
May this year bring you good fortune.
From:
Your
(slightly) older, but more beautiful friend,
Emily
…..
Happy bday big boy!
Lets go
out for your birthday for a change.
Drinks on me.
Hope you
like your gift! Heh heh
Morgan
…..
Happy Birthday, my sweet son.
I
hope you enjoy your year.
I am so proud of you Spencer.
I wish
I could be there with you today, but I have a lecture this
afternoon.
Love, Mom.
…..
Happy Birthday, kiddo.
Only 26
and one of the best FBI agents out there.
Have a good
one,
Hotch.
P.S. hope you like the present, everyone pitched in
for it.
…..
SPENCER REID
39490-48st
Quantico,
VA
22135
Return Address
DANI LEREUX
13
Rue Massenet
Nice, France
06000
Happy shared Birthday, Spence! This day just got better, now that I have someone to REALLY share it with! Don't go getting high off your arse because you're one year older than me. You may be smarter than me Dr. Reid, but I am wiser!
Enclosed is a gift from me to you. I spent nearly 2 whole days searching around the net for it, but I found what I was looking for! Hope you like it. Let me know that you got it!
Love, Dani
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"She gave you what?" Morgan asked again, not sure if he heard right. He, Reid, Garcia and Prentiss were all standing in the small coffee room while they awaited the steaming coffee to finish dripping.
"It's an original 1994 Starship Enterprise NCC-1701-B Playmate!" Reid said again as he waved his coffee mug around excitedly.
"Playmate? Are you telling me she sent you some fantasized Star Trekkie porn?" Morgan replied again, still not grasping the concept.
Reid blushed slightly but shook his head, "No, it's a model of one of the Starships in Star Trek. It's incredibly rare, I haven't even been able to find one yet… Not that I've been looking or anything…" He shifted his eyes to the coffee maker, suddenly wishing he hadn't brought up the subject at all. He felt incredibly guilty, he had forgotten Dani shared the same birthday as her. Actually it's not that he forgot that, he had forgotten his own birthday. He was truly touched that so many people had remembered though.
"Well… Looks like you found someone special then!" Morgan said after stealing the first cup of coffee and patted his friend hard on the back before exiting the small coffee room back to his desk.
"I, uh… I feel kind of bad though…" Reid said, his voice much lower now even though Morgan had already left the room.
Prentiss and Garcia shared a small, hidden smile. "Why's that?" Prentiss asked.
"I… Well I forgot it was my own birthday. It came up so soon, I mean… Well, I guess that means I forgot hers too. I didn't think she'd get me anything. Am I supposed to get her something? Would it be rude if I sent her something now, even though she probably knows I got hers already?" Reid asked, his face slightly flustered. Prentiss turned her back to him as she busied herself with the coffee pot, pouring it into two awaiting mugs for her and Garcia.
"Well, I don't think you need to worry. Some things get taken care of without you knowing." Garcia smiled sweetly and graciously accepted the steaming mug of coffee from Emily.
"Huh?" Reid questioned as he raised an eyebrow. His gaze shifted from girl to girl as a suspicious feeling waved over him.
"Don't worry, Reid. We know you're forgetful, so we took care of it for you." Prentiss added and shared another smirk with the blonde beside her.
"What?!" Reid exclaimed, then glanced quickly at the doorway as his cheeks pinkened. "What did you send her? Why didn't you just remind me??"
The girls' smiles widened at his nervousness and, feeling a tad guilty, Emily explained. "It's not bad Reid. We figured you'd forget, seeing as you forgot your own birthday last year. We didn't think you could remember someone else's. We just know how close you two are, so we didn't want her to feel upset about you forgetting that you two share a birthday!"
Reid continued to stare at the girls in disbelief. His thoughts about coffee were momentarily forgotten.
"What did you send?" He asked, not sure if he wanted to hear the answer.
"You worry too much, sweetums. It was just a little necklace, don't worry it wasn't anything lovey dovey like Morgan would have sent. It's just a simple, cool piece of jewellery. End of story. You can thank us later, once you're done peeing your pants." Garcia teased, as Reid stood frozen in fear of the girls' increasingly suspicious act. He relaxed slightly when they mentioned it was just a piece of jewellery, nothing too sentimental.
"Well… Thanks…" He replied as the girls made their way out of the room giggling. He frowned and made his way to the almost empty coffee pot and suddenly found himself worried that Dani might not like whatever they sent her.
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DANI has logged online
DANI: OMG, Spencer it's beautiful!
SPENCER REID: What is?
DANI: That necklace you sent me silly! I can't believe you sent something, you didn't have to.
SPENCER REID: Er, well you didn't have to either! But thanks. I can't believe you found that. It must have cost you a fortune…
DANI: Nah, I got friends in high places. Lol. But seriously, this necklace, it's gorgeous. Where did you find it? It looks like the little characters on it are Egyptian or something…
SPENCER REID: Uh… Yeah. No, I got friends in high places too… I'm glad you like it.
DANI: Like it? I love it. It's exactly the kind of thing I wanted, but could never find.
SPENCER REID: *BLUSH*
DANI: Oh, don't go being all shy on me Doctor. Happy Birthday by the way.
SPENCER REID: Happy Birthday to you too. How does 25 feel?
DANI: I can honestly say I feel as good as 24.
SPENCER REID: lol glad to hear it.
DANI: Are you going out tonight for your bday?
SPENCER REID: Actually, yeah. I finally let Morgan talk me into going out for drinks with the team. Hotch is even going so I can't exactly pass up THAT opportunity.
DANI: Wow, Agent Hotchner going out clubbing? Lol that's a sight. You should take pictures.
SPENCER REID: I know, it's a rare thing indeed. How was your night? It's 3am, tell me you did something for your birthday…
DANI: But of course, Doctor. I got home a little while ago, some friends took me out.
SPENCER REID: Oh yeah?
DANI: Yeah. I have to admit, it's a little ahrd to type right now…
SPENCER REID: Dani Lereux, are you telling me you're drunk right now?
DANI: lol maybe…
SPENCER REID: *gasp* Here I thought you were an innocent little angel.
DANI: Oh yeah right. Do you forget about-
SPENCER REID: About…?
DANI: Nevermnid
SPENCER REID: No, what were you going to say?
DANI: It'n notihing. Forget I menitond it. When are you doing out?
SPENCER REID: I swear, if you weren't drunk right now, I would have to be scolding you on your grammar skills lady.
DANI: You woudl SCOLD me…?
SPENCER REID: …Maybe just a little bit.
DANI: Spencer Reid, Are uoy flirting with me?
SPENCER REID: What! No…
SPENCER REID: Shit that's Morgan. I gotta go, looks like the night's about to begin…
DANI: Don't soind too excited. My night is cloes to over. I think it's bed time.
SPENCER REID: Sweet dreams
DANI: You too, have fun tonight. Don't do anthying I woujldn't do Doctor Reid.
DANI has logged off
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"So did she like it?" Emily yelled over the loud music as she sipped on her rum and coke through a red straw. The bar was getting full and she could see Morgan at the bar flirting hardcore with the scantily dressed woman behind the counter.
"Yeah. She loved it." Reid shouted in reply. He had only been there for a few minutes, but he was beginning to feel uncomfortable. The scene wasn't something he was used to experiencing.
"Good. You're welcome Dr. Reid. Now, go enjoy your birthday. Don't think you're paying for anything tonight either!" Garcia gave the young agent's shoulder a squeeze just as Morgan came up to them and handed Reid a drink.
"Come on, pretty boy, there's two girls I'd like to introduce you to…" Morgan said slyly as he casually slid an arm around Reid's shoulders. Reid sent a desperate look behind him to the two girls, but they only waved and smiled at him as Morgan dragged him away.
As soon as they were out of earshot, Emily turned to Garcia.
"Do you think either of them know what it means?" Emily asked, her face only inches away from Garcia's ear.
Garcia shook her head as she pulled her lips from the bright blue straw. "I don't think either of them know Egyptian. I think it's, like, the coolest gift we could have got. And only we'll know that it means "Make Lover Return". We'll have to see if it works…" Garcia replied with a devilish look on her face and let out an evil laugh. Emily smiled back.
"Definitely. I'm just glad you found it. It was a crazy website…" Emily shouted as she began to scan the crowd, wondering where the rest of the team had dispersed to.
"I'm a Techie, this is what we do, dear." Garcia replied. The conversation ended as they seen JJ flouncing up to them, her blonde hair trailing behind her, along with Hotch.