Chapter 3:

Reid felt unnaturally tired. So he flipped over and fell asleep. When he awoke, everything was dark and he was famished.

He flipped on the lamp on the nightstand. He looked around trying to get used to his surroundings.

He looked over on the other side of the bed. Luke was not there, thank God.

Reid stood up to see he was only in boxers.

When did I get undressed?

He must've really been out of it.

He walked into the kitchen and was met with a blast of frigid air.

He shivered as the cool air met his skin.

He went to the refrigerator and saw a note.

[i]Reid,

When Luke told me that your favorite food was sandwiches, I thought I had bought enough stuff to last for a week, but then Luke informed me that it would probably only last three or four days, considering the size of your sandwiches. So, Faith will be bringing more groceries at the end of the week. Also, I left a pad of paper. Feel free to request whatever foods or necessities you need and I'll get them for you.

Jack also wanted you to know that they deactivated your cell phone and issued you a new one through the police department if they need to get a hold of you or Luke.

I also informed Chris Hughes of what was going on and he said not to worry about your job, and that you had six weeks' worth of vacation that you have never taken since being at the hospital. So consider this a paid vacation. Chris said that he called Bob who offered to step in as the interim chief of staff until everything is cleared up, and even Kim gave the okay. They just want to make sure you pull through this.

Katie would also like you to know that she is sending the pillows from her couch for you and that Jacob made three drawings that you can stick on the refrigerator, oh and she is sending over your DVD collection as well.

I also talked to the police officers and they said you could go outside as long as you remain on the premises. So that means the swimming hole, barn, clearing, and cabin.

Lily

P.S. There is a built in chess table on the porch. Luke mentioned you liking the game. Also, the library, which is the room beside the guest room, is filled with medical journals, and the cable was installed late this afternoon. So, you should be able to find ways to pass the time. [/i]

Reid knew he should feel better that everything had been taken care of, but he was still peeved. This was a huge inconvenience. He had patients to help and cases to oversee, and the thought of Doogie Hughes touching the stuff in his office infuriated him.

Just this morning he had been rudely awakened by police at the door asking him to come with them. He had barely enough time to grab his wallet and clothing. Now he was stuck in a cabin in the woods.

He should be grateful that Lily went out of her way to contact people who cared about him and who supported him, but he wasn't in a giving mood at that particular moment.

He was still freezing and went over to the thermostat to turn the central air down just a bit.

He turned around to see Luke laying on the sofa. His blonde hair stuck up everywhere. He looked beautiful with the moonlight on his face.

[i]Wait, I don't think Luke is beautiful. I think he's a jackass and a jerk that broke my heart.

But damnit if he wasn't that and still beautiful. [/i]

Reid was annoyed with himself.

[i] It's been two years; surely, I would be over him by now. [/i]

He started making a sandwich then. He slammed the mustard on the counter and made as much noise as possible.

He can't help but chuckle to himself as he saw Luke begin to stir. Serves him right.

Luke popped his head up to see Reid slamming items on his sandwich, slamming drawers, and tossing things into the sink.

"Has anyone ever told you how immature you can be?"

"All the time."

Luke padded over to the refrigerator and grabbed a bottle of water.

"When was the last time you had your cholesterol checked?"

"I don't see how that is any of your business, Luke."

Reid took a huge bite of his sandwich then and licked his lips in a grand gesture to show Luke how little his opinion mattered.

"Well, I just don't want you having a heart attack on me while we're stuck here."

"Really? I figured it would save bad dad the trouble of having to hunt me down and you'd be free of me."

"Reid! I don't want you dead. As much as infuriate me and you do, all the time, you have people who count on you to fix them. "

"Well according to my last physical, I am in perfect health. So don't worry about me."

Reid is suddenly aware the close proximity between himself and Luke. Both were wearing only boxers.

His throat suddenly felt much tighter and he took a swig of his beer.

"I'm sorry, did I wake you?"

Luke just rolled his eyes and headed over to the thermostat and turned it back down.

"Is there a reason you are trying to recreate the Arctic plain in here, Luke?"