Chapter 3

It was four days later that the team found themselves on the jet heading back home. The last four days had been tiring. With Reid being able to cipher the code that the UnSub left they were able to narrow down their suspects to just five men. From there they had to work on finding them and bringing them in for questioning. Finally they had their UnSub Jacobs Evans. A forty year old white male who had been wronged by women his whole life according to him; he started killing when his third wife left him for another man. They finally had enough evidence to arrest him for the murders and once all the paperwork was finished they headed out to go home. Now sitting here on the plane they all went into their usually routines to un-wined. Morgan was listening to music, JJ was going over case files for their next case, Hotch was talking to Haley on the phone, Jordan was texting some girl he was going to hook up with tonight, Reid sat alone looking out the window and Jason was sitting there watching Reid. The case hadn't been hard on Reid he held his own very well just like he expected he would. He cracked the code; which ultimately lead them to the UnSub, he provided information and insight that the others hadn't thought of. All in all Reid had been very valuable to the team just like Gideon knew he would be.

The problem was the local police didn't take too well to him. The lead detective was constantly making fun of him and putting him down. The uniforms followed the detective's lead and starting to bully Reid as well. Some went as far as pushing him around when they weren't there. They called him names and mocked him, they made it seem like he was twelve and not twenty-one. Reid wasn't the type of person to stand up for himself he had learned growing up the hard way of what would happen if he did. The bullying always got worse when he stood up for himself and now, because of that he was afraid to do so. Gideon was worried how this would affect Reid's emotional and mental stability. Gideon knew how much he was bullied growing up and even in the academy where there was around grown ass adults. The other problem was Jordan he was also contributing to the bullying. Gideon knew that Morgan and Jordan would be the problem on the team they were very different and believed different things that make an agent. Hotch and Gideon knew that it took more brains then bronzes to make an agent. However Morgan and Jordan believed differently and they were not shy to say how they felt. Gideon was a little surprised to see Morgan not making any comments he wasn't defending Reid but he wasn't joining in which Gideon took as a good thing.

Gideon decided he would move over and sit across from Reid so he could talk to him.

"Hey Spencer how you holding up?"

"I'm fine."

"What did you think of your first case?"

"It got easier as the days went on."

"Each case will get easier and easier to adjust to. You did very well if it wasn't for you we would have never cipher that code. Thanks to you we were able to get the UnSub before he took another woman."

"I'm glad I could help."

"You don't look too happy."

Gideon made sure he whispered he didn't want anyone else on the plane to overhear their conversation. Gideon could tell that something was bothering Reid and Gideon had a good idea what it was. He didn't want Jordan or Morgan to overhear the conversation more specifically Jordan. Gideon didn't want anyone to use this against Reid.

"I'm happy we caught him."

"But"

Reid let out a deep breath he knew Gideon would be talking to him he just didn't think it would be this soon. Sitting on the opposite side of him on the plane was Hotch he was just getting off the phone to his wife, behind him was Jordan. He didn't want them to hear what they were talking about he didn't want them to know that the behavior of the local police had affected him.

"I knew the local police wouldn't like me very much I expected them to not be so kind. I guess I just didn't expect it to go on for that long. We were there for five days I figured they would have gotten tired of it and stopped long ago. I'm used to being bullied, but it seems more wrong for it to come from police officers."

"Unfortunately bullying happens in any work environment. I do agree though, that it appears to be more wrong coming from police officers. Their job is to protect people from various threats in the world including bullies. However, that doesn't mean that police officers are above bullying others especially those that are different and they don't understand."

"I'm always the one that no one understands."

"That's not a bad thing. Spencer you are completely unique and that in itself is a rarity. Yes there are a lot of people out there that don't understand you or even try to understand you. It's their loss though. Your mind is amazing and there hasn't been a mind like yours since Steven Hawkins. Don't let people take that away from you, especially those with an inferior IQ. You are special and who you are is what claimed my interest in you. I have never in my life ever met anyone like you, you truly are one of a kind don't be afraid to show that uniqueness. This isn't the first time you've had to deal with bullies and unfortunately it won't be the last, but it's nothing you can't handle. I'm here for you anytime you want to talk I'm always there."

"Thanks"

With that the conversation was over. Reid turned to look out the window again and Gideon sat back in his seat and began to read a book. Hotch had heard the conversation and made a mental note to keep an eye out for Reid in the next coming weeks. He wanted to get to know him after this case Reid had definitely proved himself to be very valuable to the team. If given the choice he would pick Reid over Morgan and Jordan. Hotch could tell that there was more to Reid's background than it appeared to be. Gideon was a mentor to Reid, but it also seemed like Reid wasn't used to having a male figure in his life. Hotch's mind couldn't help but wonder about Reid's parents. Surely with someone like Reid he would have had loving parents. Even as a prodigy Reid would have needed love and support to get where he is. There were lots of child prodigies that never went anywhere, because they didn't have people around them that cared for them. It was sad, but it was a fact that a lot of children failed to reach their full potential, because of the environment they grew up in. Hotch was going to have to make an effort in getting to know Reid and earning Reid's trust.

Jordan acted like he wasn't listening to the conversation behind him, but he heard every word. Jordan didn't care that the local police were bullying Reid he was glad that they were. He hated people like Reid, people who thought they knew everything and acted like they were the smartest person in the world. Jordan wanted nothing more than for Reid to quit and get the hell out of his life. He was a know it all and Jordan hated those type of people. It was taking everything in him not to beat the twig up. If Reid wasn't going to quit than Jordan was going to make sure he did. Jordan looked down at his phone and picked it up. He sent a text message to a few of his friends to see what they could come up with.

Three hours later the plane landed and everyone gathered their things and headed out. They piled into the SUVs and headed to the BAU to finish their paperwork before they could go home. Jordan had finished his work and was sitting at his desk. He was waiting for Reid to finish so he could follow him home. Jordan needed to know how he got home and where he lived so he could come up with a plan to get Reid to quit. Him and his friends had thrown out a few ideas, but so far they didn't have anything solid. Finally Reid got his things together and headed out for home. Jordan said his goodbyes to Morgan and followed after Reid. Reid started walking down the street and headed for the subway. Jordan cursed as he realized that Reid doesn't drive. So he parked his car and headed out after Reid. He got on the same subway and made sure he stayed away from Reid so he wouldn't recognize him. After ten stops Reid got out and Jordan followed behind him. He couldn't believe how easy it was to follow Reid. He was so oblivious to his surroundings it was pathetic. Finally after five blocks Reid came to this small little run down house. He went inside and Jordan made sure he got the address of his place. It was almost too easy Reid lived in a house alone that wasn't in the best area. It would be easy for people to believe that he got attacked in this area. Jordan turned away and headed back to the subway so he could get his car. He was texting his friends and telling them that he had an idea. Now it was only a matter of time before he made his move.

It was five days later and they still didn't have a case. Jordan was just hoping it wouldn't come up today. Winter had been in full blow so it was minus twenty-five during the day and reaching minus thirty overnight. Tonight would be perfect for his plan all he needed was to not get a case again for one more day. In a perfect world they would get a case tomorrow and they would have to go without Reid. Jordan wasn't going to just wait for Reid to quit he was going to make him. Tonight himself and his five closest friends were going to teach Reid what happens when you act like a know it all. Sure enough when it was time to go they didn't receive a case. Jordan said his goodbyes and headed out like he did every other day. Reid was still working at his desk, but Jordan knew that he would do that most nights which annoyed Jordan even more. Once he was in his car he called his friends to let them know that it was going down tonight and that he would meet them at the address he specified. Once that was done he took off for Reid's shitty little house and waited for the others to pull up. He made sure his one friend had brought his work van so they all could fit in one vehicle.

Reid got there first before his buddies came. Jordan just waited and watched as Reid went inside completely unaware that Jordan was even parked by his house. It amazed Jordan how completely unaware of his surroundings that Reid was. He was worse than a rookie cop little lone someone that went through FBI training. It was no wonder that the Director had to make exceptions for him just so he could graduate, he was a disgrace to what the Bureau stood for. For that reason alone Jordan didn't feel even the slightest ounce of guilt for what he was about to do. Finally he saw his friend's van pull up, it was go time. Jordan got out of his car and walked over to the work van and saw that his three other friends were all piled into the van. They got out and everyone made sure to put on their gloves and ski masks as they walked up to the door. Jordan looked back at his friends to make sure they were ready before he kicked the door in almost breaking it off its hinges. The four of them stormed through the small little house to find Reid in his bedroom getting ready to change out of his work clothes. Jordan pulled his fist back before smashing it into Reid's jaw knocking him to the ground. Then they were on him. All four of them were kicking Reid all over his face and torso. All Reid could do was move his arms so they covered his face and head for some small hope of protecting his brain. Pain exploded all throughout his body as they assaulted him right in his very own home. Finally Jordan reached down and handcuffed Reid's hands behind his back before they started to drag him out to the van. It was just after six o'clock at night and the temperature was already reaching minus ten outside. Reid fought as hard as he could but being injured with his hands behind his back he didn't stand a chance against the four men.

They threw him into the back of the van before Jordan's one friend got in the driver's seat and took off for their destination. They had already planned this out perfectly Jordan was confident that no evidence would ever be found even if Reid managed to call the police. Jordan knew that if was a pretty big word Reid would be lucky if he got out of this by tomorrow. The only chance in hell he had was if someone found him but Jordan knew that wouldn't be the case. After all Reid lived in a bad neighborhood it wasn't that surprisingly if someone attacked him in his home. Reid laid in the back of the van with the three men staring at him. He didn't know what was going on but he did know it wasn't anything good. That was until he heard a familiar voice.

"Well boys what should we do with this pathetic piece of shit?"

Reid knew that voice after all how could he forget. It was Jordan a person that was supposed to trust with his life was the one that seemed to be in control of this whole thing. Reid didn't know if he should say something or not so he opted to keep his mouth shut he didn't want the situation to get any worse.

"I say we take his clothes." One of the men said

"I'd like to see what he's got underneath all them ugly ass clothes. Maybe I'll take my pay out of him I bet he's fun." Another man in the back of the van said

Jordan went and sat down on one of the benches in the back of the van. He was going to watch his two friends teach Reid a lesson.

"Do what you'd like. This will be a good lesson for him to learn about what happens when you play in the wrong sandbox."

That's when Reid's nightmare started. The two men came at him one cut off his clothes except for his boxers. The other pulled them off from him part of Reid was happy that they didn't cut his boxers at least he would have something to wear considering his pants and shirt was shredded. He thought his body was already in pain he had no idea what pain really was until that moment. He couldn't stop the tears from coming down his face as the two men raped him and his teammate sat there just watching it happen. Once both men were finished with him they just left him there on the floor of the van bleeding and shaking. When the van finally came to a stop Reid thought that this was it, it was finally over he could just go home but he was wrong. Jordan who was still wearing the ski mask grabbed him by the hair and dragged him out of the van and out into the cold night. Reid tried to look around to see where he was but he didn't recognize anything. It was cold cement everywhere and what looked like old rundown factories. Jordan dragged him by the hair all the way across the parking lot into a factory. The cold cement scrapped against his back and butt as he was being dragged. Once in the factory the assault started again. All four of them punched and kicked him until he was barely conscious. Jordan un-cuffed Reid and dragged him over to a pole that was sticking out of the ground. He put Reid's hands behind his back so they were around the pole before using some rope and tying his wrists together. Jordan walked in front of Reid before bending down and grabbing a chunk of hair to pull his head up.

"Next time it'll be worse. If I were you I would quit being a little know it all and get the hell out of the FBI. You are nothing but a pathetic disgrace. Let's see how smart you are now. I'd hurry if I were you it gets pretty cold out at night."

Jordan laughed as he threw Reid's boxers back at his face. With that they all walked out and left a bleeding and freezing Reid on the concrete floor out in the middle of nowhere.