Criminal Minds – Are you ready for it.
This takes place right after the last episode; Season 5 Episode 19 where the illegal immigrants are getting killed by decapitation. In the episode where JJ is pregnant and talking about the baby kicking, Spencer Reid talks about how the baby is now discovering movements and strengthening muscles. So JJ takes Reid's hand and places it on her stomach. He feels the baby kick and asks her if she gets freaked out by it, she of course says no and then asks if he is; His response is yes. A few scenes later, while in a room with Emily Prentiss, Reid is looking behind him at JJ. Prentiss asks if he's ever thought about it, hes confused and asks what? Prentiss then says, "Having baby geniuses." Reid never answers as the phone rings and Penelope Garcia is on the phone. Well, that sparked my idea for a story. Even though Reid never answered, what if he was… Would it have been with the actress from California? What if the DA decided to add someone new to their team? But what happens when the team finds out that this newcomer has MAJOR secrets of their own?
-The Crime Scene-
Captain Blake held the door open for Hotch, Amara and Spencer as they walked into the Jones' living room. It was still inexplicably neat. There was no dust no dog hair, absolutely nothing was dirty. Like, someone had took the time and trouble to make sure the area was spotless.
"What can you tell us about Ms. Jones Captain?"
"Nothing..."
"She had to have recently gotten divorced," Spencer started.
"The pictures on the wall by the kitchen door have the entire family in them. The son looks to be about sixteen or so, and the reports say that he was 17 when he died." Amara finished for him. He looked at her in some amazement and she smiled. When she smiled, Reid's face felt ten time hotter than normal and he swallowed hard while his stomach flipped. He didn't want Morgan to be right, he hated it when Morgan was right. He was right about Austin, he was right about Lila but Spencer didn't want him to be right about Amara. He still managed a small smile then quickly looked away and head towards the stairs; Amara right behind him. Soon they found themselves standing outside the son's bedroom; Amara opened the door slowly.
"How did the unsub manage to subdue the son without waking the mother?"
"I'm not sure," Spencer said slowly, picking up a few items off the floor."There were no real signs of a break in.."
"You think he had a key?"
Spencer looked at Amara as she walked over to the boy's window and peered out into the backyard. She turned back to him and waited for him to answer.
"Um.. No. I mean. Yes.."
Amara smiled and shook her head.
"Come on boy genius. Which is it? Yay or Nay.. I think he did.. But, it wasn't given to him.."
"What do you mean?"
"The key ring by the door.. Ever house has a set of keys.. They only needed two now that she's divorced.. And the locks had been changed recently the reciept was sitting on the table underneath.."
"Wow, you saw all that?"
"Yeah, my.. my father used to train my sisters and I to pay attention to minor details.." As Amara spoke, she felt the crease between her elbows start tingling and absentmindedly started rubbing the left one, "So either he got close to the mom and played nice neighbor or he stole the key from them somehow.."
Spencer watched Amara carefully as she walked back to where he was. Something about the way she rubbed her arm made Spencer shiver. They walked out the room and met up with Hotch and Captain Blake as they walked out of the mothers room.
"Find anything?"
"Not really.. There was a big struggle, but we can't figure out how he managed to subdue the boy without waking the mother.." Amara said as they started walking down the stairs.
"But Amara noticed, they had their locks changed.. recently.. So with no signs of a break in.. He had to have had a key."
Hotch nodded and they walked out the door, followed by Captain Blake, Amara then Spencer. When they got back in the SUVs, Spencer sat as far away from Amara as he could; hoping to be able to think without accidently brushing her or anything. As he sat there, his mind began to wonder back to when he was kidnapped, then it clicked. He went to glance at Amara and found her staring at him, her turquoise eyes appearing to twinkle. Reid went to say something, but they had already pulled up to the station; Amara quickly got out and went inside.
---That Night---
Spencer was laying in his hotel bed, staring at the cieling as his mind wandered off. He couldn't seem to get the image of Amara rubbing her arm, the way he would do when he needed a fix; he was over that now. When he saw Amara rubbing her arm at the Jones' house, he couldn't help but notice how she never took her jacket off, even when they were indoors. Did this mean she was still shooting up? As his mind started answering questions, there was knock on the door. Spencer quickly got up and answered it.
"Hey Derek, what's up?"
"All of us are going out for a little bit, you coming?"
"Nah, I'll just stay here."
"And do what? Read a book?"
"No, probably go over the case..."
Derek looked at Spencer for a little while then grabbed him by the arm and dragged him off.
"Come on Kid, you're going out with me and the girls tonight. We're welcoming Amara to the team.. The right way."
Spencer went to protest but his words caught in his throat as Amara, Emily and J.J walked into the hall. Emily and J.J. looked amazing as always, with their pant suits and makeup, but for the first time in a long time Spencer couldn't stop looking at someone other the two girls. Amara had let her long black hair down and she straightened it, her makeup was flawless causing her turquoise eyes to pop. She apparently kept a few dresses hanging around and the black one she was wearing was beautiful, especially on her. Her little black dress clung to her hips perfectly and it showed her shapely legs. Spencer swallowed heavily and started wiping his hands on the sides of his pants.
"Um, uh.. You guys look..um.. Great.." He stammered; he stole a quick glance and smirked a little bit when he noticed that even Derek looked astonished.
"You guys ready to go. J.J and Derek have a bet on who can get the most numbers tonight. Me or Emily."
Spencer's small smile faltered a little; Derek held his arms out for J.J and Emily to take. Spencer looked away before holding out his arm for Amara; she took it smiling. They got to the car and Emily sat in the back with Amara and Spencer; who kept looking over at the girls then into the rear view mirror only to see Derek smirking at him.
"Go for it Kid." He mouthed out. Spencer just shook his head and ran his fingers through his hair.
"So, Spencer.. I hear you're from Vegas.. What was that like?"
Spencer looked up at Amara completely shocked at first then shrugged," I was a 12 year old prodigy in a Las Vegas public school... I got beat up everyday."
"Oh.. I know what you mean.."
Everyone looked at Amara in confusion as she looked at her hands; smoothing out her dress, she looked up and looked at everyone.
"What? I grew up in a small town.. In Texas.. I was 10 years old when I graduated high school. and Only 14 when I got out of college.." She said softly, shifting uncomfortably. Spencer gently placed his hand on hers causing her to look up and she smiled. When she smiled, Spencer felt his stomach flip and he smiled. Within minutes, they were in front of the club and the game was on.
A couple hours later, Spencer and Derek were sitting at the bar watching the girls dancing with one another; Derek then turned to Spencer.
"So Reid---"
"No Morgan.. Don't even say--" Spencer was cut off as Amara walked over laughing at Emily and J.J.
"Come on Spence, I know you dance.." She said moving softly to the beat of the music.
"N-No.. I don't have a single dancing gene in my---" Spencer was cut off as Amara grabbed his hand and dragged him out to the dance floor. Derek just smiled at Spencer as he looked back for help. Amara got him to the center of the floor just as a slow song came on. Spencer didn't know what to do, his brain for once wasn't working with him as Amara wrapped his arms around her waist then wrapped her arms around his neck. She was the perfect height for him; almost like Lila and Austin but something about Amara was different.
"Maybe because she's been through the drug addiction.. Maybe its the whole child prodigy thing... Spencer, she's like the female version of you." He thought to himself as Amara rested her head on his shoulder. He held her just a little bit tighter and smiled softly to himself. When he looked down at her, she was smiling up at him; she gently brushed some hair from his face. Spencer felt his heart rate speeding up as he stared straight into her eyes. He leaned down just a little as she came up, gently brushing his lips with hers. It was nothing but a mere brush of the lips, but it sent a chill up both their spines. When neither of them protested, Amara kissed him a little bit more passionately; shocked when he returned the kiss. As the song ended she pulled away from him and she felt the heat creep up her face. She looked away almost shyly and led him to a different table to talk. While Spencer and Amara sat at their own table, Derek hand Emily and J.J their drinks.
"Did you see that?" Emily asked as Derek sat her drink in front of her.
"Oh my god.. Who would've thought.." J.J. said moving her hair behind her ear.
"What are you guys talking about? What did I miss?"
"Spencer just kissed Amara!" They both said. Derek looked at them in astonishment then smiled. "My man! I told him he liked her."
J.J. and Emily shook their head and smiled. Emily looked at her watch and nudged J.J.
"We need to get back. We're still working this case. Come on, lets get those two love birds and head home."
J.J. nodded and gave Derek the money back for their drinks before walking over and telling Spencer and Amara that it was time to go. On the ride home, Amara stuck J.J. between her and Spencer; he frowned slightly wondering if he did something wrong. Emily glanced at J.J who simply shrugged. They got back to their hotel in minutes, Amara practically flew out the car to go to her room. Spencer looked defeated as Derek placed a hand on his shoulder; Spencer smiled meekly. When everyone was in their rooms, Derek decided to have one more drink but in the back of his mind, something was nagging him.
Where have I seen this girl before?...
