Chapter 3

Reid hit send, as he entered the plane and sat down in the first available seat he saw as he put his phone back in his pocket not wanting his team mates to know about the secret text he had just sent.

The flight to Vages seemed to drag on and on for Spencer but he used this time productively to get familiar with the case. He learned that the victims were young married couples in the age range of 27 to 32 with no visible connection to Jade just as Spencer suspected. The only thing that connected the couples to each other was that they all adopted a child. All the victims were killed in the time range of two days. Garcia also did her research on Jade much to Spencer's displeasure.

"Okay, Doctor Jade Collins age 26" Garcia stated for the computer screen "She has a PHD in engineering and free lances with many different company's across the world giving advice on and constructing different prototype's… Although it does not say what kind"

"Reid, man I thought you said the two of you were both offered jobs in a research lab"

"When I didn't take the job neither did she" Reid replied "Frankly it was better for her"

"Why's that?" Emily asked

Reid softly smirked "Oh you'll see"

The team stared at him for a moment but he just ignored them.

"Anything else Garcia?" Rossi asked

"That's it my sweet's. Other than a birth certificate and a passport nothing, nada" Garcia frowned "zip. Not even a credit card or drivers licence. Not even a photo. I'm sorry my pretties but the Goddess of all Knowledge is drawing up a blank here"

"It's ok, Mama we will let you know what we find" Morgan said

Spencer spent the rest of the flight in deep thought, memoirs. Haunting memories, memories that invades his every nightmare of a past that he has kept a secret for so very long.

When the jet finally touched down Spencer was the first one off the plane followed by Morgan and JJ who drove with them to the LVPD. The drive was silent, JJ and Morgan both wanted to say something to the young doctor but didn't quite know what to say. Reid just sat there looking out the window as the sights of Las Vegas while memories of his childhood came flooding back to him like they often do when on a case in his home town. As always some were better than others.

When the whole team arrived at the police station they meet the Captain of the homicide division.

"Hello, Captain Fox?" JJ asked "I am Jennifer Jareau the teams Communications Liaison from the FBI. I believe we spoke on the phone?" JJ asked the greying older man

"Ah yes thank you for making it out here so fast" the Captain said "we would like this case wrapped up soon"

"Well so would we" JJ stated "This is unit chief SSA Aaron Hotchner, SSA David Rossi, SSA Derek Morgan, SSA Emily Prentiss and SSA Dr. Spencer Reid"

When the Captains gaze landed upon Spencer he was first shocked (as most people are) at his young complication even with high title but then he was suspicious. What could is this boy do to his case?

"Doctor" Captain Fox's rough voice stated "the suspect is waiting for you"

"Yea suspect, let's keep it like keep it like that" Spencer said looking the Captain in the eye "Shall we?"

The last thing Reid wanted was witch-hunt on Jade courtesy of the LVPD.

"Right" Captain Fox grunted "If you follow me"

As they walked, the whole department stood and looked as Dr. Spencer Reid walked with more confidence than he ever did in his life- what fuelled his confidence was the fact he was seconds away from seeing one of his nearest and dearest friend and be able to help her.

The team entered the opposite side of the interrogation room and gathered around the 'looking glass' as Reid liked to call it.

The looking glass at this moment showed a young woman with her head in her hands. She was sitting hunched over with her elbows resting on the table but she was sitting very still- not making the slightest movement.

"She's been like that since she got here" Fox explained "Even as a stammering nervous mess only said two things. One: Get FBI Agent Dr. Reid"

Once again the Captain's eyes ventured to the young doctor.

"The second?" Morgan asked eyes never leaving the girl

"Have him knock the glass when he got here" he replied

Without hesitation Spencer stepped towards the glass and raised his hand.

"Get ready boys and girls" Fox warned "This ain't goin' ta be pretty"

Reid ignored him as he gently taped out 'I'm here, I'm here to help' in Morse code. Jade's body snapped up straight and gave the team a shock.

Jades right eye was sewn shut and from the top of her forehead to the bottom of her neck ran a long scar that disappeared into her shirt making it unclear how far the scar went on for. This scar showed the team that something horrific happened to this girl and they were sure Spencer knew what.

JJ gasped and turned her head away looking at Reid instead who was standing perfectly still with a calculating expression on his face

"Spence, what happened to her?" she voiced everyone's question

"Life" Reid growled out he twisted his head towards his team taking in their horrified expressions

"Do you want to know why she asked for me?" When no one replied he continued "Because I was the first person- one of the only- people to see past the appearance and see the brilliant mind inside"

He looked each and every one of his friends in the eye giving them a look that made them feel ashamed of their reaction.

He turned away and looked back at Jade- who seem to know where he was on the other side. He smiled and so did she.

"Now if you excuse me" Reid taking off his messenger bag "I'm late for a reunion"

He walked out the door to get to the other door which divide the two old friends. He took a deep breath and opened the door.

"Hello! Did someone call for a Doctor?" He asked causally leaning on the door frame

Hello! First of all thank you all for the great reaction to my story it's been truly amazing! I sorry for the long wait I just properly finished school yesterday but hopefully lots of update coming soon. Sorry if it is too un-Reid-like but in my imagination this is what his past makes him but more on that later. Sorry if the description of Jade offends anyone, she is important to the story and I had to highlight her pain and misery. Also I'm sure you all gathered I'm no good at spelling but please bear with me, whatever you think the word is ament to be it probably is. Feedback is encouraged