Nobody got the hospital right, it was from Walker exas Ranger by the way. So as of right now Reid's Doc remains unnamed. I'm looking for a beta. I know I can go look on up but I'd rather have one that is intrested in the story.

Anyway, as for the chapter, it wouldn't have as much medical mumbo jumbo as the previous one. I've tryed but no one seems to know the step by step procedure of how to fix a broken skull. Go figure. Enjoy.

I don't own anything.

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Dr. Gabriel Chance wasn't an overly large man. He stood just over 6 feet with a weight of around 200 pounds. His dark brown hair sat perfectly combed on top his head, forced down by just the right amount of hair spray. His skin glowed tan from his resent vacation to the Bahamas. The lines of worry, exhaustion, and drive washed away by the calm salt water waves. On breaks, he imagined himself back there, his green eyes staring across the ocean sunset. It was cases like this that brought the lines of worry, exhaustion and drive back with full force. He should have stayed a family doctor. Waiting until the last two people, both males, crowded into the conference room, he began.

"Hello, My name is Dr. Chance. I'm sorry about my co-worker's abrupt, shall we say, summary and exit. We are still trying to work out all his kinks." Flash a smile. "He's not much of a people person, but let me assure you that he's the best surgeon in the state." Dr. Chance tried to lighten the mood, be as personable as possible. He often felt like a broom, cleaning up everyone else's mistakes.

"I'm Haley Hotchner, Aaron's wife." The women was trying desperately to hold back the tears that threaten to fall. "This is his team." The woman sounded dismissive, but Dr. Chance let it go. He wasn't a therapist, whatever their problems were, it wasn't his place to step in nor did he have the inclination to do so.

He cleared his throat. "The injuries Mr. Hotchner sustained were rather extensive. The broken skull and ruptured spleen are top priority. We will get into the details of the surgery in just a moment. Aside from that, Aaron sustained two broken ribs, most probably from the impact with the door during the first collision. He also had a broken ankle that shouldn't cause any lasting damage. His entire front and left side is littered with extensive bruising and abrasions. The remaining pieces of glass were removed while he was being prepped for surgery. We also relocated his left shoulder back into the socket."

"Are they any questions, so far?" Dr. Chance asked. When nobody said anything he continued. "First, the surgeon is going to make an incision along the left side. Excess blood is going to be removed, and once they can get a clear view of the spleen, they will preform a splenectomy or removal of the spleen. Long term risks of a splenectomy include an increased risk of infections. It will be prescribed that Aaron takes a yearly flu and pneumonia shot."

"Next, the surgeons will make a small incision on the head. The piece of skull that broke off iss ruffly the size of a quarter. Once the skull piece is in view it will be carefully brought up and fastened in it's rightfully place by a very strong surgical glue. If pieces are broken off they will need to be removed and the patient might have to have a thin piece of metal in place of the bone that was lost. Right now we are all hoping its a clean break." Haley Hotchner had started to sob, shaking away the hand that was placed on her shoulder. "When the bone impacted with the brain, it was possible that the frontal lobe received damage. The frontal lobe controls emotions, personality, fine motor skills in the fingers and wrists, and speech. Out of these, any number could be effected. Other risks include seizures, strokes or coma. There isn't anyway to tell before hand, but only when Mr. Hotchner awakens."

"After the procedure is finished, Mr. Hotchner will be moved to ICU and closely watched. The head of his bed will be raised to reduce swelling. Once he is stable, he will be moved out of ICU, but we'll still be watching him closely. It is then we will start testing for any sort of brain damage. If there is none, he will be keep in the hospital for approximately 3-7 days."

"Are there any questions?" Dr. Chance looked at each face, they were stunned into silence. "Someone will come to update you on the surgery." He raised himself out of the chair, and placed his hand out. Haley place her hand in his and shook it gently. "I hope everything works out."

"Thank you." Came the meek reply.

Even after the doctor had left, nobody moved. Nobody spoke. What could they say?

After ten minutes, Haley was the first to move. Not speaking to anyone she stood abruptly and walked out of the room, not bothering to look at anyone or anything but the door.

"She blames us." JJ said, after Haley slammed the door shut.

"Can you blame her?" Gideon murmured, just loud enough to be heard.

"We didn't do it, it wasn't our fault. It was an accident, one we're not to blame for."

"Elle, to her, I don't think it matters." Morgan said "She's hurt and needs someone to blame."

"Morgan's right." Gideon said as he stood, "I'm going to go wait with Reid."

The team, minus Gideon, sat in the surgical waiting room. Hoping for news on their superior. They huddled together, trying to give comfort without actually saying anything. All accept Haley, who sat as far as possible, soothing a crying Jack. Haley's mother had arrived shortly after the first meeting with Dr. Chance. She dismissed herself to go get a cup of coffee for her daughter. She had not looked at any member of the team and they didn't look at her. Each set of Agent Hotchners family, were lost in their own thoughts. Giving comfort to only the ones around them.

Haley's mother was a large women, very unlike her daughter. Her white hair contrasted greatly with her deep red lipstick. She carried herself proudly, almost overly so and she demanded respect. However, despite her obvious flaws, she loved her family fiercely and came after those who threatened her vision of the perfect family, with a vicious, protective vengence.

She hated seeing her family like this and wished that she could offer more then a cup of coffee.

"Aaron Hotchner." A doctor in green scrubs called. Both families stood up and walked the few steps to the doctor. "Aaron is doing fine, the doctors just finished the splenectomy and are moving to the brain surgery. Its expected to last another 2-3 hours. Someone will be sent out when he is moved into recovery."

The doctor excused himself.

"I promised to update Gideon." Morgan said, his voice soft, weak even, as he walked out of the room.

Nobody said anything, but turned and walked back to their seats. Again, offering comfort only to those around them.

Sorry for the short chapter but I'm just not feeling the inspiration as much as I used to. So tell me, are you guys losing intrest?