It was the first night in the hotel. The entire team felt guilty because the only way to catch this sikko was for him to snatch another kid. They announced to the public to protect their children who were adopted, and established a curfew because the kids were abducted after dark. Reid and Galieta were in one room, Morgan was across the hall, Hotch and Rossi were in the room to the left of Morgan, and the girls were all together across from Hotch and Rossi. As everyone was readying themselves for bed they heard Galieta's soft voice through their walls.
"I remember tears streaming down your face when I said I'll never let you go, When all those shadows almost killed your light..." She was singing her lullaby. The song drifted off, but not soon enough for the women to have tears in their eyes or on their cheeks. And he won't ever admit it, but Morgan was crying too. Her voice was soft and true, so raw and full of emotion. The whole song was comforting listeners, telling them that in the morning everything would be ok, that then they'd be safe. The team understood why she sang it. She was still haunted by the things that happened to her, and she fought it everyday, praying for the sadness to leave.
It was 2AM when they heard the screaming.
Seaver, Rossi and Morgan rushed into Reid's room to see Galieta sitting up in bed, Reid rubbing her back and murmuring comforting things. She was sobbing, clutching at the sheets. Reid saw their guests first.
"Hey, girlie, may I step out for a moment?" He said softly jerking his head at the others. She looked up and rubbed her eyes.
"Course. I need a little air anyways so I'll step out real quick." She whispered, then grabbed a hoodie and walked outside.
"I'm sorry guys. Did we wake up the others?" He asked worriedly.
"Yes, but its ok. I don't think anyone could really sleep." Seaver nodded.
"What's up?" Morgan looked at where Galieta had left.
"We don't know. She can't remember the dreams, just waking up and screaming. She's on medication to help her sleep, but it won't work." Reid sounded exasperated. "I'm worried. I never had a sister before. I don't know if I'm doing this right."
"Reid, there isn't a wrong way, or right way. She is a good girl, and she just needs a shoulder until she is strong enough to handle the memories." Seaver nearly yelled at him. He shouldn't blame himself! She thought He is the best brother anyone could ask for!
"She's right Reid. You do your best, but it's up to Galieta. Now we should go get her, it's late." Morgan started towards the door with everyone else in tow.
Galieta wasn't outside.
She wasn't in the alley.
She wasn't in the back.
Or the cafeteria.
Or anywhere.
It was night. She was gone. And she fit the victimology.