Spencer was dazed and confused, every time he woke up he was in pain and the lights were too bright and the voices were too loud. He just wanted to sleep but it was getting to difficult for him, he remembered hearing Aaron's voice a few times but he still wasn't sure. Was he dead maybe Chris had finally killed him and he could rest in peace.

The next time he opened his eyes Spencer could see the blurry outline of a person sitting above him. His entire body ached, he couldn't remember a time he wasn't in pain. Reid shifted his eyes around the room. It was still a bit hazy but he could make out the bed and the table and outline of people. He tried to speak but his throat felt so dry he started coughing. This only made the pain worse.

He flinched away when he felt a hand on his face. "Spencer its me, Aaron you're safe now. Just relax." He could feel the straw being raised to his lips, he drank greedily trying to wet his mouth. But it was taken away within a few seconds. He whined pitifully since it hurt too much to talk. Spencer could hear voices above him but he was too tired to listen and he soon drifted back to sleep.

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Aaron had just finished speaking with the doctor about Spencer's improvements over the past couple days. The doctor was pleased with the improvements so that was a good sign. Spencer had woken up several times in the past few days. He hadn't been very responsive but the doctor said it will take time for him to heal and this couldn't be rushed.

Earlier Spencer had drank some water, Aaron wished he knew what was going on in his boyfriends head. He wanted so badly to speak with him after all this time.

Aaron looked up when he heard a soft knock on the door, JJ had come with Morgan they had probably just finished work.

"Hey Hotch, is this a good time for a visit?" Morgan asked obviously not wanting to intrude. "Of course its fine." Hotch told them. The two sat down in the extra chairs, their eyes going over to Reid's sleeping form. "We heard he's been waking up more often now." JJ stated.

Aaron nodded "Yeah the doctors say hes improving, but these things take time." He sighed sadly. The two silently nodded. Hotch could see the anger on Morgan's face, he wanted to rip apart who did this to Spencer. JJ was passive but still upset to see her sons godfather like this.

The three spoke for a little while longer about cases and their children until it was time for them to leave. Hotch sighed sadly when they left looking down at Spencer's sleeping face.

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Spencer opened his eyes slowly glancing around the room, everything was in better focus today. He was alone, the young man pulled up his hands trying to push himself up in the bed. This was a bad idea, pain shot through his arms and the rest of his body. He collapsed back on his back, his whole body tense and in agony.

The door opened a few moments later and a nurse entered, she smiled when she saw he was awake. "Hi there Spencer. How are you feeling today?" Spencer just watched her tiredly as she adjusted some things and checked his vitals. He assumed he was in a hospital but that was all he knew maybe he could ask this person.

"Wh..where am I?" His voice was hoarse and didn't sound like him at all. "So he speaks." The nurse smiled. "You are in Quantico Memorial Hospital, where you have been for about two months." She told the man.

Spencer felt sick, he couldn't believe he had been in the hospital for two months and not even realizes it. "What happened?" He asked his voice was shaking with fear. "I'm sure once Aaron gets back he'll be able to tell you. You should get some rest you still need to heal."

Spencer watched as she turned the lights down so he closed his eyes trying to relax but he couldn't. He turned on his side ignoring the pain and he soon drifted back to sleep.

Very short chapter but its better than nothing. please review