Chapter 8

Reid, holding his newborn boy in his arms stood inertly as Elena hugged his legs

"Where is Mommy?" Elena asked, looking at Reid's eyes

What could he possibly tell her?

"Reid," Morgan called from the other side "Let me hold him, you need to…"

"I can't, Morgan," Reid said rather inaudibly

"I am so sorry, Reid. I know how hard this is for you but you have to understand. Samantha is no more…"

"No, you are lying," Reid snapped "She would never leave me. You are lying, Morgan, just like the others"

"I wish I was lying, Reid but you know the truth," Morgan said as he pointed towards the coffin. Reid took a few steps forward and saw his wife lying lifelessly.

Reid jolted awake, his breathing speed up and sweats formed along his forehead. He quickly switched on the table light and let out a sign of relief when he saw Sam sleeping beside him. Reid ran his fingers through his hair, there was no words to describe his feeling.

"Spencer?" Sam called when she sensed movement beside her

"Shhh, it's okay," Reid comforted her "Go back to sleep," Reid kissed her forehead and Sam dozed off again

There is no way he would tell her about the nightmare. Ever since Deelena explained about the complication Samantha could face during the delivery process, the nightmares were driving him crazy. As Sam was nearing her due date, the nightmare seemed to worsen and Reid hardly sleeps at night. Reid knocked himself back to his soft pillow, he pulled his wife close to him without hurting her. There is no way he could live without her.

"You are having those nightmares again, aren't you?" Sam asked the next day

"No," Reid lied

"Spence, you are a horrible liar. Is it about me?" Reid remained quiet.

"Spence, I know that this whole pregnancy is tougher than Elena's but I will be fine. I have the best doctor and my sister is beside me, taking care of me" Sam somehow tried to console him

"I just… I can't lose you or the baby. I can't do this without you," Reid's voice was shaky

"Hey," Sam wrapped her hands around his waist and looked into his eyes "You're not going to get rid of me that easily, I promise. The baby and I will be just fine."

Reid rested his forehead against hers "We will get through this… together" Sam let the tears to roll down her cheeks as she melted in his hug

"Why is Mommy crying?" Elena's sweet little voice broke Reid and Sam from their cuddle

"No, Mommy is just happy," Reid said as he bends down and carried her

"Don't kick Mommy," Elena whispered towards Sam's tummy "When can I play with him?"

"Soon," Sam answered shortly

"Reid? Reid!" Morgan's voice snapped Reid out of his thoughts

"Yeah… yeah… I am sorry. I was just thinking," Reid answered

"Aren't you always? What is spoiling your head?" Morgan asked, sitting beside Reid on the jet "My sister in law?"

Reid smiled a little "Yeah, I mean … just another two weeks and I am worried,"

"Reid, you are her husband and you have every right to worry about her, but you do realize that worrying about her is not going to help her or you?"

"I know… wait, did she call you?" Reid inquired

"No, my wife called me, I think Sam must have talked to her about you,"

"She is the best thing ever happened to me, Morgan. I never thought that I would have a wife, a daughter and a boy, well, on the way. A life that's worth living for. I can't… I… I don't think I can survive without her,"

"Then, don't think about it. Reid, she needs all the support she can get from you,"

"I know, I am trying to stay positive, but sometimes… I am just a normal human being, Morgan. Wouldn't you feel the same if Deleena is in Sam's place?

"I surely would, Reid. I am not saying no, all I am trying to say is, let's just hope for the best instead of worrying," Morgan said

"Thanks, Morgan," Reid said "I mean brother in law,"

Morgan laughed a little "You are welcome, brother in law,"

For the next two weeks, things were a bit hard for Reid as he was pretty much occupied with Elena and Sam. Luckily, his mother in law, Rachel comes to the his rescue. Reid waited anxiously outside the waiting room for Deleena.

"Spencer," Deleena called "We have to go for cesarean delivery, there is more complication with normal delivery,"

"Okay," Reid nodded "Just do whatever you have but just make sure she is okay,"

"I will," Deleena placed a comforting hand Reid's shoulders "One of the best doctor is going to take of care her. Still, I will beside her. I will call you in once we are ready"

Reid walked back into Sam's room. She was supposed to be asleep but she woke up the moment Reid appeared

"So?" Sam asked

"Cesarean, you can't have normal delivery right now," Reid answered shortly

"Stay with me," Sam asked with a loving tone

Kissing her forehead, Reid mumbled "Always,"

The cesarean delivery was going on just fine. Reid was holding Sam's hand, praying for everything to be just fine. A much quiet room was filled cry when the doctor took the Reid's boy out Sam's abdomen and that is when everything else went wrong. Sam's heart monitor started to fluctuate like mad, her hand which Reid was holding was limp and her eyes fluttered before it closed completely.

"What is happening?" Reid asked in shock as he tried to arouse Sam "Sam, come on, wake up!,"

"Spencer, let's get you out of here," Deleenea pushed him out of the room

"No!" Reid snapped "I want to stay with her,"

"She is good hands, Spencer,"

Reid sat nervously in the waiting room, waiting for news about Sam. Even though the others were there for him, he couldn't even talk one word with them. Fear stuck his head like lightning, he was biting his nails nervously just like Emily would do.

"How is she?" Reid bombards Deleena with a question when he saw her. The others stood behind him

"She is quite a fighter. We lost her for 8 seconds before we were able to resuscitate her,"

"She is okay, right?" Reid asked uncertainly

"Yes, but she needs rest… a lot of them for now"

"How is my boy?"

"He is fine too, they are checking him for any signs of wet lungs… just to be sure. He should be yours in a couple of minutes."

"Thank God," Reid mumbled before he sat back on the couch

Reid walked into Sam's room hours later that night. "You 're supposed to be asleep now,"

Sam eyes were fluttering from time to time "How is our boy?"

"He is fine and you need to sleep," Reid kissed her forehead "You … scared me, I thought I lost you for a second,"

"I am sorry," Sam's eyes was close to falling asleep "Just don't tempt me ... to get pregnant again,"

"I think I am done with two," Reid mumbled before he kissed her

The next day, Sam woke up quite late, around noon and the first she asked was "Can I see him?"

"Of course, honey. I was just waiting for you to wake up," Deleena said before she walked in with Morgan with the newborn in her hand. Sam took her son in her arms and winced in pain

"Hey, you have to be careful. Don't pull out your stitches," Deleena warned

"Can we come in and cheer up the situation?" Garcia asked from the edge of the door with the others, and before Reid could answer Elena ran in and jumped on the bed

"Elena, you have to be careful, Mommy is a bit hurt," Reid said and before Elena could jump on Sam, Reid caught her but however, he placed his little girl just beside Sam

"I like him," Elena said as she gently touched her little brother's cheek before kissing it

"Him? We don't have a name yet?" Hotch asked

"Oliver Edmund Reid," Reid and Sam said at the same time

"Come on you two, we are waiting," Emily grumbled

Reid turned around and see a line formed in front of the bed "What is going on?"

"Well, we are arguing about who will carry Oliver first, then we made a bet and as you can see we made the line," JJ informed

"You guys are funny," Reid took Oliver in his arms and gave to Garcia who was standing first on the line

Reid and Sam sat side by side and laughed, looking at the team's act.

"Mom, not you too," Sam said, laughed at her mom's act who was standing third on the line as she slightly winced in pain

"Come on, Garcia. Pass him over," Rossi grumbled, who was pretty much in the back of the line

Samantha leaned on Reid's shoulder "I told you. I am not planning on leaving you,"

"Good," Reid kissed her side of her head "Because I am not planning to let you either,"