A/N I don't usually leave these notes but I want to make clear I never trashed the team, they have done nothing but be kind and helpful to Reid. All the trash talking is from Reid who is lashing out.

At midnight Rossi heard a door creak open and then footsteps in the hall. In a flash he got up put on a robe and followed the footsteps to his den. He found Reid had turned a lamp on and was trying to play a DVD

"Spencer what are you doing?"

Reid jumped and whirled to face him, upon seeing it was Rossi he calmed down "I couldn't sleep thought I'd watch some Star Trek. I'm sorry I woke you." he explained apologetically

"It's fine, I would have needed to get up soon anyway." Rossi said walking over

"Oh, yes." Reid muttered a hand hovering over his arm

Rossi didn't say anything else; he put a hand on Reid's forehead and then walked over to the pile of blankets and pillows Garcia had put aside. He quickly set up a nest of blankets and pillows on the couch and guided Reid to sit down before setting up the TV. He then handed Reid the remotes and left the room. When he returned with soup, a roll, water, and medicine he found Reid curled up in a ball watching Spock and Kirk play chess.

"Hey kid you need to eat, then I need to check your arm." Rossi said helping Reid sit up and placing the tray on his lap

"You didn't have to do this Rossi." Reid said eagerly eating the soup

"You need to keep your strength up, and you don't eat enough I swear that guy in Montana was right about you."

Reid smiled slightly "A Pipe cleaner with eyes" he jokingly quoted

Rossi smiled back, Reid finished the soup and then Rossi checked the bandages, applied some medicine and wrapped the cut in clean linen. Reid snuggled down on the couch while Rossi cleaned up. When he got back he found Reid half asleep watching Kirk beat up some guy in a rubber suit. Rossi turned off the light and after making sure Reid had a glass of water close by left and returned to bed careful to keep his door wide open. The next morning Rossi went to check on Reid and found him sound asleep Star Trek still playing in the background. Rossi returned to his room and got ready for the day, when he returned to the den half an hour later Reid was awake and trying to fold blankets.

"Reid I'll put the blankets away, why don't you get a shower?"

"I don't think I'm up for a shower." Reid said "But I'll take a bath." He continued after rubbing a hand through his greasy hair

Reid left the room; Rossi checked on him after forty minutes, after he was done he helped Reid shave, cleaned his arm and gave him even more soup. For the rest of the day they were in the den with a roaring fire; Reid reading or watching Star Trek and dozing, Rossi rereading Dante's Inferno. At four Rossi got up

"Spencer, Garcia can't come over today so Hotch and Morgan are going to join us for dinner."

"What, I don't want to see them, why can't Garcia come is something wrong?"

"Garcia is fine she just has something she can't get out of and I don't want the stew to go to waste. We didn't have any last night and it won't last another night."

"Like the brownies." Reid said as he walked out of the room

Rossi sighed as he heard the guest door slam shut and went to the kitchen. At six Hotch and Morgan arrived. As the three men set the table and got out wine they talked about Reid. Hotch was relieved that Reid had shown shame over his arm and Morgan beamed when he learned Reid had a potential girlfriend. At six twenty Rossi got Reid; Reid was dressed in slacks, a button down shirt, and a sweater his arms carefully concealed from view. He took a seat at the foot of the table but didn't touch the full glass of wine in front of him until the three other men had done so. The meal was silent and tense no one spoke except to pass bread or stew. Reid finished his wine first and refilled his glass but barely touched the second keeping a watchful eye on Morgan and Hotch. At the end of the meal Reid left the table with his wine glass and went into the den Morgan following. When they got to the den Reid collapsed into an armchair by the fireplace. Morgan grabbed a fluffy blue blanket with a Star Trek insignia and threw it over his legs, then knelt down to light a fire.

"Please don't, you don't have to bother." Reid said grabbing his arm

"It's okay kid I don't mind." Morgan said gently freeing his arm

Reid subsided and gulped down half his wine. Morgan built up the fire while Reid studied the floor. Hotch and Rossi joined them a few minutes later, Hotch was carrying a tray of cups and a carafe of coffee, while Rossi had a plate of cookies and a bottle of brandy. Rossi sat in the other armchair across from Reid while Morgan and Hotch sat on the sofa. Reid put down his wine and refused to take any of the food or drink they offered him. He started shivering despite the fire and Hotch immediately got up and brought over some blankets and pillows, while Morgan went to help Reid stand.

"Stop this, I'm fine, you don't need to do this." Reid kept protesting in the same vein as Hotch put pillows on the chair and Morgan wrapped him in blankets

When they were done Morgan helped Reid sit back down and Rossi put extra wood on the fire. The three men resumed their seats and silence fell. The silence continued for ten minutes before Reid spoke

"I know why you're here; you're wasting your time." Reid said

"We're not, even if you don't want to talk, we just want to know we're here for you." Hotch said

"This is absurd, I'm going to bed." Reid said trying to stand but failing

"Spencer just calm down, we can just watch some TV, I'll even watch Star Trek and you can point out all the science mistakes." Morgan offered with only the slightest hint of amusement

"Why are you doing all, the two of you. You couldn't care less when I was doing Dilauded, when I killed people, when we lost innocent victims." Reid said the last part so quietly only Rossi heard him

"Spencer I am so sorry I didn't help you when you were taking drugs, or when you killed Dowd or Hankle I left it to Gideon to mentor you. I should have helped you more, taught you to handle your emotions and deal with all the stress and pressures of the job not left it up to you and Gideon." Hotch said

"Don't, don't do that Aaron, that's not fair." Reid protested the blankets moving slightly

"What's not fair kid?" Rossi asked watching the blankets

Reid shook his head and the blankets started to move more rapidly. It was Morgan not Rossi who stood up and ripped the blankets open to find Reid frantically clawing at his wound. Morgan grabbed his hands, while Hotch got up to help him and Rossi left to get medical supplies.

"Spencer this is not a healthy way to cope, you need to feel your emotions not try to control them with pain or numb them with liquor or drugs." Morgan said

Instead of arguing like they expected Reid bowed his head and whispered "I know." And let Morgan grip his hands

"Spencer why do you feel the need to regain control?" Hotch asked

"If I admit you care about me, that you want to help me. That you're willing to help me then everything I've done is my fault that I destroyed my life out of idiocy and pride." Reid admitted shame and guilt in every word

"No kid you didn't destroy your life, things are rough now but you'll get through this." Morgan said squeezing his hands

Reid didn't say anything but turned his head starting into the fire as if looking for answers. Rossi came in a minute later carrying the same medical supplies as always. Reid jerked his hands out of Morgan's hold and wrapped the blankets tight around him. Rossi brought over the tray and took Morgan's place.

"Hey Spencer I need to check your arm you cut a vein and I need to make you aren't bleeding." Rossi said gently

"I should have talked to you Dave a month ago before things got this bad. I should have given you a chance." Reid said reluctantly allowing Hotch to dig his arm out.

"What happened a month ago?" Rossi said unwrapping Reid's arm

"Nathan Harris was released from a mental hospital."

A/N Please tell me what you thought of this chapter, I tried to flesh out scenes and show some of the dynamics in Rossi and Reid's relationship. Please Review let me know your thoughts all comments are deeply appreciated. Or just Follow, Favorite.