Lure Lost Episode Chap 9/?

Warning: Pairings - Luke&Noah/Reid, Katie/Chris also abit of OOC from Luke.

Italics: thoughts

A/N: I'm trying to write but it's been such a hard week so far with our beautiful character passing. : C also my grammar sucks so I'm sorry about that but if my story is goodish just ignore it :D

Reid steps into Memorial Hospital, it felt like just the other day he had been here. Everything was the same with certain improvements. The waiting area had seats lining against along the sides of the walls of the hospital rooms. Some of the staff and nurses had change. Gretchen, a clumsy intern who was always slipping up had finally was gone. As he walk further down the hallway he saw the small fixes such as wires and shortage of outlets and utensils had been in load sum. They were new medical equipments that were invested in were now up and working. Memorial had been that little hospital that could.

As he was making his way around the corridor, he saw his old, med school rival walking towards him. "Reid Oliver" He said in a detachment tone as he said his name.

Reid had daily updates from Katie although he couldn't care less about what's new in Oakdale. Chris was now chief of staff since Bob retired he had heard for only two years he had fully started. He looked the same but tired, Reid thought. Same features resembling the old man. He could see the thin lines drawn under his eyes already, result of stress.

"It's a 'thrill' seeing you again" Chris said with a smirk showing his dimples.

"Dougie Hughes, didn't know you had the capabilities of running a hospital much less walking straight" He replied as if somewhat shock.

Chris sarcastically laughed. "I forgot what a sense of humor you had"

He was about to make another snarky comeback when the attention was in near shock and disgust at the doctor walking towards them and he felt his eye twitch. As if being in this town wasn't bad enough but the very incompetent doctor he hated was standing just a foot in front of him.

"Hey Dr. Oliver" Nasal sound as he spoke.

The peculiar doctor wore big specs that made his green eyes appear larger than they were with his dark brown that was cut low to his head. He had a nerdy appearance, could be seen as the neurosurgeon he was but not so much as people knew his family's name how deep their family's pocket were.

"Tell me this is just a bad dream" Reid said to Chris out loud.

"There was an opening and Dr. Channing decided to help us out for a few months" Chris explained, and Dr. Channing gave him a wide smile.

"Of course you couldn't find anyone better?" He said staring directly at the whimsical doctor.

"How you been, Dr. Oliver?" He said with smug look on his face.

"Swell" He replied blandly.

"Didn't expect to see you in a "nameless", "rundown" town like this Channing?" Reid said, He knew how status driven the snobbish doctor was, and had probably read about Memorial in the newspaper since, it have been innovated and the new wing added, it has been getting a lot of positive reviews and media spot, always finding ways to add anything that will boost his name under his belt.

"My, my, same for Dr. Oliver, or you were looking for work?"

Chris looked at them, but they were too busy having their civil conversation.

"Unlike you, I'm actually saving people and I don't need a name for anyone to give my brilliance a second thought" Reid said with a smug smile.

"I see your ego hasn't shrink" Channing said adjusting his glasses.

"Getting tired of killing patients in Chicago?" Reid said unapologetically and Chris mouth fell open.

"Ha-ha - That's funny, Dr. Oliver" He said in a nasal laugh as he pats Reid on the shoulder "excuse me I have patients to look after" Reid glared at him as he walk down the aisle laughing humorously.

"Are you crazy?" Chris said.

"What are doing at work? Sick people are normally in their beds" Reid said out loud, not caring for the passing people in the hallway.

Chris glared at him. "Could we talk somewhere more private" He led them in a room near by and closes the door.

"You know why I called you" Chris said seriously.

"I know it wasn't because you're interested going on a date" Reid said sarcastically "bummer" he added and made a disappointed face.

"You are only person I can trust with this-"

"You haven't told Katie about this" Reid stated.

"I know-"

"She's going to find out eventually you know" underlining of caring in his tone.

"Well if it's not serious I don't need to worry her yet until I know what I'm up against"

"Tumors are always a serious situation to be worried about, especially if you don't know where it's located it could cause a lot of damage" Reid replied harshly.

"Have you done an MRI?"

Chris hesitated to response, "no"

"What the hell are you waiting on? You do realize, you own a hospital" Reid looked at him dumbfounded and folded his arms. "You know, I can't help you if you're dead right?" Reid said. Chris stared at him for a second; he greatly forgot how arrogant he was, rubbing the temples of his head and sat down on a chair near the hospital bed.

"I know what she's been through, Reid" He rubbed his hand over his temples, "I…just don't want her to be going through that again, when we find out more and how the state of things are, I promise I will tell her but I can't put her through this, not again" He looked at Reid, his expression didn't change he just stared him for a moment and pulled out a notepad from the draw.

"What symptoms are you having? Headaches, dizziness, nausea-"

"When did you realize symptoms?" Reid asked.

"Numbness, the other day I was holding a glass, I dunno, felt like my hand went numb for abit and before been having constant headaches" Trying to think of other symptoms "I can't focus sometimes, at first I thought it was just stress with everything going on here but then it starts to get potent…"

"Have you eaten anything?"

"No, just coffee earlier" looking at Reid searching the draws and cabinets.

"What are you doing?" Chris asked, as he pulls out a hospital gown and throws it at him

"What does it look like; we're getting you a MRI" He said and Chris to got up.

"You didn't ask Channing with his brilliance? "he sarcastically asked Chris, closing the notepad.

"Honestly, he talks too much "

"And you trust my genius skills"

"Really good seeing you again Reid" He said and pats auburn hair man on the shoulder before they left the room.

It was a long day. He had one major surgery and with Chris's situation, he had enough for one day, now he just wanted to have a nice cold beer and be left alone to his thoughts. Renting a car surely did come in handy, even though he was just blocks from the hospital and any other essentials, walking was just a waste of time, especially when he had to be in contact with people other than patients at the hospital. It was only a ten minutes drive to Yo's. It was one of the few places he actually liked, even though it was a bar the atmosphere was mostly calm and wasn't overcrowding with boisterous idiots.

Reid pulled up, parking his car and got out. He could hear the music playing and heard the voices of some of the local who were playing pool, from the clapping sound of the pool balls hitting each other. When he entered, as he walking over to the bar, a blonde that was sitting at the counter caught his attention

"You know that's bad for your health" He thought he sounded like one of those stuck ups non-drinkers that look down upon drinking as a sin.

"What are you doing here?" Luke asked taking another sip of his drink. "I should be asking you that question" The doctor replied, sitting on the stool beside him, staring at him like a child that was doing something wrong.

"What?" Luke said.

"You're not supposed to be drinking" Luke glanced at him and huffed.

"You know alcohol is responsible for cirrhosis of the liver, it can also cause restructuring of the brain including loss of long term memory, heart problems, starts premature dementia—"

"I get it, Reid" he said annoyed, and pushed away the glass giving Reid a " are you happy now" look.

He hesitated to ask, but there was apart of him wanted to know, he wasn't sure himself. "Does Mr. Mayor know you're here poisoning your kidney?"

"That's none of your business" Luke said, defensively and looked away.

"I'll take that as a no" Reid stated, pulling the glass towards him "How many have you had?" he asked and took a sip.

"Just one" Luke replied.

"Mmm, good taste" Reid said holding the glass between his fingers and swirling it around.

Luke turns half way on his stool and looked at him with questionable eyes. "How do you know I'm not supposed to be drinking?" he inquired.

"We had a conversation at this very place, remember" Reid said, Luke brows furrowed, trying to recalled the last time they were at this bar. He had showed up confused about his feelings, for Reid and Noah. Knowing he wanted to be around Reid somehow, and had gone to Yo's to track him down. Now they were at Yo's again sitting at the exact same spot. Luke glanced at him for a second and turns back to face the counter, taking it in for moment before he spoke,"You remembered?" He said trying not to sound too surprised.

"Eh, I have a photographic memory" He indicated and took another sip.

"Hmm, must come in handy in med school" Luke stated and Reid nodded in agreement then it got quiet, both not really sure what to say and then Reid spoke.

"I hope this isn't a regular thing you started", he didn't look at him though, he didn't want to, being this close was having an effect on him and that he wasn't prepared for.

"Why do you care?" Luke replied, he could feel Luke's eyes were on him.

"Because, I'm sure if mommy and daddy knew you were here gulping down large dosage of alcohol they would flip!" He said mockingly with his voice getting high at the end.

"You're going to report me Dr. Oliver" the blonde replied, folding his arms on the counter and looked at him.

"You damn bet I would" Luke laughed, and Reid did a quick smile and they fell into silence once more.

Reid looked down into the glass, he dared to ask but he wasn't sure what to say. "Drinking doesn't solve anything, you know" Reid said glanced at him and back at the glass, feeling awkward.

"We're playing therapist now "Luke said mockingly, arms still folded.

Reid sighs, he wasn't good at this and Luke could tell, but it was funny seen him struggle for the right words to say. "You know, just… saying …it's not worth it" this was getting worst, Reid thought. Luke leans towards him and said in a low voice. "Thanks, for the input doc, I'll take your words of fine wisdom" and smile.

They were so close, face to face, looking at each other. Luke caught himself and looks away. "I should be going" He said clearing his throat and got up "see you around" Luke did a small smile and left.

Reid turns to the counter, throwing his head back finishing the drink, he calls the bartender. "Shot of whiskey."