Sorry it took me so long to update. I wanted to get through the last chapter too, so I could finish this out. Thanks for all the reviews and alerts, enjoy!
~ 2 Days Ago
Spencer put down his book for the first time in over two hours. He hadn't even realized how much time had passed. Megan hadn't said a word in over an hour and that should have been his first sign. She was still curled up next to him on the couch, an arm draped over her protruding belly. He reached out and placed a hand over hers. It still amazed him to think that there was a life growing inside of her, one he help create.
"Seven more weeks," she whispered.
"Do you think we're ready?"
"I know I'm ready to get my figure back. And I think we own half of Babies R Us." She smiled at him, squeezing his hand reassuringly. "We'll be fine. Don't forget we have JJ and Aaron to run to for advice. I practically helped Haley raise Jack when he was an infant. And you've read every book published on taking care of a kid. I think all our bases are covered."
"But will we be good at it? Sure keeping it alive and healthy won't be a problem, but how do we know if we're being good parents?"
"We don't." She said matter-of-factly. The look on Spencer's face was enough to make giggles escape her lips. "Aw babe, there's nothing we could do to this kid that we can't eventually fix down the road. Come on let's put this baby to bed."
They weren't the most encouraging words, but there was no way Megan could air out all of her insecurities of motherhood when he was doubting himself. Together they could handle anything.
Like most mornings, Megan and Spencer showed up late. She'd told him to leave without her, explaining that a little morning sickness was one of the many aspects of pregnancy she'd gotten used to, but he refused. JJ had stalled the meeting as long as she could and was only just starting when the couple walked in. Although Megan wasn't able to go with them, she still liked to know what they were up against and gave as much insight as she could before they jetted off. Even though it had been three weeks since she stopped travelling with the team, watching them leave her behind hadn't gotten any easier.
"You're going to miss me." Megan teased as she sat behind Spencer's desk with a smug smile on her face.
"You'll miss me more." He leaned down to place a kiss on her lips. "Who's going to make those late night taco runs?"
"Hey," she grabbed his tie to keep him level with her. "You're also the best pillow I could ask for."
"Hold down the fort for us, sexy momma." Morgan joked as the team made their way to the doors. Megan blew him a kiss before returning her attention to her fiancé.
"Go, have fun taking down the bad guys while I sit behind a desk."
"You know in a month you'll be dying to do desk work, instead of sitting around the apartment." He checked his work area one last time for anything he thought he might need. "I'll call you later."
"You better. Be careful, okay?"
"Don't worry. I'll be back before you know it." He kissed her again before following the rest of the team.
Four days passed and Megan sat with Garcia going through her own stack of files while the tech worked her magic, a hand continuously rubbing her stomach. Her baby was kicking more frequently and aggressively than ever before. The force bothered her more than usual, and Megan wished Spencer was there to feel how active their baby girl was. She loved watching the surprised expression on his face at the slightest movement of their unborn child.
"You okay?" The tech asked noticing her friend shift in discomfort.
"She's kicking a lot today." Megan winced. "I guess she's ready, my due date isn't for another month."
"Reid's taking some time off with you?"
"A few weeks, I think. He just wants time with the baby." She smiled.
"It also gives you time to relax. Let me know if it gets worse, we'll get you two looked at." Garcia smiled and placed a hand on her friend's stomach.
Another few hours went by and Megan watched as her friend's fingers flew over the keys. She tried to keep out of the way and hold the pain in. When they got closer to their man, Megan took a walk to relieve some of the pain and get out of Garcia's space. She didn't get far before moving into the bathroom to cool her face and neck.
"Megs," Garcia called from the door. "Daddy's on the phone." With a shaking hand Megan took the phone, keeping a grip on the marble counter for support.
"Hey babe." She tried to sound normal so as not to alarm him, her words were choked out through gritted teeth. "Are you on your way home?"
"Are you okay? You sound like you're in pain." A tear ran down her cheek and Garcia held her up.
"Come home now, Spencer. Something's wrong."
"The next flight home," he promised. Megan moved with Garcia carefully.
"I love you, but you never touch me again." She tried to laugh. "You know which hospital?"
"Of course, I'll be there as soon as I can." He hung up, rushing to find Aaron.
"Anderson can take me, stay and help them. I'll be fine." Megan explained as she slowly made her way out of the bathroom with help of Garcia.
"Nope, not a chance. I'll call Kevin and we'll get you ready to have a baby."
As Spencer stepped into the waiting room where Garcia tried to conceal her tears, he instantly regretted not saying 'I love you'. The defeated look on the usually bubbly blonde's face make his stomach tight. He sat with his friend quietly as she relaid all the information the doctor's were allowed to give her. She'd never seen him like this, not in the six years she'd known him. They sat as people came and went around them. No doctor came to get them until it was nearly dawn. The look on the his face broke Garcia's heart.
"You're here for Megan Hotchner?"
"I'm her fiancé, Dr. Spencer Reid." The men shook hands.
"The baby girl is fine. A beautiful healthy baby, ready just a little early. We're going to keep an eye on her for a few days. Congratulations."
"And Megan, how is she?" He felt bad for ignoring the good new about his daughter, but Megan was the love of his live. He couldn't lose her.
"Mom lost a lot of blood. We're trying to help her but it would help if we had a direct donor, parent, sibling, anyone with the same blood type."
"I'll call here brothers." Garcia offered.
"You can see the baby. We just moved her into the nursery." The doctor offered before leaving Spencer with his thoughts.
Just like that it felt like every piece of Spencer's life was falling apart. Losing Megan was the last thing he wanted. He couldn't do this parenting thing without her. Since he'd met her, she'd been by his side. She was the tough one, the risk taker, she'd cracked the shell he'd hid behind for years. The thought of losing almost seven years of history killed him. It wasn't fair that the life they had together could be ripped away so easily. He'd give anything to get more time with her. If he'd known having a family with Megan meant losing her, he'd change it in a heartbeat.
Garcia returned to find him hunched over in a chair, hands cradling his head. His shoulders shook subtly and she felt hot tears streak down her own face. There wasn't anything they could do now but wait. Cautiously she placed her hand on his back, rubbing consoling circles. She knew there were no words that would make him feel better. Megan was his partner, best friend, soulmate, she knew he must have felt like his entire heart and soul were being ripped out.
