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Hotch yawned gently as he pressed the buttons to the coffee machine and waited for his coffee to finish pouring, the coffee was awful but it was the only thing keeping him aware. He rubbed his tired eyes. Spending a night holding a bowl under Reid's chin while he vomited had not helped Hotch's energy levels but he was finally able to relax after the nurse had informed him that Reid's fever had reduced to safe level. Hotch would be happy when the fever was gone. No fever meant that Reid could start focusing on resting and recovering.

"Morning, Hotch," a deep voice called from behind him. Hotch quickly turned round to see Rossi's face.

"Rossi, what are you doing here?" Hotch wondered as he made his way to the older gentleman.

"I came to spend some time with Reid. How's he doing?"

"He's better than he was all of last night," Hotch said before letting out another long yawn, his eyes watering slightly as it ended.

"What happened last night?" Rossi asked.

"He developed a high fever last night, he has an infection from the piece of metal that was on his stomach. The wound was horrible and disgusting. He has been vomiting through the night and drifting in and out of a restless sleep. He's very honest when he has a high fever, we found out a few things. His fever is slowly going down and he hasn't vomited for a little while. Garcia and Morgan are with him now."

"That kid can't catch a break. What did you find out?"

"He's afraid of being alone and he's sick of being used against the team. He doesn't want to lose Garcia and Morgan from his life, he doesn't want to lose everything he has fought to regain after his first kidnapping."

"He won't lose anything, he's stronger than he thinks. We know it, we just have to make sure that he understands that he is strong. Hell, he's stronger than all of us combined," Rossi said. "You should go home and get some sleep. You told me that Jessica has Jack. Go home and rest. I'll you if anything happens."

"I don't feel comfortable leaving him," Hotch admitted as he sipped another mouthful of foul tasting coffee.

"Hotch, you look like your about fall asleep standing up. Morgan can give you a ride home, I don't want you to drive in this tired state. Listen to me for once," Rossi smiled.

"I guess I should follow the respect my elders motto," Hotch chuckled gently before he started to walk with Rossi to Reid's room.

"Don't think I won't put my foot up your ass for that comment," Rossi laughed.

Rossi - An hour later

Rossi watched as Garcia continued to knit faster and faster, she had tried to train him in the art but he found the art slightly fustrating. Morgan wasn't going to return for at least another half hour, he had received orders from Garcia to pick up some chicken soup for Reid.

"What are you knitting?" Rossi asked her as he looked up from his book.

"A scarf, I know he already has lots from me but I just can't sit here and do nothing."

"I treasure all the scarfs you give me," Reid's voice whispered from the bed causing Rossi and Garcia to turn their attention to him. Rossi watched as Garcia sat on the edge of the Reid's hospital bed and held his hand.

"Hey, how are you feeling?" Garcia asked as she looking into Reid's eyes, she felt sad at seeing them so tired and fragile.

"I feel better than last night. I don't remember much," Reid smiled sadly.

"I just want you to focus on getting better. Morgan is bringing some chicken soup here for you to eat, do you think you can handle that?" Garcia asked.

"I think so," Reid answered her before turning his head to see Rossi. "Hey Rossi, what are you doing here?"

"Came to keep you company for a while," Rossi smiled at him before moving closer.

"Thanks," Reid smiled back.

"Reid, I need to ask you a question. Last night, you kept mumbling about being alone and losing Morgan and I. Reid, we want to move to the house but we want you to come with us, we would never leave you alone. Do you want to come with us?" Garcia asked with hope pouring from her voice.

"Won't I get in the way?" Reid said.

"No, you will have you own room and office. You won't be in the way Reid. Besides, the little troublemaker is going to need his uncle around to turn him into a genius," Garcia smiled. Garcia watched as Reid thought for a moment.

"I'd love to come with you," Reid beamed.

"Wonderful! Come here," Garcia shouted happily before she leaned down and gave Reid the best hug she could. "Everything is going to be normal. I promise you, Reid."

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