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Foyet watched as William drove into the hospital where Reid was at. He cursed. Finding William alone with the cops surrounding the hospital will be more difficult than he thought it would be.
He just had to remember patience.
William rushed in. He had driven from Las Vegas only stopping for restroom breaks and getting more coffee. He didn't want to waste time sleeping. He wouldn't be able to sleep anyway, knowing what Spencer was going through.
Morgan was outside, taking a small break. He stood up when he saw William.
"Mr. Reid?" He looked rather surprised.
"I heard," William gasped. "What happened to Diana...and Spencer." He looked at Morgan. "I'm here to see my son," he added. Morgan paused. Would Reid seeing his father do more damage than good? Did he really have the right to deny Mr. Reid the chance to see his son?
He nodded.
"He's been through a lot," he said suddenly. "So...do not bring extra stress to him."
William nodded, understanding.
"Let me warn him," Morgan added. Another nod.
Morgan scooted to the room. Reid was having one of his better days. He was looking more relaxed than usual. Morgan really hoped this news wouldn't make things worse. Both Hotch and Reid looked up.
"Your...father is here to see you, Reid," Morgan said suddenly.
Reid froze. He was in the middle of eating lunch and lowered his spoon. Hotch stared at Morgan.
"I want you to know, that you don't have to see him, if you don't want to," Morgan added quickly. Reid swallowed.
"No, send him in," he said suddenly. Morgan stared at him.
"Are you sure?"
Reid slowly nodded.
"Yeah..."
Hotch and Morgan glanced at each other and Morgan sighed.
"All right then." He ducked out the room. Hotch glanced at the kid and saw how the face turned a little pale.
"You all right?" He asked, squeezing Reid's hand. Reid nodded.
"Yeah, 'M fine."
Hotch could sense he was lying, but didn't press it.
The door slowly opened and William walked slowly in. His eyes watered when he saw his son in the hospital bed. A sling hosting his leg in the air, an arm in a cast and looking so...pale, and vulnerable.
"Hello Spencer," he said rather uncomfortably. Reid swallowed.
"Hello," he said quietly back.
More tears appeared in William's eyes.
"I'm so sorry about your mother," he whispered. "And...what happened to you." Tears spilled from Reid's eyse as William rushed over to his son, unable to control himself. He pushed the little lunch table out of the way to hug Reid who clearly was surprised by what was happening. Slowly with his good arm Reid hugged back. "Thank God you weren't killed too," William sobbed into his shoulders
It felt good to be hugged by his father. To feel love around him, protecting him. He felt that with his team, but this was different. This reminded him he still had a parent. Even though he knew he could never forgive William for abandoning him as a child at least his father was here now...when he really needed a father, which was more than he had been hoping for.
Suddenly he felt overwhelmed.
William released his hug and wiped his eyes, trying to compose himself.
Morgan saw the overwhelmed expression on Reid's face and saw the tears in Mr. Reid's eyes.
"How about you step outside for a while?" He told Mr. Reid. "Maybe go find a hotel or something so you can get some rest? You must be tired."
"He's right...dad," Reid said suddenly. "You should get some rest."
Wililam nodded.
"All right," he mumbled, mixed emotions entering him. "I'll come by later, though...if that's all right with you." What he was really saying was If you want me here.
Reid nodded and swallowed again.
"Yeah, that's all right," he said quietly. Hotch squeezed his hand protectivly again.
William stood there awkwardly before ducking out of the room,as if unsure of what to do or more so of what to say.
"You okay kid?" Morgan asked. Suddenly Reid didn't feel like lying anymore.
"No," he said, catching them by surprise. But he smiled at them in reassurence. "But I will be."
Both Morgan and Hotch nodded. They were both thinking the same thing.
Would William's visit do more harm than good?
Foyet smiled as he followed William's car once more. He saw that Mr. Reid was heading for a hotel near the hosptial...perfect.
He watched William as he entered the hotel.
Now was the time to plan.
Now was the time to make his move.
Sorry for making this so short!
