Chapter 13: You're Fine and that is What I Need

It has been 8 days 16 hours 32 minutes and 24 seconds since Sophie has fallen in coma. Reid has never left the hospital for the past 8 days, Eva stayed with him in Sophie's room for all day and by night she would by watched by one of team members, surprisingly, she wasn't afraid to stay with them without Reid

"Hey, Reid," greeted Morgan from the door

Reid jolt awake to the voice "Morgan, what are doing here? I thought Eva was suppose to be with you,"

"Hotch and Beth took her out for Disney movie with Jack," informed Morgan, now sitting on the end of Sophie's bed, near Reid's chair

"Hotch and Disney movie? Are you serious?"

"Well, give our boss some credit man, he was trying to cheer up the our little princess,"

Reid smiled, Eva has indeed turned out to be the princess of the team, and almost everyone adores her like anything, especially Garcia.

"Thanks, Morgan…I don't know what I would do without you guys,"

"No problem, Kid. That is what family for, Reid. Hotch said he would drop by in few minutes, Eva is dying to see you,"

"I know…I guess I have not been such a good daddy lately," mumbled Reid

"Reid, Eva loves you, and you know that. She understands most of it, Kid. She knows that Sophie is sick and you are here to take care of her,"

"I know." Reid held out the breath he was holding "I don't know how long I can do this, Morgan,"

"Reid…"

"It gets harder day by day, Morgan. Do you know that today is the eighth day? I just…I just want her to wake up… "

"I know, Reid," Morgan gave Reid a small squeezed on his hand. Then, he turned to Sophie, who was lying on the bed. The doctor has informed them that she was improving but then, still there no sign of any movement so far.

Morgan turned back to Reid, and found him staring back at Sophie like he has seen a ghost

"Reid, what's wrong, man?" asked Morgan

"She…she just squeezed my hand," said Reid before quickly dashed forward to Sophie

"Sophie, can you hear me?' asked Reid, praying and hoping for her reply. As a response, Reid could see her eyes balls moving under her eyelids

"I will call the doctor," informed Morgan before running out of the room

Sophie blinked a few times before she completely focuses her eyes on Reid.

"Hey, there…" greeted Reid, welcoming Sophie back to the reality

Sophie tried to react back to Reid, but she couldn't, she end up coughing. Before Reid could know what was wrong with her, he was pushed out of the room by the nurse.

"What are you guys doing outside?" asked Hotch, coming into their sight with Eva

"Sophie just woke up, the doctor is checking on her" answered Reid, while carrying up Eva

After few minutes, the doctor become visible with a smiling face, which surely helped Reid to calm down

Before Reid could ask, Dr. Martin spoke "She is fine; however, I would conduct a full examination on her tomorrow just to be sure. She will a bit weak for some time, so let her rest as much as she could,"

"Can I see her?" asked her, almost pleading

"Sure. Actually, she is dying to meet both of you," the doctor pointed his hands to Reid and Eva "Go in before she jumps out the bed,"

Reid hurriedly excused himself and Eva from Hotch and Morgan and walked in to Sophie's room. She was leaning against her pillow.

"Mommy," Eva jumped out of Reid grip and hugged her mother "I miss you,"

"I miss you too," said Sophie as she returned the hug "Both of you," She gently touched Reid's cheek. Reid slightly turned and kissed her hand which was on his cheek.

For the next half an hour, Eva didn't stop talking; she went on and on until she literally falls asleep on Sophie. Reid carefully laid her on the couch and wrapped a warn blanket around her. Then, he walked back to Sophie

To his surprise, Sophie moved to the other end of her bed, removed the blanket around and invited Reid to join her

"Are you sure?" asked Reid for conformation

When Sophie nodded, granting him with her permission, Reid with full awareness, positioned himself beside her on the bed. Sophie couldn't help but wrap her hands around his waist and rest her head on his chest. Following her act, Reid brought his hands around her, taking her closer to him without hurting her. No words were exchanged, as they stayed on the same position for the rest of the night.

A full check up on Sophie the next day revealed that Sophie was undeniably fine. All she need was rest and a couple of physical therapy for her leg. Sophie was discharged in a week time.

"Finally, we are home," said Reid, as he opened the passenger door of his car

"So, are you going to just stay there and stare at me or help me to get my crutches?"

Reid gazed behind and saw the crutches on the back seat "Actually, it can wait,"

Without any word of warning, Reid took Sophie's hand around his neck, scooped her legs and carried her in bridal style.

"Reid," uttered Sophie, clearly shocked with his act "I can walk, everybody is looking at us"

Reid looked around and saw some people "I don't care, it's not that I am carry someone else's fiancée, and besides you're still injured" remarked Reid

"I appreciate that…I wonder what they are thinking about us?" asked Sophie, with her head on his shoulder

"I don't know; maybe a madly in love couples?"

"Well, if that is what they're thinking, then they are right, I am madly in love with you," said Sophie and she hugged Reid closer to her

"I love you too… but madly?…I am not really sure about that,' said Reid playfully

"Hey!" Sophie smack hard on his shoulders.

"Ouch…okay…okay… I am madly in love with you too," comforted Reid "Always and forever,"

Smile spread all over her face when Sophie heard Reid's reply.

"Reid, the door is open," said Sophie as they was approaching their apartment "Is someone inside?"

"Not that I am aware of…but JJ got the key," Reid carefully come within reach of the door and kicked it open, wide

"SURPRISE!"

Reid and Sophie was taken aback by the scream and Reid saw the rest of his team mate in his living room

"Hai," Sophie awkwardly waved to others "I think you should put me down," whispered Sophie, feeling rather shy being in Reid's arm in front of his team members

"Hope we didn't interrupt anything, Reid," said Emily, mischievously

"Not at all," answered Reid as he walked forward and placed Sophie on the couch

Even thought Reid and Sophie doesn't mind having the team around them, all the others left quite early to give Reid and Sophie some private time.

Reid walked back to the living room after reading bed time story for Eva. Sophie was still watching television

"You're suppose to sleep," said Reid as he sit beside her

"I am sorry,"

"For what?" asked Reid, surprised

"For putting you in the position of watching me in coma for 8 freaking days," whispered Sophie

"Well, that hurts…but the important thing is... you're okay…and that is what I need," said Reid as he dragged her nearer to his chest

"I will make it up for you, I promise," mumbled Sophie

"Actually, there is something you can do that will make me feel better," said Reid, without any eye contact with her

"Anything," said Sophie, fully determined to make it for Reid

Slowly, Reid turned to face her "Let's get married,"