Education
Ch. 25 Missing
Author's Note: Thank you so much for the reviews. Chapter 26 is called Uncle Spence. Thank you for all the support. I hope you enjoy.
Cindy
(JJ's point of view)
I was really disappointed that Spence wasn't at his desk again. I once again tried to call him again. Sadly I got his voice mail yet again. I was getting really worried.
I watched as everyone arrived for the day. Everyone was asking where Spence was. I told them he wasn't home last night. I went to Hotch's office.
"Has he called you?" I asked trying to not sound worried.
"No he did put in for extended time off." Hotch answered.
"Do you think he's okay?" I asked Hotch.
"I don't know JJ I tried to call him but, his phone is off." Hotch answered.
"Yeah I know." I responded.
The day was long. We got a case in North Carolina. The jet had been having some issues and was being serviced. We all decided to just drive. The case was a family that was killing young male strippers.
The police had a good lead. With Penelope's help we quickly located the Unsubs. As we headed back to our hotel I asked to speak with Derek alone. After everyone got settled in for the night Derek sent me a text. He asked if we could meet up at the bar.
"What's going on JJ?" Derek asked.
"I have a huge favor to ask." I said.
"What is it?" Derek asked.
"Penelope is tracking Spence down. Once she finds him will you call and check on him for me?" I asked.
"Sure why don't you want to call?" Derek asked.
"Spence might be upset with me." I admitted.
"Oh about the kiss." Derek responded.
"I should've known Pen would tell you." I said.
"Yes and before I call I need some answers from you." Derek said.
"Okay." I said worried.
"Well really I just have one question. How do you feel about Reid?" Derek asked.
"I'm scared but I am open to exploring beyond our friendship. Right now though I just want to know he's okay." I answered.
"I'll call Pen." Derek responded.
I heard Derek talking. Then he headed up to his room. I went back to my room. Alex was already asleep. I called Henry then I laid down.
Early the next morning I got a text from Derek he wanted to meet up to talk. I quickly showered. We had two hours before time to leave. I went to the breakfast bar to meet Derek.
"Did you get a hold of Spence?" I asked anxiously.
"Yes I did." Derek answered with a frown.
"Where is he?" I asked.
"He's in Vegas." Derek answered.
"Is he just visiting his Mom?" I asked.
"Not exactly his Mom had a stroke. She's in bad shape. They had to put her on a vent." Derek explained as I gasped.
"How is Spence?" I asked stupidly.
"He's not doing very well. I think he needs some support. His Dad had been there but they aren't close as you know." Derek answered.
"I need to go talk to Hotch." I said.
Hotch agreed to give me some extra time off. I needed to wait for Henry to get home. He would be home tomorrow so it wouldn't be much of a wait. I then talked to Penelope and asked if she could keep Henry while I was gone. She happily agreed.
I tried to call Spence again. This time it rang a few times. I got his voice mail. I had no idea what to say. I just asked if he would please call me back.