Hey everyone, here is the next chapter for you all. I hope you like this chapter. This is just a nice chapter, Lincoln doesn't appear. He is in the next chapter where he'll meet his grisly end and yes, Reid will get in there with his brave on. Only about two chapters left on this now. Ahh! I've decided to start my new one when this finishes, I'm trying to not have so much stress in my life and sometimes I panic when I have two fanfics on the go. Enjoy and please review. I love hearing from you all. Regarding the name, I don't think who she's named after, has ever had her name mentioned on the show.

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Two weeks later

Garcia put a pair of headphones over her stomach as she sat in the BAU room. Reid didn't want the baby hearing any thing bad about cases so he had brought her an IPOD and headphones with a label on them telling her to only have the headphones on for an hour at most. They were reviewing recent cases and having a general meeting. She refused to wheel back and get a file. Using a chair with wheels while eight months pregnant wasn't easy. Her focus was on the headphones.

"What is the baby listening to?" Blake asked.

"She's listening to Reid," Garcia smiled before passing the headphones over to Blake, who proceeded to put them close to her ears. Blake laughed as she listened. She passed back the headphones.

"What is Reid's voice doing on your IPOD?" JJ asked.

"He's reading her fairy tales," Garcia smiled. "He keeps reading all these books and recording the readings. He likes me playing them to the baby. She kicks like crazy when she hears his voice. I've got tonnes of other recordings from him on here. Reid can't wait for her arrival but he wants her to know who he is before she's born."

She put the headphones back on her stomach.

"He's ready for fatherhood," Rossi said. "I've never seen him this excited. Not long now. Has he picked a name?"

"Not yet," she said. "He hasn't chosen a name but he's ready for her arrival. The nursery is ready, he even let me do some more shopping for her. The supplies are fully stocked and he has his schedule for work all sorted out. God, I'm just so happy that it worked the first time. She's his little miracle."

"After every thing he went through, he deserved a miracle and the little one you're carrying is that miracle."


Reid walked into the nursery with the one item that he knew would make it complete. He walked in and placed the small music box on the shelf. It belonged to his mother and it was something that would stay in his family. He stroked the edge of the music box and closed his eyes. His little girl was arriving soon and he couldn't wait. He had always thought that the world was cruel to him. After his year with Lincoln, suffering through losing his innocence, being raped repeatedly and never living a day without pain, his view on the world darkened. Now, the world seemed a lot better. Standing in the nursery, he made a promise to himself that no-one would ever hurt his daughter. He would protect her and make sure that she had a good life.

When the time came, she would also know who her mother was. Hell, he didn't care if she found out before he was ready. Garcia would always be the mother of his child, even if it wasn't in the most conventional way. He knew his daughter would be smart. He couldn't wait to see her and he would never stop thanking Garcia for as long as he lived.


Two weeks later

Garcia sat at her computer desk and had the pain come again, she realised that she was actually in labour. She wasn't due for two more weeks. Clenching her fist to deal with the pain, she took a deep breath and waited for the pain to pass. Getting up, she made her way out of her office and came to the rails. "Morgan!"

"Yeah, baby girl," Morgan said still looking at his computer screen.

"Morgan, I'm having contractions, I'm in labour. We need to go to the hospital."

Morgan threw down his pen and raced up the stairs. He reached her and saw her taking nice, deep breaths to keep herself calm. "Are you sure?"

"I made sure, I'm having contractions about every eight minutes. We still have plenty of time, my water hasn't even broke but the doctor said we needed to get to hospital when I went into labour so they can monitor me carefully and deliver the baby safely."

"Garcia, are you alright?" Hotch called as he walked over.

"She's in labour," Morgan answered.

"I'll get the car," Hotch nodded. "I'll meet you outside. Do you have a hospital bag, Garcia?"

"Reid has it," she said. "You need to call him. As soon as you have that car out front, call him and tell him he gets to meet his daughter today."


Reid rushed through the corridors, barely keeping his balance as he dodged a nurse. He asked where Garcia was at the desk and quickly made his way to her room. He knocked on the door and came through it as he got called in. He put the bag down on the chair and walked over. He sat on the edge of the bed and smiled as Garcia looked up at him. "You're not due for two weeks."

"I guess she wants to hear you read to her in person," Garcia smiled. "I think you might have to pay to clean the SUV we came in."

"Why?" he asked.

"Her water broke in the car, all over the back seat," Morgan chuckled. "She is in labour but her contractions are still about seven minutes apart. They also have the baby on a monitor, the baby has a strong heart beat. Hotch is getting some coffee and I'm going to go and sit with him. This moment is for you two."

"Thank you," Reid said. "I'll come and get you as soon as she's ready to be seen."

"You better, kid."

Garcia let out a moan before clamping her mouth and clenching her fists. "OW!"

They waited until the contraction passed. Garcia leaned back and relaxed into the pillows. "Are you okay, Garcia?"

"I'm fine," Garcia breathed. "Contractions are not fun. It's nice hearing her heart though. Listen."

Reid listened to the monitor that kept track of the baby's heart beat. "It's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard."


Garcia let out a small scream as she pushed, she had been in labour for ten hours and now was the moment. Reid held her hand and held her up as she let out another push, she let out another scream before the pressure disappeared. Reid supported her weight as she leaned against his arm. They watched the doctor for a moment and both let out tears of joy as they heard a small cry pierce the air. Garcia cried happily as the doctor put the baby on her chest. Reid and her stared at the little girl as she cried.

"She's a healthy baby girl. Congratulations," the doctor smiled. Reid looked at his daughter and immediately knew whose eyes she had. She had her mother's eyes.

"Oh, she's so beautiful," he smiled before wiping his tears. He came away for a moment to cut the cord before coming back and staring at his newborn daughter. He kissed Garcia's cheek. "Thank you! Thank you so much! She's perfect."

Garcia laughed happily. "She is perfect."

"We have to take her so we can clean her up and give her a quick check up. We'll bring her right back," a nurse smiled. Garcia looked at the baby and nodded.

"She's healthy though. You're going to bring her straight back."

"She's healthy and I promise we'll bring her right back to you."


Reid sat on the edge of the bed and watched as Garcia held the baby. They had cleaned the baby all up and she was now in an outfit that Garcia had picked out. Her eyes were brown but not like his, they were definitely Garcia's eyes. She weighed a healthy seven and a half pounds and had a small amount of brown hair on her head, more than a normal newborn.

"She has a wonderful future ahead of her," Garcia smiled as she looked at Reid. "You both do."

"We all do," he sighed happily. "She hasn't got a name yet."

"You'll think of one."

"I want you to name her, Garcia."

"Really?"

"Of course."

Garcia looked at the baby. "Could I name her Alice? After my mom. Her name was Alice."

"Alice, it is," he smiled before moving up and looking down at the baby. "Hello, my little Alice. The lovely woman holding you is your mother, I think she picked a perfect name. I just have one addition. Welcome to the world, Alice Maeve Reid."

"Oh, Reid," she smiled. "I love it."

She passed Alice to him and watched as Reid cradled the baby in his arms. "You're my little miracle. I'm going to make sure you have everything in the world."

"You're gonna be a great dad," Garcia grinned at him.

"You are always welcome to come and see her and you'll be the first I call for babysitting. You can be as active as you want when it comes to seeing her. I know it won't be easy on you and I just want you to know that you can see her night and day. You've given this wonderful gift of having her and you brought her into this world. When she is old enough and if you feel comfortable, she'll know you brought her into the world."

"If she has your brains, she'll figure it out on her own probably," she giggled before stroking a small amount of hair on Alice's head. "I want to stay in her life and be a positive influence. One day, when she wants to know, I'm happy for you to tell her. I'll happily babysit her and I won't lie, it's going to be strange. She's your daughter and she is mine too but she's my gift to you. I carried her and donated my egg because I wanted you to always be connected with us and I wanted to do this wonderful thing for you. I know you're going to raise her to act and be a smart and kind woman. Just promise me that when she's old enough, I get to introduce her to the weird and wonderful things of the world. The Garcia view of the world."

"Absolutely," Reid laughed. "I think it might be good if you're her personal shopper. I don't think I could take embarrassing her when she starts nursery and school."

"That is a job, I gladly accept."


A few days later

Reid walked around with Alice in his arms, Garcia was staying with him for a few more days before moving back home. She thought it would be better for her to get used to living on her own again. She was sleeping. He looked down at Alice and couldn't believe how lucky he was to have her. She was beautiful and he never wanted to let her go. She closed her eyes and began to sleep peacefully. He put her in the bassinet next to his bed. He double checked she was safe enough before stroking her head. "You're going to have a wonderful life and I'll be there every step of the way. I love you, Alice. I love you so much. Sweet dreams, baby girl."

He laid down in his bed. He knew the nursery was ready but he wasn't quite ready for her to be far away. He laid in bed and fell into a peaceful sleep.

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