Title: Au Natural (Part 35)
Author: dustytiger aka Trista Groulx
Rating: T (like the show to be safe)
Disclaimer: I do not on CM. I am still poor. CM still belongs to its creator, network, writers, actors and actresses who bring it to life weekly.
Summary: Prentiss and Reid are getting married, but what brought them to this point?
Notes: This part is shorter than the rest of them but I felt it needed to be added. A lot of people have been fretting about Sergio/Reid so I fixed that. I hope you like it. Thank you as always for the support. Enjoy!
When Prentiss went into the apartment she wasn't sure what kind of sigh might greet her. Reid might be on the couch reading, which he often did when he was stressed out. She might also find him in the kitchen making dinner pretending like nothing had happened. But she wasn't expecting what she came in to find. All of the lights were off in the apartment which she knew meant he actually had a headache, and was laying down. She went into the bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed.
"I thought it was just an excuse," she told him.
"Doctor Reeves says that stress can affect the headaches. It's not as bad as usual."
"Maybe if we talk you'll feel better?"
He shrugged. "I don't know what else I am supposed to say."
"Tell me what kind of wedding you want."
"I don't care. It's not something I've ever thought about. The moment I put that ring on your finger in my mind we were married. The ceremony is for the people we love as far as I'm concerned. If you wanted to get married while bungee jumping I would agree to that because I love you. I always assumed my mom would be there when it happened."
"Spencer, if she says she can't handle it."
"I know!" he snapped. "I know all of it Emily. I know that my mother wasn't able to attend any of my graduations! I know that my mother's condition makes it difficult for her to be in large crowds. I know more about schizophrenia than some doctors! I know everything I need to know about it Emily!"
"But you're still allowed to hurt."
"It's illogical."
"No, Spencer it's human. Talk to me about it."
"And say what?"
"Whatever you're feeling."
"But it's selfish," he tried to reason.
"Your feelings aren't selfish Spencer. Let it out I'll listen and I'm almost sure you'll feel better."
"It isn't fair," he sighed. "I have had one parent my whole life and she can't even be there when I need her most. You get your mom there, you'll be able to be married in a place that means a lot to you and your family. Your mother is going to find a way to make sure you get everything you want if you let her. All I want is to have my mother physically be there and I can't make that happen."
"I'm sorry Spencer. Just let it all out."
Reid felt tears start to fall down his cheeks. He had never told anyone how much it had hurt him to not be able to have his mother there whenever something major had happened in his life before. He'd always had an inner dialogue with himself that it was something he had to accept because of his mother's condition. He had convinced himself that he wasn't allowed to be upset about it a long time ago and had kept a lot of emotions bottled up.
He was relieved that Prentiss had given him the opportunity to tell her how he really felt, but it had opened the floodgates, and once the tears started he couldn't stop them. He felt her pull him into his arms and relaxed into the embrace. He wasn't able to explain to her anything more, but he knew she understood. He was sure he was going to cry for a week now that he had finally admitted the truth and was amazed that she just sat in the bed with him, comforting him as best she could as he cried it out.
There was something heartwarming and unique about her. He felt safe around her, he didn't have to pretend that it hadn't hurt growing up the way he had. He knew that he could tell her anything and she would support him and there was a sense of relief that came with that. He knew that they were connected to each other in a way he would never find again. For the first time in his life he didn't feel like he was alone facing the world. He knew she would stand next to him and he knew that it was helping but he couldn't seem to stop himself from crying.
As she held him, she was surprised to see Sergio out of the corner of her eye. She expected the cat to growl and saunter away, but instead the feline hopped on the bed. The cat looked at Reid questioningly for a moment then carefully crept toward the human. A moment later the cat was forcing his head against Reid's hand; much to the genius' surprise. It took the cat a few long nudge but Reid finally opened his hand and the cat began to rub his head against his palm. Prentiss was amazed when she saw Reid begin to scratch the cat's head, and felt him start to calm down. She had always been intrigued by the effect animals could have on the people around him, and seeing Sergio and Reid getting along proved to her that animals could help make stressful situations worse. She was glad that they would be able to more than just tolerate each other, even if it was only in times where Reid was stressed out or upset, and she hoped that her pet would be able to help her fiancé with his headaches.
End Part 35
Notes: Chapter count right now is 43 plus an epilogue but two parts might grow but no promises. I hope you liked this part and all of you who were worried about Sergio does that help?