A/N Warnings for some language.

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Precious and fragile things
Need special handling
My God what have we done to You?

We always try to share
The tenderest of care
Now look what we have put You through

Things get damaged
Things get broken
I thought we'd manage
But words left unspoken
Left us so brittle
There was so little left to give

Angels with silver wings
Shouldn't know suffering
I wish I could take the pain for you

If God has a master plan
That only He understands
I hope it's your eyes He's seeing through

Things get damaged
Things get broken
I thought we'd manage
But words have got spoken
Left us so brittle
There was so little left to give

I pray you learn to trust
Have faith in both of us
And keep room in your hearts for two

Things get damaged
Things get broken
I thought we'd manage
But words left unspoken
Left us so brittle
There was so little left to give

"Precious" Depeche Mode

Chapter 2

Spencer was deep in conversation with Ken Watson whom he had met through Anne. He was a science nerd in high school and although he was not a genius like Reid he was very gifted. He worked for the Federal government as a liaison to NASA as part of the shuttle program. At that moment he and Spencer where in a heated discussion about the space program.

Anne approached Spencer laying a hand on his shoulder to get his attention. "Have you seen Lily? I am leaving and I wanted to say goodbye. "

"She went to the ladies room. Spencer checked his watch. Oh, he said a little perplexed she has been gone for awhile. I guess she's primping."

"Spencer when have you ever know her to primp. She isn't a girly-girl."

"Well Anne I don't know what to tell you but I am sure she is here somewhere. Why don't you check the ladies room and I'll have a look around the ballroom for her" he said rising from his chair.

Anne left the ballroom and Spencer made his way around the room. He wasn't concerned. He figured she had run into more friends and was chatting with them and had lost track of time. Anne found him again a few minutes later. "Spencer she isn't in there and she isn't in the hallway I am starting to worry." She said looking very concerned.

"Anne she was reluctant to come here tonight but it looked like she got into the spirit of things but maybe she didn't maybe she's waiting in the car." Spencer was beginning to be a little afraid himself.

It's not like her to hide though but let's go check your car. Spencer went back to the table they had been at and grabbed her wrap.

On their way out they asked people they passed going out of the reunion if they had seen Lily and no one had. Spencer's fear kicked up another notch. When he reached the car and saw the envelope on the windshield he froze unable to think. Anne reached for it and he said sharply, "No Anne, don't touch it!"

His name was written in block letters and he didn't recognize the handwriting. It was then he began to know that he had a huge problem. He went to the sliding passenger door and pulled a strong box out from under the seat. He took out his keys and opened it Inside was a forensics kit he had insisted on keeping in the car after the hostage situation at the bank the year before that had almost cost Lily her life. Lily let him keep it in the car because she knew it gave him comfort and some measure of control. He snapped on some latex gloves and took out the camera. He photographed it without taking it off of the windshield. Then he opened it carefully and unfolded the paper using the hood of the car and his pen light to read it. When he did his worst fears were confirmed. He photographed the note again while Anne read it over his shoulder.

NOW SHE IS MINE WHAT WAS STOLEN FROM ME IS NOW RETURNED TO ITS PROPER PLACE ALL WRONGS ARE RIGHTED HER PURITY RESTORED SHE IS FOR YOU BUT A MEMORY WHILE SHE IS FOR ME A SACRED REALITY WE SHALL BE ONE FOREVER AND SHE IS NOW FOREVER BEYOND YOUR REACH

"What is this Spencer what is happening?" Anne said terrified she already knew the answer and when she saw it in his eyes she despaired.

Spencer said nothing he found he was incapable of speech. He could not believe this was happening.

He pulled his cell out of his pocket and dialed 911. The police didn't want to handle the matter as she had been missing less than an hour so Spencer told them about the note and he told them who he was. The detective showed new respect after that and promised to be there as quick as he could. Spencer then called Hotch.

His mind reeled trying to figure out how yet again she had been snatched out from under his nose. When Hotch answered he could barley speak to tell him what had happened. He wanted to come to Baltimore but Spencer said no.

"Please Hotch stay where you are for now and take care of my Gia. God Aaron what am I going to do when she wants her mother?"

"I'll stay with her if that is what you want, but I am going to call Gideon. He won't stay away."

"I know Aaron, and thanks for everything I don't know when I'll see you."

"Don't worry about Gianna we'll take care of her and little Gideon will love having her here he adores her." Hotch said with amusement.

That made Reid smile through the tears that were threatening. "I know he does it's very cute."

The detective arrived about 10 minutes later and they corralled everyone who hadn't left the reunion to interview them on what they might have seen.

"Dr Reid, said Detective Garrison, there is no way we talked to everyone who was here tonight. I am going to call the alumni association and find out who was here and who didn't show up. I also need to ask you some questions about your wife."

"I know the kind of questions you want to ask me after all I am the husband and your first suspect. Lily and I are very happy so she didn't stage this to run off with someone."

"You know I have to ask the questions Dr Reid."

"Then listen I'll tell you everything I know."

By the time he had outlined the evening for the Detective Gideon arrived. He got out of the car walked over to Spencer and gave him a hug.

"Are you al right son?"

"Frankly Jason, I am still reeling from the fact that once again, my wife is in mortal danger and I can do nothing to help her."

Gideon introduced him self to the detective and said "may I see the letter please."

He read it and said, "Notice that the writing is block written with a ruler or other straight edge. He doesn't want us to identify hand writing characteristics. Also look at the phrasing no punctuation and every phrase is declaratory. He believes he is in total control and he wants us to believe it as well. He believes we can do nothing to stop him and that he will keep Lily all to himself forever. He has known her in the past and that association ended very badly.

Detective Garrison walked up to them and said "my men have finished the interviews no one saw anything so who ever this is got very luck or he knew exactly what he was doing. "

"He is organized, methodical and single minded. He has probably been stalking Lily for sometime. Spencer I assume you didn't have reason to suspect your wife was being stalked, no calls to the house and the person would hang up when you answered, No suspicious vehicles in the neighborhood that sort of thing."

No Gideon, I would have come to you or Hotch if I suspected something like that but there were no signs this guy is very good at what he does."

"I agree but we need to know more about Lily to catch him."

Jason you know as much as I do about her. I don't know what else to tell you. They were walking back into the ballroom. Anne met them at the doors.

"Jason, Spencer may I speak to you? I was thinking who could have done this and I have an idea but I hope I am wrong."

"Let's sit down" Gideon said and they sat at the nearest table.

Anne picked up a napkin and began to play with in nervously.

"What is it Anne Gideon said gently, please tell us what you know, you aren't betraying her trust you know."

Anne looked up in surprise, "but how did you- No of course you know what I am thinking you always do. She took a deep breath and began to speak. All I can think about is when we met. We were 14 years old and yet our friendship survives and is strong I guess because we are polar opposites. She is the shy one I am the out going one." Or at least she used to be shy but she has come out of her shell and I thank you for that Spencer. "She reached out and took his hand as tears began to fall. Spencer squeezed it hard and she smiled wanly at him.

"Ok here is what I know. When we were seniors one of the football players asked Lily out. She was thrilled as she had been crushing on him for the whole year. He was an army brat who had moved to Baltimore the summer before when his father was assigned here. I will be honest with you guys I never like him. There was something about him I didn't know what it was but he was off."

"Morgan said to me once that you have a BS detector mile wide" Spencer said smiling

"Yeah well I couldn't stop what happened."

"What did happen to Lily" Gideon asked.

"He took her out a few times romanced her claimed that he was falling in love with her. She was so happy. I had never seen her so happy before or since till she met Spencer. Anyway one night they were out and he took her out to one of the places people in our school went to park. I knew she was going and I begged her not to go but she went anyway. She said it was okay she could take care of her self. She said that she was in love with him and that if he wanted to have sex with her she was okay with that. Anyway she got cold feet and told him no. He didn't do anything like try to force himself on her or beat her up; he acted like it was okay. This was a Friday night and when we got back to school on Monday it was all over the school that Lily had slept with him. She was devastated. She confronted him and he told her that no girl said no to him and that they were through. She demanded he apologize and tell everyone he lied about her but of course he didn't he only laughed at her and call her horrible names. After that people whispered behind her back and said things to her face. She was miserable and then her brother Steve came home for a visit from college and got out of her what happened. He was furious and he went after this guy. He and a couple of his friends confronted Mark and beat him up. They had a video camera and forced him to apologize on his knees to Lily and to admit that he had lied about her. They set up the video to run on the internet and to be sent to every kids email in the school. Steve was arrested for assault but didn't go to jail as it was his first offence and his record was spotless. But he did do a lot of community service. He told me it was worth it."

"Well that explains why he did this. I don't understand why she never told me" Spencer said.

"It was the most humiliating thing she ever went through. She was angry at Steve for a long time because of what his role in this incident was. She didn't see it as trying to protect her she only saw it as making the whole ordeal worse. She wanted to forget it ever happened. She was glad when we graduated and she didn't have to deal with him any more or his friends who were upset that Steve beat him up. A lot of those people continued to believe what Mark said.

"Anne we need his full name do you remember what it is?" Gideon asked.

"Yes his name is Mark Porter and as far as I know he is still in this area."

Gideon left the table to give the information to the detective and then he rejoined them at the table. "Anne can you tell us anymore about this guy."

"Jason I really don't know like I said I hated him and I was glad when we graduated and we left him behind."

Spencer was staring off into space looking completely wracked with guilt.

"Spencer you are not to blame for this" Gideon said, he had seen that look on the younger man's face before twice before in fact.

"Aren't I Jason I am the one that practically forced her to come her tonight. She didn't want to come she did it for me and now she's gone and this time we may not get her back." He put his face in his hands.

"Spencer, Gideon said firmly look at me!"

Spencer raised his head reluctantly. "You are not responsible for this if he hadn't taken her here he would have found another way. He is obsessed with her Spencer."

"I know you are right Gideon but what are we going to do now we have no clues as to where he took her."

"It is getting very late Spencer there is nothing else we can do for her tonight. If it makes you feel better I don't believe he will harm her. He wants to draw this out."

"I can't go back to my home Gideon; I can't face it without her! Spencer cried

"I know my son let me drive you back to DC you can stay with me."

"What about my car?"

"It has to be processed Spencer we'll get it back to DC when the police release it back to you. "

"Al right Gideon."

They left their cards with the Detective and climbed into Gideon's car. It was a long drive and Spencer fell asleep about 30 minutes into the drive. It tore Gideon's heart to hear him moan and he called for Lily several times and once tears fell out from under his lashes. He woke him when he arrived at his house Spencer stumbled into the house yawning. He drop down on Gideon's couch and was sound asleep. Gideon pulled off the young man's shoes and pulled the throw over him. He would let him sleep it was the only escape the young man had for now.

Gideon climbed the stairs to his bedroom wearily but he did not undress or lay down instead he stood at the window in the dark room looking out into the night. Sleep fled far from his eyes and did not return.

A/N Sorry guys I know that was a preponderance of exposition. The next chapter will move faster.