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Previously:
"Spencer Reid," he whispered. His eyes fell to the letter in his lap and a smile gripped the corners of his lips.
"Spencer Reid," he repeated as a cackle bubbled up through his throat.
It wasn't a secret anymore.
Spencer woke up to something warm around his middle. He raised his head from where it had been resting and tried to pull his heavy eyelids open. As he started to wake the sounds around him began to get past the barrier of sleep.
"-park, maybe an hour or two-"
Spencer rubbed his face against the soft surface he was resting on and his fingers dug into thin fabric.
"-later because... need dinner-"
"-Got it covered. Don't worry about it, Hales."
"Maybe I ought to come with you."
Spencer frowned and opened his eyes slowly.
"-waking up. I better go start breakfast. You want some?"
"I'm alright, but I could do with a coffee."
Spencer blinked fast when the sun hit his eyes; he whined and turned his head to the other side before opening his eyes again. He squinted up at a man who was smiling back at him.
"Morning, sleepy head."
He heard a soft chuckling and something shifted him.
"Would you look at that hair."
He recognized that voice as Haley's.
He looked up to see her staring down at him. He frowned and glanced around only to jolt up straighter when he realised that he was in Haley's arms.
He made a small noise that sounded somewhat like a squeak and both adults laughed.
"Let's get you something to eat, little guy."
Spencer was deposited in a chair, piled up with pillows. He was still groggy so when he was placed down on his own he nearly toppled over. Luckily the chair had arms so he leaned against the one and blinked his eyes at the table before him.
Jack wandered in then, decked out in warm clothes; a scarf handing from his fingers.
"I'm ready, Sean," he said, flashing the man a smile.
"Awesome."
Jack caught sight of Spencer and smiled.
"Morning, Spencer."
Spencer grumbled a reply and Jack snickered.
"Henry's normally the grumpy one in the mornings. Can we have breakfast now?"
"Sure," Sean said and he stepped up to the counter where Haley was busy pulling out cereal.
He put a hand on Spencer's shoulder, holding him steady as the boy swayed.
"What do you want for breakfast?"
Haley shoved a box of cereal in a bewildered Sean's hands.
"Spencer likes Cheerios," Jack said, taking the box from Sean. "I want pop tarts."
Jack started to pour cereal into Spencer's bowl while the younger boy looked on with raised eyebrows.
Jack glanced back with a smile. "Please," he added.
Sean bowed and went to the breakfast cupboard.
"Are we going to the park?" Jack asked as he uncapped the milk and poured milk haphazardly into Spencer's bowl.
"If that's what you want, Jacko. Or we can go watch a movie."
"Is mommy coming?"
Haley shook her head.
"I've got to do some work, Jack. I'll see you in a few days though, and maybe then we can go do something fun."
Jack huffed and pulled himself into a chair beside Spencer who was politely trying to scoop up Cheerios.
"But we've been here for ages anyway. And I did all my homework! Why can't you come with us?"
"You've only been home two days and I had to take those days off; besides this week isn't for you to have fun: it's a punishment and you have to catch up with your class. I can easily ask Sean to stay here and watch you so you can do some extra work."
"No!" Jack said quickly.
"Good, now you better be good for Sean or I will rethink taking you out on Thursday."
Jack muttered something before nodding in agreement.
The pop-tarts popped out of the toaster and Sean dumped them on a plate, shaking out his fingers when the searing heat waded past the calloused skin of his thumb and forefinger.
He put it down in front of Jack and waved his hand over it.
"Give it a minute, buddy, don't want you burning your tongue."
Jack smiled and blew on his poptarts.
Spencer, who had failed to listen to the conversation due to his concentration on trying not to drop his spoon, managed to get some Cheerios and milk on his spoon and he raised at eyebrow at Jack before blowing on the spoon and sticking it in his mouth. He started to chew thoughtfully when he heard soft laughter. He raised his eyes and felt his cheeks grow red when he saw Sean, Haley, and Jack watching him fondly.
"I never have visitors!"
"Well you got one, Jarvis, now get your godamn ass off that bed and get over here."
The guard smacked his keys on the bars and Jarvis jumped.
"I don't want to see them," he hissed, cornering himself off even further by hunching over his bunk.
"Get up now, or so help me god." There was another clang of metal on metal and Jarvis glanced up. His hands shook and his eyes, though sunken and narrow, grew in terror. He edged closer; away from the bed.
"Who is it?" he asked in a small voice. The guard, a short little guy with a sharp goatee and a distinct Italian look about him, dropped a hand to his belt where a baton was securely tied. He raised an eyebrow at Jarvis who quickly slipped off the bed, lifting his hands up above his head and hurrying over; his body remaining hunched over like a hermit, making him seem small.
Jarvis was shoved along the corridor until he collided with a tall, slim inmate who turned and sneered his way. Jarvis apologised quickly before his eyes trailed to the door where inmates were slowly entering. He hadn't had a visitor before so he was unsure what he had to do. Luckily, a guard took him to his seat before he could even start to panic. It was roomy inside, around the size of the communal room. There were tables and chairs all over the place and once there, his hands were cuffed to the table.
Jarvis gazed at the retreating guard's back while his visitor stared at him. Jarvis carefully turned towards the younger man. He was dressed in a navy suit, a light pink shirt and a blue tie, all of which just smelled rich.
"Dr. Jarvis," the young man said in a cool voice. He extended a hand toward the cuffed man. "Pleasure to meet you." He smiled— his lips were rather full and of a pale pink and they revealed a set of perfectly chiselled white teeth. He had high cheek bones and a sharp nose but his jawline was hard to see beneath the eloquent stubble. His eyes were green, with flecks of brown, hazel Jarvis supposed. His hair was cropped short on the sides and back with a fluffy nest resting on top that was styled neatly to look like retreating waves.
He seemed to know that Jarvis couldn't shake his hand back and it only served to infuriate Jarvis more.
He swallowed thickly, his own long, dull grey hair falling into his eyes.
"Who are you?" he muttered, his eyes keeping low.
"May I call you Fraser?" The young man inquired and Jarvis looked up at him, a little startled.
"I..."
"I'm Scott Gildersleve."
Jarvis blinked at the younger man which just made him laugh.
"You're probably wondering why I'm here," he chuckled. Scott leaned on the table, his chin resting on his palm. "I hope you received my letter."
Jarvis' eyes grew and he gulped as he looked over at the guards.
"That was you?"
"It certainly was, my friend." Scott beamed at him.
Jarvis scowled and ducked his head.
"How do you know about... all that... about him?"
Scott's lip quirked up.
"Well when a scientist like yourself makes great discoveries how could I not know."
Jarvis sat back trying to hide his grin.
"Go on."
"Jack, hold my hand," Sean said, grabbing the young boy out of the road and taking his hand. Jack conceded and strolled alongside him. Spencer was clutching Sean's other hand and trotting along hurriedly to keep up with Jack and Sean's longer strides.
"We're here! We're here!" Jack cried as he darted to the gate, releasing Sean's hand again. The older man sighed but didn't chase after him, instead he kept his hand on Spencer's and guided him to the quiet park.
Spencer looked over at the swings and he smiled.
He pointed to it and tugged Sean's sleeve.
"Untle Sean?"
Sean looked down.
"Yea, bud?"
Spencer pointed to the swings and smiled sweetly.
Sean followed his finger and he nodded.
"Sure, little guy, you wanna go on the swings?"
"Uh Huh."
"Come on, you two slow pokes!" Jack called from the climbing frame, his shoes firmly planted on the third bar up.
Spencer grinned and looked up at Sean in wonder as he pulled him faster.
Emily threw down an image of their latest victim. It was a young boy which only served to remind the team why they had to leave little Spencer behind.
"I think our unsub could be a woman," she said, sounding a little unconvinced herself.
"How so?" Aaron raised an eyebrow in her direction.
"The victims are young and getting younger. Perhaps we're looking at a mother trying to recreate memories of a child she lost or who grew up."
"The victimology may fit that profile but the level of aggression in each killing says otherwise."
Emily groaned and let her head fall into the nearest file.
"This is going nowhere," Morgan piped up, rubbing the back of his neck and glaring down at the information they had so far. "Nothing seems to be fitting together... it's as if...if-"
"There's two."
The team looked down the table at JJ. She'd been day dreaming as the team brainstormed. Her mind was more occupied on the boys and on Will's move to California that was slowly creeping up on them. She just wanted to get home.
Aaron looked into her eyes for a moment before nodding solemnly.
"Husband and wife."
JJ looked down at her engagement ring.
"Possibly," she murmured.
"I can't wait to get home," she added quickly, glancing out of the window.
"Visiting times over!"
Jarvis raised his head and saw a guard making his way over to him. Scott looked over at him frantically and he pulled Jarvis closer.
"Listen, we can't get you out of here but I'll keep you updated. I'll have someone visit," he said. Jarvis nodded eagerly, his eyes flickering to the gaurds.
"So you're going through with this?"
Scott grinned. "Sure. Now if you remember anything about the... 'serum' call me. But I'm sure we'll create our own strain with the kid."
"Up, inmate." A guard jerked Jarvis' arms and he stumbled out of the chair.
"If it works," Jarvis gasped, planting his feet on the ground. "Be sure to... you know: tell them it was me."
"I'll make sure you get the recognition you were deprived of, Mr. Jarvis," Scott said with sincerity and Jarvis couldn't help the grin that spread on his yellow teeth.
"I said move, Inmate!" hollared the gaurd.
The guard shoved Jarvis harshly and he relented, letting his feet unstick from the floor.
He was pushed to the door where a guard had his arm lent against the door frame.
Jarvis threw the young man one last glance before ducking under the gaurd's arm.
Scott stood to leave himself. He reached into his pocket and smiled to himself.
The plan was set in motion. It was only just beginning and weeks of careful preparation lay ahead but they were a step closer to their goal.
Okay... boring chapter, I know. I really wanted to set this new storyline up, but it will be a slow build. I'm going to start wringing fluff chapters with hints to what's coming.
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Thanks for sharing and I'll see you soon ;)