The First Time

A Criminal Minds fan fiction

Disclaimer: I own no names of Criminal Minds. Only the story is mine

Chapter Three

Taken

A week later, Spencer brought Amelia home. She would stay with him, in the event that Kurt returned to her apartment.

"Spencer, you Don't have to do this."

"Yes I do. What if Kurt comes back? This way, we both know that you'll be safe. Amelia, I would never forgive myself if something happened to you. You're making me experience feelings I've never dealt with before. I'm excited and happy all at the same time."

"Spencer, what about my kids at school. My dance classes?"

"I filled in the principal of the elementary school. She has a sub filling in for you."

"And my studio?"

"Sweetheart, you're still recovering from your injuries. I don't think it would be wise to aggravate them further."

Amelia sighed. She knew he was right.

" I took the liberty of packing some clothes from your apartment. And I found this."

He opened his hand to reveal her necklace. The chain, originally broken from the attack, was repaired.

"It's not broken."

"I know. I had it repaired."

"What about Kurt?"

"Don't worry about him. I've filed a restraining order on your behalf."

He didn't have the heart to tell her that he'd been bonded out until his court date.

Amelia sensed he was telling her something, but trusted him.

That night, Spencer heard screaming. He grabbed his side arm and ran to the guest room where Amelia was sleeping.

She was having a nightmare, her cries broke Spencer's heart.

He put his gun on the bed side table and laid down beside her. He smoothed her hair while whispering to her.

"It's okay, Amelia. You're safe."

Amelia snuggled next to him. "Don't leave me, Spencer. Please stay."

He hugged her to him. "I promise. I won't leave."

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January gave way to February. There was no sign of Kurt. He'd missed his court date. Now local police were looking for him.

Amelia, at the insistence of Spencer, stayed with him. She was allowed to return to work and her studio as long as she was followed by an armed cop.

Amelia was planning a Valentine's day surprise. It seemed that their little trist on Christmas Eve had resulted in a little miracle.

Amelia was over the moon. However, she feared that this baby may not be Spencer's, as she was attacked two days later by Kurt.

There was a knock at the door. Amelia answered the door. A woman with shoulder length black hair stood in front of her.

"Amelia Lane?"

"Yes?"

"I'm with the FBI. I work with Spencer Reid." She flashed a set of credentials. "He's been in an accident and has asked me to take you to a safe place"

"Is he okay?"

"He's in the hospital."

Amelia, non the wiser, followed the woman to a black SUV.

When she sat in the passenger's seat, a hand went over her mouth.

"Hi Baby," the voice behind her said.

That voice had haunted her for years.

Her eyes widened as he looked at her.

She looked at the woman and tried to ask why.

"You maybe asking yourself why. You have something that I want. And I aim to get it."

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A few hours later, a brown envelope was delivered to Spencer while he was in the round room, consulting on a case involving a serial rapist in Atlanta, Georgia.

An agent opened the door. She addressed the agent in charge.

"I'm sorry, Agent Prentiss. This was delivered for Dr. Reid. The man said it was of the utmost importance."

She gave Spencer the package. He opened the package, only to find a cell phone inside.

The phone immediately chirped. He pressed a button. A woman's face came across the screen.

"Hi Spencie."

"Cat. What the hell...Oh no."

"You really are a genius! Well, as you can guess, I have someone here that wants to talk to you."

"Spencer," a small weak voice said.

"Amelia, are you okay?"

"Kurt..."

Cat turned the phone back on herself.

"Are you ready to play again, Spencie? All you have to do is find me."

"Cat, I swear, if Amelia is hurt or dies, I will kill you with my bare hands."

"Promises promises. I'll be in touch."

With that, the phone went dark.

Spencer slammed his hand down on the table.

"Dammit!"

His fellow profilers looked at each other in awe. They'd never seen this kind of outburst from the youngest member of their team.

"Okay," Emily said. "All other cases are secondary. This case is our top priority."

Luke looked at Spencer. "Where do you think she would go?'

Spencer racked his brain. "It would have to be a place that holds significance to Cat. She has a partner. Kurt Smith."

"Reid," Rossi said. "Who is Kurt Smith and what is he to Amelia?"

Spencer filled the group in on Amelia's history with Kurt.

"Two months ago, He put her in the hospital."

The memory of Amelia's face, battered and bruised, caused Spencer anguish.

He got up, without saying a word and walked out of the conference room.

Rossi got up and followed Spencer.

Rossi found Spencer in the men's bathroom.

"Reid, are you okay"

Spencer's hair was matted to his forehead, from the water that he'd just splashed on his face.

"Rossi, I don't know how of Cat's games I can play. First my mom. Now Amelia. I mean the bitch sent me to prison."

Rossi shook his head. He'd figured out why Spencer was put of sorts. It wasn't about Catherine Adams. It was Amelia.

"You love Amelia, don't you?"

"I guess it doesn't take a profiler to figure that out. Yes, I love her. It would kill me if anything happened to her."

"Where would Cat take Amelia?"

"It would have to be a place that is significantly important to her. A place where she'd have control."

"And factor in Kurt."

"Kurt doesn't know DC. He's been stalking Amelia. I can't think of anything but Amelia."

"Reid, get your head back in the game. There is a place that she wants to meet you."

"It's a place that Amelia and I see as special. A place where we met..."

Spencer stopped as he knew where Amelia was being held. A place he'd seen Amelia dance for the first time.

"You've figured it out."

"Yes. Lane's Studio. Amelia is a dance teacher. She teaches at that studio. We had our first date there."

Spencer didn't mention what he and Amelia had done that night.

The two walked back to the conference room, Spencer apologized to Emily, JJ, Matt, Luke, and Garcia.

Before Spencer could sit down, the phone that had been delivered to him, chirped.

Spencer hit the button.

"Hello again, Spencie."

"I know where you are, Cat."

"Yay! You figured it out!"

"Enough of the games, Cat. I want to talk to Amelia."

"If you want to talk to her, you have to come here and visit our secret place."

Spencer sighed. "I want to know that she's okay."

Cat pouted. "I'm beginning to get jealous. She's alive, if that means anything. She may need a trip to hospital. You've seen what her ex is capable of."

Spencer's heart plummeted to his stomach. Now he wished JJ hadn't stopped him from chocking the life out of her.

"Careful, Cat. The law doesn't mind putting women on death row."

"Awww, Spencie. Just come to our secret place. I just want to talk."

The phone went black. Spencer wasted no time. With or without his team, he was going to save Amelia's life.