Chapter 14: New Year
When the December thirty-first arrived. Max was in their bed, wearing his shirt and underwear.
She looked at him and smiled. He looked so cute when he was sleeping and she could not help but fall more for him.
When they went back to DC she will miss waking up next to him every day. She wanted to propose to him the moving in together but it was still to soon.
She was the one who set the 'take things slow' and she already break it. Their first kiss happened because of her after Catherine's kidnapped her dad and sister, their first time making love happened because of her after him been so sweet and gentleman and caring with her family that she could not resist.
This travel happened because of her, so now she realized that her plan was an excuse for not open up to him, but he was so... him that she could not help herself but to open every window, door... everything to him.
But this... moving in was a big step even for her. She ran her hand gentle into his hair, she was careful not to wake him up.
She wanted to wake up like this every day but was not sure if that would be possible with his job.
She remembered talking to Kristy and Kristall at the Christmas party at David's house.
David took his male friends for a friendly round of poker, he and Matt knew Spencer would will but the funny thing will be watching the others getting surprised by that.
At the only people left there were a couple sitting at the living room talking and the two wives of her boyfriend's coworkers.
"So how is it like to be marry a FBI agent?" Max asked to break the ice."It's both exciting and terrifying" said Krystall with a smile.
"Same" said Kristy "and I would add that it makes you terribly worry but then when they come back and hug you, it's like the first time" add her "that's why we have five children" they laughed.
"I don't need that much children" said Max laughing "I'm scared, Spencer and I just started dating and I'm already worry when he told me about a case"
"I understand, Matt was part of a different team a couple of years ago. With this team he had to go further than with the BAU. Because they had to go out of the US"
"Wow that must be terrifying"
"It was, but we survived it and I dont think anything would break us. I think after Catherine Adam's face off, you will also survive anything"
"I'm agree. I mean Dave isn't that young anymore but this is his life. He loves this job and this unit and I will support him always"
Max smiled at them, that was what she did, she support him and she will keep doing that "I love Spencer and I want what is best for him. Did David and Matt get hurt?"
"Oh yes honey" said Krystall "David got shot, broke bones, got a little PTSD after Everett Lynch's attack. And I couldn't protect him but I can make sure he recovers from that"
"Same with Matt, he had been shot a lot of times, got hurt, broke bones but like Krystall said, we can't protect them. He is mine and our kids hero"
"Dave told me what he thinks its necessary to keep me informed but not to worry. I know there are more stupid things he does but I kept my mouth shut" Kristy laughed.
"Yeah Matt wrote a book with his adventures but I'm pretty sure he didn't add some details so he won't scare us"
"Spencer still didn't share his work life, not even the light events" she looked at them "I know some things he shared, especially after Cat"
"Don't shut him up to much. He will need you and if he knows he can share something to you, he will. You just have to hug him and ease the pain. Matt and I have a plan if something happens to him. I know its may sounds like to much but I learned that this job is a huge responsibility and they risk their lives for us"
Max nodded and sighs "don't be scared Max, Reid is a cold headed man. I would be more worried about Dave" said Krystall making both women laugh "trust him"
"I do. I did since he helped my nephew when he had a panic attack" she looked at them "it just... I'm so into him that I wouldn't resist if something bad happened"
"You will. That was something I thought myself when Matt told me about what he does for a living" Kristy held her hand "I'm sure when that moment comes you will be ready" Max nodded and smiled at the blonde woman in front of her.
Max wanted to believe her but everytime that thought crossed her mind, her heart skip a beat. Her fingers were into his hair stroking it gently.
After some more minutes she stopped and softly managed to stood up without waking him up.
She headed to the bathroom to take a shower. She was thinking about tonight. Where they will spend the last couple of hours of 2019.
They had a few options one was the Empire State Building where they can enjoy the fireworks, second was Central Park and another was a ferry towards the Statue of Liberty.
She will ask Spencer when he wakes up. When she finished her shower and got dressed.
She put back on his and a fresh underwear. Then Max walked back to the bedroom and Spencer was awake "good morning handsome. Did you sleep well?" She sat next to him.
"Good morning beautiful. Yes it was a great sleep" he smiled and kisses her gently "I will go take a shower, then we can eat and plan what to do tonight"
"Sounds great. I will get out the bread, cheese and butter then you can make coffee"
"Perfect" he smiled and stood up then walked to the bathroom.
Max walked to the kitchen and made some sandwiches for them. Then called her dad.
"Hey dad, how are things going?"
"Great, Michelle planned a barbecue and we will go there tonight. How is New York?"
"Amazing, Spencer has been a gentleman with me. We were in the museum, then eat pasta in the Little Italy, yesterday we were on tour in Manhattan. Today we want to go somewhere to watch the fireworks but we haven't decided yet"
"I'm happy you found such an amazing guy, sweetheart, you were one of my daughters I was more worry about. Since you and Mike broke up you stopped to trust in people but now with Spencer you seem so happy"
"I am dad" she smiled with some tears "my only worry now is... his job. I know he has been doing this for years but it's so dangerous"
"Darling he will be fine, he is smart and knows what to do if things get bad. Also he has something years ago he doesn't... you. He has a girlfriend now and he will want to stay alive for you"
"Thanks dad" she said cleaning her tears and turns to see that Spencer walked in the room "well dad I will call you tomorrow, have a great celebration. Love you"
"Love you too Max" then they hung up then she waits for him to get ready.
Max looked out the window. They had Central Park in front of them, so maybe it could be a nice spot to watch the fireworks without moving to far.
She was so focused that she did not realized Spencer was behind her until he hugged her.
"So what is in this beautiful head?" He asked looking down at her.
She chuckled "well I'm thinking what we will do tonight, sir"
"And what did you think?"
"We can stay in this area of the city, then goes to the park and watch the fireworks then return home. How does it sound?"
"Sounds great, I like that plan" he looked at her as she turned in his arms.
"That's great, and if you have any other idea tell me so we can do something we both want"
"I didn't have ideas. So I like yours" she laughed and wrapped her arms around him.
"Ok then. That's what we will do" she stood on her tiptoes and kissed him softly "let's go to the kitchen and make coffee kind sir"
He laughed and walked to the kitchen. She followed him to toast the sandwiches.
Then they both ate and drank coffee watching an old Christmas movie on TV.
"Spencer" he looked at her "do you want tonight's dinner here or out?"
"Here could be nice. Why?"
"Because I can cook it for us. Something my mom always did for New Year's eve"
"Ok I would like it but do you have all ingredients?"
"I bought them some days ago. I was thinking of doing it some other day but since we both decided to stay here, then I can make it"
"Ok need any help?" She shook her head.
"No I want it to be a surprise" he raises his eyebrow "go read books or check out the parks for good spots"
"Max..."
"Just do it, ok? Trust me"
He just nodded "ok I will go to check the park. If you need something just call me, ok?" She nodded "good" he stood up and walked into de bedroom to put on his shoes.
Meanwhile Max walked to the kitchen to start to cook. She gets out some ingredients and turned on the stove.
She watched as Spencer walked away "see you later honey" she said smiling at him. He just smiled and left the apartment.
Then she started to cook. She was making lasagna. Her mom used to make it every year because it was a family tradition.
Her mom has Italian heritage so they liked to cook that kind of food. Michelle and herself learned dishes from her.
When Spencer arrived she finished the ground meat and the white sauce, now she was cooking the pasta.
"Hey Max, I checked the Central Park. Close to the monument to John Lennon the have chairs to watch the fireworks show. By the way, did you know that his murderer was a huge fan of the band but got mad when Lennon compared the Beatles with Jesus? That must be his trigger" he said fast as he walked in the kitchen.
"Spence I love you but those aren't the kind of facts I like to hear"
"Sorry" he looked down ashamed.
"It's ok" she patted his chest softly "is it free?"
"Yes, so we will need to go early to find seats"
"Ok I'm almost done here and the dish I'm making just need to get in the oven to grill the cheese"
"Ok, do you want me to buy something else?"
"Is there wine?"
"Yes so don't worry. As I said I bought everything. I used my credit card plus my last payment of December to pay it"
"Ok" he smiled at her "you could ask me to pay it"
"No, it was my surprise to you" she smiled and hugged him.
He hugged her back and then she returned to cook.
When the night arrived they both ate and shared some wine. They decided to take down the champagne and two glasses to celebrate the New Year with a it.
They put on their jackets and went down to the park. He led the way to the place the celebration was. There were some free spots so they got one of those. There were tables and seats.
They gave them some hot chocolate and put music on. The night was fun, they met new people. At midnight they all wished a Happy New Year, the couples kiss and the fireworks show started.
After that the rest of their time in New York was relaxed. They visited museums. Spencer threw lot of facts when they visited the American Natural History Museum and the New York Zoo.
They returned to DC on January Third, ready to started a new year.
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Hope you liked it. This one was hard to write, don't know why but here it is.
The next one will have a time jump to episode 9 of the show. Maybe some days after episode 8.
I have some plans for it and I hope that work out.
We will read soon. Stay at home and be safe.