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Chapter Eight:
On the plane ride home J.J. pulled out of the kitchen nook plastic wine glasses and a bottle of sparkling apple juice. She passed them out to the team to Reid's surprise.
"To Spencer, for the completion of his last case before he adds a new special title: Dad," she said.
"To Spencer!" the team cheered.
Reid was embarrassed by all the attention. "I'm just glad she didn't come early. I hope leaving two weeks early is enough time."
"You'll definitely be changing diapers in no time," Matt said.
"Please take all the time you need before getting back," Hotch said.
"I will Hotch. I just want a healthy baby," Reid said.
"Don't we all Spence?" J.J. said with a deep smile. "Don't we all?"
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Morgan found Reid in a vacant waiting room in the maternity ward with his face his in his hands. Reid looked up briefly and smiled. It looked like it hurt.
"Hey, I heard Jenna was born," Morgan said. "Ally texted me. Eight pounds, eleven ounces. Congratulations."
"Thanks," he said croakily.
Morgan took a seat. "Reid, what's going on? Why didn't you call me?"
"Jane nearly died," Reid said, his eyes full of tears. "The bleeding wouldn't stop. She had to have a hysterectomy."
"Oh kid," Morgan leaned over and hugged him.
"Jane's still in the ICU, Jenna is here. I don't know where to go."
"Where's Jane's family?"
"Scattered," he said. "Ally is with Jane. Connor, her father is watching Jenna. Jane is still sedated from the surgery. I'm afraid to look into her eyes on what is supposed to be the happiest day of our life and I just want to cry."
"You have Jenna though," Morgan said. "Healthy, baby Jenna."
"Yes I do, but she'll never have any siblings unless we adopt and I'm not ready to think about that."
Morgan didn't say anything. He didn't know what to say.
"I know medical science has progressed but Jane will still hurt physically and psychologically. I just hope I can help her through it."
"You will buddy, you will," Morgan said. "Things will get better, I promise."
"I know that rationally, but why does it hurt so much?" he asked.
"Because your Jane is hurting and you're a father now. Your heart is torn."
Reid held tightly to him. "Thank you Morgan for being here."
"I'll always be there for you buddy. I promise."
Reid eventually let go and sniffled. "Now do you want to go see your new god daughter before I go be with Jane for a while?"
"I'd love to."