This one is the one that makes me the saddest.
Rating: K+
Warning: None
Pairing: None
Theology wasn't their favourite subject. For good reasons, too. After the Hankel case, especially, but even before that, it was a well-known fact that cases involving religion didn't end well. It was statistics. So when their newest case turned out to be about what the bible allowed or not and their unsub was guided by psalms, they hard quite a hard time.
"We need to prove her that what she does is wrong. We need… We need Jesus", Prentiss said.
The rest of the team looked at her like she was crazy. Emily bit her lip for a second before taking a breath.
"I feel like the only way to make her stop, is having someone that could pass as Jesus or some kind or prophet to tell her to stop. We know she's not rational."
The was a beat in the conversation.
"You're right", Rossi admitted tightly.
Before eyes could turn on him, Spencer flew. Morgan got up and went after him.
"We can't ask him that", Hotch said, a painful look on his face.
"If we had a choice, Aaron, you know I wouldn't."
Reid was pacing in front of the station.
"I can't do this", he said, his back to Derek.
"Kid…"
"You always say people all have their limits. This, this is my limit. I'm not playing God", he cringed.
"Reid…", Morgan tried again.
"I don't care I'm much people die, I. Am. Not. Jesus!", he exclaimed.
He realised what he had said, took a step back as he pressed his hand against his mouth. He walked past Derek and into the station, leaning in the doorway where Hotch and Rossi were suddenly alone.
"What do you want me to do?", he asked with a shaky voice.
"Spencer", Hotch started.
"I know, I know. You're sorry. This isn't how you wanted things to be. You know it's hard. It is hard, Hotch, but do we really have a choice? No, so let's do this. The sooner we do this, the sooner it'll be over", the genius said quickly.
They set up the plan and as Reid walked into the house and the team had no visual on him, Hotch found his heart beating louder than he ever remembered it being. The youngest agent's hair was falling around him face in well-combed curls and JJ had even added a little mascara on his eyelashes. For minutes, the team could hear him talk into their earpieces and he kept his voice calm and even, trying to persuade the unsub to give up.
"Will you come with me? I'll show you the way?", Reid's voice finally echoed.
A couple of seconds later they both got out of the room, where Morgan was waiting for them. He handcuffed their unsub and Reid only went to sit in the SUV, leaning back on the seat.
The next day he walked into work, his hair were cut shorter than it had ever been.
Really sorry about this one! Don't kill me! Please let me know what you think and your ideas for the next chapters!
SmartBlackRose :)