Reid and Regen ran into Tyler on the way back to the parking lot and some how Reid talked him into letting him use his car this time. The only response they got from Tyler was, "At least you asked this time." Which just earned him a laugh from both Reid and Regen.

When the pulled up in front of Regen's house she closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "Are you ok?" Reid asked concerned as he saw Regen looking a little nervous.

"Well would you be if you were in my shoes right now?" She asked

"Nope I'd be freaking out, which I can tell you are on the inside. But don't worry. She can't hurt you cause I'm here with you and I won't let her." Reid smiled at Regen who smiled back.

"Did I ever tell you that you are like the best friend a girl could have?" She said.

"Nope, but I already know. So are we ready?" He asked as Regen nodded and they both got out of the car.

Reid put his arm around her waist as they made their way slowly up the walkway. "Just remember I'm here for you" Reid whispered as Regen rang the doorbell.

And sure enough guess who answered the door. It was Mrs. Edwards 'evil lady' herself.

"What do you want?" She spat at Regen before looking at Reid.

"I want to talk to my father." Regen said plainly as she tried not to show her fear. The true was that this woman wasn't as big as Regen she was a good 2 inches shorter but Regen was a short and scrawny kid and Mrs. Edwards took the time to install fear in Regen.

"Wait here" Mrs. Edwards said as she let them into the foyer before walking up the stairs to get her husband.

It was a good five minutes before Mr. Edwards appeared in the foyer. "What are you doing here?" He asked, "After the fit you threw in my office I expected to have to call the police. And what's this I hear about you not being in classes all afternoon?" He crossed his arms across his chest and he had a stern look on his face.

"Dad, we need to talk." Regen said. Mr. Edwards motioned for them to come sit in the living room, along with Mrs. Edwards.

"Dad can we" She said motioning to Reid and herself, "Talk to you alone?" HE nodded and Mrs. Edwards left the room.

"Now someone better start talking and better do it fast." Mr. Edwards said once his wife was gone, "You're not pregnant are you?"

"Oh God no dad!" Regen said shaking her head. "It's just that I can't move back in with you. It's for my safety." Regen began.

"Safety?" Mr. Edwards snorted, "You're not going to go on about Melanie abusing you again? She is your step mother show some respect."

"With all due respect sir this is not a joke." Reid butted in. "She has been abusing Regen since she and I became friends in 7th grade. In fact that's how we did become friends. I saw and heard Mrs. Edwards hitting Regen with both her fists and a belt. Afterwards I promised to protect Regen and well I've done a pretty good job of it until you've asked her to move in. And well I don't think that's a good idea. The one night this summer that I was unable to come get Regen and she forgot to lock her door, Mrs. Edwards hit her with the belt again. She still has the bruises. Now I won't forgive myself for letting this happen but I won't let it happen again." Reid stated as he looked between Regen and her father.

Reid had never told Regen that he would never forgive himself about that night before and now that she hear him say it she wanted to tell him that it was her fault for leaving the door unlocked.

"Are you saying that you believe this nonsense?" Mr. Edwards asked seriously.

"Yes sir I do. Would you like to see the bruise she has from the belt buckle?" Reid said.

"If there is a bruise at all." HE sneered.

"Go Dad! I'm your daughter. You are supposed to believe me over some slut who married you because of your money. Dad I thought you loved me?" Regen said almost in tears.

She then stood up and pulled her shirt up to reveal the bruise. "Do you believe me or do you still think I do this to myself?" She asked through the tears that had now fallen. "You know how she said I gave the necklace back cause I didn't want it. Well the night Reid was talking about she took it from me and said I had stolen it and then she beat me. I wanted the necklace dad. Why do you believe her over me?"

Mr. Edwards was in shock. So all these things he thought had been lies were actually true. His face then turned into anger. "I'm sorry this happened sweetheart." He said to Regen. "I love you."

Regen nodded and then replied, "I love you too daddy." Her father then engulfed him in a hug and Reid just stood there and watched.

"Now I think Reid you should take Regen back to her dorm. It's about to get every ugly here. I'll come by later if I can but I might be with the police for a while. And they might call you later to talk. I am so sorry for all the pain I have cause." He said before he nodded to the door.

Reid then put his arms around Regen and led her towards the door. On the stairs stood Mrs. Edwards who was about to get what was coming to her.

Reid led Regen to the car and helped her in. She was still very much upset about what had just taken place and that it had taken so long for her father to finally see what was going on.

Once back at Spencer Reid took Regen back to the dorm. Regen collapsed on the bed once inside the room. "That took too much energy." She mumbled into the pillow before rolling over on her side as Reid laid down beside her.

"I don't want you to blame yourself for this." She said touching her bruise. "It was my fault because I forgot to lock the door. I was careless and this is what I get for it. Please don't blame yourself." She smiled sweetly at Reid.

"It wasn't you fault either. A girl should be able to sleep without locking her door. But you will never have to do that again." Reid said as Regen snuggled up against him and put her head on his chest. Reid bent his head down and kissed her forehead. "Go to sleep you could use some. You look really tired."

"Oh thanks," Regen replied with her eyes closed, "Are you saying that I look awful right now?"

"No you look hot no matter what even when you're tired but you still need sleep so sleep and quiet twisting my words." Reid said as he nudged her softly. Regen giggled a little before drifting into a comforting sleep.

I know it's a little shorter than normal but I kind of needed to stop there. I hope y'all like it. I love Reviews almost as much as I love pizza, so while I eat the pizza you review and you'll make me once happy author.

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