I woke up pretty early the next morning. I felt better than I did last night; even though my back and ankle were still aching. JJ was asleep in the chair by the window. I was surprised that she stayed, she could have left after I feel asleep. I looked at the clock, 6:33 AM. The doctor noticed I was awake and came in to check on me.
"Are you feeling any better today?" The doctor asked.
I noticed that the noise had woken up JJ. She got up and sat in the chair next to my bed.
"Yeah, I feel much better." I said.
"That's good." The doctor replied.
JJ was holding my hand; it made me feel safe. The doctor looked at my chart and then left the room. A few minutes later, Morgan and Garcia walked into the room.
"Hey kid, how are you doing?" Morgan asked.
Before I could even answer Garcia added…
"We brought you some books so you don't get too bored."
"Thanks." I said. "I'm doing better than I was."
I didn't want to worry them too much. A few moments later Hotch walked in with my mom. Morgan Garcia Hotch and JJ decided to go get some coffee.
"Hi mom, how was the trip?" I asked her.
"Don't ever make me get in another airplane again; you know flying is the one thing I am most terrified of." She said.
"I know mom, I'm sorry I made you." I replied.
I didn't like making her do things she didn't like, but sometimes I had to.
"So, how are you doing?" She asked.
"I'm doing better. I'm still in pain but I'll be alright." I said.
"Spencer, you wouldn't have brought me here just to say that. What else is going on in that mind of yours?" she asked.
This was harder to do than I thought it would be; I was never good at letting out my emotions.
"Well, I… I just had to let you know that I love you." I said.
"There's more isn't there?" She asked.
"Mom, I almost died. If I had died I would have left you all alone in this world and I couldn't even remember the last time I told you I love you in person." I said.
I was holding back tears. My mom sighed and sat on the edge of the bed.
"Spencer, you're so innocent and yet you have such a sad job. Your job takes up most of your time, I understand that. I also understand that you love me very much." She said.
It was true my job did take up most of my time.
"Mom, I just didn't want to leave you with out you fully understanding how much I love you. I am proud to be your son." I said.
It was a very heartwarming moment.
"And I am proud to be your mom." She said.