"Reid, why don't you go ahead and do your breathing treatment while I fix lunch. Does grilled cheese and soup sound good?" Morgan asked.

"Sure, what kind of soup?" Reid finished with a rough cough.

"You okay?"

Spencer nodded his head and then slowly walked over to his bag with everything sent home from the hospital.

"Tomato, broccoli cheese, or onion?" Morgan called from the kitchen and then stuck his head around the doorway to hear the response.

"Tomato is fine and only . . . one . . . sandwich." Spencer started wheezing and made his way back to the couch. He was thankful that Morgan didn't ask if he was alright again. His chest was killing him and he hadn't done anything. It was really starting to concern him. Spencer let his mind drift and concentrated on breathing in and out.

***

Morgan flipped the last grilled cheese and finished ladling out the two bowls of soup before sitting them on the small kitchen table.

"Lunch is almost ready." He called out.

The older agent finished the sandwiches and sat the skillet in the sink to soak with soap and water. He sat the plates on the table just as Spencer turned into the kitchen. Morgan saw how much that took out of him and walked over to help him to the table.

"Thanks." Reid whispered.

"What do you want to drink?"

"Is there any juice? But not orange?"

Morgan opened the fridge and looked, "Um . . . grape juice boxes, apple, mixed berry, and Gatorade."

"I'll have the Gatorade." He started nibbling on his grilled cheese.

They ate in silence and Derek watched Spencer grow more tired the longer he sat there. By the time the young man was almost finished with his soup he had his head propped up on his left hand and his eyes were closing and then popping back open.

"Whoa there." Morgan reached over and grabbed the hand that almost tipped the soup on to the table.

Spencer startled awake. "Wha-t?"

"I think you're done. Do you want to take a nap on the couch or in bed?" He watched his friend puzzle over the question. "Okay, now I know you're too tired." He stood up and helped his friend make the long journey to the bed.

"Take some slow breaths." He coached and pulled the covers down and then sat Spencer on the edge of the bed. "Keep your mouth closed so you get the oxygen." Morgan knelt down and took Reid's shoes off and placed them next to the small table by the bed.

"Just try to relax." He laid Spencer down on his side and then lifted the long legs and tucked them under the covers. Morgan walked out to the living room and grabbed a pillow. "Here, hold this to your chest; remember the doctor said it would help ease the soreness." He then pulled the covers up, sat on the edge and started rubbing firm but not hard circles over Reid's back.

Spencer sighed in relief and Morgan watched the pain smooth out from the high forehead. He kept up his ministrations until Spencer went to sleep. Morgan checked the oxygen tubing and made sure that it wasn't tangled any where before going in to clean up the kitchen.

***

Reid opened his eyes and tried to focus on the bedside clock. When it finally came into focus, it was three in the afternoon. He would have to take his contacts out early after having slept in them.

He sat up slowly and untangled the covers and oxygen tubing. While making his way to the bathroom he began reeling in the tubing so that it wouldn't be left on the floor to be tripped over, most likely by him.

"Hey, sleepy head." Morgan called from the couch where he was watching TV.

Spencer raised a hand and gave a small wave before closing the bathroom door. After he finished, he moved to the large recliner beside the couch and curled up in the seat breathing heavily and closed his eyes.

"Do you want to pull up the web cam and see what Garcia is doing?"

Reid nodded his head while he focused on getting his breathing calmed down.

Morgan plugged the laptop in and then started it. After it booted up, he clicked the icon to start the connection. A window popped up and a moment later they heard, "Hi my pretties!"

"Hang on, Garcia. Let me move the laptop." He turned it around so that it was now pointing towards Reid and then he angled the screen so the camera was focused up.

"Hi Sweetie. How are you feeling?"

"Pretty tired. How's your day?"

Spencer saw her talking to someone else in the room. "Hey, Reid! You're just what we needed to brighten up our day." Emily said. Then he heard her talking to Garcia, "I'm going to let JJ and Hotch know he's on."

"My day is pretty boring. I miss hearing my little genius around the office." Garcia said.

"Thanks." Spencer smiled, it was good to know they cared even though he knew his spouting of facts annoyed them at times.

"I know you're not really up to visitors yet. But I was wondering if you would like me to bring over ice cream for after dinner?"

Spencer's face lit up. "That would be great." He was starting to get out of breath again.

"Hi, Reid, Spence." Hotch and JJ chimed in when they walked into Garcia's office.

"We all miss you here. Don't tell him but I heard Rossi grumbling in his office that he wished you were here so he could ask you something." Hotch said.

"Henry misses his Godfather and Will says he wants to come over during the day while were all at work. He'll give you a call after your doctor's visit. Well, I have to go. I'm waiting for a call back." JJ waved on her way out the door.

Spencer's eyes were starting to glaze over but he didn't want to say good-bye yet.

"You're getting tired. I'll let you go and I'll be over to take you and Morgan to your appointment. Call us if you need anything?" Hotch smiled and then he too left.

"Get some rest and I'll see you around seven, Sweet Pea." Garcia touched two fingers to her lips and then pressed them against the screen.

Morgan reached over and shut down the computer. "How about a nice cup of hot tea?"

Reid nodded his head and then closed his eyes and leaned back in the chair.

Derek walked around and pulled the handle to release the foot stool and then placed a blanket over his friend.

Ten minutes later he walked back in with the mug. "Reid, here's your tea." He helped the younger man hold the large mug and kept his hand under it until he was sure that it wasn't going to be spilled.

"Mmmm, that's really good thanks. What were you watching when I came in?"

"Something on Discovery about the conflicts between modern Egypt and preserving their old culture." Morgan replied.

"Really?"

"Hey, stop it right there genius boy. Just because I don't have an IQ in the stratosphere doesn't mean I'm a dumb bunny."

Reid choked on his tea and Morgan jumped up to grab the mug and help his friend sit up. "Are you okay?"

He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. "Did you really just call yourself a dumb bunny?"

Morgan smacked him upside the back of his head and walked back over and sat down in a huff.

"Hey, no beating up on the invalid. I'll call Garcia."

"Do you want to finish watching it or not?" Morgan growled.

"Sure, sure. Watch away." He waved his hand at the TV indicating it could be turned back on.

They had a quiet afternoon and enjoyed the casserole that had been left for them.

***

Right at seven Morgan got up to answer the door.

"Hello, my pretties." She kissed Morgan on the cheek and then walked on into the living room and did the same to Reid.

"I brought double chocolate chip, whip cream, and cherries. How many cherries do you want, sweetums?"

"Three."

"Oh, you have so got her wrapped around your little finger, Pretty Boy."

"You leave him alone, Morgan." Garcia said and then went to the kitchen to fix their desserts.

Morgan followed her in. "Don't make Reid's very big."

"He's not eating much?"

"No, it wears him out. But he's not moving around a lot so he shouldn't really lose any weight. I'm keeping an eye on it though. Do you think you could pick up a case of the chocolate Ensure just in case?"

"No problem. I'll have JJ bring them by tomorrow. She's going to bring lunch." Garcia put the last of the ingredients away and wiped down the counter. She grabbed two of the dishes. "Grab some spoons. I've got Reid's."

"Here ya go, Sugar." Reid reached up and took his dish from Garcia and then a spoon from Morgan. "Is it okay if JJ comes by for lunch tomorrow?"

"I guess."

"We figured it would be better if we split up our time."

"Yeah, it doesn't take much for me to get tired. But I'm glad you came." Spencer took another spoonful of his rich dessert.

A little while later they finished their gossip and desserts. "I'm going to head out so you can rest."

"I'm glad you came and thanks for dessert."

"I wouldn't be any where else." She walked over and kissed him on the forehead leaving a big red lipstick mark there.

After Morgan walked her to the door, he came back and sat down on the couch laughing until he could hardly breathe.

"What? Do I have ice cream on my face or something?" Reid felt all over his chin and nose.

"No, she . . . left . . . you . . . with a . . . little present." He could hardly talk through his laughing.

"Oh, man. She didn't did she?"

"Yeah, she did."

"Well, it's time for a bath any way."

Morgan got up and ruffled the young man's hair on his way to the bedroom to retrieve his pajamas and then to run a bath.

***

Spencer slowly made his way to the bedroom and found that Morgan had already changed into light lounge pants and a white cotton t-shirt. He was making up the bed and adding pillows to Reid's side.

"Hey, you're all done." Morgan said when he looked up. "I'm going to sleep in here with you until I know you're better. You can barely speak up when you're not out of breath and I'm worried that I might not hear you."

"That's okay, it's not like we haven't shared a bed before. Besides, this one sleeps way better than the hotels where we did have to share." He coughed rather harshly and had to grab onto the bed to keep from falling over.

Morgan rushed over and grabbed him around the waist. He was thankful for the support while he tried to catch his breath.

"Let's get you into bed before you fall down." Morgan said.

Once they were both tucked in, Morgan turned off the side light and the night light in the corner came on. He turned over to face Spencer's back and gently began rubbing soothing circles over the ribs and spine.

Spencer felt the muscles start to loosen as Morgan's warm hand did its magic. "Thanks, that really helps."

"I can tell. We'll have to remember to tell the doctor how tense the coughing is making you. Now just try to relax and go to sleep."

Reid adjusted the oxygen tubing and pushed his hair back behind his ears. He slowly slipped into a deep sleep.