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Alex moved her knight three spaces, sat back and watched as a small smile pulled at Reid's lips. He leaned forward and moved his queen into place. "Checkmate."

"Dammit," she shook her head. "I thought I had you. Why didn't I see that?"

"I diverted your attention away from that particular endgame. I'm guessing you were so busy protecting yourself that you didn't see my hidden attack. Don't worry, I've had plenty of time to improve my chess abilities."

"It's good to have you back," she smiled. "Without you, we wouldn't have solved this case so quick."

Reid thought about the case they had just solved, he had thought about it through most of the journey back, the jet was always a good place to think. The case had been a difficult one but he was happy that they had managed to save the little girl and return her to her parents. He wasn't used to how difficult cases could sometimes be but he knew that he could handle the emotional part of his job.

"I love being back," he sighed. "I've not felt this good since being infected with the virus. My body feels healthy again, my breathing is good and I can finally live my life again. It took a while but I feel like myself again."

"You've been through a tough time and you deserve happiness. How does it feel living alone again?"

"Lonely but I don't miss Morgan snoring, even sleeping downstairs I could hear him snoring away."

"I don't snore," Morgan denied as he turned around and faced them.

"You sound like a vacuum cleaner," Reid laughed.

Making their way back into the BAU, Reid found himself full of joy as he made his way to Garcia's office, he didn't expect to see someone outside the office. "Emily," he called happily.

Emily came forward and hugged him. "There you are," she grinned. "I've been waiting here for you to return. Look at you, Reid, you look so healthy and upbeat."

"I feel great," he smiled. "I owe that to Garcia."

"I still can't believe that you refused her kidney, she was right to knock you out for four days. You can be so stubborn sometimes."

"You're one to talk. I seem to remember you being very stubborn sometimes when you started here. Garcia is perfect and she's really helped me get back on my feet. Is she in her office?"

"Yes, she is," Emily said. "I'm just on my way to get something to drink. I'll be right back."

Taking her shoulders, he turned her around and pointed to the others. "Go and see the others first," he smiled.

"Yes, your highness," she playfully curtseyed as she walked away.

He let out a small laugh before walking into Garcia's office. "Hey, Garcia."

"Hey, baby boy," she greeted. "Are you feeling okay?"

"I'm fine and I only had to use my inhaler twice during the case. How are you feeling?"

"I feel like my usual perky and hyper self."

"When did Emily arrive?" he asked.

"She arrived a few hours ago, she wanted to come and see you after being away for so long. Interpol has run her ragged, I wish she would come back here and work with us again."

"She's forging her own destiny," he smiled. "She needed a fresh start and moving to London gave her that."

Later that night

Reid sat with the others in the BAU room, the bullpen was empty and they were all alone in the room with take out food filling the table. He picked up his fork and brought some chinese food onto it, he put the fork in his mouth and relished the taste of the chinese food. He looked at his belt and shook his head at the new notch he was using. While Garcia had lost weight, he had gained weight after being given a new kidney. Looking around, he loved watching everyone talking, laughing and eating as a family.

"What are you thinking about?" Emily asked as she touched his arm.

"Just thinking about what a great family I have," he smiled.

"I have something to say," Rossi spoke up before standing up. "I would tap a glass but the best I would be able to do is tap a soda can."

They all let out a small laugh before becoming silent.

"This last year hasn't been an easy one," Rossi began. "We almost lost a very important man and I just want to say how thankful I am for him being here. We wouldn't be here today eating chinese food and spending time as a family without him being here. I also want to say another big thank you to Penelope Garcia for giving this special person a second chance at life. Everyone raise your soda cans or water bottles to Penelope Garcia."

"To Penelope Garcia," they all said together.

Garcia blushed slightly before looking to Reid and holding his hand.

"I also want everyone to put up their water bottles and soda cans to Dr Spencer Reid, a survivor and a blessing to us all."

"To Spencer Reid," they all called together.

Getting to his feet, he still held Garcia's hand. "I have to say something. I wouldn't have survived any of this without you all being by my side. You found the cure that saved my life and you never gave up on me during my recovery. I know I'm a stubborn ass sometimes and I was a few months ago when a very special woman offered me her kidney and I refused it. I need to say thank you, Garcia, for taking the decision out of my hands and giving me your kidney. I don't think I'd be here without you giving me such a wonderful gift. I have you all to thank for being my family and for looking after me. I didn't really have a family growing up but I know I'll always have a family here."

"Oh, come here," Garcia said as she got to her feet. She hugged him close and kissed his cheek. "We love you too."

The rest of the team got up and each gave him a hug, giving him comfort that he always knew would be there.

Two days later

Reid yawned gently as the movie finished, he looked down and found Garcia asleep against his chest. It was friday night, when they could, they always made friday their movie night. Emily was spending the evening with JJ, the two women were having a girl's night in. He turned off the movie but decided not to move. Garcia looked peaceful and beautiful as she slept against his chest. He brought his hand up and stroked her blonde hair behind her ear. He shook his head, knowing that Garcia would never feel the same way he was feeling about her. For a long time, he had come to see her as more than a friend but he didn't want to lose her friendship by saying anything. Grabbing a nearby blanket, he put it over both of them and closed his eyes. Before falling into a peaceful sleep, he put his arm around her to keep her safe.

As he woke up to the feeling of the sun on his face, he found himself alone on the couch. He stretched before making his way to the kitchen where he heard noises. He walked in and found Garcia making some tea.

"Morning, Garcia," he yawned.

"Reid, we need to talk," she said with a unsure look in her eyes.

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