Lure Lost Episode Chap 11/?

A/N: T_T School….. omg why is chap so long O.o I was trying to hurry these so sorry if there are any mistakes. Reviews are nice please. Sorry again.

Reid pinched the bridge of his nose to try to relieve the throbbing in his temples as he tried to focus on the file in hand. He had a four hour surgery earlier and even though his head was pounding, when it comes to his work, there were no distractions that could keep him from functioning at his full capacity.

Recalled last night, he had ordered three shots and had two beers. He wasn't really a heavy drinker, but didn't expect the side effects to kick in. Other than his headache, he couldn't help to think about how last night played out. Reid suspected maybe from their conversation, he and Noah had an argument. Even thought Luke looked the same physically, there was something different about him. He didn't really seem happy somehow, he couldn't put a finger on it. It was an awkward confrontation between the two but it was civil. They were close to each other, looking into those hazelnuts eyes haunted him the whole day. His thought interrupted by a knock on the door.

"I know you called me earlier but I was busy with some negotiations…"Chris explained closing the door behind him. "You got back the results?" Reid got up holding a file in hand and stood a foot away, facing him with a serious expression. "So how we looking doc"

Reid could see how they were wearing on his body. "You could have taken the day off you know, rest is essential"

"I wouldn't want Katie worried also I had something to take care here" Chris said.

"Well not much you can do to stop that from happening"

"What are the results?"

"How are you feeling?"

"…How bad is it?"

"It's stage two"

"Meaning the tumor is malignant it could be cancerous, however given the stage it's at they rarely spread beyond the central nervous system. We shouldn't take any chances though. The tumor is still taking up space in the skull, and can cause serious complications and symptoms."

"It's located in the frontal lobe like I expected…" Reid said looking at the scans.

Chris sat on patient's chair and ran a hand through his hair down to the back of his neck. "So…what now?"

"We have to get you in surgery, can't take any chances sometimes these things touches the wrong thing can trigger a seizure, your lucky you haven't experience any reaction like that but we can't predict"

"I wanna tell Katie first, we are suppose to meet"

"You've been carrying around that thing far too long, you need to cancel the lunch and tell her"

"I know I just don't want to hit her with it like that, I want to tell her myself"

"Chris—"

"Reid, Please and then I leave it up to you"

"Don't you have faith in my skills Doogie?" then he said in a serious, yet concern tone. "I'm the best at what I do but anything can go wrong and you know that, nothings promised." Chris nodded in an agreement and looked at his watch.

"We're planning to have lunch" Chris said softly.

"Best to tell her now Chris" and he nodded again. "Tell your love ones and hope for the best" He thought about Bob and Kim for a second then he looked at Chris to see him dazed and decided to give him some time for the reality to sink in and moved passed him to the door.

As Reid was walking down the hallway, He saw Katie walking towards him "Reid!" She said and hugged him. "God, I miss you!" She was chirpier than she normal, but he didn't read into it.

"I've been here Katie, slaving for your hus-band" He seem to can't say that word, even though its been two years since they've were married, it was too weird.

"Good, apart from that you need to come over, need to see your face more often"

"Will do, I miss your full fridge compare to the empty one in my apartment, I'm sick of ordering take out" He said and did a small smile.

"Where's Jacob?"

She looked at him in disbelief. "Reid, I told you already he started nursery school"

"Oh right." It slipped his mind again. He wasn't good at remembering small stuff like this. She had told him more than once in their phone conversations then again; his mind was more focus on the situation on hand.

"Chris and I are gonna go out for lunch and also there is something I wanted to tell you…" There was a certain sadness displayed on his features, Katie couldn't tell what it was but she felt that feeling in her gut. "What is it? I know you don't like hearing about Chris like that but you know he's with me now so I won't accept any smart ass remarks"

"Besides my dislike for him, I am happy for you." Too much sentiments for one day, Reid thought.

He was acting weird, Katie raised an eyebrow. "Does this have to do with Luke?"

"Does what have to do with Luke?" They looked up and saw the blonde hair man walking closer to them.

"Hey, Luke"

"Hi Katie, how are you?" He said and hugged her.

He saw Katie and wanted to say hi following her direction and see last person he was planning to avoid, he was fooling himself, then again it was a small town and he seem to keep bucking up in the obvious place to meet a "doctor".

"Reid"

"Mr. Snyder" 'He said it again' Luke thought, irritated, but why should it bother him? After all he didn't care, right?

"So, what about Luke?" Reid looked at Katie, when Katie was about to respond when She felt someone grabbed her from behind and kissed her cheek. "Ready?" Chris said she nodded and looked at Luke then at Reid and did a mischievous smile and they said their good byes as they walked away. Luke was confused by her expression but the older man's face holds such sadness watching as couple walked off.

As soon as she left, they realized it was only two of them and a tension in the air between them. Even after so long he could tell when something was bothering him. They were friends right? Luke couldn't help himself, and it rolled off his tongue before he could realize.

"What's wrong?"

"What?"

"Looks like something's bothering you" putting a hand in his pocket since the other one held documents.

"I'm always bothered" Reid replied, looking at Luke's appeal. "The new neurology center it looks pretty good."

He remembered one of phone conversations with Katie, when she mentioned Luke was still working with the hospital to build the new wing. and now, three years later. The wing was built and it was getting all the attention and praises.

"Yea it's doing pretty good since 'Invictus' they decided not to support us because they were interested in you and well…" They knew how that ended.

"Well, you did a good job." Reid stated. "Not like you need me to tell you"

"Thanks, it wasn't just me though, After 'Invictus' another company found interest, 'Voaux' they really did a lot to get this place where it needed to and the publicity, then you have all these new doctors and nurses" Just like Luke, Reid thought, always so modest and thinking about others than himself, even though his donation has funded a large sum, it always surprised Reid humble Luke was for someone with his wealth.

"We even have that titled neuro here now, but he's only here temporarily"

", that idiot" Reid said plainly.

Luke narrows his eyes at his respond.

"What? Hope you're not planning on keeping him longer if you don't want people suing you for the pet projects he's done"

Luke decided to ignore his last remark. "We're thinking of adding another building, since we still have a lot of space."

"I could show you, the blue print" 'Why am I telling him this?' just a friendly offer, besides the fact he knew Reid would like it.

"Sure"

They walked down the hallway into Luke's office, putting the files on the desk and looking through the box in the corner. He opens the print on the desk and the two hover over as he explains what the ideas were from the expansion.

"We're trying to figure out what we're going to do so…" Luke said looking at the print. He was aware how close the older man was but didn't say anything.

"By the way, I saw the overnight room" Reid said. "It was a good idea after all"

Luke glanced at him and did a small smile.

"The other day… I didn't mean to snap at you or anything, I shouldn't be drinking…so just forget about that" Luke said, still staring at the print not sure what he was looking at.

"Just as long you know it's wrong"

They were still staring at the print neither one know what the hell to do now, Luke began to roll up the print and cleared his throat, "So…how has Dallas been?"

Reid wasn't sure what he was asking, decided to go along with the small talk. "Same old."

Luke placed the print back into the box and turned around slowly. Friends ask each other questions all the time. Don't mean you're prying into their life, right?

"So…met any one in Dallas?" Luke said; try to sound casual about it. He admitted it to himself, he was curious to know, but It was weird asking Reid since he couldn't picture him with anyone except…

Reid face expression was the same. His eyes were so intently on him and responded simply. "I work."

Luke felt nervous; not sure why. He was fumbling trying to ask a fairly simply question and at the same time annoyed Reid didn't really answer his question. "So… no one?"

"What are you asking me, Luke?" He said his name Luke thought. Felt shivers run down his spine. Reid was closer to him now. He didn't even know when they've gotten so close.

"Nothing" Luke said softly. "Just asking, after all…we are friends right?" Luke looked at him. There was something that wanted to be said, neither of them wanted to say it.

"Are we?" Reid said. They were staring at each other before either one could speak Luke's phone rang. Luke excused himself and step aside near the door and answered his cell.

"Hello?"

"Hi, mom" Luke said, turning his back to Reid. The older man eyes watch his every move and then Luke turned around.

"I've got to go, just let yourself out" Luke said and opens the door. When he closes the door he let out a sigh of relief and headed towards the exit.

Reid went back to his office. Closing the door he went to his desk lay back in his chair looking through a patient's file on his desk, while his eyes scanning through the file he wondered what it would have been like if he had stayed.

The lunch was over. Chris hadn't really finished his food. He was out of tune with his surroundings with only eyes on his beautiful, blonde wife sitting before him. Playing back the memories they first encounter and the past three years with her and Jacob.

He wasn't focus on what she was saying, she was smiling, glowing, just sitting in Al's with him sharing average meal, wasn't wearing a flashy dress and she was so beautiful, but as reality kicked in to see this beautiful face shatter with the dire news.

"Ha ha- and Kim was so pale! That the guy actually said that on the air, you should have seen her face!" she giggled.

Katie began to raise concern with the look on Chris's face; he was just smiling at her, so content yet trouble somehow. "Why you looking at me like?" she said with a small smile.

"You are so beautiful"

"Thanks?" not that she didn't believe him, he always complimented her but this time, there was something different she thought.

"You know I love you, and Jacob. He's such a lucky kid to have you for his mother"

"I love you too, sweetie, where is this coming from?" she made an uneasy laugh.

"I love you so much"

"Okay, you're kinda scaring me now Chris"

He was just staring at her.

"Chris what is it?"

He reached across the table, grabbing her hands, thinking her soft it was like it was one it's finer days. Katie eyes watched him intently and she moved according not questioning his actions as he moved her hand to the side of the table and tugging for her to get up and moved into his embrace.

It couldn't be heard; as his lips moved against her ear and her body became stiff at first. Eyes widen in fright then blurred and hot tears came rolling down her face and she began to quiver in his arms.

Arms hung tightly to him and he buried his face in her shoulder, neither knowing what to do but clung to the silence and the reality.