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This just wasn't possible! It was like….like fate was out to get him. But he knew that was preposterous. Some things may happen for a reason, but there was no such thing as "fate".
But then…why was all this happening? It was all so similar, so familiar…
"Reid?" His head shot in Rossi's direction, his eyes wide in what appeared to be shock and horror.
"Reid…are you alright?" Spencer felt a building panic, his eyes fluttering around the area quickly. He knew he wasn't alright. This was just too much. It was too similar, there is no way it was just a coincidence….
"T-There, Hotch, to y-your left….Do you s-see anything?" Dang it, the stuttering was back.
Hotch looked around, judging by the look on Reid's face that he should play along, if only for the moment. He pretended to look to the side, his eyes scanning quickly. Nothing stood out, and he turned back to Reid, about to report his findings.
However, just as he turned, a glint caught his eye. His head snapped back in the direction, his eyes searching out the object immediately. It was hidden beneath newspapers for the most part, but a small bit was sticking out. A…chain?
Picking it up, he raised an eyebrow when a golden pocket watch was uncovered. Looking back at Reid, he noticed one thing. The kid looked far sicker and horror struck then before.
Spencer held his stomach, eyes wide. There simply was no way. But…
He turned away, his eyes clenching shut. He wanted to run. But he couldn't. He would probably step on and destroy something valuable to the investigation. Opening his eyes, he found an escape route and made his way towards it, rushing back past the cars.
He heard muttering behind him, be he didn't stop. If he did, he was going to be sick. Again….
He jumped and bit back a scream when he felt a hand grab his shoulder. He turned, ready to knee them if needed, but the feeling faded as soon as it had come.
"Kid, what's going on with you? Never mind, don't answer that. Not here. Come on, let's go back to the hotel and talk this over, okay?" Reid felt himself nod, but he didn't remember doing the gesture.
The whole drive back to the hotel was a blur. Spencer's hands were shaking, and it took all his strength not to jump out of the car and puke right there. If things kept going this way, they would be taken off the case….
When they finally entered Reid's room, Spencer felt like he was going to collapse. Before he did, however, he made a run for the bathroom. He tried slamming the door shut behind him, but Morgan caught it with his arm, a strong look of concern on his face.
Reid simply ignored him, kneeling in front of the toilet. Morgan let out a deep sigh and reached forward, rubbing soft circles into his back.
"It'll be okay, Pretty Boy. Just tell me what's going on." Reid wiped his mouth, standing to wash it out. After he finished drying his face, he turned to face Derek.
"Morgan…if I tell you this, you have to swear not to tell anyone! They are bound to find out sooner or later anyway…" Morgan winced, knowing exactly what Reid was talking about. It had been for his own good!
"I swear Reid. Now please just tell me. Its doing you no good to just stand around and pretend nothing is going on." Reid swallowed and made his way out of the bathroom, taking deep breaths as he did so. He sat on his bed, deep, shaky breaths the only sound in the room.
In a moment, Morgan was sitting next to him, and he suddenly had the urge to spill everything. Morgan was right, it would help. And if Morgan knew, he would have someone to talk to about it from now on…. Plus, Morgan knew how hard it was to go through something like that….
"Morgan, this isn't easy for me to say, so please don't interrupt. I'll try to get out as much as I can…" He received a nod, and another intake of breath was all he needed.
"Morgan…I know this case. And I don't mean in a "I know who the killer is" type way. I mean, I know this case. As in…I was involved in it. Not this case…but…" He took a deep breath, preparing himself for this. Once it was said, he would be acknowledging it…
"Morgan….When I was little…I was kidnapped."
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OK wow….I'm sorry. This one is short. Like, really short. BUT! You are going to learn even more in the next chapter! Not all of it, but some of it hehe. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter….
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