Sorry for the inconsistent updates, but things have been hectic! Thnx for reading everyone! And yes, this is finally the priest scene :)

A Good Man- Chapter 4

Gold, but there's Always Silver

"You're the last person I expected to see here."

The smile on his face was poisonous, and even now Spencer Reid could tell his intentions were to harm. He shook off the growing terror inside him in favor of approaching the arrogant preacher.

"Father Silvano," Spencer started, "I'll admit I'm also surprised to find myself here, but I just couldn't walk away from you- not after my team figured out what you were doing and you still got to walk away from it.

"I did it for God, Spencer, not for pleasure," he replied. His tone was even, emotionless, as Spencer laughed bitterly.

"Do you know how many times I've heard that from UnSubs?" Spencer challenged. "Religion isn't an excuse to commit crimes. If anything, it's an excuse to stop them."

"Religion isn't an excuse." Father Silvano inched closer to Spencer, abandoning his luggage momentarily as he drew nearer to the young man. He slipped something shiny into his hands before whispering in Spencer's ears. "There's something special about you, something pure. The fact that your job hasn't hasn't taken away your youthful emotions- hasn't tainted you- the same way it has your friends is incredible." He paused to take Spencer's hand. The younger man jerked away, but the priest pulled it back. "You said you didn't know why you were here; well, I think I know." Spencer felt as something was dropped in his hand, and he didn't even have to to frown before his hand started stinging. He tried to pull his hand free, but Silvano's grip was too firm. "I want you to keep this, and I don't want you to show it to anyone. You may not understand now, but you will later on." Thee priest let go and started walking forward. He picked up his bags and started toward the airport. He turned around, though, and hesitated before talking. "Take care of Emily; I worry about her, and so do the others." The priest started off again.

Spencer thumbed over the cross in his hands, reading over the Italian words with a frown. "What does it say?" he asked.

The older man hesitated before answering, "Gold will never be silver." Seeing the questioning look on Spencer's face, Silvano shook his head. "I said you would figure it out in time; I am a man of my word, Spencer Reid. You will understand in time." Without another look back, he turned around again and entered the plane.

Spencer's gaze dropped to his hand, frowning as he saw the scar forming. He tucked the cross away, and with a sigh, he left the airport.

~* WL *~

I'm going to get back to some Gideon moments and other Season 1 drabbles, as I skipped them in my first series. *Spoiler for January ep of CM* In Januaray, there's an episode called Corazon which focuses on Spencer having 'hallucinations and blinding headaches', so expect drabbles about more recent eps to start reappearing then. I'm planning one for 'Reflection of Desire', but I'll start that in a few chaps. Hopefully, I'll also have a Christmas story up soon, too! Sorry for the long AN; it was necessary- trust me! Thnx for reading!