AGM-Unhappy Endings
The UnSub had gotten away easy- suicide by cop. The victims had died gruesomely- strangulation by human hands. The cops had been less than helpful- blamed the BAU for every misstep they made on the case. The BAU had to walk away- unaccomplished and depressed.
It had been just a regular day in the BAU.
Spencer Reid sat opposite of Derek Morgan on the plane while Aaron Hotchner and David Rossi discussed the fine details of the case while somehow the rest of the team managed to sleep somewhat peacefully.
"Kid, it'll be okay," Derek uselessly supplied. Spencer didn't blame the older agent, though. He knew Derek just felt helpless watching his friend suffer through the severe headaches and depressing thoughts. Although the thought was appreciated, repeating the same lie over and over again was unwarranted.
"Yeah, I know," Spencer lied through his teeth. Making his friend feel even worse was useless, so he figured he'd mine as fake it for his sake.
"The rest of the team's going out for a drink when we land. I know you don't like coming, but…Wanna come?"
"I'd be glad to go," Spencer smiled sadly.
And that was the only confirmation Derek needed to know that Spencer was anything but alright. Instead of pressing it, though, he just nodded his head. "Good."
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