He and She

by Skater3

When the BAU receives a request to investigate a possible serial killer in Woodbine, Iowa, it appears to be a routine case. However, when the team arrives on the scene, they find an unexpected surprise and Reid finds himself with the opportunity to make a life changing decision. Sequel to "Missing".

7. Chapter 7

As Morgan drove into the community center parking lot, his cell phone began ringing. He quickly pulled into a parking space and took it out to check the screen. Smiling, he flipped it open.

"Hey, Baby Girl – What's shakin'?" he chortled into the instrument. He paused for a minute to listen. "Yes, he's here and no, I'm not on speaker," he replied. "What? Are you sure?" he demanded.

Just then his phone dinged, indicating another incoming call. He quickly checked the screen and then returned to Garcia. "Okay. That's JJ calling," he told the tech. "Let me talk with her and then I'll get back with you."

Looking across the parking lot, he could see that Reid was already walking towards the community center.

"Hey, Reid," Morgan shouted frantically. "Wait up a minute!"

Climbing out of the vehicle, he pushed a button on his phone. "JJ? Yes, I just talked with Garcia. We're in the parking lot," he told the agent.

"Reid!" he frantically shouted again. "Come back here!"

"Don't worry - I'll handle it," he spoke back into the phone. "Thanks!"

Reid stopped and turned around to look at him. "What's the problem, Morgan?" he asked impatiently. "I was just going in."

Morgan took a deep breath. "Man, before you go in there, I need to tell you something," he began.

"What? It can't wait a minute or two?" Reid demanded irritably.

"No, it can't!" Morgan was definite. "Reid, Emma is in there."

Reid turned pale. "Emma? My missing wife? The one who just – just walked away and disappeared on me?" he stammered. "What is she doing here?"

"Calm down and take it easy, man," Morgan told him. "It seems she is the local State Police Psychologist and has been helping with the case."

"Calm down? And how am I supposed to do that?" Reid demanded loudly. "I can't deal with this!" He began walking back towards the SUV.

"Whoa – Whoa," Morgan rushed to stand in front of him, blocking his progress. "Reid, you have to remember, she is the one who suggested calling us in. She must have known there was a possibility you would be coming. She apparently is big enough to deal with it – You need to do the same."

"How?" Reid demanded. He shook his head. "I can't – I don't know how to deal with this."

"Come on, Genius – Let's get this over with. I'll be right behind you," Morgan turned him around and gave him a push towards the community center.