Chapter 7
AN- Sorry about the slightly later update, I've been having bad thunderstorms and it's playing havoc with the internet connection. Just a quick thanks for the reviews and support, although I kinda feel that no one out there is reading it, so please if you are, let your presence be known. I'm probably just being paranoid and all. Anyway, this chapter was more of a filler chapter but I hope you guys like it none the less.
CriminalMindsLover08 – Thanks for the review and your continued support. I think your right, I'd love for Meghan to be more open with Emily and to yell at Spencer. Whether Meghan does that however, remains to be seen. Thanks again for the review. I hope you like the next chapter.
Hanna – Thank you for the review. I'm really glad you like the story. I agree Spencer was totally out of line with what he said, while I was writing the argument I wasn't thinking about what I was typing until I'd finished and when I read it back I was like woah harsh. I'm glad you like Meghan and Emily's relationship and hopefully you'll like the next chapter.
leahloahla – Thanks for the review(s). I'm glad you think that she's grown since Family Ties. I couldn't have her stay mad at Emily forever, although like you said who knows what's up my sleeve. About Emily not wanting to go back to the BAU, I think her priorities are more towards getting closer to Meghan and I think subconsciously she thinks her job will stop her from that, hopefully that comes across more in the later chapters. As far as the argument, yeah I'm surprised she didn't smack him one. I would have! The one thing I got from Emily's character in the show was that she never got too emotional about anything, probably her compartmentalisation, so I wanted to keep parts of that in the story. Thanks again for the reviews and I really hoe you enjoy the next chapter.
Meghan sat in her English class waiting for the buzzer to sound for lunch. Meghan didn't have chance to speak to her dad that morning as he apparently was still in a mood with her and Emily. He left the house without saying a word, leaving Emily to take her own car to the BAU. Meghan had to admit her dad did pull the silent treatment rather well. Unfortunately his silent treatment was upsetting Emily and making her feel awkward and Meghan felt strangely pissed off by that. It was funny how a year ago her father arguing with Emily would have made her day and now it was pissing her off. Maybe it was because slowly but surely Emily had made herself part of the family and Meghan didn't appreciate anyone making someone in her family feel unaccepted and unwanted, that lesson for her had been learnt the hard way.
It seemed that all her thinking had made time move faster, as the bell sounded. In her usual manner she threw her book back in her bag and headed to the door with the other kids.
To her surprise as she left the class she saw Scott standing there. He gave her a big smile.
"Hey," he greeted.
"Hey," She returned.
"So I couldn't find you this morning during registration." Scott replied.
"Yeah, I was late today."
"Oh, is everything okay?" Scott asked in a concerned tone.
"Yeah, could I ask you a favour?" Meghan asked.
"Anything," Scott said, taking Meghan's hand.
The two began to walk down the corridor. "I'm supposed to meet my dad for lunch today and I was wandering if I could have a lift to where he works." Meghan explained.
"Sure, where does he work?" Scott asked.
"Um, the FBI building in Quantico." Meghan replied.
"He's a FBI agent?" Scott asked in disbelief.
"Yeah" Meghan answered.
"Okay, a dad with a gun." Scott said.
"That's not a problem is it?" Meghan asked.
"No, but I'll definitely remember that if I ever meet him." Scott smiled.
"So is driving me a problem?"
"No, do you want to go now?"
Meghan nodded and the two headed to the reception to give the receptionist the piece of paper saying that Meghan had permission to leave the building. Scott was allowed out as he was driving and apparently if you drove you were safe.
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Emily looked over at Reid; he was stood at the opposite end of the break room. She kept wandering if she should talk to him, but kept coming up at a blank on what to say to him.
"Something going on with you and Reid?" Rossi asked Emily, sneaking up behind her.
"Jesus Rossi, you nearly gave me a heart attack." Emily exclaimed.
Rossi smiled. "Sorry, so trouble in paradise?"
Emily rolled her eyes. "We had an argument last night, but we're okay." She half lied.
"So if you're okay, why aren't you speaking to each other?" Rossi asked.
Emily shot him a look that screamed I don't want to talk about it. She lowered her voice, "I really don't want to talk about it here. I would rather get this case done and then I can go back home."
"You don't want to be here do you?" Rossi replied rhetorically.
"It doesn't matter what I want, you guys need me so here I am." Emily diplomatically answered.
Rossi gave her a smile, "that was very diplomatic of you."
Emily smiled back, "years of practice."
"We better get back to the briefing room." Rossi said. Emily nodded and together they walked back to the room.
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"Thanks for dropping me here." Meghan thanked.
"No problem, so did your parents find out about you coming in late last night?" Scott asked.
"Yeah, they were home before me." Meghan answered.
"Oh, what did they do?"
"My dad went mental with me,"
"Sorry, I didn't want to get you into any trouble. I just wanted to spend more time with you." Scott apologised.
"I know, don't worry about it." Meghan replied.
"Well do you want me to come in with you to explain why you were late?"
"It's fine, really. I'll talk to you later." Meghan promised.
"Okay, see you later." Scott leaned across and placed a kiss on her lips.
Meghan gave him a small wave as she left the car.
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Meghan stepped out of the elevator on her dad's level. Soon enough she was stopped by another agent asking her what she wanted. She was stood waiting for her dad by his desk.
"Meghan, what are you doing here?" Reid asked walking down the stairs from the bullpen.
"I was wandering if we could talk." Meghan stated.
"I'm at work."
"Please."
"Okay, they won't miss me that much. Where do you want to go?"
Meghan shrugged. "Up to you,"
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Spencer and Meghan sat in silence; Spencer was watching as Meghan demolished her chicken salad.
"What?" Meghan asked.
"Nothing." Spencer replied, "What did you want to talk about?"
"I just wanted to explain why I was late home last night."
"Okay," Spencer nodded.
"I came home and Emily wasn't there, so this guy Scott had asked if I wanted to go to the movies and I originally said no but when Emily wasn't there I thought why not. After the movie finished he asked if I wanted to go get food, I thought we had plenty of time but we got stuck in traffic on the way home so we were late." Meghan explained, she left some details out and added extra in but what her dad didn't know wouldn't hurt anyone.
"Meghan, I understand that and I accept it but I was worried about you, I phoned you twice and you didn't answer." Spencer said to her.
"My phone wasn't on vibrate, I didn't feel it ring." Meghan told him.
"You can understand why I was worried about you." Spencer said.
"Yes I can, but dad I didn't go anywhere near any parks and I wasn't on my own." Meghan replied.
"I'm sorry I got mad, I was just so worried and angry at you." Spencer apologised.
"I know and with all that happened last year it's understandable." Meghan started, "But the way you spoke to Emily."
"That's between me and her." Spencer said sternly.
"I know, but all I'm going to say is that I went to see her last night and she was crying her eyes out. You really hurt her dad and you used something she was ashamed of anyway, against her. I really think you should apologise." Meghan explained.
Spencer looked sheepish, "You heard that?"
"I think the whole block could."
"I was just angry…"
"And you took it out on Emily, when she had done nothing wrong." Meghan interrupted him.
"Well I never thought I'd hear you fight her corner." Spencer smiled.
"I'm trying to get you to do something you taught me."
"Which was?"
"Apologise when you're in the wrong."
Spencer thought for a minute, "I will apologise the minute I see her."
"Great, and if you and her are going to fight again, hold it till I'm out of the house because it was not fun to listen to." Meghan instructed.
"I will." Spencer promised. "So who's Scott?"
Meghan smiled, "He's this guy from school. He dropped me to the office today."
"Another one who can drive." Spencer not so subtly hinted.
"I can't afford a car yet." Meghan replied.
"You know I'm sure Emily and I could sort something out." Spencer suggested.
"You probably could, but I don't want a car until I can afford to pay for it." Meghan answered.
"Most kids your age would do anything for a car." Spencer smiled.
"Yeah, so what I have different priorities." Meghan smirked.
"Okay, well are you and your priorities finished?" Spencer asked.
Meghan looked at her food, "Yeah."
"Would you like a lift back to school?"
"Thank you." Meghan smiled.
Reid smiled at his daughter, who at times was wise beyond her years and then she'd go back to being a sixteen year old.
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Spencer returned at the BAU. It appeared there were no new developments in the case. He scouted around for Emily, keeping up on his promise to Meghan to apologise to Emily the minute he saw her.
"What did Meghan want?" Emily asked from behind him.
"To talk," Spencer answered as he turned to face her.
"Emily nodded, "Did you talk?"
"Yeah we did." Spencer smiled, "Can we talk?"
"I thought we were." Emily replied bitterly.
"In private: about last night." Spencer requested, he saw the flash of hurt on Emily's face before it changed back to her normal expression.
She shrugged. "Sure."
Spencer took the lead walking in the direction of Garcia's office, Emily walked slowly behind him.
He knocked on Garcia's door, before entering.
"What can I do for you Dr Genius?" Garcia asked as she saw him enter.
"I was wandering if Emily and I could talk here." Reid answered.
"Sure," Garcia agreed turning back to her screens.
Reid stared at Garcia and Emily tried to contain an amused look. Reid coughed uncomfortably. "In private,"
Garcia turned around with an unhappy expression. "So you came in here to kick me out my office?"
"No, I only need it for a minute." Reid assured.
"I'm joking, G-man. I need some coffee anyway." Garcia smiled.
"Thank you Garcia." Reid thanked.
"Next time, Meghan stops by the office though don't hide her from me," Garcia instructed.
"How did you know Meghan was here?" Reid asked.
"I know everything; they don't call me the oracle for nothing." Garcia tapped his nose playfully. "Please refrain from having any sex in here though."
Reid coughed and shuffled awkwardly.
"I don't think that will be an issue PG." Emily said.
"Okay, see you." Garcia smiled as she left her office.
Emily crossed her arms as she waited for Spencer to start.
"I just wanted to say I'm really sorry for what I said last night. It was unfair and you didn't deserve it." Spencer apologised.
Emily looked at him for a moment, thinking of what to say. "I know that you were worried about Meghan, but still you're the adult and you acted like a child."
"I know and I'm so sorry."
"Are you?"
"What do you mean?" Spencer asked.
"Were you honestly going to apologise before Meghan told you to, or did you need our sixteen year old daughter to prompt you into an apology?" Emily asked.
"I was going to say sorry, I swear." Spencer replied.
Emily's expression lightened. "I know you are and I accept it."
Spencer smiled, "I am so sorry I…"
"I accept it, but I said last night what you said to me I'll never forgive. You say you love me and that you understand what I did with Doyle but to use it against me really tells another story." Emily explained.
Spencer's face fell. "Emily I was just angry…"
"I'm sorry, but it's not really an excuse. Are you going to bring Doyle up every time we argue? Because if you are tell me now, because I'm not living somewhere with it being used as ammunition."
"Emily, I understand that you are upset and I know I hurt you and I wish I could take it back or go back and never say it. But I did, it was a cheap shot and I'll never stop being angry with myself for it." Spencer told her.
Emily could see the honesty in his eyes. "I didn't want to accuse you of being a bad parent."
"I could see what you meant Emily." Spencer replied.
"I didn't mean it how I said it."
"I know, but I think what I said was worse. So don't worry about it." Spencer assured.
"I'm sorry." Emily apologised.
"I'm sorry as well." Spencer said, walking over and giving Emily a hug. He wrapped his arms lovingly around her slender waist, gently kissing her scalp. "I love you."
"I love you too."
Spencer released her from his hug, not willing to lose all contact from her; he held her hand giving it a gentle squeeze. "Meghan said she came into see you last night."
"Yeah, she wanted to make sure I was alright." Emily smiled.
"I told you to give her time." Spencer grinned.
Emily gave him a playful nudge, "It was nice, she looked kind of freaked out though."
Spencer looked thoughtful, "I suppose she's never had to listen to her parents argue before."
"Yeah I guess." She gave him a kiss on the cheek. "We'd better get back to the case."
"Did she tell you why she was late?" Spencer asked.
"Yeah, she was on a date. Why?"
"She's never mentioned a Scott before." Spencer replied.
Emily smiled. "Really?"
Spencer looked confused, "Yeah really… what are you smiling like that for?"
"She told me about him a while ago."
Spencer smiled, glad that Meghan was making an effort to include Emily in her life. "Would now be a good time to tell you I told you so?"
"Don't look so smug." Emily laughed.
"I'll work on it."
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