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Buried Beneath Still Waters

Chapter 13

Reid tried the door, but it was locked from the outside. He felt like a criminal. He certainly felt guilty. He knew he hurt her deeply and that drove him crazy.

Morgan put the box down on a chair next to a desk. He went to the door to the interrogation room and let Reid out. They exchanged a look. Morgan conveying one of concern and Reid gave him a defeated, warning expression that told Morgan not to push for information. Morgan knew in time Reid would come to him if he needed help. He would watch him, but allow him to deal with this alone. Reid had down played his feelings for this woman, when Morgan had come to check on him. Now, though he clearly could tell Reid was crazy about her. He didn't know Officer Miller but he sensed her anger. Something had happened between them. Morgan was sure of it.

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Reid almost seemed like he had shrunk in on himself. Prentiss thought he actually look shorter. He always towered over the team, the youngest, thinnest and tallest of the group, He seemed to blend in, in spite of all of that. His worried expression puzzled Emily. How bad was this case? Then it dawned on her, Reid had been staying at Gideon's cabin. Rossi explained why he was the first here. It must be tearing at Reid knowing he was at Gideon's place with out his mentor. Prentiss crossed the room, doing something she rarely did. As soon as she got to him she grabbed him pulling him into her arms hugging him tightly. Their bond since La Plata Colorado has grown and Emily loved Spencer so much. When he hurt she did too. "If you need me I am here for you." She whispered into his ear."

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Ryan watched as SSA Emily Prentiss hugged Reid and he held onto her too. Anger washed over her, but deep within, her heart shattered. All this time they were together, making love, correction having sex, because to him it must have just been sex. All the while he had this woman too. She was such a fool for trusting him.

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When Emily pulled back from Spencer she looked into his eyes. He had tears in them and she did something she never did. She planted a kiss on Spencer's mouth. "I love you, bro. You know that, don't you?"

Spencer was shocked Emily kissed him, a quick little peck like that. He knew she cared about him and he cared about her too. And yet she never kissed him, not even on the cheek. Why now? What was this about?

"I love you too, Emily, thank you!"

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Emily moved away from Reid. When he looked up, Ryan was staring at him from across the room. She looked like she could shoot him right then and there. And not think twice about doing it.

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An hour of talking with Rossi, Emily, and Morgan had gone by as they waited for the rest of their team. He spent most of that time with a coffee cup to his lips, trying to avoid actually saying anything. He was terrified his voice would convey the pain he was feeling. Reid wasn't the only one avoiding the issue, Ryan disappeared. He wondered if she could have been sent home.

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Reid heard JJ's voice. At the sound of it he looked towards the door. She was there with Hotch talking with the chief of police.

Hotch hollered out to his team, "Five minutes and we will get briefed. Garcia is on her way. Reid, I trust we can use the cabin?"

He nodded his reply.

Reid stared down at his almost full cup of coffee. Although he spent that time pretending to drink, he had in fact only taken two sips. Choking down the hot liquid almost felt impossible, and now it had gone cold, holding no interest to him.

Emily moved next to Reid, taking his cup. She was surprised to find it full.

"Oh sorry, I didn't realize you had gotten another cup." She handed it back to him.

"I didn't, that's cold." He leaned forward and set it on the round table in front of him.

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Emily raised her eyebrows. Reid never turned away coffee, ever.

"Spencer, you miss him don't you?"

Spencer didn't reply. He hadn't heard her. He was too lost in thought, thinking about Ryan, and the pain he had seen on her face. "Stupid, idiot!" He whispered.

Emily misunderstood. She rubbed his bicep. "I'm sorry Spencer. I didn't realize how mad at Gideon you really are."

"Huh?" Reid was unaware Emily was still standing there until she spoke. And then none of what she said made sense to him. "Emily, I'll talk to you later." Reid moved away from her as Morgan moved to her left.

"He is in a lot of pain. He really hurt Reid." Emily spoke, not directly to Morgan.

"She… believe it or not Ryan Miller is a she." Morgan replied.

"Do you think he'll come back…wait what are you talking about?" Emily finally turned towards Derek.

"Who are you talking about?" Morgan pointed at her.

"Gideon…Morgan, who is Ryan Miller?" Emily opened her eyes wide.

Ryan came up behind them just then. "I am. Officer Ryan Miller." She briefly took Prentiss' hand and then shook Morgan's once again.

A/N Special thanks to CSK for helping me with the forensic aspects of the case. Without you Crime Scene Kelly my case would be a bunch of fabricated foolishness. From the bottom of my heart a very big thank you for your time and effort!

Thanks to all of you who are out there proof reading, giving me suggestions and helpful hints. And to you the reader for your reviews and your continued support!