A/N: I hope you all like this. I think it turned out alright.. So enjoy!

"Call me"

That's all Arabella's text message said. Reid blinked a few times at the phone before excusing himself out of the building. He stood outside as the phone rang once, twice, three times. He started to worry as the fourth ring stated and was about to hang up when she picked up.

"Hello?" Came Arabella's voice.

"What's going on?" He asked. A sigh was his reply on the other end. "Ara?"

"When you come home," Arabella started. "Don't freak out. Ella might have a band-aid above her eye, and if she doesn't, she got 3 stitches tonight."

"What?!" Reid asked, panicked. "Where? What happened?" There was another sigh.

"She was running around and fell against the table in the hall. She got a cut just above her eyebrow, about an inch and a half long. It wasn't too deep-"

"Wasn't too deep?!" Reid said angrily. "She needed stitches for Christ sake Arabella! Why weren't you watching her?"

"As I was saying, before you rudely interrupted." Arabella said, with a edge of anger in her voice. "It wasn't too deep that there wasn't a need for underlying sutures. She got three stitches and it'll heal quickly. They're disolvable ones too. And who the hell are you to yell at me for not watching her?!" Arabella practically yelled.

"You're right, I- I'm sorry." Reid said, feeling his cheeks burn. He knew he was in the wrong for yelling at her. "I wasn't really yelling at you. I was more yelling at me, I'm her father and I wasn't there when she needed me to protect her."

"Baby." Arabella said, her voice softening. "You're out there, protecting her from the real threat. She got a scar from an end table. So what? It'll heal and hair will grow over it and people will never really notice it. Sweetie, you know, as well as I do, that the people you take down, they're what can do more damage. You are protecting her. Just be safe."

"I go out in the field probably the second least, next to Garcia." Reid said. There was a giggle on the other end and it wasn't Arabella. "What's going on with Ella?"

"Ella is loopy. Sonya's with us." Arabella said with a sigh. "They gave her stuff to numb up so she didn't feel it. It'll wear off by morning."

"Are you sure?" Reid was apprehensive about drugs and medication.

"She'll be fine. I'm not gonna have her doped up all the time. She just needed tonight." Arabella went silent.

"What else is going on Ara?" Reid asked, knowing there was something else.

"Nathan is landing in the morning." She said softly.

"You're older brother?" Reid said.

"Mhm." Arabella said. "I haven't seen or talked to since before we... ya know." Reid nodded.

"It'll be ok sweetie. Just... go take care of Ella and tell her Daddy will be home soon and he loves her." Reid paused for a second. "Give her a hug and a kiss for me too please."

"Alright I will. And She loves her daddy too." Arabella said. "I love you."

"Love you too." Reid said, then hung up the phone.

"What was that about?" JJ asked as he walked back in.

"Ella got hurt, but she's ok now." Reid explained. He looked up to the Map, trying to distract himself. He didn't want to think of what his encounter with Nathan was going to be like. He was sure he didn't know of their temporary split, since none of Arabella's family did. But something that Reid did remember about Arabella's older brother that he wasn't too fond of, was, Nathan tended to prefer brawn over brains. He used to mock Reid or ask Arabella why she was with a scrawny guy like Reid when he thought the genius wasn't listening. The team packed up for the night as Reid thought about the falling out of the knight 6f

*flashback*

It was a cold winter evening in Connecticut. In fact, it was Christmas eve. Reid was with his girlfriend, Arabella, at her family's house. He actually was getting along with almost everyone, except her brother. Nathan had always made jabs at Reid when he didn't think the other could hear, but Nathan ended up drunk later that night, after all the kids left home so Santa could come see them, and wash bashing Reid right in front of both him and Arabella and the whole family. In fact Reid was quite amazed that the two were related. Even though they looked alot alike, Arabella was small and feminine. Nathan was built, like he spent alot of time working out.

"I'm tellin you 'Bella." Nathan slurred. "You need to get rid of this guy. He's just a scrawny little nerd. He'd never be able to protect you if real trouble hit."

"For the last time Nathan," Arabella said, quite annoyed. "He can. He's in the FBI. He carries a gun and travels across the country saving lives." Reid felt his cheeks get warm and he tried to shrink into the chair. He wasn't a fan of Arabella going on about his career, not that he wasn't proud of it. But he gets such analytical looks.

"Bullshit!" Nathan bellowed. "I am calling bullshit now. That's straight up bullshit. If he really does pack heat, I wanna see it."

"You'll see nothing and like it Nathan." Arabella said, getting to her feet and standing not only between the two men but also staring down her brother, well actually up considering he was at least a foot taller than her. "Back down Nathan."

"Not until you raise your standards 'Bella." Nathan hissed. That was the straw that broke the camels back with Arabella. She gave a high pitched mocking laugh.

"That's rich coming from you and those skanks you constantly bring home." Arabella said, clearly angry. "So what Spencer isn't super strong and all muscular? I prefer him the way he is. He's got a good and caring heart. That's all that matters. I'm sick of you analyzing my life and being critical instead of being there for me."

"Nate," Arabella's mom came over. "Anna's going to drive you home. Its time you go. You're too drunk." Their cousin Anna, a lovely blonde, came up and put a hand on Nathan's arm and led him out. Reid was embarrassed.

"Sorry." Arabella said to both Reid and her mom.

"Sweetie," Mrs. Knight said coming over. "Your brother loves you tons, but," She sighed. "Nate can talk out of his ass. And Spencer," She turned her attention to the Genius. "You are an amazing person and I couldn't think of anyone better for my Arry." She Kissed Arabella's head. "Don't listen to him. I'm proud of you both." She patted Reid's knee and left. Reid felt his cheeks burn even more.

"Sweetie," Arabella said to him. "What's wrong?"

"You're- You're mom's wrong." Reid said softly. "There's a lot of better people than me for you. Someone who won't pass schizophrenia to your kids or who had a normal childhood. OR someone who-" Reid's voice dropped as he looked at his knees. "Who never had a drug problem. I'm honestly not worth the relationship with you and your brother."Arabella pulled his face up to meet hers. She leaned in and kissed him softly, yet passionately.

"Hey." She whispered as they pulled apart. "I've never been one for anything normal and if you haven't noticed, I'm not normal. It doesn't matter, your past and stuff. I love you for you. They love you for you." She said gesturing to her Family. He opened his mouth to respond and she kissed him again. "And you are worth Nate. He's always been critical of me and I just couldn't take it anymore. With any of my other boyfriends, I guess I knew that things weren't going to work out so I let him go. But with you, it's different. I can see a future with you. Spencer, I love you."

"I love you too." Reid said as she leaned down and kissed him again.

"Merry Christmas."

*End Flashback*

Reid thought of that Christmas as the team made their way from the station to the hotel. As far as he knew, that was the last time Arabella had spoken with Nathan. And Nathan had made it clear he didn't approve of Reid. Nathan didn't scare Reid. he knew by now that he could take him down. The thing that scared him was what Nathan thought about Ella being his. Or that Arabella was going to become Mrs. Spencer Reid.

Alright. So I hope that was up to par! Opinions are always welcome.

*IMPORTANT*

As we know, I was looking to invite past agents to Reid's wedding and as it seems, Emily is a definite hands down. Any others for Gideon and Elle? I also got a suggestion to add others like Lila and Ethan (I think Lila would be crazy) What are your opinions? I really want to know. Please review! I'm keeping this up for a few more chapters. And if you are just joining us, Please give your opinion. :)

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