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chapter 17: hibernation

Reid awoke suddenly. His head was throbbing badly, his nose was so blocked he couldn't smell a thing, his muscles felt extremely heavy and his throat hurt so much it felt like it was on fire. Sitting up slowly Reid looked at the clock on his bedside table. It was 6.30. In e morning. He'd been asleep for 18 hours, missing the reception. Reid would of felt bad but he felt so awful all he wanted to do was go back to sleep. Swinging his legs to the side of the bed he slowly tried to get up. Realizing that he was fully dressed he headed to the shower. When Reid finally got on his feet he felt so dizzy he nearly passed out. Once the dizziness passed Reid finally managed to make his way to the shower. He quickly turned it on and indulged in the hot droplets which massaged his aching muscles. After washing his hair and body he wrapped himself in a towel. Shivers quickly ran through Reid's body and he was visibly shaking. Quickly going into his room he changed into a pair of jeans, a checkered shirt and one of this cardigans. He was still shivering violently so decided to go back to the warmth of his bed and covers. At first he tried to read but it just made his headache even worse. He then decided to check his phone. Getting it from his bedside table he saw that he had three new messages. The first one read:

Hi spencer,
You really weren't well last night so I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to you. I hope that your okay and if your not you can call me anytime even if its just for a chat. The doctor from the sanatarium rang and asked me to pick up Diana's stuff. I checked with Morgan first and he said that it was alright if I did so. We could meet up for coffee today before you leave so I could give you the stuff, it belongs to you. Anyway text me when you get this.
Dad.

Reid was thankful that his dad had picked up his mothers stuff. We knew that we couldn't bring himself to do it before they left for Quantico and he doubted that he'd ever do it once he was in Quantico. He would meet his father later though to get the stuff, although he couldn't bring himself to collect it, that didn't mean he didn't want to keep it.

Hey dad,
Sorry I didn't see you at the reception yesterday, it was a bit selfish of me. Thank you so much for getting mums stuff, I don't know if I could of brought myself to do it. I'd love to meet for coffee is 9 O'clock alright, at the coffee shop near the hotel?
Spencer.

He replied. He knew the team were planning to leave for noon so he didn't want to leave it to late to meet his father as they had already done enough for him. Reid carried on reading his other messages.

Hey reid, wen u wake up txt me I have somethin I nd to tell u. Morgan.

Reid found it usually took forever to decipher Morgan's texts as they were usually written in slang. He didn't bother to reply because ephe knew that Morgan probably just wanted to tell him about his father picking up the stuff.

Hey Reid, JJ and I are having breakfast at the moment, care to join us? That is if you are awake from your hibernation;) Emily x

Reid looked quickly at the time of this text. It was sent five minutes ago so they were probably still down there now. As Hungry Reid was, he felt to cold to move from his bed.

Hi Emily, thank-you for the offer but I'm still not feeling to good. Also I doubt I was hibernating as hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals, characterized by lower body temperature, slower breathing, and lower metabolic rate. Seeing as I feel like I'm on fire I doubt I was hibernating;) Reid x

He replied, lying back in bed. His stomach grumbled loudly, he hadn't eaten all of yesterday and the day before he'd only really eaten lunch. His phone buzzed again and he checked to we who had replied. To his surprise both Emily and his father had.

Hi spencer,
That's great, I will see you then.
Dad.

Reid! What have I told you about not writing long statistics in text messages! Besides it was a joke, your suppose to laugh. Anyway stay where you are me and JJ are going to bring breakfast to you. Emily x

Reid was grateful that the girls were coming up with the food. He couldn't wait to fill his empty stomach. Sitting back he decided to relax a bit and close his eyes. He was still cold but the softness of the covers made him start to drift off back to sleep. He was just about to have a surprisingly pleasant dream when he heard a knock on the door.
"It's open." He murmured,his eyes still tightly shut.
"Reid, your not going back to sleep." Emily shouted making Reid jump.
"18 hours just wasn't enough for him." JJ joked.
"I'm awake!" Reid stated, sitting up.
"May I ask why your in bed if your fully clothed." Emily said confused.
"I'm cold." Reid said rubbing his eyes.
"Your not well reid, I think you should see a doctor." JJ said her motherly instincts kicking in, "your burning up as well."
"I've just got the flu I think. I seem to have most of the symptoms." Reid said casually.
"Just the flu." Emily laughed.
"I'm fine honestly." Reid assured them. "Did you bring any food I'm starving."
"Of course we did." JJ laughed, taking various items out of her bag."we got you some cereal, toast, eggs, bacon, sausages, orange juice, pancakes, paracetamol, water ohh and coffee."
"Do I really need all that food?" Reid asked.
"Who said it was all for you." The girls joked.
After Emily and JJ set it all out on e table in Reid's room the three of them dug in. Reid had eggs, bacon, sausages and toast, and a glass of water.
"We brought coffee especially for you reid." JJ said concerned that Reid wasn't touching the coffee.
"My throat is burning enough and I really don't think coffee will help." Reid joked.
"We'll that's a shame because I'll just have to have it then." Emily smiled.
"It's 8 already, I've got to pack soon we're leaving at 10." JJ stated.
"What I thought we were leaving at noon." Reid said confused.
"We had a change of plan, everyone just wanted to get back. Why, were you suppose to be meeting someone?" Emily asked.
"Yeah I arranged to meet my dad for coffee before we were going to leave. But don't worry I'll just get him to come here instead it's fine." Reid said although he was slightly disheartened.
"Are you sure. We all don't mind leaving an hour later." Emily said kindly.
"No it's fine. I really want to get home and besides JJ, you haven't seen Henry in ages and hotch hasn't seen jack either." Reid said truthfully.
"Thanks reid." JJ said appreciatively, she desperately wants to get home for Henry.
"It's fine." Reid replied. Taking another sip of water as his head started banging again. He closed his eyes to try and calm it a little and nearly found himself dosing.
"Geez reid someone's going to have to stay with you 24/7 just so you won't fall asleep mid-sentence."

Reid packed his stuff up and planned to meet his dad at 9 at the hotel so he could say goodbye. When he made his way down to the lobby his dad was already there with several boxes with him.
"Spencer. How are you?" William asked pulling his son into a hug.
"I'm fine dad. Just a little bit under the weather that's all." Reid said. Just a little under the weather was a huge understatement. Reid somehow managed to feel worse throughout the morning and eventually had to give into to coffee just to keep himself awake.
"That's good son, I'm glad that your doing so much better." William said, happy his son was in a better state than he was the previous day.
"Thank you. Thank you as well for collecting her stuff, I don't think I could of done it." Reid said quietly.
"It's fine if you need anything, never be afraid to call me." William said sincerely. Reid just nodded." Also I had an idea, I kind of feel that I should make it up to you a bit after not really being a proper father, so I thought you could come round for thanksgiving."
"I'd love to." Reid said without hesitation. William Reid's eyes lighted up with happiness.
"I love you spencer."
"I love you to dad."