A/N: Well this is chapter 8! I had a lot of revisions and more to go! Enjoy! Thanks for the reviews and following! I don't own CM and their characters!

Hotch was sitting in the living room of his hotel. His mind was on his failed marriage. Hotch would rather be on a case to distract himself from the silence that filled the room. Hotch knows that he could spend time with Jack for the next two weeks and that was the only reason he actually contacted Haley- informing her that he will be spending time with Jack for the next two weeks. He missed his family, but Hotch would never admit it to the team. Hotch knew that it was because of him, the marriage never worked out. Divorced.

The sound of his cell ringing brought him out of his thoughts.

"Hotchner," He said curtly.

"Hi, this is Nancy from Woodbridge General Hospital. Is this Aaron Hotchner?" A woman with a bright voice chirped. Hotch was already frowning.

"Yes, this is him. Is something wrong?" Hotch questioned. He doesn't know anybody living in Woodbridge.

"There is something wrong," Nancy said a bit slowly. Hotch was already getting dressed and was becoming impatient with the woman.

"Well, what is it?" Hotch said curtly.

"You are listed here as Dr. Spencer Reid's next of kin as well as a man named Jason Gideon. Since we were unable to contact him, we decided to contact you instead," She said vaguely.

Hotch frowned. He couldn't understand why Reid would even be in Woodbridge.

"What's wrong with Dr. Reid?" Hotch demanded. The woman on the other line became immensely quiet. Hotch growled and grabbed his keys and was already out of his room and heading down the stairs.

"I would prefer that we tell you once you get here. If you can get here that is," Nancy said quietly.

"I'm on my way," Hotch said as he shut off the phone.

Hotch then began to dial Morgan, but there was no answer. Although he didn't want too, he called JJ instead. She answered tiredly on the other line.

"Hello," She said.

"JJ, are you able to leave Henry with Will for the night?" Hotch asked quickly. He was starting the engine.

"Um, yeah. Is something wrong?" JJ asked a bit more alert.

"Yes," Hotch said with a nod. "Reid's been hospitalized, and the nurse was being rather vague." Hotch could already here JJ stumble out the bed and Will asking 'What's wrong.'

"Did they tell you anything?" JJ asked urgently.

"No JJ," Hotch said. "JJ, I'm close to your house. How about I drive you," Hotch proposed.

"Okay. I'll be outside," JJ said as they both hung up.

Hotch's mind was racing through everything that could cause the young agent to be in the hospital. He remembered that Reid was slightly congested on that Friday, but it didn't seem to bother the young man at all. In fact, it seemed to has passed after a few hours. Leaving the hospital, Reid seemed even better than before. The kid was practically happy-or so he thought.

Hotch pulled into the driveway where JJ was waiting. She got into the car and Hotch automatically began driving. "Hotch, the hospital is the other way," JJ said looking at Hotch curiously. "Reid is in Woodbridge," Hotch stated. JJ looked at him in confusion. "That's a whole different town," JJ exclaimed. "I know," Hotch agreed with a grim expression. He had a feeling that this wasn't good. "How did he even get-no-why was he even over there? There's nobody that he could've known that's over there," JJ said trying to understand the situation. "JJ, I don't know what he was up too, but I have a feeling it was nothing good," Hotch said grimly. "Well did the nurse tell you anything?" JJ asked desperately. Her mind was racing and she needed any type of information to help her stay calm. "Yes, that there was something wrong," Hotch said as he sped up. He was becoming impatient and wanted to know what had happened to the young doctor. JJ knew that she would have to wait as well and didn't bother to ask Hotch anymore questions. She looked calm, but on the inside her stomach was dropping.

After thirty minutes of intense silence, Hotch finally pulled into the hospital parking lot. Not wasting any time, both agents quickly got out and began to run to the entrance of the hospital. Hotch walked to the front desk and showed the woman his badge. "Where's Dr. Spencer Reid," Hotch demanded. JJ was shocked that Hotch was abusing his title, but didn't say anything. She didn't have the patients to deal with Privacy Policies. The woman's eyes widened as she began to type on her computer. "Um, Dr. Reid is in the Intensive Care Unit. You need to go to the third floor and through the glass doors. I'll alert the receptionist that you are here," The receptionist stammered. Hotch visibly paled as he heard Intensive Cae Unit, he knew that something was severly wrong. JJ gasped slightly, but already headed towards the elevators. When Hotch caught up, the elevator doors opened and they got in.

Once on the third floor Hotch quickly walked towards the glass doors. A plump woman sitting behind a desk looked up and visibly did a double take on the two agents. ONe looked ready to kill the other looked rather nervous. "We are here for Dr. Spencer Reid," Hotch said leaving no room for interruptions. "Who are you sir?" The woman asked. "Special Agent Aaron Hotchner," He said with a cold expression. Another nurse heard and ran towards them. "Excuse me, I talked to you on the phone," The short nurse asked. Hotch looked at her and nodded. "I'm nurse Nancy, follow me please," She said as she lead them to a hallway.

"What's wrong with Dr. Reid," Hotch demanded. He didn't have time for these games. "Um, Dr. Reid was hit by a speeding truck," Nancy said slowly. JJ automatically gasped as a hand went to her mouth. Hotch's expression went from cold to deadly. "How did that happen," Hotch questioned. "The man came here and dropped him off and said he was sorry. Then he ran off," Nancy said while taking a step back from the two agents. "Do you think this man was genuinely sorry?" Hotch asked. "Um, yes. He just panicked afterwards and ran. He was crying. We couldn't get him to stay long enough and Dr. Reid was dying-so we weighed our options and let the man go," Nancy said. JJ's eyes widened in fear. "Spence was dying?" JJ finally spoke. "Um, yes. The accident had caused one of Dr. Reid's rib to break and puncture a lung. He has developed pneumonia and now we are just trying to keep him breathing. His health seems to be declining. He hasn't woken up for a couple of hours and if he doesn't within the ext two hours then there's a slight possibility that he won't," Nancy said watching how the blonde broke down in tears as the stern man looked ready to kill.

"Was that all?" Hotch asked in a barely contained voice. "Well from what I know. I'm breaking protocol to tell you this, but the doctor will have more information," Nancy said with a sad smile as she placed a tender hand on JJ's shoulder and gave Hotch a sympathetic pat on the arm. "You guys can have a seat here and I'll alert the doctor that you are here," Nancy said as she left. JJ automatically collapsed into the chair and tried to calm down, but the tears wouldn't stop. Hotch sat down next to her-angered and stunned. "How could someone just hit him?" JJ whispered. "Spence isn't that hard to miss," She cried. Hotch put a hand on JJ's shoulder. "I can't say, but I'm going to call the team," Hotch said as he got up and called Rossi.

"Do you know what time it is Aaron?" Rossi grumbled into his phone.

"I know and I'm sorry," Hotch said gravely. He didn't' want to bother the team, but if Reid might die, then he wants the team to be able to say goodbye. Rossi hearing the sadness in Hotch's voice automatically became concerned.

"Aaron, what's going on?" Rossi questioned.

"It's Reid," Hotch stated. He didn't know how to put it.

"What's wrong with him?" Rossi inquired as he sat up.

"He's in the ICU here in Woodbridge General Hospital. Can you get here soon. I'll explain once you get here," Hotch said as he hung up. Hotch couldn't believe how this vacation was turning. Sometimes he wondered if it was safer to be on a case. He sighed and began to dial Emily who answered the phone happily.

"Hey Hotch," Emily greeted. Hotch could hear the music in the background.

"Emily, there's a problem. Are you still in town?" Hotch asked wondering if Emily was still near Quantico.

"Uh, yeah. Is something wrong?" Emily asked in confusion.

"Yes. Are you able to get to Woodbridge General Hospital? It's Reid and well," Hotch sighed as he pinched the bridge of his nose. "We need you here," Hotch stated.

"I'll be there soon," Emily said as she hung up.

Hotch just stood there. The worse ones to call were Garcia and Morgan. Morgan would panic and question Hotch until he arrives and Garcia will cry uncontrollably. Hotch wondered if it would be safe to have them drive over here. Hotch shook his head and dialed Morgan. Morgan should be able to pick Garcia up.

"Hotch-man, It's like two in the morning," Morgan grumbled.

"It's an emergency and it involves Reid," Hotch said knowing the minute he said Reid Morgan would spring into action.

"What emergency? Where is he? Is he okay? What happened?" Morgan questioned uncontrollably.

"Morgan, I'm going to need you to get Garcia. Things aren't looking too good, but I will give you the details when you get here," Hotch said knowing that Morgan wouldn't take that answer.

"What wrong with him Hotch? Where is he?" Morgan demanded.

"Morgan I know yo care, but I need you to get here first. We are at Woodbridge General Hospital in the ICU," Hotch said as he hung up and dialed Garcia.

"There has to be a reason you are waking me up from my beauty sleep in the beginning of my vacation," Garcia mumbled.

"There is-Reid. He's hurt and in the ICU. Morgan will come and get you," Hotch said slowly-knowing that Garcia is emotional.

"What happened to my baby?" Garcia asked. Hotch could already hear her slight sniffles on the other line.

"I can't tell you until you get here," Hotch said slowly.

"Uh, okay," Garcia said as she sniffled one last time and hung up.

Hotch didn't know what to do. He wasn't sure what to say. How could he tell his team that their friend is dying because some man decided to speed? Hotch wondered who this man was and when he gets his hands on him- Hotch smiled wickedly-the things he will do to him. Hotch felt a soft hand on his shoulder and turned to see a red-eyed JJ. "Did you call everyone?" She asked. Hotch nodded and they both went back to the uncomfortable seats.

"Do you think Reid could make it out of this?" JJ asked. Hotch thought for a second. "Yes, Reid is a strong guy. He wouldn't let go so easily," Hotch said looking JJ in the eyes. JJ looked down guiltily and only odder. "JJ is there something you know that I don't?" Hotch asked. JJ didn't know what to do. She didn't want to put Reid on the spot or make the intuition much worse for Hotch. "JJ," Hotch said as he noticed her inward debate. "The team, well except for you and Rossi. We were eavesdropping on Reid's oversation with Alex-erm-Dr. Romanov. He admitted to being suicidal to feel peace," JJ cried. Hotch felt like he's been punched in the gut. "How come she didn't alert me at the hospital?" Hotch asked. JJ felt even more guilty. "Because he didn't say it at the hospital. Apparently they're dating and he decided to be all honest with her instead of us," JJ said wiping an angry tear away. Hotch fell silent. The anger he felt was gone but it was replaced with shock. "Why didn't he tell us?" Hotch asked more to himself. "And when did he even started dating her?" Hotch asked feeling frustrated. JJ inwardly flinched. She felt bad that they kept Hotch and Rossi out of the picture and now she regretted it. "Um, we um, we were told by Garcia. Reid told her, but was too shy to tell us. Derek decided that no one should tell you and Rossi because we should test her first. It all went to hell now that Reid's in the hospital," JJ laughed humorlessly. Hotch fell silent. In a way he felt slightly betrayed that the team didn't even tell him. Then again, Hotch knew they were probably trying to be the "older siblings" and protect Reid before he brought this girl to the older teammates.

Hotch sighed and looked towards the door as a doctor came out. Hotch wondered if it was Reid's doctor and realized it wasn't when the man walked into another room. Hotch then looked at the other and noticed Rossi bustling through the hallway. Hotch stood up and walked towards Rossi meeting him halfway there.

"What the hell is going on?" Rossi asked.

"Reid has been hit by a truck and is in critical condition," Hotch said quickly. Rossi automatically frowned but nodded to let the man speak.

"Apparently the man who hit him was speeding and dropped Reid off here. The nurse say the man thin apologized and left. Reid had a punctured lung, developed pneumonia, and is now asleep. She said if he doesn't wake up within the next two hours, then he may not make it," Hotch said as Rossi's face went from concern to shock. Hotch knew that Rossi never shown a huge fondness for Reid, but he knew the man cared about the kid a great deal. Rossi nodded and walked with Hotch back to the chairs. "Is there anything else?" Rossia asked. "JJ just now told me that Reid is suicidal and Dr. Romanov is his significant other," Hotch stated. Rossi looked at Htch with more shock. "When did this happen?" Rossi asked. Hotch just shrugged his shoulders. "The team left us both in the dark. They wanted to play big brother and big sister," Hotch stated. "Well should we call this woman?" Rossi asked and Hotch shook his head. "No. Something doesn't sound right about any of this. Reid was thrown here by a man who didn't leave any information. Reid suddenly has someone else in his life. I have a feeling that everything could be tied together," Hotch explained lowly. Rossi nodded in understanding. "Let's just see what happens," Rossi said and sat in the chair beside a distraught JJ.

In due time Emily arrived and about ten minutes later Derek and Penelope arrived as well.

"Do you mind telling us what's going on?" Morgan demanded looking at a crying JJ and grim looking Hotch. Hotch repeated the story and watched as Morgan's face went to rage as Garcia broke down in tears. Morgan started pacing. He wanted to find the son if a botch that ran over Reid like he was a piece of garbage. He knew he could ask Garcia, but she was already distraught and he didn't need to add to it. He knew that if Reid makes it out of this alive, he is going to find the man. If Reid doesn't make it out alive. Morgan will make sure that this man won't live. "Morgan calm down," Hotch said. "Calm down?! You want me to calm down?!" Morgan shouted. "Someone just ran over my best friend and he might die because he is in some fucking coma and you want me to calm own!" Morgan yelled. "You're not helping anyone by pacing around angrily," Hotch said feeling his irritation rise. "Well It's way better than sitting there waiting for something to happen! That kid is in there fighting for his life. Someone just hit him took him here and ran! Is that not suspicious to you!? I find this more as foul play!" Morgan yelled. "Well broadcasting it to the world doesn't necessarily help. We need to focus on Reid," Hotch said trying to remain calm. "Hotch, we can't help him! We are just sitting here! How long have you been waiting for a doctor to come here and tell us what's going on with Reid? Huh? A long time! This is helping no one! Reid would want us to find the son of a bitch who did this!" Morgan yelled. "Listen Morgan if this is Reid's final moments then I'm pretty damn sure he would want us by his side. So you have the choice to pull yourself together and get over it or you can leave chasing down the man who did this while Reid wonders where you are until he can't wait any longer and dies," Hotch said harshly. He truly didn't have time for those emotions. He brought the team here to see Reid. They can worry about the man afterwards. Morgan was at a loss for words. Garcia broke down crying from the mere thought of losing Reid. "Morgan, Hotch is right," Emily said thinking it all through. She wanted to curl up in a ball and pray that Reid would be okay, but the dress she was partying in wouldn't allow it. Morgan looked at his teammates-clearly upset. He sighed and sat next to Garcia giving her some comfort.

As if knowing they worked all their issues out, a doctor finally emerged. "Are you all here for Spencer Reid?" The doctor asked. "Yes, we are here for Doctor Reid," Hotch stated standing up. The team quickly followed suit. The man looked tired as he looked at the group of adults standing in front of him. He wasn't sure how to tell them. They seemed so worried and exhausted. "Dr. Reid is in a coma. We aren't sure why and we've been running tests for a while now. The nurse called me and told me that she informed you of his punctured lung, but that was not all," The doctor sighed and shook his head. "Dr. Reid had a severe concussion and we were able to stop the bleeding, but there may be brain damage," He said solemnly. The team gasped. Spencer always had a brilliant mind and a beautiful personality. His life wasn't the best but he didn't have a disability. Now his life can change. "What type of brain damage," Rossi asked concerned. "Erm, we won't know until he wakes up. If he wakes up that is," The doctor said while rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. "You guys can't do anything for him?" JJ asked. "Yeah like how about you treat him for every possible brain injury he could have!" Emily added in. "That's not a bad idea, but we can't mix a bunch of drugs together. For all we know he could be paralyzed," The doctor said. Morgan punched the wall in fury causing the girls and the doctor to jump. "You guys can't wake him up?" Rossi questioned all thigh he knew the answer. "No, we can't. Now that was his major injury, but not his only," The doctor stated. Hotch nodded for the man to go on. "He has two fractured ribs as well as one broken rib which has punctured his lung-as you all know. He also has a hairline fracture on his hip which would cause major pain if he can still walk," The Doctor explained. The team looked at the Doctor solemnly. "Can we see him?" Garcia asked in a small voice. "Only one at a time, and it would be best if you all went through the decontamination shower because if he gets anymore infections, I am 100% sure he will not survive," The doctor said sadly. The team nodded.

"Who wants to go first?" Hotch asked. The team looked around at each other. They were not sure how to do this. They wanted to go all together. "I'll go," Rossi stated and the Doctor nodded escorting him towards the far door.

The team went back to sit down. They couldn't believe the turn of events. They thought it was bad before, but now? Now everything got even worse.

David Rossi stepped out of the shower and got into the scrubs the doctor provided for him. Rossi was afraid what he would find in the room, but he knew he would be strong. If only it would help Spencer get through this one. Like Morgan, Rossi wanted to find the man who possibly ruined Reid's life and there will be hell to pay.

Rossi stepped into the hallway and right across from him, was Reid's room. Rosii slowly walked to the door and opened it almost silently. He stepped in and scooted the chair to Reid's bed. "Hey there, Kiddo," Rossi smiled sadly. He looked at Reid's bandaged head, and could tell there was a loose-fitting bandage around his chest. Reid looked small in the bed. Rossi sat in the chair. "You know, you seem to be getting in trouble a lot lately," Rossi laughed slightly. He didn't know what to say or do. Reid was dying and he felt as if there's nothing left for him to say. "Kiddo, I don't know if you can here me, but I'll only say this to you once. You must keep fighting. This shouldn't be your end. You're a strong man and I wish I would've treated you better, but just know that you are the strongest man I have come to know. You're also the brightest. Not because of your IQ, but from your insight. Your experience. Let this be another obstacle for you to overcome. Maybe we can go book reading if you make it out of this," Rossi paused thinking of what to say. "You know I'm not good at these feelings and things, so I hope you got the message. You're loved," Rossi said as he stood. He placed a gentle hand on Reid's forehead and began speaking.

"Ave Maria gratia plena,

Dominus tecum

Benedicta tu in mulieribus,

et benedictus

fructus ventris tui, Iesus

Sancta Maria, Mater Dei

ora pro nobis peccatoribus,

nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae

Amen.*"

Rossi bowed his head and kissed Reid on his forehead and quietly walked out of the room. He did his best to stay calm although he wanted to shed a tear. He would save it for when he wasn't surrounded by profilers. He walked into the showers where he got his clothes and went back to the team. He knew it was pointless to change, and he knew his team wanted to get to Reid soon.

He stepped back into the hallway with the doctor and the team automatically jumped up. "Who's next," Rossi smiled. Hotch could tell it was a feigned smile, but he knew Rossi was just being strong for the team as well as Reid. "I'll go," Emily said as she walked off with the Doctor. Rossi smiled and sat next to Hotch. "How was it?" Hotch asked lowly. "Hell on earth," Rossi sighed and closed his eyes.

Emily didn't know what prevented her from stepping into Reid's room. It made her uneasy and she felt nauseous. She took three deep breaths and stepped inch couldn't help but gasp when she saw him. He looked weak. Behind the bandage around his head and the giant mask for oxygen, Reid seemed barely visible. The hospital gown only made Reid look even smaller as if it weren't possible enough.

"Reid," Emily breathed. She expected an awkward hello from the sleeping agent but he didn't speak. "Reid I think you should've taken up that offer for a babysitter," Emily laughed slightly. "I don't know what happened but I want you to know I'm not leaving your side. The minute we are allowed to stay here," Emily sighed as she grabbed his hand. "You feel so cold, I guess you may never get used to the Virginia weather," Emily smiled. Her smile faded with the sound of silence. "Do you have a list now?" Emily asked remembering a conversation between her, Rossi, and Reid. "I bet you do now," She smiled and then sighed. "Reid, there was so much we've been through together. Remember Cyrus? I still don't blame you, but I know you blame yourself. I want you to forgive yourself. When you wake up, just let it all go. Please. I don't want to lose you when you're carrying all this regret," Emily said as a tear fell from her eye. "I'm not compartmentalizing at this moment, Reid. So you know I'm crying and I hope that it's not going to get me in trouble. They told us we have to be extra clean around you. I wish you would've called one of us if you needed help," Emily said holding his hand even tighter. "I never met anyone who could be so sweet, so original, and end up in these positions. I thought that those who do good will have good done on them?" Emily said angrily. "They lied."

Emily stood up and ran her hands through Spencer's harrier. "I never told you this, but I liked your hair." She smiled and quietly said goodbye as she walked out of the room.

She settled against the wall trying to hold in her tears as she wondered if Spencer was able to hear her. She hoped he did so he would know that she appreciated him as a friend, a colleague, most of all as family. She shook her head and ran a hand through her hair as she grabbed her clothes and met ace up tithe the team. JJ was the first to hug her-sensing Prentiss's distress. Emily gratefully accepted the hug and smiled sadly at JJ. "I wonder how you all will make it through there," Emily said as she sat down. JJ nodded. She too wondered if she can see Reid without crying all over the place.

"I think I will go," Garcia mumbled looking between everybody. The doctor smiled. "Are you sure I can't bring anyone with me?" Garcia begged. The Doctor looked at Garcia sympathetically. "I will allow it this once," The Doctor sighed and Garcia smiled. "Derek, would you mind?" Garcia asked and Derek automatically nodded. "Sure baby girl," He smiled and walked with her to the showers.

Garcia was beyond nervous as she scrubbed herself to ensure Reid wouldn't get sick. She didn't want to take any type of chances and she knew they were slim. She even managed to wash her hair thoroughly, not caring if her colorful streaks would wash away. She stepped out and made sure to be almost as germophobic as Reid and got dressed in those scrubs. She finished and realized that Derek was waiting on her. He was shocked to see her look so plain, but they both smiled. They knew that it was all worth it if it would help protect Reid.

They slowly entered the room and the mere sight of Reid brought Garcia to tears. Morgan gently pulled her into a tight embrace hoping to calm the woman before she goes into hysterics. "He's just a baby," Garcia whispered sadly. "I know, Baby Girl, I know," Morgan soothed. "How can anyone just hit him like he's nothing?" Garcia asked. "Remember they said he was speeding. Maybe he didn't mean too," Morgan said hoping that it was true. "I am totally going to hack the city cams until I find the truth," Garcia said composing herself. "I'll be searching with you," Morgan said as Garcia smiled. "Thanks Derek," She said and turned to look at Reid again. "Do you think he can hear us?" Garcia asked. "Somewhere in that brain of his he can," Morgan assured. "He may not remember when he wakes up."

Garcia nodded, happy with that little bit of information. "Hey Reid," She said automatically realizing that she sounded the exact same way she did when he was infected with anthrax. This time she just didn't get to hear his voice question about her witty comebacks. "How are you?" She said mentally slapping herself. "Well, I don't know how you are feeling in that sleep of yours, but hopefully it's painless. I don't know if they gave you any medication-but I'll ask. I'm sure you wouldn't want it, but if you do then you'll have to wake up," Garcia smiled. "But if you wake up and still don't want it, then you should try to stay up as long as you can to tell the doctor you don't want it. I'm going to make you so many cookies when you wake up! You're going to be sick with a sugar rush by the time I'm done with you," Garcia giggled. "I wonder if this is how you feel when you have to talk to strangers, because I'm rambling. I don't know what to say or do-if I want to hold your hand, or just hold you all together. Gosh Reid! You made me so discombobulated! I don't know what to do anymore!" Garcia pouted. "When you wake up, I'm locking you away in my little bubble. We can be there until we retire, you know? You'll like it! While the team's away we can watch movies and eat popcorn maybe even go out for coffee. I promise I won't tell Hotch," Garcia whispered. "You know, we didn't tell Alex about this. She's not here sadly, but maybe we can call her later on this morning. I think she may need her beauty sleep," Garcia said with a smile. "Oh, Reid, I'm so happy for you! I still can't believe you finally found someone and this is what happens to you. I guess this is why you drive like a grandpa. Maybe I'll take some of your advice," Garcia smiled. "Okay Reid, I'm rambling and I'll let Derek talk to you before I say good-bye," Garcia said as Derek stepped closer to Reid.

"Damn, Spencer. You look broken. I know what you'd say and it would probably be in defense of what I just said. Reid. I just don't know what to say or even think. I'm angry as all hell, but I'm here for you man. While you're here, I'll make sure to protect you. Just promise me you won't argue the point," Derek laughed sadly. "This truly is harder than you think, but you know what? You're totally worth it," Derek thought for a second. "I miss your voice. No matter how long you ramble, I don't think I could ever get tired of that voice. You are my best friend-hell, we are closer than that!" Morgan smiled. "I just need to know if you are alright. I want you to make it another day. I want to see you get married, start a family of geniuses, and I want to see you happy. I don't know when this will all happen, but I know you deserve it. I promise I'll find whoever did this too you! There will be some major hell to pay!" Morgan said feeling his anger rise up again. "I told you a while ago that I got your back. Each time you needed me, I failed. It hurts, you know? To know that you always fail the one person you try to be there for," Morgan said while shaking his head. Tobias, Anthrax, this… So much more," Morgan mumbled. "I just feel like I've let you down kid," Morgan said placing a hand on Reid's shoulder. "Now just wake up and let me tell you this too your face okay?" Morgan asked. "I hope that was a yes, Kid. I'll see you in some time okay?" Morgan asked once again. "Yeah, Reid. I love you," Garcia added as they both walked out of the room longingly.

JJ was anxious. She knew she was next. She knew Hotch wanted to make sure they all talked to Reid before he did, just in case Reid finally gave up. She wouldn't blame Spencer if he did. She had to admit his life did suck, but was that a reason to just let things go? It was a sign of weakness for Spencer. She knew Spencer was anything but weak. She also knew that everyone finally has a breaking point and this might just be Spencer's. She ran shaky hand through her hair as she thought of a possible funeral. How would Henry react. She knew he was only a few months old, but he will never see his godfather in a way he can remember. She would have to tell Henry all these stories and pray that he believes her. She wasn't sure how Will shall react. She knew he liked Reid and Reid was the reason he actually stayed with her. She remember everything so clearly.

' Reid had came over. JJ could hear his voice. She heard Spencer acquire about her and she slowly got out of bed and walked into the hallway. She heard Will say that she doesn't know that he called him in, but she wasn't supposed to. Will asked Reid to have a seat and JJ could tell that Reid was rather confused.

"You're the closest male figure to JJ at this moment," Will started. Reid didn't even know this so he just cocked his head to the side in confusion. "Well, if you didn't know that, you do now. She told me many times," Will stated raising an eyebrow. "Um, I'm sorry?" Spencer said in a question-like apology. "No, no, no, don't be sorry. I just wanted your permission," Will said. "Permission? For what?" Spencer asked with a frown. JJ could see Will tense up. "I need your permission to move in with JJ and I'm thinking about proposing to her," Will said shyly. JJ almost gasped, but she wanted to see Reid's reaction. He looked at Will with enough hate to scare the man. Then Reid shook his head. "If you want to marry her, then I have so many expectations for you to meet. The very first will be your attitude. She is going to have more bad days than good. You better turn her days around. Next," Reid paused leaning forward, "I expect you to be a man and help take care of Henry a far lot more than you're doing now." Will was about to speak, but Reid shut him up with a glare. "I also expect you to not leave her once you've promised her forever. If you plan to do so then I want you to leave now. I'll be damned if JJ has to struggle because of someone like you." Reid snarled. "The last expectation is that you better not lay a hand on JJ or Henry. I can understand corporal punishment-but I can tell the difference. You're a heavy drinker, so you might want to tone it down a bit," Reid said with a huff. "If you fail to reach my expectations-there's not much- I will dispose of you how I please, and believe me when I say I have enough knowledge to make it entirely accidental and legal," Reid said with a small smile. He looked at the floor shyly and continued. "Did you understand me?" Reid asked sounding every bit of innocent. Will didn't say anything. In fact, he didn't move. JJ wondered if Spencer just scared away Henry's father. Will finally nodded. "Good, now I expect this new change to start the minute I walk out that door. You already gave a her a child. You better give her something more than that. She's a special girl and you are completely not good enough for her. So I hope you can step up and prove me wrong," Reid said as he stood. "You have my blessing, but with that comes a contract for your death if you should mess up. I hope you're smarter than I think you are," Spencer smirked. JJ could see the small air of arrogance and wondered what has gotten into Reid. A part of her wants to laugh at how Reid treated Will, but another made her want to talk to Spencer about it. She wanted to make sure Spncer's okay. Reid turned around and their eyes met for a moment. Reid merely smirked and JJ smiled shyly back at him. Reid didn't even bother to say a word. He knew JJ was hiding. When he left JJ ran into the room and pretended to sleep. Will walked in and laid next to her. JJ could tell Will was slightly bothered, but she didn't even ask.'

From that day, her and Will never had a strong fight. In fact, he treated her perfectly. He never complained about HEnry although he would make a small remark here and there. JJ knew Reid practically bounded Will to her if Will wanted to marry her. She had to thank Reid one day-she knew it. Reid never spoke to her about even though he knew she saw the whole thing. A part of that made Reid more mysterious than she believed him to be. She noticed Morgan and Garcia walking back towards them and she got up with the help of Rossi. She didn't even realized that her legs barely wanted to move. It scared her slightly. She thanked Rossi with a nod and followed the doctor the decontamination showers. She made sure to scrub every part of couldn't keep the small smile off her face. She wished Henry could be here to see Reid one last time, but she knew she wouldn't be able to bring him. JJ remember that today Reid wanted to baby sit. She sighed and shook her head. She wondered how could Reid even get into this position. He shouldn't be in this city and if she knew Spencer as well as she thought she did-then he must've had heavy heart. Reid tends to go on walks when he's trying to figure stuff out. It worried her that something had bothered Spencer to the point where he had to walk around like that. She knew it could be his mother-or worse, his father. But there was no one else. Then Jj stopped for a second. Alex-that creepy doctor. Reid told her he's falling in love with her, but she never said it back. JJ had her suspicions, but she wan't a profiler-just a media liaison.

She got dressed in the scrubs and walked into Spencer's hospital room with confidence. However, it dwindled away when her eyes processed his broken body. She was surprised that there hadn't been bruises on his face or neck like the people on tv, and it made her wonder how he got hit. The bandages reminded her of what the doctor said. 'There may be brain damage if he even wakes up.' She hated that doctor. He seemed so-careless. He had an air of "que sera."

That bothered JJ slightly. If Reid were to die, would the man bother to save him. She sighed and grabbed Spencer's hand. "Hey Spence," JJ smiled. "It's JJ. I, um, wanted to say thank you. For everything. For the awkward Hi when we first met. The friendly attitude you always gave me and even when we went out to that Redskins game. Caring about me after the Hankle case even when you were fighting all those demons. I should've been there for you-but instead you were always there for me. It hurts knowing that the one time I could've helped, I didn't. I should've called you or asked you to come out for dinner. Give Will the night off. Now I'm here in the hospital looking at you dying. Why? Spencer I wan to know why this happened? How did this happen? What were you thinking?" JJ said as tears travelled down her face. "Every time we talked I want you to know that I cared. I know some of these talks were embarrassing for you, but I just wanted to make sure you were protected. You're young and I don't want you to make the same mistakes I did. You would probably laugh and say "You're only two years older than me! We will make the mistakes around the same time!" Well, Spence, not if I can prevent it. You don't have to have a child with a man you're not even sure that you love-well, you're not gay, soo I'll just say woman," JJ laughed slightly. "You also don't have to be so emotional and bear so many stresses daily. I want you to just let it all go. Remember they said you are in the makings of high blood pressure. You needed a vacation. Not a hospital visit. You know what? After this-when you wake up, we are going to a relaxing resort! I'm going to take more time off just for you! We are going to fucking relax! And you're going to like it!" Jj said forcefully. "I came on a bit strong, but Spence," JJ sighed. "You know I love you and you know I don't want to lose you. Henry never got to meet you in a way he'll remember," JJ said as she cried a bit more. She squeezed his hand and was surprised to feel him squeeze it back. JJ gasped in shock as she held his hand tighter. "You have to wake up, Spence. Please don't give up on us. We failed you-we get it! Just show us that you can make it. We are all here! We aren't leaving," JJ cried full of hope. "We won't fail you now," She whispered. She looked at Reid and could tell he understand her. She took that as her reassurance that he'll try. "Spence, I'm going to have to go. Hotch is the only one who has to see you. Maybe if you get better we can all sit here with you," JJ smiled. "I'll see you soon, Spence," She said as she ran a soft hand on his cheek and walked away.

The minute she left the room she broke down in both sadness and happiness. Spencer was in there-somewhere. They just had to find him. She walked quickly back to the team where they noticed her tears. "JJ what's wrong?" Morgan asked standing up. JJ smiled slightly. "He's in there. He squeezed my hand. He's in there," JJ repeated. This brought hope to the team. The doctor looked shocked as he heard her words. "This must mean he'll be up soon-maybe. We'll see if we can get him out of this coma. You, Mr. Hotchner, is next. Let's go," The doctor said as he and Hotch disappeared.

"JJ how did you even spark a response from him?" Morgan asked. The rest of the team watched her with curiosity. "I don't know. I just talk about our past. Like our memories and how I always gave him lectures that I know make him embarrassed. I talked about how Henry is going to miss him and everything else. Then I cried and he-" JJ paused in mid sentence. "He what, JJ?" Rossi asked. "He was comforting me. I thanked him for all the times he comforted me when he was having a harder time. He did it again," JJ said tearing up. "My baby still cares," Garcia smiled. "This could mean Spencer doesn't have any brian damage with his movement," Prentiss said calmly. "Well, with his arms," Rossi added. JJ sat down and the team followed. There was a new hope, and they all wondered if Reid would react to Hotch in a good way.

Hotch walked into the room with a small hope of Reid waking up. JJ had given them that hope and now he hopes that Reid can beat the odds once again. He looked at Spencer and he couldn't find the will to smile. "Hey, Reid. It's Hotch. You know, I wish you would've told Rossi and I about Dr. Romanov," Hotch said as he frowned. "Oh well. I'm over it. I just don't know what to say or do. Reid you are like a second son. How did I let this happen to you? I can tell you how. All night i wallowing in self-pity. I was all alone and angry until I got that phone call saying you were all the way in Woodbridge laying in a hospital. I was worried sick! Then they tell me that you may die. That killed me," Hotch said running a hand through his hair. " I think you might be the death of me Spencer Reid," Hotch shook his head and sat down. "I promised Gideon that I would protect you. I knew he was leaving before any of you and he asked me to protect you-I failed at that Spencer. I seem to fail at every thing. Like my marriage, my family, the BAU, now you," Hotch said angrily. "I should kick your ass for getting hurt again Spencer," Hotch mumbled. "If you are wondering I am angry and I will find the person who did this to you. You know, I had to reprimand Morgan for wanting to find him first instead of coming to you. I know that he didn't mean it in a bad way, it's just he had a false hope that if he found this man then you will be okay. I know better than that. Finding the man won't help you heal. Being in the hospital will. We are trying to make sure you're okay. You know you made JJ extremely happy. I hope you meant to tell her you're fighting. That type of false hope could really kill a person," Hotch said sternly and stood up. "Reid, I've never told you this, but you are like a second son. You meant the same to Gideon but he left like your father. It's sad, but that's just how it is. I won't leave you Spencer. I never left Jack either. I don't know what it'll be like to lose a son, but I don't want to lose you. I don't want to even get an example. I'm only hoping that you will keep fighting and not give up. It's hard, I know, but just know we love you. This was technically our goodbye and our way of begging you not to let it be a goodbye," Hotch said holding Spencer's hands between his. "We love you and there will never be a day when we aren't thinking about you." Hotch smiled sadly and looked at Spencer. He hoped for a sign, instead he got the sound of Spencer flatlining.

A/N: Dummm dummmmm dummmmmmmm... Wil he survie?

*Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen.