A/N: And now another heart crushing chapter. This one takes place on the first anniversary of Maeve's death. How's Spencer gonna handle it? Read on to find out!

Warning: Tearjerking moments up ahead! Trust me, I can't read this and not cry. It's impossible not to cry. If you can't, I think you might be soulless. Soulless!

Anyway, as usual, read, review, and enjoy!

January 16th, 2014

Spencer woke up that morning wanting to not wake up. It was the day: the fateful day that had destroyed him; the day that he witnessed Maeve being murdered right in front of him.

He turned to his alarm clock to see it was 7:00 AM. He couldn't go into work today. It would be too painful. He grabbed his cell phone and called Hotch.

"Hotchner," he answered on the other end of the line.

"Hotch, it's Reid. I don't think I can come in today."

"Why?"

Spencer sighed. "Today's the day, Hotch. The day I watched someone I love get murdered in front of me. Normally, I would come in and throw myself into my work, but today I just need to mourn."

Hotch understood. He was the same way a year after Haley died. "You just relax a little today. Mourn all you need to today." He turned away from the phone for a moment. "Sorry, Reid we have a case. I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Yeah."

"Okay. Take care, Reid." He hung up.


Hotch entered the conference room. "Let's get started."

"Where's Spence?" JJ asked.

"He's taking the day off today. He's not feeling well."

JJ nodded. Garcia started the briefing.

"D.C. has another killer on the loose," she began. "Five people killed in graveyards. No connections between them other than the fact that they have loved ones buried in the cemeteries they died in. They were apparently shot from a distance."

"So a possible L.D.S.K.?" Morgan asked.

JJ couldn't focus on the case. Spencer wasn't feeling okay. It was that dreadful day. The day that Spencer watched someone he loved die in front of him. She felt he needed someone to make him happier. Once the briefing was done, she asked if she could go get Henry real quick. Hotch okayed it and she ran over to her house to pick up Henry.

She stopped at Spencer's apartment. She knocked on the door and waited for Spencer to answer.

"Spence," JJ said when he opened the door.

"What is it JJ?" he asked, slight irritation in his voice. He still was a little upset after the previous week. "I'm not feeling the best today."

"I just thought you could use someone to cheer you up."

"Thanks JJ, but I'm not up for visitors right now. Especially you."

"I'm not here to cheer you up." She pulled Henry over to the door. "He is."

"Hi, Uncle Spence," Henry said. It took a lot for him not to say daddy. It was super difficult. Will visited him a lot, but it wasn't the same. Spencer was around a lot and Henry enjoyed it. But it still was hard not to call him Daddy.

Spencer smiled at the sight of his godson. "Henry, buddy. How are you?"

"You okay, Uncle Spence?" Henry asked, noticing Spencer's earlier irritation.

"It's not a good day for me, but it's better now that you're here." He may have been mad at JJ, but he would always be happy at the sight of his godson: the boy who wanted to be just like him - his protégé.

JJ spoke now. "You mind keeping an eye on Henry? We have a case and I know you're feeling the best, so I thought that it'd be best if you watched Henry today."

He thought about it. He may have been angry at JJ, but he would never pass up an oppertunity to spend time with Henry. "Sure, JJ. He is my godson after all."

And possibly your biological son, JJ thought to herself. "Alright Henry, be good for Spence today and I'll see you later. Bye, sweetie."

"Bye, Mommy."

JJ walked out and closed the door behind her.


The day consisted of JJ and the team working on finding the UnSub while Spencer was at home, playing with Henry. They had played with Henry's toys and watched a couple of Disney movies. Spencer was somewhat able to live another childhood with his godson, having never seen a Disney movie growing up. It was enjoyable for him, especially when Henry would sing along with Sebastian, the Genie, Timon and Pumbaa, Philocetes, Lumiere, and all the other classic Disney characters.

Spencer had even looked up the songs, just so he could have as much fun as Henry did watching Disney. When he reached "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", however, he decided not to let Henry watch it.

"Why, Uncle Spence?" Henry had asked.

"Even though it's a very inspirational movie, it's a little too adult for you right now, buddy," had been his explanation.

"But, Da-" Henry stopped himself short. He knew he couldn't call Uncle Spence Daddy. Mommy had said that Uncle Spence may be Daddy, but he couldn't tell anyone.

Spencer paused for a moment. Did he almost say... no he couldn't have. He knew Henry wouldn't call him that. "There's no buts, Henry. Maybe in a couple of months when you're a little older. Okay?"

Henry sighed as he nodded.

Later that day, Spencer had played his keyboard for Henry. He knew how much Henry loved when Spencer played the keyboard for him. Music had been an interest to him since Sammy Sparks, but it was also a nice way to spend time with Henry. He remember how much Henry had enjoyed it when JJ and Henry showed up at his door the night he got back from the case and he had played the music Sammy had played for him for Henry. That was also a night where JJ and Will were on the rocks and JJ admitted she was still in love with Spencer.

Spencer suddenly started remembering that JJ had started to tell him something that night before he pulled away for a case. It was something about Henry.

He pushed the thought to the back of his mind and started conversing with Henry.

"So, Henry," he began. "How's your Daddy been? I haven't seen him in a while."

Henry froze. He wasn't sure what to say. Mommy didn't want him talking about Uncle Spence possibly being his Daddy. Instead, he talked about Will.

"Daddy's not home anymore," he said.

"What?" Spencer said with genuine shock and concern on his face.

"Daddy still sees me every once in a while, but he and Mommy said they don't love each as much as they should. Mommy said she always been in love with someone else."

Spencer didn't care about JJ being in love with someone else other than Will. He only cared that Henry was ending up the same way he did: not growing up with a father. "I'm sorry Henry."

"Mommy said she made you my back-up daddy."

"That's right. I'm your godfather."

"Is that why you act like a daddy with me?"

Spencer smiled. "A little. But it also comes from the fact that I love you as much as Mommy and Daddy." He swallowed. "When you were about seven months old, I almost died and I told Mommy to tell you that even though I didn't know you that well back then, I wanted you to know that I love you and that you were the light that led me through the darkness. You're my best friend, Henry." He paused for a moment. "You're also one of the closest things I have to a family."

Henry's eyes widened at Spencer. "What about your Mommy and Daddy?"

Spencer took a deep breath. "My daddy left me when I was a little boy. My mommy is sick and I had to take care of her. But when I grew up, I knew I couldn't take care of her anymore. I had her sent to a hospital where they care for people like her. Some days, she's the mommy who loved me and took care of me; some days, she's a teacher like she was before I was born; some days she doesn't think I'm her son and that I'm a spy for the government; and worst of all, some days, she says that she hates me for putting her in that hospital. I know that she loves me and that she doesn't mean any of the bad things she says, but I never know who I'll see when I visit her."

Henry was saddened by Spencer's story.

"You know that you're a lucky boy," Spencer continued. "A lot of bad things have happened to me other than almost dying and my parents. There were all the other times I nearly died, when Aunt Emily had to go away, when two of my closest friends left me without an explanation, when Mommy had to leave me and your other Aunts and Uncles, and when your mommy and I weren't talking to each other. There was even a bad man who had hurt a little boy who was my friend and was going to hurt me too. You and I are lucky that we have mommys who love us and keep an us and keep us safe from danger." Spencer paused, wondering if he should continue. "But a year ago today, I lost someone who loved me. Someone I loved as well. I lost her. That's why I'm not feeling well today."

Henry was silent, softened and saddened by Spnecer's story. "Can you go visit her?"

"She's in heaven, Henry. I can't see her."

"Is she buried here like Jack's mommy?"

Spencer sniffled. "Yes."

"Then you can visit her." Henry stood up. "Come on."

Spencer contemplated the idea for a moment. He then stood up and put on his coat. He left a note in case anyone came by. He made sure Henry was covered for the winter weather and they both went to the cemetery where Maeve was buried.


When they got the cemetery and Maeve's grave, Spencer got down on his knees and spoke to the headstone.

"Maeve. It's me again. I'm here with my godson, Henry. He convinced me to come here today. It's been a year since I lost you. I've been lost since and I don't know what to do. I just need you to know that I love you and I miss you so much today. But I think that it's time for me to move on. I just want you to know that I will never forget you." He stood up and gestured for Henry. Henry refused.

"I want to talk to her," he said. Spencer smiled at his godson.

"Go ahead, buddy," Spencer replied.

"Can I talk to her alone?" Henry asked. Spencer raised his eyebrows in questioning, but he didn't press the matter. He walked out of earshot of Henry.

Henry checked to make sure Spencer couldn't hear before he spoke.

"Hi, Miss Maeve. I'm Henry. I wanted you to know that Uncle Spence misses you so much. I also wanted you to know the truth. My mommy thinks that Spence might be my daddy. I'm sorry that my mommy got Spence before you. But, he loves you as much as he loves me. He doesn't know that he might be my daddy. I wanted you to know because I want my mommy and Spence to be together. I know they love each other, but I know he loves you. If he can't be with my mommy, I understand. I just wanted you to know. Please tell my Papa and Aunt Katie that I wish I could meet them and that I love them. And tell them everything I told you, please. Goodbye, Miss Maeve. Spence misses you and I wish I got to meet you." Henry then stood up and went looking for his Uncle Spence.

Spencer was a good distance away from Henry and Maeve's grave, making sure that he didn't hear any of his conversation with Maeve. Henry started calling for him.

"Uncle Spence! Where are you?" Henry called.

Spencer was waiting at a bench a little ways away from the little boy.

"I'm over here Henry," he responded. The little boy found him and ran over to him. "Did you have a nice conversation with Maeve?"

"Yeah," Henry said.

"Alright, why do you say we head back to my apartment?"

"Okay."

They started walking toward the gate of the cemetery when Henry decided to ask him something.

"Uncle Spence," he began. "Since I don't have my first daddy and you're my back-up daddy, can you be my new Daddy?" Henry was a smart kid. He couldn't halp but want to call him Daddy, so he found a loophole.

Spencer looked down in shock at the innocent little boy. Spencer thought for a moment. "If it's okay with mommy says it's okay, you can call me Daddy. I would love it though. But why?"

"You're like a daddy to me, and I don't have my first daddy. I want you to be my new daddy."

Spencer smiled. "Let's go, Henry."


JJ and Danny arrived at Spencer's apartment, hoping that their appearance would cheer up Spencer a little. They had a break in the case, and Hotch took some of the team to the local graveyards to find the UnSub.

Danny was still angry at JJ. She had hurt and confused his best friend. He was surprised that Spencer took Henry for the day. Then again, Henry was like a bright light in the darkness for Spencer. Danny knew that Spencer would never pass up on a day with Henry.

JJ was wary of Danny hatred for her at the moment. She just didn't press the matter. Hotch had told her and Danny to check up on Spencer. Danny was reluctant to agree, but he needed to know Spencer was okay.

When nobody answered the door, JJ took the spare keys hidden in the siding of his door and unlocked it. When they walked in, there was no sign of Spencer or Henry, except a note written by Spencer:

To whomever reads this,

I have gone to visit the grave of an old friend at the request of my godson. If it is an emergency, just call my cell phone and let me know. – Spencer Reid, PhD

JJ and Danny immediately called the rest of the team and began running to the grave Maeve was buried in. They were officially on the edge of panic. Danny's anger for JJ was replaced with fear that his best friend could be in danger. Even worse, Henry was in danger too.

They both knew that now Spencer and Henry were potential targets of their newest UnSub.


The UnSub had his gun loaded and ready. He saw the tall, brown-haired man and the little blond-haired boy. They were visiting a grave. Perfect. He figured that the grave was the boy's mother's. He aimed his gun first at the little boy.


Danny and JJ climbed out of the SUV and ran at top speed into the graveyard. They had called the rest of the team to meet them at the cemetery where Maeve was buried. Danny drew his weapon, ready to shoot the UnSub, while JJ continued running empty-handed towards her son and her true love. They finally spotted them. They could also see their UnSub, rifle in hand.

"Spence!" JJ called out. "Henry!"

"Doc!" Danny called out in succession. "Behind you!"

Spencer heard the yells and quickly whipped around to see a rifle aimed at Henry. He promptly launched himself in the way, using his body to shield the boy, refusing to allow himself to witness someone else he loved dearly die in front of him when he could stop it.

Two shots rang out. Spencer fell to the ground and almost instantaneously the UnSub fell as well.

JJ ran to her son and Spencer while Danny ran to arrest the son of a bitch who had just threatened a little boy and shot his best friend. He grabbed the UnSub by his shirt and promptly punched the man square in the nose.

"You son of a bitch!" Danny yelled. "You're gonna pay for this!" Danny placed the cuffs on the man's wrists. "Why did you do this?"

"He lost his loved one. I was just reuniting him with that person," the UnSub said with a grin.

"You're finished you lousy bastard." The rest of the team finally caught up and took the scumbag off of Danny's hand as he ran over to the injured Reid. He pulled off his vest and jacket and once he was next to Spencer's body, he placed the jacket directly on the gunshot wound that was on Spencer's stomach. He looked at the two Jareaus, both of whom had tear-stained faces. JJ couldn't lose him. She loved him. Henry didn't want to lose another daddy.

"Come on, Doc," Danny said. "Hang in there."

"Please don't go," Henry said through his tears. "I love you. I don't want to lose another daddy!"

Danny looked at JJ and Henry, confusion apparent on his face.

"I'll explain later," JJ said. "Focus on Spencer."

The ambulances soon arrived. Danny insisted that JJ and Henry ride with him.

"He'll need you both when he wakes up," was his reasoning.

"When?" JJ asked.

"He won't die. He's too strong. He's a fighter."

She nodded. She picked up Henry and stepped into the ambulance with Spencer. They sat down next to the injured Spencer, Danny's jacket still covering his bullet wound.

"Mommy," Henry said. "Is Daddy Spence going to be okay?"

She stared at her son for a moment. He had just called Spencer daddy. Henry had said that he didn't want to lose another daddy. JJ didn't process that at the time because Spencer was bleeding and there was no help around. Now she noticed.

Henry shrunk. He forgot to ask his question. "Is it okay if I call him Daddy?"

JJ looked through the tears now forming in her eyes. "Yes you can, Henry. But only if Spence says you can."

"He did. I asked him earlier and said okay if mommy was okay with it."

JJ smiled at her young son. Then she looked at her true love. She had told Henry what she and Will had discussed after they got divorced. He knew that Spencer might be his Daddy. But she knew Henry wasn't calling him Daddy because of that. He had called him Uncle Spence up until that day. He was Henry's Daddy because he was like a Daddy to Henry. And that was good enough for them.

Clever little boy, JJ thought. He found a loophole.

The ambulance finally arrived at the hospital. Spencer was immediately rushed into surgery so they could have chance at saving him. JJ and Henry sat anxiously in the waiting room, awaiting news on Spencer's condition.

The rest of the team began trickling into the hospital. They all waited anxiously for information.

"I can't lose him. I just can't," JJ repeated. Then she stunned everyone within earshot, which was only Danny. "I love him."

Danny sat down next to her. "JJ, what happened with you and Will? Does this have to do with Spencer? Does it have anything to do with you kissing him last week?"

JJ sniffled. "Will and I divorced. We agreed that I didn't love him like I love Spence." She paused. "Besides, we're not sure if Henry is his."

Danny was now stunned. "What?"

"We think Spencer is Henry's father."

"I got that. It's just I never thought I'd hear you say that. It was less shocking when the Doc said it."

JJ looked up. "He said something like that?"

Danny gasped. He accidently let it slip. "Yes. When I met him at the bar after your wedding, he got drunk and said that. He may have been drunk, but he was absolutely serious." He paused. "You know he really loved you. That wedding crushed him. He told me that if he hadn't gotten taken in Georgia, you and him would probably have gotten married and Henry would have definitely been his son. He told me that he was planning to propose to you after the Super Bowl that year."

JJ gasped. Now she really hated Tobias Hankel. Not only he had been the reason they broke up, but he was the reason she didn't marry him.

"I'm sorry," Danny said.

"For what?" JJ asked.

"I was a jackass the other day. I shouldn't've acted like that."

"You had every right to. Spence is your best friend and I hurt and confused him. Honestly, I should be apologizing for hurting and confusing him."

"When he wakes up," Danny started. "You can tell him what you just told me. Besides, I have a surprise for him."

JJ was now listening. "What?"

"Don't tell him when you see him. Just tell him to go to Rossi's." He started explaining his surprise to JJ. It was brilliant. He knew Spencer would love it.


After about two hours, the doctor finally walked into the waiting room. "Spencer Reid?" The entire team and Henry walked over to the doctor. "Are you all family?"

"Yes," Danny quickly answered.

The doctor took a deep breath. "We did all we could. He isn't going to make it as far as we know. I'm so sorry. You should visit him while you can."

Tears welled up all around. Rossi and Blake were blinking their tears back while Hotch cried the exact way he did when Haley died. Morgan and Garcia were breathless, tears welling up and spilling down their cheeks. Danny didn't hesitate in crying his eyes out. He was losing his best friend. On the exact same day that Spencer lost Maeve.

JJ was in hysterics. She had lost him again; this time without him knowing the truth: the fact that he might be Henry's father and that she was still in love with him.

"Mommy," Henry said. JJ looked down at her son. "What happened?"

JJ held back her tears. "You know how Uncle Spence…"

"Daddy," Henry corrected.

"How… Daddy… stopped the bad man from hurting you?"

"Yeah."

"Well, he got really badly hurt and the doctors couldn't fix him."

"Can't you kiss it and make it better?"

JJ tears threatened to spill at the prospect of her son asking if her kiss could fix Spencer's wounds. "Not this time, Henry. He's going to Heaven. He won't be able to see you anymore."

Henry started tearing up as well. He had already lost one Daddy and now here he was, losing another Daddy. "He can't be gone. I won't let him go," he said as the tears rolled down his cheeks. JJ enveloped her son in her arms.

She felt a tap on her shoulder. She looked up to see Danny.

"You want to say your last goodbyes?" he asked.

JJ nodded silently. She and Danny waited until everyone else was done. Henry refused to go in, saying that Spencer wasn't dying. JJ walked with Danny into the hospital room where her ex-boyfriend/true love/possible baby daddy lay dying on his hospital bed.

Danny walked over next to Spencer. "I know that we never got to really know each other as well, but you have had the strongest effect on my life. You're my best friend. I'm…" His voice cracked a little. "I'm really going to miss you. Tell Maeve I said hello." Spencer weakly nodded. It wouldn't be long now. His eyes closed.

Then a long beep came from the monitor. He was flatlining. They had lost him. Danny stood up and walked over near the door, tears still rolling down his face. JJ ran towards the body of Spencer Reid. She got down on her knees and cried.

JJ didn't say anything at first. She used her lips to kiss his one last time. "I love you Spence," she said through her sobs. "I wish I got to tell you everything. I'm going to miss you. And so is Henry. He won't visit because he doesn't want to believe you're dead. But, he's going to miss you. You were his new Daddy. I only wish that it could have played out for real." When she finished, her jeans were damp with tears. She stood up from beside Spencer's hospital bed and walked over to Danny. She pulled him into a hug as she cried harder.

Then they heard a beep from the monitors. Danny and JJ both shot a look at the monitor. Then another beep. The monitor showing Spencer's heart rate starting up again. Spencer's chest moved up and down. JJ ran out of Danny's arms and sat next to Spencer holding his hand as tightly as he could.

Danny stumbled. "I'm gonna find the doctors." He ran into the hallway and yelled for a doctor to check on Spencer. He finally returned with a doctor in tow. The doctor quickly ran over to the man who was supposed to be dead. She checked his heart with her stethoscope.

"He's alive," she said.

"I'm gonna find the others," Danny said as he ran out of the room towards the lobby. He got there to find only Henry and Penelope sitting there.

"Garcia, where is everyone?" he asked.

"They all went home," she replied.

"Call them all back here. Spencer's alive."

Garcia's eyes widened. "H-he's alive?"

Danny looked down at Henry. "Henry," he said. The boy looked over at Danny. "You didn't give up believing did you?"

"No," Henry choked through his sobs.

"Good." Danny face lit up. "Uncle Spence is okay. He'll be able to see you. He's not gone."

Henry jumped from his seat, his face still stained with tears. "He isn't?"

"No he's not." Danny picked up Henry. "Come on, buddy."

Danny ran back to Spencer's room, Henry in his arms, Garcia in tow. JJ was still sitting at the side of Spencer's bed. Danny put Henry down and Henry ran to Spencer.

"Daddy," he said. "Daddy, wake up!"

"Henry…" JJ began. She froze when she heard another voice.

"Henry…" Spencer said weakly. "JJ…"

JJ squeezed his hand tightly. "I'm right here Spence."

About twenty minutes later, Garcia entered the room with the rest of the team in tow.

"He's talking. He's still alive," Danny said, a smile on his tear-stained face.

Spencer's mind, meanwhile, was in another place.


Spencer opened his eyes and saw nothing but white. It kind of hurt his eyes.

"Spencer," he had a voice say. It sounded familiar. It couldn't be. It wasn't possible. But he turned to face the voice. And there she was.

Dr. Maeve Donovan was standing there in all white.

"Maeve," Spencer said as he ran over to his lost love. He hugged her and held her tight not wanting to let go.

"Spencer," she said. Spencer pulled away to look at her.

"I've missed you so much."

"I've missed you too. But you can't stay here. You need to go back to your family. Henry needs his second Daddy."

Spencer's eyes widened. "Is that what he told you?"

"That and more, but that's not important now. You've mourned for a year now. You need to move on."

"But I can't. I watched you die in front of me. My love died the moment you did."

"Spencer let tell you something. Love never dies. It can move to someone else, though. Don't you remember what I said to you before I died?"

"You said, 'Thomas Merton'."

"Exactly. I wasn't just reaffirming my love for you. You know I love you. I know you love me. I was saying that because I wanted you to find someone to find the meaning of life with."

Spencer dipped his head. "I can't forget, Maeve. That image of Diane killing you both haunts me."

"I understand, Spencer. But you don't have to forget. You will always remember the happy things, right?"

Spencer nodded.

"Then you'll be fine. Go and find the meaning of life. If anything, for me. Think of it as a last request."

Spencer smiled. "I will. I won't let you down."

"Good," Maeve said. "Now it's time for you to wake up. And make sure to speak to JJ when you see her."

Spencer's eyes closed and shot open and he found himself in a hospital room with JJ, Henry, Danny, and Garcia.


Spencer's eyes opened at last. JJ screamed.

"Spence," she yelled as she threw her arms around him.

"Daddy," Henry yelled as he joined in the hug.

"Doc, don't scare me like that," Danny said.

"I'll try," Spencer said jokingly. The rest of the team showed up and started adding in their own "Thank God's" and "Glad to see you alive's". Spencer was overwhelmed for a moment but eventually spoke up. "Danny, I need to tell you something."

"Sure," Danny replied.

"Privately please."

Danny gestured for everyone else to leave for a moment.

Danny sat through Spencer explaining his vision of Maeve asking him to move on. Danny didn't think he was crazy. It made complete sense to him.

When he finished, Danny spoke. "She's not wrong you know. I learned the same thing. When my biological family died, I thought I could never love anyone like I loved them. When I joined the team, I realized I was wrong. I love you like you're my real family. Maeve's right. Love never dies; sometimes it's just reborn. Understand?"

Spencer nodded.

"Good. Now listen to me: when they release you, go over to Rossi's."

"Why?"

Danny smirked. "You'll see."


A few days later, Spencer was released from the hospital. He did as he was told and went to Rossi's after his release. When he got there, it was apparent the rest of the team was there as evidenced by the other seven SUVs.

He went up to the door. He knocked and Danny answered.

"There you are, Doc. I was wondering when you'd get here," he said. "Come on, buddy." Danny led him out to Rossi's backyard. What Spencer saw made him freeze and smiled. Then he felt the tears welling up a little.

In Rossi's backyard was the entire team, Will, Henry, Jack, and Beth standing under a banner that read, "To our Hero, Spencer Reid: Welcome back". That wasn't even the best part.

After about an hour, the doorbell rang and Danny went to answer. He came back a few minutes later.

"Excuse me everyone, but we have some special guests here tonight. You know most of them and I know you'll be glad to see them. Especially you, Spencer."

Walking into Rossi's backyard were three faces Spencer had not seen in a very long time. The first one was a woman with dark hair and an unforgettable face.

"Emily," Spencer said.

"Hey, Reid," Emily said. "It's good to see you again. It's been a while."

"Yes it has."

"But I think you'll be happier to see the others."

The next person was a Hispanic woman whom Spencer had not seen in many years.

"Elle," Spencer said as his tears started rolling down his cheeks.

"Hola, mi amigo," Elle said. "I've missed you Reid."

"I've missed you too."

Then came the third person. This one was an older man with a scraggly beard. It was a change, but it didn't hinder Spencer's recognition of the man.

"Jason," he said softly.

Jason Gideon walked over to his protégé. "Hello, Spencer."

Spencer wasted no time in hugging the man who was once his mentor as the tears rolled his cheeks. "I've missed you."

"I've missed you too, Spencer. I'm sorry for leaving with only a letter," Gideon said. "I'm proud of you Spencer. I broke and ran away. You've been to hell and back and you're still here. I heard you lost someone you loved and that they died in front of you. Sarah's death broke me and I didn't even witness it." Gideon pulled the boy away and held his shoulders. "You are stronger than I ever was, Spencer. And I'm proud of you for it."

The reunited team chatted for hours on end, catching up. Gideon and Elle were introduced to little Henry, who wasted no time in telling them how much he looked up to Spencer as his second Daddy. The two smiled at the thought of Spencer being a role model for this little boy. They never imagined the 'Reid Effect' would wear off. Will was talking to Elle for a long time. Emily reunited with her team and met her replacement, Alex Blake.

Once it was nearly 8:00 PM, JJ decided that now was the time to talk to Spencer about everything that's happened recently. She found him talking to Elle and Gideon.

"Spence," she said, gaining his attention. "Can I speak to you alone, for a little bit?"

"Sure," he replied.

As she walked off with him, Elle and Gideon continued talking to each other.

"You know, I always thought that they would end up together," Elle admitted. "I can't believe she had a kid with someone else."

"You don't have to," Jason said. Elle looked at him, confused. "I think that JJ is not sure who Henry's father. I'm willing to bet that her and Spencer slept together at some point and she wasn't sure who the father was. Notice how much he looks like Reid? And just a note, they were together. We just never knew it until Tobias Hankel, when they broke up." Jason, being the brilliant profiler he was, somehow just knew all of this.

"Oh," Elle said.

Meanwhile, JJ and Spencer walked off to private spot in Rossi's backyard.

"I have a confession to make," JJ began.

And we're going to stop there for now. Well, that was my longest (and most tearjerking) chapter yet.

So this is most likely the last chapter to post before the season premiere. Prepare for a JJ season, including (hopefully) a JJ and Will break-up(!). I won't have a qualm unless they don't do an episode about Reid dealing with Maeve. That'll just piss me off.

So what'd you think? Leave a review with your thoughts.

No need for a summary for next time. You pretty much already know what's going to happen next.

Until then! See ya!

-D.C. al Coda