Later that morning, it only took a brief conversation with Garcia to set things up. She would be thrilled to take the twins for the weekend, and was certain Morgan would be delighted to help. Between the two of them, Rossi and Garcia soon had everything arranged for the twins, freeing Reid up to spend the weekend at Rossi's house with Christine.
Rossi then called his publicist, Rene Lynn. She, in turn, was delighted to make arrangements for a weekend of speaking engagements and book signings by her favorite author.
By the time Reid realized what was going on, he was sitting in the front seat of Garcia's car as she expertly navigated the two-lane road leading to Rossi's residence. As he checked his messenger bag yet again he complained, "I don't know why Rossi wants me to do this. Doesn't he remember, she ran away from me!"
"She didn't run away from just you, she ran away from herself, too," Garcia pointed out. "That is why you two need to talk. There are undoubtedly some things you both need to say. Plus, she is the mother of your children and they deserve to know their mother."
"Christine said she didn't want to interfere with our lives," Reid reminded her.
"That doesn't mean she can't at least meet them and get to know them," Garcia countered. "Besides, my dear genius, you need to make up your mind about what type of relationship you want to have with Christine. You do know that Boss Man is already hard at work trying to win her heart, don't you?"
"I'm not sure what I want," Reid confessed. "Where Christine is concerned, I'm just confused!" He hesitated and then asked, "Are you sure about Hotch?"
"Oh yes!" Garcia assured him. "He calls her all the time, sends her flowers, and takes her out to fancy dinners! And, even you must have noticed, he has a copy of her latest ultrasound displayed on his desk. If you want to get her back, you had better stop ignoring her and start moving - fast!"
Reid shifted uncomfortably in his seat and changed subjects. "Are you sure David and Diana are going to be okay?" he questioned anxiously.
"Don't worry," Garcia told him. "Morgan is picking them up at their school even as we speak and taking them over to my place. I have everything arranged for a fun weekend with Aunt Penelope and Uncle Derek. You just enjoy!" She pulled into Rossi's driveway, stopped the car, and gestured for him to get out.
"You know, if you need anything – ," Reid began.
"I know where to find you," Garcia stated firmly. "It's not like the twins aren't used to your being gone. The only difference is that this time they are going to be at my place with Morgan and me, instead of at yours with Henry and JJ's mom. Now go!" She gave him a light push.
As Reid climbed out of the car, the front door of the house opened and Christine stood there. It had been a while since either he or Garcia had seen her, and the first thing they both noticed was that her pregnancy was now evident.
"Spencer, good to see you!" Christine called out as she came down the front walk. "And, Penelope, it's been a long time!"
"Good to see you, too!" Garcia waved from the driver's seat. "And, as much as I would like to stay and visit, I need to get back to the twins."
"Um-m-m, Penelope?" Reid sounded almost panicky.
"Don't worry about a thing," Garcia repeated. "And, remember, Morgan and I will be back on Sunday, with the twins, to pick you up. Have Fun!"
And, with a wave of her hand, Garcia drove off.