Chapter 5
The black SUV pulled up in front of the old colonial house. The frames around the windows were a slight off white, and the rest of the house were varying shades of off whites. Reid was sitting in the passenger side of the car, Morgan had refused to let him drive when the shaking of his body started up again. the two mans' hands were clasped together in the valley formed by the two front seats. Spencer squeezed the older mans hand, letting him know that he was doing ok, and that Morgan didn't have to worry.
"we're here." Morgan's voice was soft and quiet, not wanting to disturb the silence that had settled through the car. Reid squeezed the older man's hand before reaching over and opening the car door using the latch attached to car door. The young man pulled himself out of the car, placing his hands on the sides of frame of the door and using them as leverage to hoist himself up and out of the confining metal box. Morgan followed him soon after, hoisting himself out of the other side of the car. they smiled to each other over the black SUV, wishing they could have some time alone away from all this drama that seemed to be controlling their life.
"You must be the FBI." the voice that rang through the clear, crisp air was high and nasal. the tone of the voice didn't seem like it belonged to someone with a pleasant demenor. Reid and Morgan turned together to look at the origin of the voice. it belonged to a older looking woman with salt and pepper hair that looked like it would be long and fall past her wait if it wasn't tied back in a severe looking knot at back of her head.
"Yes m'am. my name is SSA Morgan and this is Dr. Reid." the woman just grimaced at them, looking like she wished they were anywhere but what they thought was her front yard. She looked back at them, a look of expectance shone in her eyes, before asking them if they were coming. both men started before rushing to follow behind the woman. they followed her up the yellowing steps and onto the graying porch that lined the front of the old house. the front door was covered in a old fashioned screen door that was framed in wood. As Morgan and Reid walked through the door behind the old woman the screen door slammed behind them making Reid jump, the sharp noise it made startling him. Morgan flashing him a look of concern, a worried look crossing his face. Reid shook his head, telling Morgan not to say anything.
"are you two coming? i don't have all day!" the woman's harsh voice lashed through the air, cutting through the soft moment through the two men. Reid nodded his head slightly, letting the older man know that they shouldn't let their personal feelings get in get in the way of solving this case.
"yes m'am." Morgan answered for the both of them, letting a smile turn up the corners of his lips. Reid smiled back before pulling away and walking away from the older man and towards the house.