Chapter 4
"Spencer, when are you going back to work?" Maeve asked one day, about 8 months after the twins were born.
"Want me out already?" he chuckled to himself. He looked at her, "I'll go back when I'm sure you're ready to take on these two on your own."
"I can handle it, Spencer." She laughed. "Go back tomorrow." He opened his mouth to object but before he could Maeve leaned over and kissed him lightly. "No buts."
The next morning, Spencer was about to head out the door when he stopped. "Maeve?" He said. She walked out of the nursery, holding Alexa.
"Yeah?" She replied.
"Are you sure about this?" he asked.
"Go Spencer." she smiled. "Don't worry about me."
Spencer entered the BAU and all eyes turned towards him. Everyone was silent for a long moment before Morgan said "Welcome back, Pretty Boy."
Reid smiled. "Thanks, Morgan."
JJ walked up and hugged him. "Maeve sick of you already?"
Reid laughed and nodded. "Afraid so."
They were on a case in North Carolina, where the UnSub killed prostitutes, burying them in dumpsters. He was anxious to get home, to see his kids after a long case. He was finishing up paperwork when Morgan came by, taking the rest of his stack. "Go on and get home, Pretty Boy. Must miss them by now."
Reid smiled. "Thanks Morgan. I do." He stood and grabbed his bag. He head out the door and drove home. He opened the door slowly and quietly, as it was late and he didn't want to wake the girls. He saw Maeve sitting on the couch. "Hey." He whispered, "Why aren't you sleeping?" He said and checked his watch. 10:45. "It's late."
Maeve shrugged. "I missed you."
"C'mon, bedtime." he laughed, pulling her up and switching off the TV. They had just gotten situated in bed when Valerie started to cry. Maeve sighed and started to get up. "No, I'll get it. You relax."
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