Chapter 10

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Spencer didn't think he would ever really hate Hotch but at the moment it really felt like he did.

"Why?" he cried trying to sound as miserable as possible

Hotch refused to make eye contact with him and continued eating his cereal, he knew that as soon as he saw tears running down those little cheeks he would give in and let him come into the office, "I'm sorry Spencer but I think this is the best thing for you. You need to rest and being at home you can get all the rest you need"

Spencer's lip started to tremble "why can't Garcia work from here? Or I could rest in her office, I promise not to do any work, ill bring my new e-reader!" he pleaded

Hotch sighed as he turned to face Spencer "mum is thrilled to be coming to look after you and as I said already this is the best thing for you"

Spencer angrily wiped the tears off his cheek and glared at Hotch "but I can't even do anything while she is here! I have to act like a baby, I can't watch any good movies and I can't even read!"

Hotch leaned over and pulled Spencer up onto his lap, "I know it may not be easy for you but please do this for me? Ill feel much better knowing that you are resting at home" Spencer pulled away from him and went to sit at the table silently and stare at his toast.

The doorbell rang just as Hotch finished doing the breakfast dishes. "Grandma's here, finish eating your toast please" he said as he went to answer the door

Spencer couldn't believe that Hotch would just abandon him like this, he needed people who understood the situation so that he could relax and feel better, with Mary he would have to constantly be on guard so he didn't slip up.

"Hi Spencer" Mary said cheerfully as she walked into the kitchen and kissed him on the head. "how's your poor arm feeling?" When Spencer didn't answer her or even look up from his toast, she looked at him closer "what's wrong honey?" she asked noticing the tears running down his cheek.

"He's just upset that he's not going to his normal day care centre today, I thought it would be better for him to be here where he can be comfortable at home and rest" Hotch sighed "maybe I should just let him go if he will be happier there"

Mary looked shocked "Don't be silly, of course he will be better off here with me. Don't worry Aaron we will have a great day" she smiled then turned to Spencer "don't worry honey, Grandma will make sure that we have a fun day, ok?"

"Ok buddy, I gotta go, can I have a hug goodbye?" he asked kneeling down next to Spencers chair

Reid sighed and then carefully slid off the chair and walked into Hotch's arms. "Bye buddy, I'll see you tonight, ok?"

Spencer didn't answer but walked out of the kitchen and upstairs, he went into his bedroom and sat on his floor pretending to play with his toy cars. After a few minutes he heard the front door close and Mary coming up the stairs. "What are you doing up here? I brought some puzzles and colouring books for us to play with, do you want to come and see?" she smiled holding out her hand to him.

'No not really" thought Spencer but out loud he said "ok" and walked downstairs holding Mary's hand.

"he's so mad at me Rossi" Hotch said as they made coffee

Rossi smiled "he'll get over it. The rational side of him knows that you're right and he needs to rest and being here is not exactly restful"

"You should have seen the look of betrayal on his face when I told him" Hotch looked down into his coffee.

"You made the right call Aaron" Rossi tried to reassure him.

JJ caught up with them as they made their way across the bullpen, 'how's Spencer going?" she asked

Hotch sighed again "he's mad at me for not letting him work"

JJ smiled "well he's going to be really mad soon then, we have a case"

"Oh no" Hotch exclaimed "I can't go, I can't leave Spencer with my mother while we solve this case, we could be gone for days, he'll hate me"

Rossi smiled sympathetically "the kid will understand, he knows what this jobs like" Hotch still looked worried as they walked into the round table room "you can always come home if you need too"

Hotch nodded but didn't say anything as they all sat down and Garcia started her presentation.

20 minutes later as they were boarding the plane JJ sat down opposite Hotch, "I know that Will would be more than happy to have Spencer while we are gone" she offered

Hotch smiled at her, "thanks JJ, I'll call him once we are in the air and see what he wants to do"