Chapter 3
Spencer's POV
Spencer headed to out to the office a few minutes after Cat had rushed out. He had come to the coffee shop a few times over the years he'd been working at the BAU, but he didn't start coming regularly until Maeve had died almost a year ago. When he'd finally gone back to work he knew he needed something to keep his mind off of her death. The bookstore had been his little haven of peace and quiet. It had books, it had coffee, and it had her. While he felt guilty about moving on from Maeve, it was calming for him to watch her and make up his own story for her. He could not deny she was beautiful, with her long brown hair and piercing blue eyes. He did not realize how clear and sharp they were until she was sitting in front of him. They were just like the sky; he could have stared into them for hours. Spencer never would have gotten up the nerve to talk to her, he just liked watching her get lost in her books and analyze the world around her. If Derek had ever come with him to the bookstore he would have forced Spencer to go introduce himself, just like how he had gotten him to talk to the bartender during that one case. Or teased him about his fascination with Cat just like he had with Lila.
However he could not figure out why she watched everyone who walked through the doors so intently though. It was like she was waiting for someone. Every time anyone would walk past her table she would tense up as if waiting for someone to grab her. It worried him, which was another reason he watched her so intently as well. He felt protective of her, which he did not understand since he had truly only met her moments ago. But there was a connection between them. Spencer thought she had felt it too whenever their eyes would meet across the coffee shop. Maybe that was why she had finally come over to him. Cat was even more interesting than Spencer had imagined. She was funny, smart, beautiful, and kind. He smiled just thinking about her as he walked to the subway.
Why was he so happy? There was a feeling in his stomach he could not quite place. It was the same one he had when would wait for Maeve to call him back. He got a pain in his head when he thought about Maeve. Cat was a betrayal to his love for Maeve. Maybe he should not go back to the coffee shop tomorrow. But then he felt sad when he thought about not seeing her tomorrow. He talk to Alex about this when he got to the office, she would know what to do. Alex was his confidant when it came to emotions, she understood his logical side better than the others. She was the first one to know about Maeve so he was sure he could trust her with this dilemma.
However when he entered the bullpen it was chaos. Everyone was running around grabbing bags and throwing files into them. JJ was hysterical with tears running down her cheeks and her hair falling out of a ponytail. Derek was consoling Garcia about something while trying to talk with Alex about something. Hotch was on the phone in his office and also talking to Rossi. Spencer instantly went up to JJ since she looked like she needed the most help.
"JJ are you okay? What's happening here?" He reached out to touch her arm but she instead pulled him into a hug.
"Reid thank god you're here. Will was in an accident. Some maniac they were chasing ran a red light and when they went after him someone T-boned them. He's in surgery but his partner died on the way to the hospital. I need to get over there now." JJ sobbed into his shirt and held him tight.
"Oh god JJ I'm so sorry. Do you want me to come with you? I haven't unpacked anything so I can leave as soon as you can." Spencer awkwardly returned her hug, he wasn't used to this but he felt it was the right thing to do.
"Thanks Reid. Hotch said we could all go and he'd call us if any cases came in." JJ pulled away and grabbed her bag. Her eyes were red and puffy, her hands shaking as she slung the strap over her shoulder. She walked to the doors with Spencer closed behind. Derek, Penelope and Alex followed. Reid was worried about JJ and Will, but maybe at the hospital he would be able to see Cat again.
Cat's POV
It was a long surgery; the bleed was even bigger than Cat had anticipated so it took a while longer to get control of. However it was a successful surgery and they transferred Detective LaMontagne to the ICU. While she was sure she had gotten all of the bleed, she wanted to be sure nothing else started bleeding and he was out of danger for a seizure. Spencer was right after all, the brain was the body's most complicated organ. Because of his condition, Cat made sure he was all set up in the ICU before going to inform the family. All machines were set up and working, so she made sure the nurse was watching closely before going to the waiting room. She was not prepared for the sight she came upon.
The waiting room was usually a crazy and uncomfortable place to be, but today it was full to the brim. At least a dozen cops in uniform and seven others in regular clothes were all seated in the small room with varying expressions of worry and sadness. Cat walked in slowly and called, "Mrs. LaMontagne?"
A blonde woman with a tear stained face ran up to her and asked, "How is he? Can I see him? Is he awake?"
"Mrs. LaMontagne, I'm Dr. Grant. I am the neurosurgeon on your husband's case. His brain was bleeding very heavily but we got in under control. It has stopped for now but I want to keep him here for observation. He has not woken up yet, but with the amount of bleeding from his injury it is not uncommon for him to be asleep for a little while. We won't know the amount of damage until he wakes up," She kept her voice as calm and soothing as she could. She was already very upset and with this type of injury she did not want to worry the woman more.
"Can I see him though?"
"Yes, he is in the ICU right now. I can take you and one other up to his room."
"Reid, please. Can you come with me?" The woman looked back to the group she had been with and she was surprised to see a familiar face. Spencer came up next to Mrs. LaMontagne and smile at Cat.
"Oh, hello. You two can follow me through here," she gave Spencer a quizzical look while she led the two of them out to the ICU. The blonde looked up at Spencer questioningly but he just shook his head. When they reached Detective LaMontagne's room his wife ran up to his bed and grabbed his hand. Cat nodded to the nurse to give them a moment alone. She stayed in the doorway with Spencer as they both observed the two. "I didn't expect to see you again today."
"JJ works with me at the BAU; we came over to the hospital right after I arrived at work. I'm guessing that page you received was for Will," Spencer looked down at her. "I did not realize how short you were when we were at the bookstore."
"You have a very interesting train of thought Agent Reid."
"Dr. Reid actually. I have three Ph. D's. Don't assume you are the most impressive one here right now, Dr. Grant."
"I apologize for my assumption 'Dr. Reid,' I guess we don't know each other as well as I assumed.' She giggled as quietly as she could so as not to disturb JJ.
"Will he be all right?"
"I hope so. I was able to stop all of the bleeders, but with brain injuries you cannot know the full damage until the patient is awake, if they wake up at all. But he seems strong, and from what I saw downstairs he seems to have a good support system with him."
"I trust your abilities. I believe he will be alright." Cat looked up at Spencer surprised. "From what I know of you already you seem very capable in your job. And I may have had a friend look you up while we were waiting." Spencer had a small mischievous grin plastered on his adorable face.
"Dr. Reid, I believe this is the start of a beautiful friendship."
