Give You Hell (Criminal Minds)

1.04 - The Accident

"Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution" ~ Albert Einstein

I sat on the sofa, waiting for Morgan to come and pick me up for work. Matteo left three days ago, and he took the car, so I was stuck carpooling with the rest of the team until I got it back. As I waited, I decided to  call my dad and ask if he wanted me to get him some coffee on my way.

I attempted to call him three times, but there was no answer. Eventually, I decided to leave him a voicemail as I got into Derek's car. "Dad, I'm aware that you don't quite have the hang of modern day technology but when my name pops up on your phone, you're supposed to answer it" I snap, earning a weird look from Morgan. 

I then turned off my phone and dropped it into my lap.

"Everything okay, Pretty Girl?" Morgan asks, looking over at me slightly concerned. The whole team know about my argument with Matteo, and they know that I'm not taking it too well. 

"I'm sorry. I'm just tired. And my head really hurts" I complain, holding my head as it starts to throb. I glance over at him, seeing he had pulled the car over and was looking at me with a worried look on his face, "I'm fine, I promise. Can we just drive please?"

He hesitates for a second before getting back on the road and driving us both to work, "So, when are you getting your car back?" He asks.

"I have no idea. Why? You don't like carpooling?" I ask, jokingly.

"As long as you're not driving, I don't mind. Hey, what did you get Reid for his birthday?"

"A new book. Did you get him anything?"

"Yes. His present is my presence" Morgan smirks, seemingly quite proud of the small joke.

"I'm not sure he'd appreciate that"

***

We're now all sitting in the bullpen, watching Spencer blow out the candles on his cake. 

"Make a wish" Elle smiles as we all stand around Reid's desk. He was currently wearing a hat in the shape of a birthday cake, courtesy of JJ.

"Come on, man. Blow, baby, blow" Derek jokes as we watch the flame on the candles flicker but not blow out.

"I thought you were full of hot air, Reid"

"Come on, Reid"

"They're trick candles, Spence. They're not gonna blow out" I tell him, feeling bad the we were all laughing at his struggles.

"Aw, you're no fun" JJ pouts, clearly enjoying the moment.

"Mommy to the rescue" Morgan coos, messing with the hat on Spencer's head.

"Mommy?" Spence asks, clearly finding the name weird.

"Hope you like chocolate" Elle smiles as she helps JJ cut the cake and I take Reid's seat as he gets up to speak to my dad.

"Do you think Reid is upset that Matteo didn't call or come see him on his birthday?" I wonder out loud.

"Maybe he'll call later. Isn't he at work?" Derek asks, trying to come up with an explanation.

"Yeah. I just thought he would have called by now" I frown as I see JJ putting the first piece of cake on the plate, "Hey Spence" I call, holding the plate out to him, "Birthday boy gets the first piece"

The five of us start to eat our cake until Hotch looks over at us, "Sorry, guys. Party's over"

***

"We're going to San Diego" Hotch announces as he and JJ walk into the room.