Mini Reid (Book 3 in the Boss's Niece series #Wattys2016)

Another Victim

"Another killing." JJ told Spencer and I as we walked into the police station.

"Already?" Spencer asked. "It's only Wednesday."

"Someone told the press the FBI was here. He probably read it or seen it somewhere and got angry, so he's killing quicker." Morgan said. "We may not have that much time."

"Well, we need background on our victim. Was he found by the person who wasn't supportive over his sexuality?" I asked.

"His parents." JJ replied. I looked at her. "What?"

"I concluded last night that the UnSub was picking victims who had dominant males in their life who didn't like their sexuality. This is a male and a female." I said. I looked at Spencer. "He's getting sloppy. He might be killing just anyone now."

"Can you get us some background on the victim?" Spencer asked.

"Got Garcia on it now." Morgan replied. I nodded.

"Thank you." I said and went off.

Rossi and Morgan went to the morgue the day before. They didn't think I should go where I'm pregnant and weak stomached. They brought us back a few files about the victims.

I looked over the files. Each of the victims were brutally beaten before being stabbed through the heart. Killed on contact.

Since there were no signs of sexual assault, we didn't think the UnSub is gay as well, but we haven't crossed out the possibility fully

"Hey."

I looked up at Morgan.

"Hey." I said and closed the files. "What's up?"

"Are you okay?" Morgan asked.

I nodded.

"Oh yeah! I'm fine! Don't worry." I said. "I just wanna catch this guy, that's all."

"How's mini Reid? Causing you any trouble yet?" Mirgan said with a smirk. "I can see you're gaining weight."

"Morgan!" I snapped and hit him with the files. "You're so rude!"

"Only to the people I like."

"I'd hate to see what you're like to someone you don't like."

Morgan laughed.

"When Garcia calls, I'll let you know. This son of a bitch needs to be put behind bars if this is because of a sexuality."

"All of those sons of bitches need to be put behind bars." I commented. "But thanks."

Morgan went off. I continued going over the files for a bit more, seeing if there was anything that could connect the victims further or give me a clue of who the UnSub is.

I choose this case and no more then 4 victims were going to be killed. Not if I could help it.

A thought came across my mind. I quickly called Penelope.

"Hello my lovely. If this is about the newest victim, I am still on it." she said.

"It's not about that, PG. Can you search up people who have died from getting jumped?" I asked.

"An awful thought, but okay." she said. I heard her type before she replied, "That's a lot of names."

"Narrow it down to killings in Louisiana and if the victims were gay." I said. More typing.

"One. His name was Robert Elliott."

"Can you get some more info on him and get back to us?"

"You're married to a genius and you still ask the most stupidest questions."

I laughed.

"That's not nice! Mini me can hear you, remember?"

"You're only a month pregnant. There is no way that baby is developed enough already to hear me." she said. "Anyways, I'll find out the info on Robert and get back to you as soon as I can. Penny G out!"

And she hung up. I laughed and put my phone back in my pocket. I decided to let the team know my theory.

"Guys." I said, walking up to Spencer, JJ and Alex. "I was looking over the autopsy files. Each victim was brutally beaten before being killed. I figured that meant that the UnSub had someone close to them beaten to death. I have Garcia looking in on it. There was one match. His name was Robert Elliot."

Everyone was silent. They looked at each other in amazement.

"You're so smart." JJ finally said. I laughed.

"I can't believe I missed that." Spencer said, taking the autopsy files out of my hands and looking over them. "It seems so obvious if you think about it."

"Looks like we know who the real genius is." JJ teased and nudged Spencer. He glared at her before looking back at the files.

"Garcia told me she'd call when she gets more information." I said. At that moment, my phone rang. "And there she is. You're on speaker Garcia."

"Okay, this is what I learned-" she started.

"Wait." Alex said and called over the rest of the team. "Okay. Go ahead Garcia."

"Alright. Well, Robert Elliot was on his way home from school when these boys from his school circled him at the park he was walking through and beat him to death." she started.

"The reason why the UnSub leaves the victims at a park, maybe?" Uncle Aaron said.

"Possibly. Anyways, Robert's father found him. His mother passed away the year before due to cancer. Robert's father was a priest at the time. He never fully accepted his son, but he was pretty shaken up when his son died. He quit his job as a priest and practically fell off the grid." Garcia finished.

"When was Robert killed?" Spencer asked.

"The day the murders started was the one year anniversary of his death."

"What's the father's name, Garcia?" David asked.

"John."

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*Reid's POV*

It took a second for the name to sink in. It couldn't by that John, could it? Obviously, John was single. He wouldn't be dating Alison if he wasn't.

"I'll be right back." I said.

"Reiders?" said Mel. "What's wrong?"

I looked into her eyes. I couldn't lie to her. She is my wife after all.

"I'm just going to check something." I replied, honestly. She nodded and I walked off. I pulled my phone out of my pocket and dialed the Spark's house number. It rang four times.

"Hello?" answered a deep, gruff voice. I froze.

"H-hello?" I stuttered. "Is Alison there?"

"Who's this?" the voice asked.

"It's an old friend of Alison's. Is she home?"

"Yes she is. One second."

I looked around as I waited for Alison to answer. That must've been John. I hope he doesn't know who I am. I hope I wasn't endangering Sammy and Alison's life by calling.

"Hello?" answered Alison.

"Alison? Are you alone?" I asked.

"I'm here with John. What's wrong?" she asked. Crap! That was John! Now what?

"Alison, I want you to go into the other room where he can't hear you, okay?"

"Spencer? What's going on?"

"Just, do what I said. Please."

I heard shuffling and a door close. Okay. She was alone.

"Spencer. What's going on? Tell me now, please."

"Have you heard about the murders that have been happening here?"

"The three boys?"

"Yeah. We found out that there was a boy named Robert Elliot who was killed here the exact same day that the murders started the year before."

There was silence. I wasn't sure what to think. Was my theory right? Was John our UnSub?

"John's last name is Elliot." she whispered. I heard a muffled yell in the background. "It's nothing', John! Just an old friend catching up!"

"Alison. Was John married before dating you?"

"Yeah. He was."

"Did his wife happen to die of cancer?"

"Yes. Yes, she did. John never mentioned anything about a son, though. What should I do, Spencer? Should I leave?"

"No. Stay there. Act like you don't know. I'll get the team there as soon as I can. It'll be okay. Just don't mention that I'm FBI, okay? I'm an old friend of yours and Charlie's who's in town and called to see if we could meet up."

"Okay. I'll try my best."

"I'll be there as soon as I can."