Halloween with Dr. Reid

Prologue

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Spencer went to the pet store. He had been thinking of a way to ask you to move in, and he had found it. He bought a 55-gallon fish tank and a cabinet as a base. Having the cabinet also brought the tank to eye level. He was thinking about buying a fish tank anyway, as another means to entertainment without a TV or a computer. He was always thinking; one of the many things you loved about him.

He read the directions twice before he began working. Soon after, he realized that putting a cabinet together that would hold about 458.7 pounds, not including decorations or the glass tank would be difficult. He called Morgan for help.

"Hey Kid, what's up?"

"Well, I was thinking of a way to ask (your name) to move in with me and I finally thought of a way, but I need help building a cabinet for a fish tank." He was talking a mile a minute.

"Wow Kid, you're asking her to move in?"

"Yeah, most of her stuff is here anyway; plus my place is close to both of our workplaces. We love each other." Spencer smiled.

"I'll be right there." After exchanging goodbyes, they hung up.

Morgan was over soon and helped Spencer build the cabinet. While putting it together they talked. Mostly about you and how Spencer was going to ask you; but they also talked a little about their work. After finishing the cabinet, they continued their conversation over a beer and a cup of sugary coffee. Spencer didn't usually drink but he had a few bottles in the fridge; just in case any members of the team stopped by.

"It's a great idea, Reid, tell me how it goes when you ask. Even though she's gonna say yes."

"I will. Thanks for all of your help Morgan."

"Anytime Kid," Morgan said squeezing Reid's shoulder as he left.

The next morning, he went to work on the tank again. After filling it with water, he added a dechlorinator so it would be safe for the fish. As he was rinsing the rocks, plants, and other decorations, you called. He swallowed hard. He wanted this to be a complete surprise and he couldn't risk telling you about it.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Spence!"

"Hey, how are you?"

"Pretty good. I was wondering if you wanted to hang out, grab a cup of coffee, cruise around town, I'm open to anything."

"That sounds great, but I have some case files and reports to work on... Can I get a rain check?" He hoped you couldn't hear the difference in his tone of voice.

"Yeah. Yeah of course. Maybe the girls and I can hang out today." He could hear the disappointment in your voice and the way you tried to sound optimistic. It broke his heart. He wanted to spill everything about his plans but bit his tongue.

"That's a good idea. You haven't spent a lot of time together lately. I bet they're wondering where you've been." You smiled, he could always make you smile.

"I love you."

"I love you too Spencer." You exchanged goodbyes as you continued getting ready to go.... Somewhere.

He finished rinsing everything before carefully placing and decorations inside the tank. He put the filter components together without any problems and attached it to the tank, which had to sit for 24 hours before any fish could be added.

Spencer decided to go to the library where he found several books about fish. What fish were best with other fish. What types of food are the best? He read several books while at the library and decide to check out the last. This one had colorful pictures of all the fish he had read about earlier. He can across two Kissing Gourami, he loved that in the picture they were kissing. It reminded him of something you did a lot together. He decided that they would be a great part of the tank.

The next morning he did a little research on what other types of fish would do well in the tank with the Kissing Gourami. He decided what fish he was going to get. There were two more hours for the tank to be ready, so he went to the pet store once again. He got the fish and drove back home. By that time, the tank was ready for the fish. He placed the bag into the water for 20 minutes as the fish expert at the store had said. He cut the bag near the top and let the fish swim around for awhile. They looked great in the tank, and Spencer was happy with the result. He has gotten a bubbler for the tank that had two fish kissing and placed it in the center of the tank. The light green rock went well with the pink and orange bubbler as well as the other plants scattered around the tank. He loved it and he knew you would too.

He called you.

"Hello?"

"Hey, (your name)!"

"Spence!"

"Can you come over? I want you to see something."

"Sure." You dropped your pencil down and reached for your keys.

He was waiting for you outside.

"Hi." He said with a grin. You smiled back.

"Hi."

"Close your eyes? Please?"

"Is this some kind of surprise party?"

"Nope."

"Then what?"

"You'll see."

"Alright." You closed your eyes and he led you to his living room. You had been to his house so many times that you knew where everything was.

"Ready?"

"Sure."

"Open!" You opened your eyes and saw a beautiful fish tank.

"Wow."

"I said the same thing."

You both sat down and watched the fish swim for a while. What you didn't know was, Spencer had taken your keys and was slowly and quietly adding his key to your collection. You had kept all of your house keys as memories. His finished adding his key.

"How are you going to feed them when you're gone? Automatic feeder?" You asked.

"I could get an automatic feeder, but I was hoping that you would be able to feed them." He smiled at you.

"Spence, my place is 20 minutes away. A 40 minute round trip, just to feed your fish?"

"Actually I hoping it would only take you 2 minutes tops."

"Maybe to just come in and feed the fish, but driving time..."

"My estimation included driving time."

"How?"

"Well, I was going to give you this key and tell you to toss this one; until I remembered that you keep all of your keys." It took you a few seconds to realize what he was saying.

"Are you asking me to move in with you?"

"I sure am." He said with the biggest smile you've ever seen. You got up and brought your lips to his. Your lips tickled his when you spoke.

"Of course I'll move in with you." You closed the small distance between your lips, kissing at the same time as the fish.

"I have an idea."

"What's that?"

"Every time they kiss, we kiss." Spencer smiled.

"I like it."

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