FREAKING OUT ² ➢ spencer reid

XXVIII

By the time we hit the tarmac my stomach had settled. Reid helped me up from off the floor, while JJ stood by the doorway holding a glass of water and a little pink pill. Without hesitation I took both of them, tossing the medicine to the back of my throat before chugging the entire glass. As I did, Reid gave JJ a concerned glance, while she crossed her arms over her chest and raised her brow.

"You sure you're okay?" She asked.

I nodded my head, gripping the glass tightly in my fingers.

Reid rubbed my back and together the three of us sat back down. Nervously, I avoided everyone's eyes, feeling the familiar bubble of embarrassment surround my mind as I reached for the file on the table and hid behind it.

"I just got word from Garcia that Regan's willing to talk to us," Hotch glanced up from the phone in his hand, eyeing us all carefully. "Morgan, after you're done questioning Leeman's wife, I want you and Rossi to go talk to her."

Both of them nodded.

"I'll handle the press," Hotch added.

"Since when did Hotch take on liaison work?" I asked Reid quietly.

"After JJ got back from her honeymoon she got promoted," he replied, "him and Garcia share the workload."

"Hm," I nodded.

After that we left the jet. Reid linked his arm in mine, carefully walking me out to one of the SUVs. As we moved, I turned around, noticing JJ staring intensely. I swallowed hard and looked away, feeling somewhat uneasy. Unlike the rest of the team, JJ knew exactly what I was going through and while I hadn't mentioned anything I couldn't help, but wonder if she already knew.

Reid opened the door for me, carefully helping me inside before throwing our stuff in the back and racing around the front. As he hopped in I let out a heavy sigh, running my hands through my hair as I looked out the window and made eye contact with JJ again. This time, she was the one to look away. When she did she shook her head a little, moving her body into the vehicle next to Morgan who glanced her way and opened his mouth to say something.

After that I averted my gaze. While I desperately wanted to know what was going through her head right now I knew I needed to stay focused. I reached around the seat awkwardly and grabbed my phone out of my bag before throwing on my seatbelt and glancing over at Reid. "I'm gonna call Garcia and get some more info on Leeman."

"Good idea," Reid adjusted himself in his seat before turning on the vehicle and moving the rearview mirror. When it was in place he buckled himself in and pulled forward.

It only took a single ring before Garcia answered. "Ah, my favourite doctor in the world."

I smiled at the sound of her voice, glancing at Reid who he rolled his eyes. "Hi Garcia."

"Hello my love," she replied, "is my second favourite doctor there too?"

"Since when did I get demoted?" Reid asked.

"Since this morning when I figured out Isla was coming back," Garcia retorted.

I let out a laugh, giving Reid a small shoulder rub as he frowned in my direction. "Garcia, are you able to work some of your magic for me?"

She scoffed. "I'm insulted that you'd even ask."

"Can you bring up Leeman's disciplinary records?"

Without providing a proper answer Garcia began to type. As she did she hummed to herself, taking the time to scan the information for a while before eventually letting out a small sigh. "Aside from a couple of parental complaints there isn't much."