Hold My Girl (spencer reid x oc) ✅

u.s. vs reid

Today was his arraignment. He was making a call to Delilah on the payphone in the court house, which must have been a rough conversation.

I was waiting in the hall when I saw the team approach Emily and start talking about the situation. But when I walked in, I was met with looks of pity and sympathy. A giant hug from Penelope did manage to lift my spirits slightly, though.

"They're calling his case," Fiona informed us.

We all filed into the court room. I sat between Penelope and Luke, grabbing both of their hands as a way to ground myself. He looked back at us before they started, a nervous look in his eyes.

"Ms. Duncan, how does your client plead?"

"Not guilty," he said with confidence. I had a feeling that's how he'd plead, but I'm glad he's content with his decision.

Watching Fiona and the other lawyer was hard. Having your husband's character be reduced down to one incident was rough.

"Actions speak louder than words, Ms. Duncan. And from what I've seen, your client presents a flight risk. Bail is denied."

In that moment, I froze. My stomach dropped and it was like I couldn't breathe as the room seemed to spin around me. I quickly stood up, Spencer turning around to find my gaze.

"Ariel, I'm so sorry. Tell Delilah I'm sorry. I love you both so much, I'm so sorry." And just like that, they were cuffing him up and leading him out of the room.

"No, th-they can't, they can't t-take him away. Please, we have a-a-a family. Please don't take him." I was choking on my own sobs, trying to plead with the judge even though it was pointless. I couldn't catch my breath, tears were streaming down my face.

All of a sudden I collapsed, and it was hard to recognize that the heartbreaking scream heard throughout the room was my own. Luke was by my side in an instant, trying to console me as the screams kept coming. "Ariel, we have to go. Can you stand up? Come on, let's go outside." The others in the court room probably thought I was crazy with how loud my sobs and screams were getting. But in that moment, I didn't give a shit about anyone else but him.

Luke managed to pull me off the floor and led me out into the hall. He pulled me into his chest, trying to muffle my sobs as best as he could. I could feel his hand running up and down my back trying to calm me down, but there was nothing anyone could do at this moment that would take away my pain.

It was like my heart was ripped out of me. I swore that I would protect him for the rest of our lives and now he's heading off to jail and there is nothing I could do.

"Ariel, what can we do? How can we help?" My legs felt like jello. The room was spinning and hundreds of worries were piling up in my head. "I'm gonna call your dad and explain everything, okay? Do you want to go home and see Delilah?" I nodded my head and Emily made the call. Another person came up behind me to try and comfort me, my guess being JJ. "What am I gonna do?" I managed to get out between sobs.

"Ariel, you've got all of our support, okay? We're gonna be there every step of the way, helping you out with anything you need. Why don't we head out to the car?" JJ spoke softly, trying to maneuver us outside. She was hurting too, they all were, and they had much better ways of hiding it in front of all the people in the hallways of the courthouse.

My screams stopped and my sobs were less harsh, but my heart was still racing and my body still trembling as we made our way to my house, where my dad and step-mom were waiting outside. My dad was at my side in an instant, pulling me into his arms and whispering reassurances into my ear. "We haven't told her much, figured it would be best if you explained it. But it's gonna be okay, honey. I'm here and I won't leave your side." I nodded and left his embrace, looking over at my daughter greeting her favorite aunts and uncles. "Mom, what's wrong?" Everyone cleared out of the room as I kneeled down to her level. How was I supposed to explain to my six year old that her father is in prison after being charged with murder? I grabbed her tiny hands in mine and pushed a strand of hair behind her ear. I took a deep breath and gathered my thoughts before speaking.