Alright, so this is my first Criminal Minds story. It's based on JJ and Spencer mostly. I am not sure about their relationship development but they are best friends and Will's dead in this story so Spencer is some sort of comfort for JJ. But I hope you enjoy this.
Info: Spencer Reid has always been needed. By his team, his best friend JJ and his mother. But when something happens, he is not going to be needed any more. He's going to have to be the needy one now.
Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds or any of the characters except the ones that have never been mentioned in the show.
Spencer Reid smiled as his godson ran up to him, hugging his legs. Gently, he bent down to the youngster's height and handed him a gift box. "Happy Birthday, Henry! You're 7 years old now. Very big boy."
"Thanks, Uncle Spence!" Henry grinned, opening the box to reveal a limited edition dinosaur toy. "It's a dinosaur! Roar! Mom, look what Uncle Spence got me for my birthday!" Henry yelled, showing his chuckling mother his gift.
"Wow, limited edition, huh? Outdone yourself there, Spence." JJ said, going into the kitchen, 'her boys' following.
"Only the best for my godson." Spencer smiled back, placing his satchel on the bar stool. "How have you been?" he asked as soon as Henry ran out to show his grandmother his new toy.
JJ stared at him before shrugging. "I have to be strong for Henry." she replied, continuing to cook dinner.
"That's not what I asked." Spencer said carefully. JJ turned and huffed.
"I'm good. Sure, being a single mother now isn't ideal but I have you, the team and my mother to help." JJ smiled gently.
"Do you miss him?" Spencer asked, sitting down.
JJ's mouth wavered before she sighed, looking up, her glassy eyes disappearing. "I don't know Spence. I really don't. Our marriage was ending before he died." she replied.
"Well, I'm here if you need to talk, okay?" he smiled, rubbing her hand softly.
"Thank you, Spencer." JJ smiled, rubbing his hand back.
"Mom! When's dinner going to be ready?" Henry yelled, coming back into the kitchen. JJ and Spencer sprung apart, chuckling at Henry's antics.
"Soon, sweetie." JJ smiled, continuing with dinner.
"I hate this case..." JJ said a week later. Her, Spencer and Hotch stayed at the base of the police department in Indianapolis, solving the case from there.
"Don't worry, we'll get those child snatchers and save those children." Spencer assured her.
"Reid, what have we got?" Hotch asked, coming back from a call with Morgan.
"Well," Spencer started, gesturing to the large map. "the five children were abducted from this park in the north and a shoe belonging to one, a girl named Daisy Lewis, was found in the south in another park." he said.
"Do we know the those parks names?" Hotch asked.
"Yeah, I've sent them to Rossi, he's checking them out with Kate."
"Okay." Hotch nodded before taking a call.
"I have to talk to the families now, wish me luck." JJ said, hugging Spencer.
"You don't need it. You've mastered the job." Spencer winked, letting her leave with a smile on her face.
"We found another item of a child's." Hotch said, coming into the room. "Another park."
Spencer circled the park and stood back. It seemed the child snatchers were going in a circle. They had to be in the next park to catch them.
"Spencer are you alright?" JJ asked Spencer that evening at dinner. They were staying in a nearby hotel from the police base.
Spencer lifted his head to face his friend. He removed his fingers from massaging his head and gave her a smile. "Yeah. Just a little headache coming on." he assured her.
JJ looked at him sceptically and nodded. He'd been rubbing his head for hours now. "You sure? I have some aspirin in my bag." she offered.
Spencer shook his head and chuckled. "JJ, I already have a mother. Plus, I think it's just the case getting to me."
JJ nodded and thought about his excuse for a while. When she thought deeply about it, she nodded and smiled at him. "Well, if you do need one, you know where to find me." she smiled.
"Of course." Spencer accepted. Just then, Kate and Morgan took their seats.
"Where's Hotch and Rossi?" JJ asked, when she realised they had not seated themselves.
"Staying behind at the base. They'll be back in around an hour and a half." Morgan explained. Spencer and JJ nodded before opening their menus.
"You're lucky we waited for you." JJ smirked. Morgan chuckled as Kate rolled her eyes playfully and they both picked up their own menus.
"Hmm, this menu looks appetising." Kate said, squinting her eyes as she read a desert dish.
"That's because you're reading the desert menu." Morgan pointed out, chuckling. Soon, JJ and Spencer were laughing.
"You can't blame me!" Kate said, smiling herself. "Give me the savoury menu."
Morgan gave her the dinner menu and went back to reading his, smirking to himself a little.
...
"So what's everyone doing for the weekend?" Kate asked, sipping her glass of water.
"Well, Spencer and I are taking Henry and my mother to the zoo." JJ announced, grinning. "Apparently, there's a new lion called Raphael joining the lion family."
"Uh... Actually, JJ can we have a rain check?" Spencer asked cringing.
"Why? Henry has been looking forward to this all week." JJ asked, disappointed.
"I'm... uh, visiting my mother. Her doctor called me and it was an emergency.
"Oh? I hope nothing's too serious or anything." Morgan asked, concerned.
"Me neither but he said I should come and Saturday's my day off." Spencer said.
"Oh well, give her our love. I'll just tell Henry that you can't make it." JJ smiled, rubbing Spencer's shoulder.
"You'll never know, I could just make it." Spencer said, hating the fact that his godson would be hurt in his plans. "I could leave straight after work on Friday and get back just before you guys leave and meet you at the zoo. Surprise Henry."
"Spence, I don't want you to lose sleep or do this if you can't handle it." JJ begged.
"I can. I bet my mother only needs me for an hour right?" Spencer assured her. "Plus Henry's my godson. I would do anything for him."
"You're so sweet." Kate smiled.
Spencer stood and took out his wallet. "I'll pay for my food." he said, placing twenty dollars on the bill plate. "I am so tired and I want to get rid of this headache so I'm off to bed. Night guys."
"Night, Pretty Boy. Rest that brain of yours." Morgan.
"Night, Spencer. Get well soon." Kate.
And, "Goodnight, Spence. I still have that aspirin. Any time, I'll give it to you." a smile from JJ.
Spencer nodded, smiling and left the restaurant before heading towards the direction of his room. He didn't want anyone to know that he, himself had a doctor's appointment and it was an emergency. He shook his head and sighed, stuffing his hands into his pockets.
There you go. Thanks for reading!