Chapter 17 A Month Later, epilogue

It was now thirty days since Reid and Garcia were taken.

Hotch had told both of them that they were to take the time off to recover.

Both had returned to work earlier than what was recommended.

Upon arrival Reid had gone to his desk in the bullpen and had gone over case files. Meanwhile, Garcia had gone to her lair. Neither acknowledged the other.

Hotch had made sure that Roberts remained in prison until his trial. In truth he was a flight risk and he did pose a danger. Their was evidence was enough of that. He had the money and had traveled before. He had contacts overseas. It would have not been hard for him to disappear.

Just because he was in prison did not mean the BAU was done with him. A slight flood gate had opened shortly after word got out about his arrest.

The first had been a girl who contacted the police who in turn contacted the BAU. She had been a former student of Roberts. A few years ago he had raped her in his office. After the attack she had gone to the hospital to seek treatment.

The hospital had conducted a rape kit to gather evidence. However the girl had refused to press charges. The evidence had been maintained in case she had changed her mind.

That evidence was still available and able to be used. The DNA had been a match for Roberts. Also in the kit were pictures of the rope burns on the girl's arms. It was the same rope that was used on Reid and Garcia.

A second girl came forward shortly after the first. She had gotten away before Roberts had the chance. She too thought that she wouldn't be believed, that was why she didn't report it.

It was not long after that the two girls came forward that Roberts was officially fired from the university. His degree too was being reconsidered. He would certainly lose his credentials.

Rossi and Morgan had both gone to the university to talk with his colleagues. They heard the same thing from each person that they had interviewed. He wasn't well liked by the staff or anyone in the university. While no one would make a formal allegation their were issues of personality conflicts.

One professor had said that he was not at all surprised by the accusations. He knew something was off, he just couldn't put a finger on it.

That afternoon after the two had returned, Morgan had made his way to Garcia's lair.

When he walked in Garcia was sitting in her chair curled up. On one of her screens Garcia was looking at a list of names.

"What are you looking at?" Morgan asked.

"Crime scene investigators, district attorneys, Federal agents, military officers."

"What are you talking about?" Morgan asked. They weren't working a case.

"All students of Everett Roberts." Garcia explained. "I mean yes he was kicked out of the FBI."

Morgan took a moment to look at the list.

"This would have been an awesome legacy." Garcia said looking at Morgan. "This could have been what he stood for. All of these people they have gone out and done good things."

"It wasn't enough for him." Morgan said. "He let all of the anger from the academy overtake him."

"Is Reid still okay?" Garcia asked. "I know he should be done with treatments." She knew from the hospital that Roberts had.

"He's okay." Morgan said. "You still haven't talked to him?"

"I don't know what to say." Garcia said. "Sorry you got hurt. I know you were protecting me, but you almost got killed. Is there anything you need?"

"You know he isn't going to blame you."

"I know, but what he did for me." Garcia said. "I mean that was the same has taking a bullet. Isn't it?"

"He did what he did because you are his friend and team mate. We are family." Morgan said. "The best thing any of us can do for him now is just to be with him.

"Roberts, his parents were married." Garcia asked. "He didn't have to struggle to go to college. He had a free pass almost the entire way. I can't have sympathy for him. I knew Greg Baylor didn't have a chance, but Roberts. There was no excuse. How long until Roberts is prosecuted?"

"He plead guilty. Hotch arranged for him to get charged next week. Talk to Reid before then."

"I will, today." Garcia said.

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The entire team sat present in the courtroom.

Roberts was entering his plea for sentencing.

He stood alone when the judge entered. Roberts had refused a court appointed attorney.

The judge sat down. "Be seated." He looked at the BAU and then at Roberts.

"Everett Roberts, stand, are you aware of the charges against you?"

"I am your honor." Roberts said to the judge.

"What is your plea?" He asked.

"Guilty." Roberts said calmly. He then turned to the BAU. He smiled at Garcia.

Morgan discreetly took Garcia's hand.

Garcia in return stared back at Roberts. He would not scare her again.

Roberts then smirked at Reid.

Reid squirmed slightly, but maintained his composure.

"Mr. Roberts." The judge said clearly annoyed. "Are you aware that you will be charged for these crimes. Do you want to consult an attorney?"

"Yes, I do." Roberts said looking at the judge. "I would like Aaron Hotchner for my attorney."

Before the judge or the BAU agents could say anything Roberts opened up. "How about turning things about. Agent Hotchner. You know your Agent Reid there, he squealed like a stuffed pig when I bent him over both times." He then looked at Garcia. "She cried like a baby."

"That is enough. I will hold you in contempt." The judge shouted at Roberts.

"I don't care." Roberts shot back. "Your agents are pathetic." He shot at Agent Hotchner.

"Officer, remove him." The judge shouted.

The officer had already made his way over to Roberts in anticipation of the judges order.

Roberts immediately moved to get away from the officer.

"All the things I was going to do to you." Roberts said to Garcia.

"You don't get to look at her." Morgan had enough. He had climbed over the rows and went to help the officer to subdue Roberts.

The two of them were able to get a hold of Roberts and escorted him out of the room.

When Roberts was out of the courtroom the judge stepped down from the bench. He approached the BAU team.

"I'm sorry about that display." The judge said to the team.

"You didn't know how he would react." Rossi reasoned with the judge.

"He knew there was more than enough physical evidence against him, along with having a dozen agents for witnesses." Hotch said. "He wanted to go out with bang."

"I will stand by my ruling." The judge said. "He will never be out of prison. Life without parole."

"Thank you." Hotch said to the judge.

The team was done with Everett Roberts.

His vile actions ended with that.

There was no way out for Roberts. His degree had been revoked. The only thing that he had was a ruined reputation. That reputation would only be useful in the prison that he was going. Kidnapping two federal agents did give him the cred he would need for survival.

Reid and Garcia had managed to talk again and had went out has friends to science-fiction movie and coffee together. There relationship remained strong.