Title: Rules of Attachment
Author: Daisyangel
Fandom: Criminal Minds
Pairing Reid/Morgan AKA smor
Rating M/NC-17/FRAO
Summary: The first rule of attachment? Don't get attached.
Warnings: Slash, strong sexual content
Genres: Drama/angst/Romance eventually
A/n the quote that Morgan says about getting attached is made up by me. It just works with the story.

"Morgan! Oh god please don't stop," Reid cried out as his older lover slammed into him with a powerful thrust.

"You feel so fuckin good, Pretty Boy. So close, baby," Derek grunted as he pulled out and thrust back in hard crushing their mouths together as he did so. Reaching between there bodies, Morgan took hold of Reid's straining cock. A gasp escaped Reid's mouth at the touch.

"Oh yes feels so good," Reid moaned. Reid didn't know whether to buck into Morgan's hand or slam down on his cock so he settled for alternating between the two sensations.

"How close are you baby?" Morgan whispered in his ear.

"I'm so close," Reid ground out.

"Me, to, come with me," Morgan commanded as his orgasm began to rip through him as his hand sped up on Spencer's cock. The hand that wasn't pumping his lover was scratching across his lovers back and he bit down on the younger profiler's neck to try and muffle his moans. There would be marks on his back and neck but right then Reid didn't care. Reid was so caught up in his pleasure that he didn't register what he was screaming out as he came.

"Oh fuck yes! Morgan! I love you." His body shook with aftershocks. Once he had regained his breath Derek pulled out and cleaned Reid up without even acknowledging the declaration of love that had come from the other man. Reid thought he didn't even hear it until as he was reaching for the door knob, Morgan said,

"No strings, remember? The first rule of attachment is to never get attached, good bye, Reid. See you tomorrow," Morgan said as he walked out of the apartment.

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The closing of the door sounded like a slam in the quiet apartment. Feeling utterly humiliated and heart broken Spencer pulled on a pair of boxers and crawled on to the couch and pulled his favorite blanket around him, not bothering with a shirt. Once the door had closed the tears began. Unable to contain them he began to sob uncontrollably. He was so caught up in his pain that he never registered the knock on his door.

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Emily and Garcia pulled up in front of Reid's apartment. They were coming to see if he wanted to go hang out and maybe get a couple of drinks. JJ was on a date with Will so it was just Garcia and Emily. Garcia who reached the door first knocked on it. Waiting a minute she knocked again.

"Reid, you home?" she called through the door. Emily listened intently.

"Hey Garcia, do you hear that?" she asked softly as she tilted her head towards the door. Mirroring the other woman's actions she listened for a moment.

"Is that crying?" Garcia asked worriedly.

"I think so," Emily said. That was enough for Garcia to pull out the key that Reid had given to her. Everyone on the team had keys to each others places in case of emergency. Turning the key in the lock Garcia was alarmed to discover that it wasn't locked. Turning to Emily, she asked

"Do you have your gun?" Nodding Emily pulled it out and trained it on the door as Garcia opened it. Just as her training taught her to do Emily scanned the room with her eyes, taking everything in while still holding her gun in front of her.

"FBI," she identified herself. Catching sight of her friend huddled on the couch Emily immediately put her gun away and hurried over to him with Garcia hot on her heels.

"Reid, its Emily can you hear me?"

"Emly?" came a small voice.

"Yeah it's me, Garcia's with me. Are you hurt?" Emily asked softly trying to get a look at her friend who was curled in on himself. The blanket he had wrapped around him had slipped and Emily reached to pull it back up. That was when she caught sight of the scratch marks on his back and the bite mark on his neck.

"Pen," she called. Garcia looked up at her name. Emily jerked her head downward and Garcia followed it with her eyes. Her blood began to boil at the thought that someone had hurt her Reid.

"Who hurt you, sweetheart?" Garcia asked softly.

"N-n-no one," Reid stammered as he tried to sit up. Noticing his struggle Emily reached to help him. As he sat up the blanket slid down more, revealing him in only his boxers.

"It's okay you can tell us," Garcia reassured.

"There's nothing to be ashamed of Emily added. "If someone sexually assaulted you we need to get you to the hospital, please Reid?" Emily begged with tears in her eyes.

"No one assaulted me it was consensual," Reid admitted softly. Both women stared confusedly at their friend.

"Then if it was consensual, where is the other guy and why do you look like your favorite puppy just died?" the tech annalist wanted to know. It was no secret that Reid was gay he had confided in both Emily and Garcia and JJ had found out when she saw him with a guy.

"He left it's a "no strings" thing the first rule of getting attached, never get attached," Reid explained bitterly through sobs. "Plus I accidentally told him I loved him," he explained.

"Do you love him?" Emily wanted to know. Reid nodded as fresh tears made their way down his face. Unable to watch someone she loved dearly cry Emily pulled him into a hug and Garcia hugged both of them. Reid's words kept running through her mind. She knew she knew them from some where but she couldn't place it. All of a sudden it clicked. She'd heard Morgan say that when he was talking about some of his escapades. It didn't surprise her that Morgan was at the very least bisexual. A growl came from Garcia's throat.

"That god dam bastard! I'm gonna fuckin kill him," she snarled. The two behavioralists looked up in surprise. Garcia rarely swore and if she was swearing it meant she was beyond pissed.

"Garcia?" Emily asked tentatively. Ignoring Emily for the moment, Garcia turned her attention to Reid. Reid locked eyes with Garcia. Silent communication passed between them. Reid could read the question in her eyes, "Is it Morgan?" Reluctantly he nodded.

"I'll kill him," she repeated.

"Will someone tell me what the hell is going on?" Emily requested.

"Morgan's the guy, Garcia said angrily.

"What? Morgan's the guy who you were with tonight?" she asked looking at Reid.

"Yeah," he answered.

"You're sure this was consensual and he didn't hurt you physically Baby Cakes?" Garcia questioned.

"Yes it was Garcia. I guess I'd better explain how it all started. Well a few months back he invited me out for a drink. Needless to say we both got pretty drunk and started making out. We went back to his place and well you know," Reid blushed.

"Did the Horizontal Tango?" Garcia asked with a smile. The red on Reid's cheeks deepened and a small smile came to his face.

"Yeah, that. Well then it became a kind of routine whenever we'd had a tough case or one of us just needed release we would go to one or the others place. It was usually here. He made it clear it was a no strings thing and I was okay with that at first, but…" he broke off.

"But what, Spencer?" Emily prompted. Reid looked up at the use of his first name; he could tell that Emily was really concerned she usually called him Reid.

"Then I realized that I was falling in love with him. I tried to ignore it, but I can't. I love him and I know he doesn't love me," Spencer said resignedly. "He made that perfectly clear when he left here tonight," he finished trying not to start crying again, but failing miserably. The two women tightened their hold on the younger man.

"He doesn't deserve you," Emily said.

"No, he doesn't," Garcia agreed. Reid tried to give them a smile but it looked more like a grimace. Finally about half an hour later they noticed that the sobs had stopped and the tears had slowed considerably.

"I guess we should go," Garcia whispered.

"Yeah I guess so," Emily replied as they tried to disentangle themselves from the sleeping man.

"Should we put him to bed?" Emily wondered. Garcia nodded and prepared to help lift him off the couch but was stopped by a small voice.

"Stay, please?" Reid begged. Both Garcia and Emily's hearts broke at the vulnerability they saw in the young profilers face. He looked so vulnerable when he was awake, but even more so when he was asleep.

"Of course we will, Baby Cakes," Garcia soothed as they settled back on the couch with Reid in-between them.

"I'll set an alarm so we don't over sleep since you gave me a lift to work my ready bag is already in your car so we'll both have clothes for work tomorrow," Emily said as she pulled out her cell phone and set an alarm.

"I have half a mind to go kick his ass tonight," Garcia whispered.

"No, save it until tomorrow," he needs us more right now," Emily argued, jerking her head at Reid who was leaning against Garcia and had his hand touching Emily to reassure himself that they hadn't left him.

"Yeah your right, but tomorrow all bets are off," Garcia snarled. Emily nodded in agreement. SSA Derek Morgan was screwed. A pissed off Penelope Garcia was something not to be messed with.

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Emily forced her eyes open when the alarm went off. Momentarily disoriented it took her a moment until the events of the previous night came back to her. It had been a long night; the pain Reid was going through caused him to have nightmares involving the numerous ways that Morgan could hurt him. Garcia and Emily had finally gotten him calmed down enough to sleep through the rest of the night around 3:00. Garcia groaned as she heard Emily's alarm.

"You gonna shut that thing off?" she grumbled.

"Yeah, sorry," Emily replied as she turned it off. They looked down at their sleeping friend. Sometime during the night he had shifted so he was leaning against Emily with his hand touching Garcia.

"I guess we should wake him," Garcia said reluctantly.

"Yeah, I guess so," Emily agreed as she leaned over to shake Reid awake.

"Hey, Reid, it's time to wake up. C'mon we've got to get ready for work. Blinking sleepily Reid opened his eyes. He was briefly confused to see Emily and Garcia on his couch then the previous night's events filled his mind and his expression changed.

"You able to work today, Spencer?" Emily asked.

"Yeah, I need to keep my mind off things and that's as good a way as any," Reid answered as he slowly got to his feet. Due to the fact that he hadn't eaten since lunch the day before Reid was very weak and stumbled.

"Whoa there, Baby Cakes. When was the last time you ate?" Garcia asked.

"Um, I don't know? Lunch yesterday?" Reid replied sheepishly. After hearing that Emily turned on her heel and began heading for the kitchen.

"What are you doing, Em?" Reid asked in amusement.

"Making you breakfast," Emily replied very matter-of-factly. Reid was about to argue but one look at Emily's face and he knew it was a lost cause. Fifteen minutes later the three of them were eating eggs toast and bacon.

"Thanks, this is good, Emily," he said as he picked at his food.

"Your welcome I'm glad you like it." The two women watched him worriedly. He'd eaten at least some of his breakfast so Emily didn't complain that he just pushed most of it around on his plate. Once breakfast was finished the girls got their ready bags from Garcia's car and everyone got ready for work. They left Reid's house together and made it to Quantico at the same time.

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JJ was the first to spot the three of them coming into the break room. She was curious as to why Garcia and Emily seemed to be forming a protective shield around their youngest team member. Taking a good long look at their faces she reached for the coffee pot.

"You guys want coffee? Do you want tea Emily?" JJ asked as she began searching for a tea bag.

"I think we'll all have coffee, actually," Emily said. JJ was slightly surprised Emily usually preferred to drink tea.

"What did you three do last night? Did you have a wild night? You look like you were up all night. I mean Will and I had a date but we at least managed to get some sleep," JJ said cheekily.

"It was a long night," Garcia replied. Emily nodded in agreement, Reid said nothing.

"What about you, Spence? Did you have a long night to?" JJ teased her friend. Spencer just nodded as he briefly met JJ's eyes. JJ shot an anxious look at Prentiss and Garcia when she caught sight of Reid's blood shot eyes.

"Later," Emily mouthed.

"Have you seen Morgan?" Garcia asked. Before JJ could answer Morgan's voice came from behind her.

"I'm right here, Mama." If she hadn't spent so much time around some of the bureau's best profilers and learned a thing or two about analyzing behaviors she may not have noticed the imperceptible shaking that Reid began to do when he heard Morgan's voice. She could see what looked like tears glistening in his eyes and he appeared to shrink slightly right before her eyes. She noticed that both Garcia and Emily touched his shoulder and gave it a squeeze. At the sound of his voice Garcia turned towards Morgan.

"Good morning Morgan how was your night?" Garcia asked cheerfully. Morgan gulped it wasn't that Garcia wasn't a cheerful person, but this cheerfulness usually meant trouble for who ever it was directed at and for some reason he got the feeling it was directed at him.

"I'm good and yeah I had a good night how about you?" he asked nervously.

"I've definitely had better. Let's take a walk, shall we?" Garcia suggested as she took his arm and guided him from the room.

"Uh oh I think Morgan's screwed," JJ commented.

"You have no idea," Emily replied.

"If looks could kill he'd be dead by now," JJ said. "I wonder what he did to piss her off." JJ asked out of curiosity.

"Either of you got any ideas? What about you Spence?" JJ asked. Reid looked helplessly at Emily as the tears that were brimming in his eyes began to slide down his face.

"Spence? What's wrong? Talk to me," JJ requested as she walked over to the two of them. Pulling him into yet another hug, Emily took pity on him and began to explain what happened last night.

"Well…"

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Morgan had to practically run to keep up with Garcia. She hadn't spoken a word to him since she'd all but dragged him from the break room. Opening the door to her office she motioned him in before closing the door with a rather loud slam.

"What's all this about, Mama?" Morgan asked confused.

"Don't you 'Mama me," Garcia snarled as she spun around and slapped him hard across the face. Derek took a step back and raised his hand to his stinging cheek.

"What was that for?"

"How could you Derek Nathaniel Morgan? How could you hurt someone so bad?" Garcia demanded.

"Garcia a little help here? What are you talking about?" Morgan asked.

"Do the words the first rule of attachment is don't get attach mean anything to you?" Garcia snarled. Morgan was confused for a moment before the light bulb went off over his head.

"Reid," he said softly.

"Yes, Reid, do you know what Emily and I found when we arrived at his apartment to see if he wanted to go out last night huh do you?" Morgan was pretty sure this was a rhetorical question so he stayed silent. "We found Spencer Reid in tears because of you. Because of how badly you hurt him. For goodness sakes he loves you doesn't that mean anything to you?" Garcia asked exasperatedly.

"We can't be in a relationship," Derek argued back.

"And pretell why not?" Garcia replied.

"Just because we can't," he argued back.

"I'm gonna need more than that to even come close to forgiving you for hurting my G man so badly. Now tell me the real reason and tell me now, Morgan."

"I'm scared I'll hurt him, okay? I'm scared I'll hurt him like I was hurt," Derek admitted softly. Garcia's eyes softened marginally.

"You listen to me, Derek Morgan, you. Are. Not. Carl. Buford. I know you would never hurt Reid physically. You've hurt him emotionally which I'll admit can sometimes be harder to get over as you well know, but it can be done. I have a question for you, and, answer it honestly."

"What is it?" Morgan asked.

"Do you love Reid?" Garcia wanted to know.

"Yeah I do," Morgan admitted softly.

"Then why the no strings thing?" Garcia wanted to know.

"Because I was afraid I would hurt him or that he would leave me," Morgan explained. "I wasn't supposed to fall in love with him, Garcia."

"Yes, but you did, and instead of telling him that you loved him back when he told you he loved you you threw him away like he was last weeks garbage. Do you have any idea how much that's hurt him Derek?" Garcia asked seriously. Morgan winced rarely did Garcia call him "Derek" she usually did it when she was pissed or trying to be serious with him. Right now he guessed she was both.

"I never meant to hurt him, I was scared. I panicked when he said he loved me. I thought the no strings thing was working and was trying to push my feelings out of it, but when he said he loved me it brought it all back and I ran," Morgan replied. "I'm so screwed aren't I?" Morgan said.

"Yeah and if I know Emily she's explaining all this to JJ and if you think I'm pissed he's like a little brother to her…" Garcia trailed off leaving the sentence unfinished but Morgan got the message. He was screwed seven ways to Sunday. Right on cue Garcia's office door opened and in stormed a furious blonde whirlwind known as Jennifer Jareau. Garcia looked up to see if Emily and Spencer had followed her but it appeared they hadn't. Hopefully Emily would be able to calm Reid down. JJ stormed towards Morgan with a look that could kill. Her forward momentum carried her to nearly within an inch of his face and repeating Garcia's actions from a few minutes ago she reached up and slapped him hard across the face. Even Garcia flinched the slap echoed off the walls.

"Give me three reasons why I shouldn't shoot you right here and now," JJ snarled. Later Morgan would realize the stupidity of his question but he couldn't help but ask it.

"Is Reid okay?" Morgan asked. A bitter laugh escaped JJ's mouth.

"I wouldn't hardly call blood shot eyes and barely able to stand up right due to the very little sleep he got because of the pain he was feeling being okay," JJ told him.

"Look, I know I hurt him and I never meant to. The truth is I love him and it scares me. I've never been able to make a relationship last either I leave or they do. It's usually them. Some of them leave when they find out what happened to me when I was a teenager," Derek admitted softly. "So I thought a no strings thing would be best," Morgan explained.

"But Reid already knows about Buford. He wouldn't leave you because of that. Do you love him, Morgan?" JJ asked briskly.

"Yes, I do," Morgan replied. "How can I fix this?" Morgan asked desperately.

"You need to have a long talk with him. Tell him what you just told us," Garcia told him.

"Will you two help me?" Morgan requested.

"I don't know you're our friend to, but right now you're the bastard that hurt our other friend. Try talking to him on your own if he won't listen to you we'll see if we can try and convince him to. However, if he doesn't want to talk to you we can't make him," JJ told him.

"I know, I'll talk to him today. Maybe we can go out to lunch some where," Morgan said thoughtfully.

"Well unless Hotch has a case today will just be a paperwork day so going to lunch will work," JJ said.

"Morgan?" Garcia called.

"Yeah?" he asked.

"Just go slow. His trust in you is shaky at best and his confidence is shot to hell so be patient with him," she cautioned.

"I will," Morgan reassured the two women in front of him. Raising a hand to his cheek he winced at the pain. Reaching into her desk Garcia pulled out a bottle of Advil and handed Morgan two pills.

"Thanks, I'll see you guys later," he called as he took the pills and headed out of the office towards a water fountain. Just before he was out of earshot JJ called him back.

"Hey Morgan?" Turning back, he said

"Yeah?"

"You're an idiot," JJ said.

"Yeah I know, I know," Morgan agreed as he continued down the hall. The biggest idiot in the world, Morgan thought to himself.

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Taking a deep breath Morgan walked across the bullpen to Reid's desk. It's now or never, Morgan thought as he reached the other mans desk.

"Hey Reid?" Morgan called. Reid's head jerked up he'd managed to avoid Morgan all morning.

"Yeah?" Reid replied.

"You wanna grab some lunch?" Reid opened his mouth to refuse but Morgan continued. "You can refuse if you want, and I'd deserve it, but I'd like a chance to explain, please?" Morgan pleaded. Taking a look at the sinsarity he found in Morgan's eyes Reid agreed.

"Okay I'll have lunch with you, just let me put these case files away and I'll meet you at the parking lot in five minutes? Your car or mine?"

"We can take yours or go separate if you'd like," Morgan offered.

"We can take mine," Reid said as he got up to put the files away.

"Okay see you in five," Morgan said as he went to grab his jacket and head to the parking lot. He was well aware that Emily's eyes were on him and that JJ and Garcia were probably watching from Garcia's office. Thankfully Rossi and Hotch haven't asked any questions, Morgan thought. He wasn't sure how he'd explain it. I was an idiot and hurt the man I love and JJ and Garcia bitch slapped me? Yeah that would go over good. Just be open and honest that's all you can do, Morgan thought as he reached the parking lot.

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Five minutes later found the two men sitting in a booth at a local diner. After the waitress took their orders, Morgan began to speak.

"Reid, I need you to understand why I said we should do the no strings thing," Morgan began.

"Go ahead I'm listening," Reid responded.

"I was afraid I'd accidentally hurt you like Buford hurt me. I was afraid that I'd be just like him. After my father died he was the closest thing to a father figure I had and it scared me. Plus I was afraid that you'd leave me because of what happened when I was a teenager," Morgan said.

"You should know me better than that. We all have things we're not proud of, my drug addiction, remember that? Would you leave me because of that?" Reid contradicted. Morgan shook his head. "I was okay with the no strings thing in the beginning, but…" Spencer broke off afraid to continue.

"But what Pretty Boy?" Morgan asked cautiously.

"But then I realized that I was falling in love with you. I tried to ignore it, but I can't. I love you, Derek Morgan. I was so caught up in everything last night that I didn't realize I had even said it at first until you reminded me of the rule. Then I felt humiliated and stupid and worthless," Reid finished lowly.

"First of all your not stupid or worthless. Second of all is that when Em and Garcia found you?" Morgan asked.

"Yeah, and they made me explain what happened. Needless to say they're pissed at you," Reid said.

"Tell me about it," Morgan agreed raising a hand to his cheek. Reid looked momentarily confused until he took a look at Morgan's cheek.

"Garcia?" he asked.

"Yeah, and JJ, I'm lucky that Emily didn't hit me to," Morgan said.

"I think she would have if she hadn't been calming me down," Reid admitted. They both laughed. Just then the waitress sat their food in front of them. A few minutes of silence stretched on while they began to eat.

"Hey Spencer?" Morgan called.

"Yeah?"

"I never meant to hurt you. The truth is, I love you to, Spencer Reid," Morgan said sincerely. Spencer's fork stopped halfway to his mouth. He stared briefly at Morgan before averting his eyes trying to hide the tears. Both tears of joy and fear. Reaching across the table Morgan put his hand on top of Reid's.

"Look at me, Spencer," Morgan requested. Reluctantly Reid turned his gaze towards Morgan. Morgan could see the joy but most of all the fear and doubt shining in the younger profilers eyes.

"I mean it, I love you Spencer. I was an idiot for how I handled it. I don't want just a no strings thing. I want a relationship with you if you'll have me that is," he finished. Reid looked thoughtfully at the other man trying to judge his sinsarity.

"You mean it? You want a relationship with me?" Reid asked. Deciding that actions would speak louder than words Morgan leaned across the table and placed a tender kiss on Reid's lips. Pulling back he stared into Reid's eyes searching for an answer.

"Yes I'll start a relationship with you, Derek Morgan," Reid replied. A smile broke out on Reid's lips as he saw the relief in Morgan's eyes. Leaning back over the table once again Morgan captured his boyfriends lips in a passionate kiss.

"I guess we should head back," Morgan said reluctantly.

"Yeah I guess so," Reid agreed as they paid and stood up. "Hey Morgan?"

"MMM?" Morgan replied.

"This is real your not leaving or going to change your mind and want a no strings thing again are you?" Reid asked shakily. Morgan sighed Garcia was right Reid's trust in him was shaky and his confidence was nonexistent. Grabbing Reid's hand, he said

"No I'm not leaving you not ever and no I won't decide I want this to be a no strings thing again. That was the worse mistake of my life," Morgan finished as he gave Reid's hand a squeeze. Reid graced him with a soft smile that made his insides melt.

"Okay that's all I needed. Lets get back everyone will be wondering about us," he said. Morgan nodded in agreement and they walked out of the restaurant hand-in-hand.

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As they climbed out of the car Spencer caught sight of Emily hurrying towards them out of the corner of her eye. She looked pissed. Uh oh Spencer thought Morgan was in for it. He tried to warn her that things were fine, but couldn't get the words out fast enough. She seemed to be unaware that they were holding hands because she probably wouldn't have done what she did next. Slap! Morgan winced as the one cheek that hadn't been smacked was hit.

"Jeez Em, that hurt," Morgan cried indignantly.

"Good, it was supposed to," Emily replied.

"its okay we talked things out we're okay," Reid spoke, defending Morgan. Emily turned to him for the first time catching sight of their joined hands.

"Oh. Congratulations you two, but you still deserved the slap for hurting him in the first place," Emily replied. Morgan just nodded he knew that arguing with her would be stupid.

"Well I guess we should get back to work," Morgan said. The other two profilers nodded in agreement. Emily walked in ahead of the two men. Just as Spencer took a step forward Derek pulled him back and pressed a soft kiss to his lips.

"I love you," he murmured in Reid's ear.

"Love you to," Reid responded happily. Garcia smiled from her office her Chocolate Adonis and her Baby cakes were finally together like it should be.

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Two months later

"So we're telling him today?" Spencer asked as he and Derek stood in his bathroom, getting ready for work.

"Yeah, I mean him and Rossi are the only ones who don't know and I'm pretty sure Rossi suspects something," Morgan answered.

"Yeah," Reid replied shakily as he worried his bottom lip between his teeth. Noticing the tremor in his boyfriend's voice he turned to figure out what was wrong.

"Spence?"

"I'm fine," Spencer answered automatically. Reaching over Morgan tilted Reid's chin up so he could look into Hazel eyes. He saw fear and anxiety in them.

"I've seen fine, and your not fine, babe. What's wrong baby boy?"

"What if one of us has to transfer or leave the BAU?"

"Then we'll cross that bridge when it comes to it. Besides I'll transfer or leave the BAU if I have to," Morgan replied.

"No, I can't let you do that. Your to important to the team and you love your job," Reid argued.

"Yes, but I love you more, and I'll do anything for you, pretty boy. I can get a job anywhere just as long as I'm with you," Morgan said softly as he pulled his younger lover into his arms and kissed him passionately. Reid pulled away flushed and breathless a couple minutes later.

"I'm not worth that kind of sacrifice," Reid said lowly.

"You. Are. Worth. Every. Sacrifice," Morgan said vehemently. Spencer shook his head as tears formed at the corners of his eyes. Morgan sighed in frustration. "I can see we're gonna have ta work on you believin' me and not puttin' yourself down," Morgan replied. Leaning in he placed a chased kiss on the other man's lips.

"I believe you, it's just that all my life people have told me that I'm not worth anything and won't amount to anything," Reid explained.

"Well they're wrong you're a valued member of the team and you're a wonderful boyfriend. I love you and don't know what I'd do without you. I'd be lost," Morgan admitted. Reid stared in shock he couldn't believe that Derek Morgan the "player" was professing his love and want to be with him forever. A smile spread across Reid's face and he leaned in for one more kiss before reaching for his tooth brush.

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"Hotch could we talk to you for a minute?" Morgan asked approaching the younger man. Hotch looked at the two agents standing in front of him.

"Sure, let's go to my office." The two of them followed close behind. Hotch gestured to the two visitor's chairs as he settled at his desk after closing the door.

"What can I do for you gentlemen?" Hotch asked. Spencer and Morgan looked at each other and Derek could see in the younger mans eyes that he wanted him to tell Hotch. Taking a deep breath he began.

"ReidandIareseeingeachother," Morgan rushed out. Hotch tried to decipher the jumble of words that had come from Morgan's mouth. The two men tensed when they saw the light bulb come on over the unit chiefs head.

"Reid and you are seeing each other?" Hotch asked, confirming what he'd heard.

"Yes, sir."

"How long has this been going on?" Hotch asked.

"About two months," Reid answered. Hotch was shocked that they had kept the relationship a secret for two months.

"Well you know that the bureau has strict rules against fraternization between colleagues," Hotch began. The two younger men nodded. "Well it hasn't interfeared with your jobs up to this point. Will I have to worry about that?" Hotch asked sternly.

"No, you won't, sir," Reid replied.

"Good, unfortunately I'm bound by rules and regulations to report this to Director Strauss if I see a problem, but unless that happens your secret is safe with me.
Congratulations you two, it's about damn time," Hotch finished. Hotch outright laughed at the shocked looks on both Reid and Morgan's faces.

"What do you mean it's about time?" Morgan asked incredulously.

"Just what I said, Morgan. Now I believe you have work to do?" Hotch reminded.

"Yes we'll get right to it," Morgan said as they stood up and headed for the door. They saw Rossi standing just outside the door. They could tell he had been eavesdropping because of the kid-with-his-hand-caught-in-the-cookie-jar look that was on his face.

"Congrats you two," was all he said. Both men acknowledged him with a brief smile before heading off to do their work.

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The feel of soft kisses trailing down his neck woke Spencer up. Tilting his neck to give his lover better access he let out a low purr.

"MMM, morning," he mumbled.

"Morning, happy six month anniversary, baby," Morgan replied as his kisses trailed back up to Reid's lips.

"You two, I can't believe we both have the day off," Spencer commented.

"I know I think we have Garcia to thank for that one," Morgan replied. Reid nodded in agreement. "Well my plan for the day is to keep you in bed for a while then maybe watch a movie and cook you dinner how does that sound?" Morgan whispered in Reid's ear.

"MMM, I like that, especially the staying in bed part," he replied.

"I'm glad you like that part," Morgan mumbled as he pulled Reid flush against him and ground their erections together.

"More...gan," Reid growled as his arousal grew.

"What is it, Pretty boy?"

"I need you now," Spencer demanded.

"Your wish is my command," Morgan replied as he began to strip. Following his lovers lead Reid quickly disrobed as well. Once they were both completely naked they came back together for a heated and passionate kiss. The passion quickly took over and they were both engulfed in it.

"Come for me, baby boy," Morgan requested huskily.

"Oh Derek! Yes I'm coming, I love you Deeeeeerek!" Reid cried as his orgasm ripped through him.

"Oh Spencer yes. You feel soo good, I'm coming, fuck yes," Derek ground out as he to went over the edge. Collapsing next to the older man Reid snuggled into Morgan's arms as his eyes drifted close.

"Sleep, pretty boy we've got all day," Morgan murmured as he to drifted off to sleep.

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The sound of the phone ringing woke them both two hours later. Groggily reaching out a hand Reid answered the phone. It was his place and he was closer to it after all.

"Hello?"

"Hey, sweetheart, happy anniversary how are you two?" Garcia asked before noticing how sleepy Reid had sounded.

"Thanks and we're doing well, Garcia," Reid answered adding the last bit so Morgan would know who it was.

"Did I wake you?" Garcia asked with a smile in her voice.

"Yeah but its fine We were about to wake up anyway," Reid answered.

"Speak for yourself," Morgan grumbled just loud enough for her to hear.

"Tell my Chocolate Adonis to shut up," Garcia called. Reid just laughed at the look on Morgan's face.

"I think he heard you," he said.

"Well I'll let you go, just thought I'd call and say hi. See you both tomorrow," Garcia replied.

"See you then, Garcia."

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"I have something for you," Morgan said, pulling a box out of his pocket. They were enjoying a nice dinner prepared by Morgan. Reid nodded as he got up to get Morgan's present.

"You go first," Spencer said. Nodding, Morgan opened his present to find the elegant watch he'd been admiring.

"Thank you, Spence. I love it, and I love you," Derek said as he placed a tender kiss on Spencer's lips.

"I'm glad you liked it," Spencer said.

"Now it's your turn," Morgan told him. Reid could tell that his lover was nervous and he wondered what he could give him that would make him so nervous. Carefully Reid opened the little box and stared at what was nestled inside. It was a key.

"Is this a key to your place?" he asked softly.

"Yeah, I was hoping you'd move in with me," Morgan explained.

"Are you sure? That means we'll have to tell Strauss. Are you ready for that?" Spencer asked.

"Yes," Morgan said. Spencer sat in silence for a long moment. Morgan began to think he was uncomfortable with the idea and began to try and backtrack.

"I mean if you're not ready for it then we don't have to, but I just thought-"

"Yes," Reid interjected.

"But I thought it was a good idea I mean I mean we spend a lot of time at one or the other of our places anyway and mine is bigger anyway and... Wait a minute did you just say yes?" Morgan asked just now realizing what his younger lover had said.

"Yes I will move in with you," Spencer said. A huge smile broke out on Derek's face as he walked around the table and lifted the younger man into his arms and crushed their mouths together.

"Then I guess we talk to Hotch and then most likely Strauss tomorrow," Morgan said as he quickly walked them to the bedroom of Reid's apartment to show him just how much he loved him.

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"Where do you want this box of books Spence?" JJ asked. A couple of weeks had gone by since Derek asked Spencer to move in with him and the team was helping them move his stuff.

"Put it in the living room for now," Reid instructed.

"I'm assuming your talk with Strauss went okay?" Emily asked not sure what had been said, but she knew that neither of them were being transferred.

"She wasn't happy about it, but the senior director pointed out that the team was too much of an asset to the bureau to be split up so we're good," Morgan answered.

"I'm glad to hear it, it wouldn't be the same without either of you at the BAU," Garcia commented as she was unpacking a box in the kitchen. A couple of hours later found the entire team scattered around the living room eating pizza and drinking beer.

"So we've gotten the moving in part taken care of any idea when you're going to start thinking about kids?" JJ asked. Reid and Morgan stared at her in mild shock.

"Wow, you don't sugar coat anything, do you JJ?" Morgan asked laughing.

"Nope," the media liaison answered.

"Well to answer your question we've been thinking about it," Spencer answered.

"Aren't you guys moving kind of fast?" Rossi asked.

"No, we've been friends for so long before we started dating, a lot of the getting to know stuff we've already done," Spencer defended.

"Any plans as to how you're going to go about having a child?" Garcia asked.

"Well probably adoption. There are so many kids who need a good home. We could also do a surrogate if it was someone we both trusted and liked," Morgan said.

"Well it sounds as if your giving this a lot of thought," Hotch said. Both men nodded in agreement.

"Yeah we're looking at all of our options. We'll figure out what to do when the time is right, whenever that is," Reid said. Little did anyone know just how quickly that time would come.

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"Conference room in five minutes," JJ called as she climbed the stairs to Hotch's office. The other agents in the bullpen stood and headed for the conference room to await Rossi, JJ, and Hotch.

"Three newborn babies kidnapped within two weeks in St. Louis. The mother is killed and the baby is taken. So far two of them have turned up dead," JJ said turning on the screen and showing the pictures of the babies and their mothers. Everyone stared in sorrowful silence.

"What do we know?" Reid asked.

"The mother and baby are discharged from the hospital, but never make it home. The mother is found in the car shot in the stomach with no sign of the baby. The first vic, Lana Nelson was found two weeks ago. Her daughter Melissa was found three days later. The next victim, Mary Anne Schafer was found two days after the first baby was found. Her daughter Emma was found three days after that. This last victim, Suzanna Fisher was found dead in her car this morning," JJ concluded.

"This means we have three days to find her daughter," Hotch said.

"Yes, her name is Savanna," JJ said.

"Wheels up in 30," Hotch said as he stood. Following his lead everyone else stood and headed for their ready bags.

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"So what about the fathers of the kids? Are none of them in the picture?" Emily questioned, reading the file.

"No, they ran when the women found out they were pregnant. As far as I can tell there was no immediate family support," JJ answered.

"So if this little girl is found alive she has no where to go?" Morgan asked. JJ shook her head sadly.

"Not that I can find at the moment, but maybe Pen is having more luck with that," she answered.

"So maybe we're looking for someone who had a child taken away from them? Maybe someone who had a man run out on them when they told them they were pregnant?" Rossi hypothesized.

"Yeah, or maybe it's a father who ran but came back and was rejected by the mother?" Reid threw in. Hotch nodded thoughtfully. Fifteen minutes later the plane landed in St. Louis.

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Two days had gone by and everyone was feeling the pressure of the deadline. If the pattern held they would find little Savanna fisher's body before the day was over. They were in the conference room the local PD had given them to use looking at the photographs of the three crime scenes when Morgan's cell phone rang.

"Talk to me, baby girl. What do you have?"

"I think I've found your unsub. His name is Charles Miller. His girlfriend told him she was pregnant and he ran, but then when he realized his mistake, he came back, but she rejected him. He got angry and threatened to take her to court. His address is 3113 5th Avenue," Garcia told him.

"Thanks, Garcia," Morgan replied.

"There's one more thing, Derek," Garcia told him. She had his undivided attention, now. She rarely called him Derek so he knew this was important.

"What is it, baby girl?"

"I'm not on speaker am I?"

"No I took you off when you called me Derek, what's going on?"

"According to documents filed by Mr. Miller his girlfriend Stephanie adler had a history of mental illness, primarily schizophrenia. He said he didn't want the baby growing up in that environment so he killed both her and the baby. I just thought you should have the heads up for Spencer's sake.

"Fuck," Morgan swore drawing curious looks from the others. "Thanks talk to you later," Morgan said, hanging up.

"What was that all about?" Hotch asked.

"The unsub filed documents with the court that his girlfriend, Stephanie Adler had a history of mental illness, primarily Schizophrenia and he didn't want the baby raised in that environment so he killed both the baby and the mother and was charged but managed to some how not get jail time," Derek explained. He turned his gaze to Spencer but he was looking straight ahead.

"Okay, let's go get that little girl back," Hotch said.

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They pulled up outside a two story red brick house.

"Morgan, Reid, and Prentiss, you take the front. Rossi and JJ, you're with me," Hotch ordered as they pulled up in front of the house. Nodding everyone got into position. Morgan reached out and knocked on the door.

"FBI, open up." There was no response so he kicked in the door. They began by clearing the first floor. Once that was clear JJ Rossi and Hotch started searching the basement while the others headed upstairs. There were three rooms so each of them took a room.

"FBI!" Morgan yelled running into the first room which was the bathroom. "Clear," he called.

"FBI," Emily called as she walked into the master bedroom. "Clear," she called as well. Spencer took a deep breath as he opened the last door. His breath caught in his throat when he caught sight of Charles Miller holding the little girl in one arm and a gun in the other hand.

"FBI," Spencer identified himself. The man jerked as he'd been startled.

"What do you want?" he growled.

"Drop the gun, and hand the baby to me," he instructed.

"Why should I she's mine?" Miller asked as he held the baby even tighter. She began to cry out of fear. By this time, Emily and Morgan had caught up to Reid and all three of them had their guns trained on the unsub.

"Charlie, can I call you Charlie?" Spencer asked.

"Sure," he replied.

"Charlie, your scaring Savanna, you don't want to do that, do you?" Reid asked. Charles shook his head.

"Why don't you hand her to me for a minute? I bet you could use a break from the crying for a little bit, couldn't you?" Spencer coaxed.

"Yeah it seems to be all she's done lately," he grumbled.

"I understand it can get frustrating, let me take her for a bit so you can relax," Spencer said holding out his arms and moving closer to the skittish man. Savanna was now screaming and the rest of the team had arrived in the nursery. Charles handed the baby to Spencer who cradled her in his arms. She was instantly soothed. What happened next happened in a blur. Two shots rang out simultaneously. They were followed by two more then there was silence accept for the cries of the newborn. Hotch started the roll call of his team.

"Morgan?"

"Yeah I'm okay, he's dead I shot him twice in the chest," Morgan answered.

"JJ?"

"I'm okay," she said.

"Emily?"

"Right here."

"Rossi?"

"Yeah I'm fine, cut my hand when I dove for cover but I'm fine."

"Reid?" There was no answer. "Reid?" Hotch called again.

"Spence?" JJ called shakily. Everyone climbed to their feet and looked around the room.

"No! Spencer!" Morgan cried as he caught sight of his lover lying motionless on the ground covered in blood still holding tightly to Savanna. Moving faster then he'd ever thought possible; Derek was by his boyfriend's side.

"Spencer can you hear me? Wake up for me, baby boy, please?" he begged. Spencer's eyes fluttered open.

"MMM, hurts," he moaned.

"I know can you tell me where you're hurt?" Morgan requested.

"My arm and my shoulder," Reid responded.

"Helps on the way, you just hold on," Hotch told him.

"Y.-y-yes, sir," Spencer choked out. The sound of clicking drew everyone's attention to the ceiling. There's a camera up there. For some reason he was filming himself. I wonder if Garcia knew that?" Emily asked. As if she was reading Emily's mind Garcia chose that moment to Call Morgan's cell. The phone rang and Morgan answered it without checking caller I.D first.

"Is he okay Morgan?" she cried nearly in hysterics.

"Calm down, Mama, he's awake and talking; do you want me to put you on speaker?"

"Well, duh," she replied.

"Okay, you're on speaker.

"You okay, baby cakes?" Garcia asked sweetly.

"Hurts... a lot."

"I know it does, you hang in there, and I'll see you soon, I'm coming down to St. Louis, she responded.

Everyone had left the room even Morgan against his wishes to talk to the cops and CSI's who had just arrived.

"But Hotch, I don't wanna leave him," Morgan protested.

"You have to you need to give a statement. I promise you won't be gone long," Hotch said. Reluctantly Derek nodded.

"I'll stay with him until you get back, hot stuff," Garcia said.

"Thank you, baby girl," Morgan called as he walked out. He was just hoping the medics would get their soon he didn't like the gray look Spencer had to his face.

"Gar...cia," Reid rasped.

"What is it, baby cakes?"

"T-t-tell Morgan I love him. Tell him to adopt Savanna she needs a home. Also promise you'll take car-,"

"Spencer Michael Reid! You stop this nonsense talk right now. You're going to be fine, you hear that?" Garcia reprimanded him.

"Tell him I love him," Spencer whispered as he lost consciousness still holding tightly to the now sleeping baby. The last thing he heard was Garcia screaming his name into the phone.

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"Damn it Spencer Reid wake up!" Garcia cried into the phone. Alarmed at the shouting he could hear from the phone Derek ran towards the bedroom. Thankfully the EMTS were following him. Scooping up the phone Derek called to Garcia.

"What's going on baby girl?"

"He's unconscious. I tried to wake him up but he won't come back," Garcia cried as she sniffled. The medics hurried to the fallen man. One medic checked on their unsub.

"He's dead," Morgan called. Reid regained consciousness when one of the EMTS tried to remove the baby from his arms.

"No, you can't have her, don't hurt her," Spencer pleaded.

"We need to check her out, sir. You need to be checked and taken care of as well," the EMT explained.

"No, you can't have her," Spencer repeated. Looking around the room for some help the EMT's eyes met Morgan's. Moving forward Morgan knelt down beside his lover.

"It's okay, Miller's dead the EMTS need to check you both out. Let him take Savanna," Morgan requested. Nodding reluctantly, Spencer released his hold on the little girl. Ten minutes later they were on their way to the hospital. Morgan rode in the ambulance with Reid and Savanna and everyone else followed behind in the SUV.

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"Family of Spencer Reid and Savanna Fisher?" asked the doctor as he walked into the waiting room. Everyone stood up as he entered.

"I'm Supervisory Special Agent in charge Aaron Hotchner, how are Spencer and Savanna?"

"Savanna is okay she appears to be in mild shock and slightly dehydrated but with some fluids and a bottle of formula she'll be fine. As for Mr. Reid, I can't release that information to just anyone. I'm looking for his emergency contact a, Derek Morgan?" he requested looking at his clipboard.

"That's me," Morgan said, stepping forward.

"Well, if you'll follow me," the doctor requested.

"No, we're all family anything you have to say about Spencer can be said in front of them," Derek said vehemently.

"Okay, he's just come out of surgery. One bullet hit his arm and one lodged in his shoulder. He lost a lot of blood. He should make a full recovery but will need to be off work for a couple of months and receive physical therapy for both his arm and shoulder. He's a very lucky young man if the bullet had been just three inches lower and another inch to the right he probably wouldn't be alive," the doctor admitted softly. Spots danced before Derek's eyes and he swayed on his feet. Garcia who had arrived a few minutes before reached out a hand to steady him.

"Thanks for the update. What will happen to Savanna?" JJ asked.

"Well I'd like to keep her overnight for observation. She's in the NICU just as a precaution due to the fact that she is so young. She'll be discharged tomorrow morning and child services will need to be called so she can be placed in foster care. It is my understanding that she has no living family?" the doctor confirmed. Morgan spoke up, Garcia had told him what Reid wanted and Reid had told him of his request for them to adopt Savanna before he had succumbed to unconsciousness again. He'd talked it over with Hotch and the rest of the team and had everyone's support.

"Actually, Spencer and I would like to adopt Savanna. What paperwork do I need to fill out to get that process started?" Morgan asked.

"I'll contact child services and have them send someone over to give you the necessary forms," the doctor said.

"Can we see Reid now?" Garcia asked.

"Sure you can, follow me. He'll most likely still be sleeping due to the anesthesia. He should wake up soon, though.

"He should be okay?" Derek asked just to be sure.

"Yes he should make a full recovery," the doctor reassured him as they reached a closed door. Here we are, my name is Dr. Albert if you have anymore questions. I'll be back to see him later this evening," Dr. Albert said as he walked off.

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"He looks so small and helpless," Derek said as they opened the door and walked into the room.

"Yeah, but he's a fighter," Rossi argued.

"He's strong, he has to be to put up with you," Emily snarked.

"Oh thanks Girl," Morgan replied with a mock hurt look. Everyone laughed at the banter between the two agents. A moan coming from the bed grabbed everyone's attention.

"Spencer, can you hear me? Can you open your eyes for me, baby boy?" Morgan requested.

"MMM, Derek?" Spencer asked in a raspy voice.

"I'm right here, pretty boy. The rest of the teams here as well," Morgan told him.

"Sa...vanna?" Reid asked.

"She's healthy and doing well. The doctor wants to keep her overnight but we can fill out the paperwork to adopt her tomorrow and take her home. Soon she'll be our little girl," Morgan said softly. A tender smile stole across Reid's face.

"I'm glad to see you awake, Reid," Hotch said coming into the younger mans line of sight.

"Thanks a lot Hotch. I'm glad to," Spencer broke off as he began gasping for breath.

"Spencer you okay?" Garcia asked.

"N-n-no can't breathe, help me..." Spencer gasped. The heart monitor was beeping erratically then in an instant a long high-pitched beep filled the air.

"He's flat lining, somebody get the doctor!" JJ cried.

"!" Derek screamed as he fell to the ground and his world went black.

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Doctors and nurses rushed into the room.

"He's crashing, let's move people!" the doctor shouted.

"Charge to 200 Joules."

"Charging," the nurse called.

"Clear!" the doctor said. Spencer's body jerked but nothing happened.

"250," the doctor said.

"Charging!"

"Clear."

"Still nothing, Doctor," the nurse replied.

"Lets try one more time, 300 joules," the doctor ordered.

"Okay," the nurse replied.

"Charging," called a nurse.

"Clear!" shouted the doctor. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief as the heart monitor began beeping normally again.

"Let's get him to the OR. I'm afraid part of the bullet fragmented and punctured his lung," the doctor ordered as he began to wheel the bed with the unconscious FBI agent towards the door. As he reached the door he caught sight of Morgan's prone form lying on the floor with Rossi and Hotch next to him.

"He fainted when Spencer crashed," Hotch explained as he tapped Morgan's cheek trying to wake him.

"Morgan, you've got to wake up," Rossi demanded. Morgan's eyes twitched as he began to come around. Confused brown eyes met Hotch's concerned ones.

"My head wha-?" Morgan began to ask. Looking around the room he caught sight of his unmoving boyfriend.

"No, no, he's gone isn't he?" Derek cried brokenly. Tears began to slide slowly down his face.

"No, he isn't but I'm afraid that part of the bullet fragmented and punctured his lung. We're taking him to surgery," the doctor explained.

"But he'll be okay?" Morgan asked as he tried to get to his feet but stumbled. Hotch and Garcia quickly helped to steady him.

"I hope so. You should get your head looked at to make sure you don't have a concussion," the doctor told him.

"I'm fine," Derek argued.

"You'll get checked out," Garcia told him forcefully. Derek nodded he knew that arguing with Garcia would be futile.

"Very well then, I'll come find you when we've finished with the surgery.

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Two hours later a declared concussion free Morgan, Emily, Hotch, Rossi, JJ, and Garcia were sitting in the waiting room once again waiting on news about Reid. Everyone stood up as the doctor walked in.

"How is he?" JJ asked.

"He came through the surgery well. We were able to remove the bullet fragment. I had to put in a chest tube to help re-inflate his lung and he's on a ventilator to help him breathe, but that should only be until sometime tomorrow," the doctor explained.

"When can I take him home?" Morgan asked.

"Probably in a couple of days. I want to observe him for just a bit longer."

"Will Reid and Savanna both be able to travel on our jet?" Hotch asked.

"I don't see why not," the doctor said.

"He's definitely okay now?" Emily wanted to know.

"Yes we did an X-ray and there are no more bullet fragments. He should make a full recovery.

"Can we see Savanna?" Morgan asked for the first time realizing he hadn't checked on the baby girl.

"Of course you can go to the fifth floor and take the second hall on the right. The NICU is at the end of that hall. I'll send a nurse to find you when Spencer is resettled in his room."

"Okay, thank you," Morgan said as the team got up and followed him towards the elevator.

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"Awww, she's beautiful," Garcia cooed.

"Yeah she is," Morgan agreed a proud smile spreading across his face. Reaching up, he pressed the button beside the door leading to the NICU. The team had spent the last couple of minutes looking at little Savanna through the window.

"How can I help you?" came the tinny voice from the speaker.

"We're hear to see Savanna, Agents Morgan, Prentiss, Hotchner, Rossi, and Penelope Garcia," Derek said, announcing everyone.

"Come on in," the secretary replied as she hit the button to open the door. Moving in a single-file line everyone trooped into the NICU and made a beeline for Savanna's crib.

"How's she doing?" Derek asked the nurse standing by his soon-to-be daughters crib.

"She's doing well. She was a bit dehydrated but we've fixed that. I'm assuming your one of the two men who will be adopting this little angel?" she asked looking at Morgan who was staring in awe at the tiny girl.

"Yes, Derek Morgan, my boyfriend Spencer Reid and I are adopting her," he told her.

"It's such a pity what happened to her mother, though," the nurse named Carrie lamented.

"Yes it is," Rossi agreed. Just then Savanna began to fuss.

"I think it's time for another bottle. Would you like to feed your daughter Mr. Morgan?" she asked.

"Yes, please, and call me Derek," he said.

"Okay, here you go, you can hold her while I go make her a bottle," Carrie said as she gently lifted the baby out of the crib and placed her in Derek's awaiting arms.

"Remember to support her head," Hotch cautioned. Nodding, Derek placed a supportive hand under her head and the other arm under her bottom supporting her back. He smiled as she cuddled against his chest. Her cries were becoming more insistent.

"Shh, its okay, baby girl. Your bottle's coming soon," Derek soothed.

"Here we are," Carrie said shaking the bottle as she walked back into the room. Savanna's eyes followed the bottle as it was handed to Morgan. He placed the nipple against her lips rubbing it across them gently. The baby eagerly opened her mouth and took to the nipple.

"You're quite the hungry little one aren't you?" Derek whispered as he watched her suckle contentedly. She had finished about half of the bottle when Carrie spoke.

"It's time to burp her then she can have the rest of the bottle," Carrie said.

"I thought you only burped babies after they finished the entire bottle?" Derek asked.

"They can get gas bubbles if they don't burp about halfway through their feeding," Carrie explained.

"Oh, okay," Derek said as he gently pulled the bottle from her mouth. Savanna began to cry at the loss of the bottle.

"I know, it's only for a minute," Derek promised as he shifted the baby to his shoulder and began to gently pat her back.

"Rub it in a circular motion sometimes that helps," JJ offered. She knew that sometimes it helped Henry burp.

"Thanks for the advice, JJ," Morgan said as he began to do as the blonde had suggested. After a minute or so Savanna gave a good solid burp.

"Atta girl, now you can have the rest of your bottle," Derek told her as he settled her back into his arms and replaced the bottle in her mouth. Finally she'd finished the bottle and Derek once again burped her.

"When do the doctors think they will discharge her tomorrow?" Hotch asked.

"Probably around 9:00," Carrie answered.

"Is there any reason she can't fly on our jet?" Derek asked.

"No, not as long as she has either a bottle or a pacifier to suck on during take off and landing."

"Spence and I don't have anything for a baby," Derek cried. The realization had just hit him.

"We give all new parents a $100 gift card to Wal-mart when they leave the hospital so you can get any essentials you need," the nurse reassured him. Derek breathed a sigh of relief. At least they'd have a few things to help get Savanna settled in.

"The bureau has access to car seats for babies who need to be transported during a case. I'll make sure one is brought here for you guys to use until you get your own," Hotch offered.

"Thanks, Hotch, I appreciat it," Derek replied. Looking at the precious bundle in his arms, Derek noticed she'd fallen asleep.

"I guess we should go and see if Spencer's back in his room and let this little girl get her sleep," he whispered as he gently lowered her back into the crib and raised the safety rail back into place, latching it quietly.

"Okay, sounds good to me," Emily agreed.

"Good night, sweetheart, I love you. See you in the morning," Morgan said softly as he ran a finger down her cheek and took one last look at his sleeping daughter.

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Two days later found the entire team waiting for the jet to take off. Spencer who was settled on the couch carefully held the sleeping baby in his one good arm. He'd protested when Derek had tried to place her in his arms, arguing that kids didn't like him.

"You held her at the unsubs house," Derek argued.

"That was different," Spencer argued back.

"She'll be fine, just take her," Derek pleeded. Reluctantly Spencer took the baby girl. The moment she was in her other fathers arms she opened her beautiful blue eyes and locked them on Spencer's. He stared mezmorized at her. She reached out a tiny hand and wrapped it around his pinky.

"See she likes you," Garcia told him. Nodding Spencer smiled as he settled into the comfortable couch.

"You guys had way too much fun helping Morgan spend that gift card, didn't you?" Reid asked JJ, Emily, and Garcia as he looked at the multitude of bags containing baby stuff.

"Babies need a lot of stuff," JJ argued.

"Uh-huh whatever you say, JJ," Reid replied. Morgan laughed at the afronted look on the media liaisons face. Just then the pilot came on and said they were preparing for take off.

"Try giving her the bottle so her ears won't pop," Morgan said. Nodding, Spencer took out the bottle of formula from the diaper bag and placed it against the babies lips. She took it willingly and began to suck just as the left the ground. She began to wail as they gained altitude. Spencer started to panic as she started to cry.

"Morgan, take her, please?" he begged.

"No, you can calm her down, I know you can," Morgan reassured him.

"Okay, if you say so," Spencer said doubtfully. He began rocking back and forth whispering soothing nonsense in hopes of calming her down. As they reached their crusing altitude she began to calm. Her cries turned to sniffles.

"See I told you you could make her stop crying," Derek argued. Spencer just stuck his tongue out at his boyfriend. Everyone laughed at the anticks of the two men. An hour and a half later everyone was back at the BAU.

"Everyone go home and take the weekend off. I'll see everyone on Monday," Hotch said. Everyone nodded as they all grabbed their ready bags and headed for the parking lot.

"Call me if you need me," JJ caled as Spencer and Morgan climbed into Morgan's SUV.

"Thanks, JJ, will do. See ya, Monday," Reid called back as he finished strapping Savanna into her car seat and climbing into the passenger seat. As he began to pull out of the parking lot Derek glanced over at his boyfriend. Spencer had closed his eyes and laid his head against the back of the seat.

"You okay, pretty boy?" he asked softly.

"MMM-hmm," Spencer murmured.

"Lets go home," Derek said as he turned on to the highway.

"Okay, love you, Derek," Spencer said.

"Love you to, pretty boy," Derek replied as he placed his right hand on Spencer's thigh and gave it a gentle squeeze.

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It was a very reluctant Spencer Reid who dropped Savanna off at the Quantico daycare the following Monday morning.

"C'mon, Spencer, I'm sure she'll be fine," Morgan consoled him.

"But what if she needs us?" he argued.

"They'll call us if that happens. She's got bottles, a couple changes of clothes and diapers. Come on or we'll be late to work."

"Okay, I love you Savanna," Reid said kissing her cheek.

"Love you, sweetheart. Be good, Daddy and I will be back to pick you up later this evening," Morgan told her as he to kissed her cheek before ushering Reid out the door. Spencer blinked hard; he was bound and determined not to cry. JJ who was dropping Henry off gave them both a sympathetic look.

"It'll get easier, I promise," she reassured them. Reid gave her a tentative smile before the three of them headed to the bullpen to get started on the day.

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"Okay, no cases as of yet so everyone catch up on the paperwork and open consults on your desk," Hotch instructed.

"How's little Savanna?" Garcia asked as she walked by the two guys.

"Good, she's settled in daycare. Thanks again for helping me go shopping for the stuff in St. Louis. We picked out a crib, changing table, high chair, and a car seat this weekend so now she has everything," Morgan replied. Garcia beamed as she patted their shoulders before heading down to her bunker.

"Where did you go?" Emily asked as she saw Reid walk back into the bullpen at the end of lunch.

"No where," he said embarrassed.

"You went to check on Savanna, didn't you?" Emily asked knowingly. Reid blushed but nodded.

"Someone's overprotective," she teased.

"So?" Reid challenged.

"There's nothing wrong with that, but you can be too overprotective JJ interjected.

"I just want to make sure she knows she's loved and that Derek and I are never going to leave her," Spencer admitted softly.

"She already knows that, sweetie," Emily told him.

"I know, but I'm afraid of turning into my father," Spencer explained. Morgan who'd been listening walked over and took Reid's face into his hands.

"You listen to me, pretty boy. You'll never be like your father. You got me?" he asked firmly but gently.

"Yeah," Spencer said.

"Good, I love you," Morgan said as he leaned in for a gentle kiss.

"Awww," JJ said as she smiled.

"When do you sign the adoption papers?" Rossi asked.

"Hopefully sometime later this week," Morgan answered.

"We'll have to celebrate assuming we don't have a case when it happens," JJ said just as her phone rang. Everyone else agreed with the blonde. It would definitely be an occasion to celebrate.

Reid yawned and rubbed his eyes. Spending the entire day on paperwork reminded him why he hated it. He glanced at his watch, noting the time.

"Got somewhere you need to be?" Emily asked with a smile.

"Yeah, it's time to pick up the baby. I wonder where Derek is?" Spencer questioned.

"I'm right here, pretty boy. Lets go get our daughter," Morgan said as he placed a quick kiss on Reid's cheek. Nodding Reid gathered up his messenger bag and bid the rest of the team goodbye before following Morgan out of the bullpen.

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"Hi, how can I help you?" asked the receptionist at the daycare window.

"We're here to pick up Savanna Fisher," Morgan said.

"May I see some I.D please?" she requested. Both Reid and Morgan produced their I.D's.

"Very good, come on in," she said as she pressed the button to unlock the door and allow them in. Both men eagerly walked in and made a beeline for the swing that Savanna was sitting in.

"Hey there, baby girl," Morgan whispered as he scooped her into his arms.

"Garcia's going to be jealous cause you gave away her nickname to Savanna," Reid commented. Morgan laughed as he gave Reid a smile.

"Here's her diaper bag. She was an absolute angel," Samantha one of the daycare workers said as she brushed a finger down the babies cheek.

"Thank you, Samantha," Reid said as he took the diaper bag.

"Bye, kiddo, see you tomorrow," Samantha said as the two behavioralist walked out the door with their daughter.

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It was just like any other Friday morning in the BAU when Reid's cell phone rang.

"Reid," he answered.

"Is this Dr. Spencer Reid?" came the voice.

"Yes this is, how can I help you?" Reid asked perplexed.

"This is Ilene Baker Savanna's social worker. I'm happy to report that the adoption papers are final and just need yours and Derek Morgan's signatures in front of Judge Rosen this afternoon at 2:00. Can you be at the courthouse at 2:00?" she asked. Reid was silent for almost a minute; Emily was slightly concerned at the shocked look on his face. She got up from her seat and headed for Garcia's office where Morgan was checking on a search he'd asked Garcia to run. "Are you their Dr. Reid?" the social worker inquired.

"Y-yes, I'm here. We can make it to the courthouse at 2:00 this afternoon a long with Savanna."

"Excellent I'll see you then. Bye, now," she said.

"Goodbye," Reid replied as he hung up the phone in shock. He knew that the adoption would most likely go through without any problems, after all they passed the home visit and they both had steady jobs. The only thing that had worried Reid was them being gay, but luckily they'd gotten a social worker who was open-minded and assured them she would do everything she could to make their sexual orientation not the focus of this adoption but the fact that Savanna would be in a warm, safe, and loving environment. The shock began to wear off and the realization that within a few hours he and Morgan would legally be parents to Savanna began to sink in and tears of joy clouded his vision. Reid ducked his head embarrassed at the sudden tears.

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"Morgan!" Emily called as she ran into Garcia's office without knocking.

"What is it Emily?" Morgan asked the clearly shaken woman.

"It's... It's..." Emily gasped trying to catch her breath. Morgan walked over and put his hands on her shoulders.

"Breathe, Em, c'mon take a deep breath for me," he instructed. Emily did as she was told. "That's better, now slow down and tell me what's wrong?" Morgan requested.

"It's Reid; he got a phone call that I think shocked him. I'm not sure from whom but he looked shell shocked," she explained. Derek turned wide eyes on Garcia, seeking advice.

"Go check on him, but let me know what's going on okay?" she demanded. Morgan nodded before hurrying down the hall Emily right behind him. He had no idea what could make Reid react like that, but most of the scenarios that went through Morgan's head as they headed back up to the BAU weren't good ones.

Reid's head was bent so he didn't notice the figure rushing towards him. He wasn't even aware Morgan was standing beside his desk until the older man put a hand on Spencer's arm. Spencer jumped and jerked his head up, revealing the tears.

"What's wrong, Pretty Boy?" Derek asked when he caught sight of Spencer's tears. Emily drew in a sharp breath when she to caught sight of the tears.

"N-n-nothing, these are happy tears," Reid admitted softly.

"Huh?" Morgan replied clearly confused.

"Why are you crying happy tears?" Emily interjected. A smile began to spread across Reid's face as he answered.

"Because at 2:00 this afternoon in front of Judge Rosen Morgan and I will finally sign the adoption papers making us legally 'Vanna's parents," Reid explained using his nickname for the little girl. Emily squealed and pulled Reid into a huge bear hug.

"C-c-can't breathe, Em..." he squeaked out. Emily released him.

"Sorry, but this is wonderful. I'm so happy for you two," she exclaimed a broad smile on her face. Derek was momentarily frozen in shock before he grabbed Reid and pulled the younger man to him and crushed their mouths together for a passionate kiss. When they pulled apart Spencer was left reeling. After releasing Reid He pulled Emily into an exuberant hug and lifted her off the ground.

"She's finally mine and Reid's," he cried as he spun her.

"I know, but put me down Morgan, please," she requested. Morgan did as he was told. Once Emily's feet were touching the ground he pulled both of them in for a group hug.

"We finally have our little girl," Reid whispered in Morgan's ear.

"Yes we do, baby boy, yes we do," Morgan replied.

Confused by what was going on in the bullpen Hotch and Rossi came down from their offices. Noticing this, JJ decided to follow them. She called Garcia on the way, knowing the analyst would want to be in on the action.

"You've reached the all-seeing, all-knowing tech goddess, Penelope Garcia how can I help you?" she greeted.

"Something's going on in the bullpen with Reid, Morgan and Em, c'mon lets find out what.

"I'm right behind you," Garcia replied as she hung up her phone and dashed from her office.

"Would someone please tell me what's going on here?" Hotch demanded as he reached the bottom of the stairs with Rossi. JJ and Garcia ran in a few seconds later.

"You okay, baby cakes?" Garcia asked looking at Reid and seeing the tearstains on his cheeks.

"Yes I'm wonderful, Garcia," Reid replied.

"We both are," Morgan added.

"Someone explain, now," JJ pleaded.

"At 2:00 this afternoon Reid and I will sign the adoption papers that will make us Savanna's parents legally," Morgan informed them. JJ and Garcia squealed just like Emily had and pulled both men in for a hug. Hotch and Rossi also offered their congratulations.

"This calls for a party," JJ said.

"I agree," Garcia said.

"How about tomorrow night at our house?" Morgan suggested. Everyone nodded in agreement. Looking at his watch, Spencer frowned.

"What's wrong, Spence?" JJ questioned.

"It's only 12:00. It's going to take forever for 2:00 to get here," he whined. Everyone laughed but they could understand Reid's excitement.

"I tell you what, why don't the two of you take the rest of the day off? Enjoy the afternoon. Spend it with your daughter," Hotch said. Both Morgan and Reid smiled as they nodded and after grabbing their stuff they headed for the daycare to pick up Savanna and go have a celebratory lunch before signing the adoption papers that would make the little girl they both thought of as a daughter officially their daughter.

As they sat waiting in the hall of the courthouse Morgan noticed just how pale Spencer was.

"You okay, Spencer?" he asked.

"Yeah," Spencer answered automatically.

"No, your not," Morgan argued. "Your words say you are, but your voice says your not," he said.

"I'm scared, what if we mess up? What if I mess up?" Reid asked nervously. Reaching out his left hand Morgan took Reid's right hand into his.

"We're going to make mistakes, but all parents do. Its part of life, but none of them will be mistakes that will harm her. No ones perfect, but as long as we let her know she's loved and cared for she'll be fine," Morgan reassured him. Reid nodded he knew Morgan was right.

"Are you scared?" Reid asked timidly.

"Terrified," Morgan answered. "But that's good because I'd be worried if I wasn't." Reid relaxed when he realized he wasn't the only one who was scared. Just then Savanna began to fuss.

"What's wrong, little one?" Reid asked as he lifted her out of her car seat. The baby continued to cry. Reid searched for the source of the problem, but wasn't sure what was wrong.

"She dropped her pacifier," Morgan said, noticing the pink pacifier next to the car seat. He picked it up and after wiping it on a tissue he found in the diaper bag he handed it back to the infant. She took it and began sucking on it instantly. Just then their names were called. Ten minutes later the papers had been signed and Savanna Grace Reid-Morgan was officially the daughter of Derek Nathaniel Morgan and Spencer Michael Reid.

"Let's go home," Morgan whispered as he captured Reid's lips for a passionate kiss as they were seated in the car.

"Sounds good to me," Reid replied as he eagerly returned the kiss whimpering when Morgan pulled away.

"We'll continue this later. She should go down for a nap soon," Morgan promised as he looked in the rearview mirror at the baby girl who was sucking on her fingers.

"Okay," Reid agreed pacified for the moment. By the time they pulled up to their apartment the baby had fallen asleep in her car seat.

"See I told you," Morgan said with a smirk as he got out and carefully lifted the sleeping infant into his arms. She whimpered but Morgan shushed her and she quickly fell back to sleep. After grabbing the diaper bag Reid unlocked the door and held it open for Morgan to walk through it. They headed for the nursery and Morgan gently lowered her into the bassinette.

"Sleep well, baby girl. Daddy and I love you," Morgan whispered as he ran a finger down her cheek.

"Sweet dreams," Spencer whispered as he repeated Morgan's action.

"In a couple of weeks she'll be big enough to move her to the crib," Reid said softly pointing to the white crib that sat against the opposite wall. Morgan nodded as he watched their little girl sleep. After making sure the baby monitor was on Reid pulled on Morgan's sleeve urging him to come closer. Derek went willingly into his boyfriends arms. Wrapping his arms tightly around Derek's neck Spencer leaned in for a tender kiss that quickly turned hungry and passionate.

"MMM, bedroom, now," Morgan growled into the kiss as he could feel Reid tugging on his shirt. Without breaking contact Reid began walking backwards towards their bedroom. He only ran into the wall once causing Morgan to laugh into his mouth. The laugh turned into a moan when Reid ground their hips together.

"need... you..." Morgan moaned as he pulled his mouth from Spencer's and began trailing kisses down Reid's jaw and neck. Reid moaned and arched into the feeling of Morgan's lips and tongue on his neck.

"Derek!" he cried as Morgan gently bit his neck, claiming him. Reid was able to remove Morgan's button-up shirt while Morgan was occupied with his neck. Morgan sucked in a breath when he felt Reid's hands travel over his chest and stomach. A shiver went through him as he felt Reid tweak his nipples.

"Fuck yes... You have too many clothes on," Morgan complained as he pulled on Reid's shirt. Reid pulled back enough for Morgan to pull it off. While he was doing so, Reid decided to enact some revenge so he began to lick and nibble at Morgan's neck.

"MMM, you taste so good," Reid breathed against Morgan's neck. Morgan groaned in frustration as he tugged on Reid's belt. Reid added his hand to the belt and helped Morgan unbuckle it. He let his hand brush the hardness that was tenting the front of Morgan's jeans teasingly.

"Spencer!" Morgan cried as he felt himself harden even more.

"HMM?" Reid mumbled against Morgan's chest where he was alternating between licking and gently biting Morgan's nipples. They had reached their bedroom and Morgan gently pushed Reid on to their bed and removed his jeans, shoes, socks, and boxers. Reid was left naked for Morgan to admire. His gaze roamed hungrily over the young genius on the bed.

"MM, you look good enough to eat," Morgan murmured as he slid up Reid's body and began trailing kisses, licks, and nips all down the milky white skin of his boyfriend. Reid was begging and whimpering by the time Morgan reached his rapidly hardening cock.

"Morgan, please."

"Please what, pretty boy?" Morgan whispered against Spencer's skin.

"Please d-d-don't stop," Reid gasped out.

"Don't worry I don't intend to," Morgan replied as he deep throated Spencer's cock. Spencer nearly came right then. He remembered at the last moment not to scream so he didn't wake the baby. Morgan began licking up and down the shaft and swirling his tongue around the head.

"Oh god, yes, Derek. Feels so good," Spencer panted.

"Tell me what you want?" Morgan said as he lifted his head.

"I w-w-want you inside m-m-me," Spencer replied. Moaning at his boyfriends request Derek quickly removed the rest of his clothes and began preparing Reid. After he felt Reid was prepared enough which was obvious by Reid writhing on the bed and begging for Morgan to slide his hot sweet cock inside him Morgan finally did just that. He moaned as he felt himself slid into Spencer's hot tight channel. Reid moaned as he felt Morgan filling him.

"Oh yes Morgan," he panted.

"Your so fuckin tight, you feel so good," Morgan ground out as he began to move. Reid moved in response meeting Morgan thrust for thrust. In no time all that could be heard throughout the apartment were moans and murmured I love yous.

"Come for me, Spencer," Derek whispered in Spencer's ear as he stroked Spencer's cock.

"Dereeeek! I'm coming, oh fuck yes I love you Derek!" Spencer cried as he came, covering their stomachs in warm sticky cum. Morgan's thrusts sped up as he neared his climax.

"Come for me, Derek, tell me who it's for," Reid demanded.

"Oh Spencer! It's for you, it's all for you. Oh fuuuuck! Spencer!" Derek cried as he to went flying over the edge. Morgan's arms couldn't hold him up and he collapsed on top of the younger man. Carefully he rolled them so Reid was cuddled into him not underneath him.

"I love you," he whispered.

"MMM, love you to," Reid replied as he yawned.

"We need to get cleaned up; do you think we have enough time for a shower before Vanna wakes up?" Morgan asked. Reid glanced at the alarm clock.

"Yeah, she should sleep for another hour. C'mon, let's get a shower," he said as he eased himself out of bed.

"Okay, I'm right behind you," Derek replied.

An hour later Reid was feeding the baby a bottle when Morgan's cell phone rang. Morgan quickly looked at the caller ID and answered it.

"Hey, what's up?"

"I got your message, meet you tomorrow at 10:00?" asked the other person.

"Yeah, sounds good thanks for doing this," Morgan replied trying to be cryptic about who he was talking to. He edged towards the kitchen as Savanna began to cry because Reid had taken the bottle out of her mouth to burp halfway through her feeding.

"How are you going to keep Reid in the dark?" the other person asked.

"he's a guest speaker at an FBI seminar tomorrow so he should be gone until 3:30 or so," Derek answered.

"Well, Garcia, Emily, and I will be ready to help you," JJ replied.

"Thanks, JJ, well I should go for now, but I'll see you tomorrow," Morgan told her.

"See you tomorrow," JJ said as she hung up. Morgan smiled as he hung up it was going to be an unforgetable weekend that was for sure.

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