"And you," She started, turning her attention away from her brother and towards Spencer. "Stop running ever outcome that could have been through your head. Okay? I'm fine, we both are."
"I know." Spencer sighed, leaning into Ryder's touch as she brought her right hand over to rest on his cheek. "The teams here." He informed her after a moment of just letting himself be comforted by her. "And they know, about the baby."
"That's okay." Ryder said. "We were going to tell them soon anyway."
"Steve and Nat are on their way." Tommy told his sister, moving up to her side when Spencer moved around the bed so he could hold Ryder's hand that wasn't in a cast. "I was going to call them again after I made sure you were okay, let them know too."
"Thanks, Tommy." Ryder smiled up at her brother. "Don't keep them waiting, you know how Stevie gets."
"I'll be right back." He said, placing a kiss to her forehead, careful to avoid her injuries before stepping from the room and telling the others they could go in.
"Aww, sweetie." Penelope was the first to enter, none of the other team members tried to argue on the matter, they knew they'd lose if they did.
"I'm okay." Ryder was quick to assure as everyone gathered around her hospital bed, her grip on Spencer's hand tightening. "Thanks for coming, you guys didn't have too."
"Of course we did." Emily said from beside Spencer, placing her hand on Ryder's knee much like Thomas had.
"You're apart of our family." JJ told the younger woman, standing on Emily's other side. "We look after one another."
See AlsoHurt!SpencerReid Stories - Chapter 1 - loverofmanyfandoms19 (Suzq1818)criminal minds - sianswiftwp - WattpadCriminal Minds - Missfanfic16 - Wattpad"She's right." Morgan nodded. Everyone had felt their hearts drop at the news of Ryder being in the hospital. And once news of her being pregnant reached their ears, they fell all over again. "We're glad you're okay. Both of you." He smiled at her from the foot of the bed. Now that he knew she was okay for sure, he could be happy and excited for them.
Ryder felt her lips pulling up in a big smile as she brought her hand, and in turn Spencer's, to rest on her stomach. "Sorry we didn't tell you guys sooner, we just wanted to wait a bit."
"No, we understand." JJ spoke, smiling down at the younger woman.
"I'm so happy for you guys." Garcia nearly squealed from Ryder's left side. "I'm spoiling this child and there's nothing you can do to stop me."
"Wouldn't dream of it." Ryder smiled up at the bright blonde. She wanted to do more but she was tired, there was no energy left in her.
A knock sounded at the door and it opened before anyone could speak again, revealing Tommy with Steve and Natalie. The latter of who rushed to her friend's side faster than she'd ever moved before. "Oh my goodness, you're okay. You're okay, right? And the baby's okay?" The model fired off the questions in rapid succession, having taken the place Garcia stood when the woman moved back. But once she realized what she'd said, she clapped a hand over her mouth, unaware that the people in the room already knew.
"I'm fine, we both are." Ryder assured her friend as Steve joined his girlfriend's side. "And they know."
"Even me." Steve smiled down at her, in no way upset that he'd only just found out. She wanted to wait to tell everyone, he understood that. He was just relieved that his best friend was okay. "How are you feeling?"
"I'm okay." Ryder told both her friends, hand still tightly clasped onto Spencer's. She couldn't bring herself to let go. "I'm sorry, um, you two haven't met everyone." Tommy might have met the team but Steve and Nat had yet to do so. "Guys, this is Steve and Natalie, my friends." She introduced, allowing everyone else to go around and say their names.
"It's good to meet you all." Steve nodded to everyone. "I just wish it was under different circ*mstances."
"That's on me, for not introducing you guys sooner." Ryder mumbled to the room, wanting to lift her hand but figured it was just easier not too. She was so grateful that they all came to check on her, but she was tired, hurt and just wanted to be alone with Spencer.
"That's okay." Nat spoke up, seeming to catch on to her friend's exhaustion. "You're okay, and that's what matters. Now, as much as we all want to stay, you need sleep."
"She's right." Emily nodded, smiling at Ryder when the younger woman looked up at her. "If you guys need anything, you just let us know, okay?" Ryder finally let go of Spencer hand then in order to return Emily's hug.
"Will do. Thank you." Pulling back, Emily makes room for JJ who also moved in to hug Ryder. "Thank you for coming."
"Of course."
Garcia was next then the others, all saying their goodbyes and wishing Ryder well. "We'll let you get some rest." Hotch says after everyone was still lingering around. Ryder had been trying to stifle her yawns since they got there. He knew everyone had been scared, he had been too, but he knew Ryder needed to be alone. And not just because she needed rest. He'd also be sure to let Reid knew not to show up for work for a while.
"I can stay if you want, but if not, I'll be back tomorrow." Tommy tells his sister as Spencer sees everyone else out.
"Thanks, Tommy. You go home, okay?" Ryder told her brother as she hugged him. "I love you."
"I love you, too, sis." Placing another kiss to her forehead, Tommy leaves his sisters side, and says a few words to Spencer before following the others out.
When Spencer saw everyone out, he'd been sure to tell them thank you once more. He loved his team, his family, he appreciated them so much but he'd be lying if he said he wasn't a little glad they were gone. Ryder was so tired, he just wanted to make sure she was okay, really okay. He couldn't do that with everyone around.
"I just realized how horrible I must look." Ryder says when Spencer rejoins her side, grimacing at the thought of how she looked.
"You're beautiful." Spencer smiled, taking hold of her hand. "As always. Try to get some sleep?"
"Lay with me?" Ryder asked, face falling now that everyone was gone.
"Are you sure? I don't wan-" He was worried he'd hurt her, she'd said she was just sore and he was inclined to believe her but he didn't want to accidentally hurt her more.
"Spence, please." Tears filled her eyes, Ryder wasn't even sure why. Maybe it was just hormones. Maybe because she could've lost her unborn child, could've died herself. All of the above.
Seeing her like this made Spencer sick. He just wanted her to smile, he hated seeing her so sad, broken. Wasting no more time, Reid climbed, carefully, onto the small hospital bed, slipping his arms around Ryder as the tears started to fall.
They were quiet at first, just salty streams falling down her face. But the silent tears became louder as she sobbed into Spencer's chest. The thought that it was selfish to cry entered her mind at some point. She was fine, in the end. The worst of her injuries was a broken arm and a bump on her head. Her baby was fine, she'd most likely be out of the hospital the next day. So, why be so upset?
The question went unanswered. Spencer just held Ryder tightly to him, even after she'd cried herself to sleep.
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