The Reid Method: The Next Generation

Chapter Three- Mama, I Know You're Tired Of Being Alone

A/N: Dream cast for Aunt Courtney is Jodi Lynn O'Keefe. Pictured above.

The Reid Method: The Next Generation

Chapter Three- Mama, I Know You're Tired Of Being Alone

Two weeks later, Courtney and Spencer were chatting quietly at the back of the reception hall. Courtney had made the decision to bring their mother back to Quantico for Lucy's funeral. She wanted her mother to be able to be there for her grandson--while she still could.

"We're only going to be here for a few days" Courtney spoke in a hushed tone.

Lucy's family and friends were gathered to celebrate her life and Courtney didn't want anyone else to know what was going on with their mother, at least not yet.

"I wanted her to be able to be here for him" Courtney spoke as she watched her mother give Henry a hug in the corner of the room.

The funeral guests had gathered in the dining room for potluck. Jonah and Holly were sitting at the table with Henry and their grandmother, along with J.J. and Richard, Lucy and Holly's father. The twins and Courtney's daughter, Lauren, were sitting on the floor next to their table playing with Suzi, an Akita Inu that belonged to Holly, and Mia--a Black Lab, that belonged to Richard. They were both adopted by Richard's wife, Christina, before she died.

Owen, Natalia, Victoria and Zane were sitting at another table along with Henry's friend, Alex from the New York field office where Henry worked. Alongside their table was the team, Hotch, Morgan, Tara, Rossi, and Garcia all gathered around chatting quietly along with Rossi's girlfriend, Hayden, and Anderson and Gina from the BAU.

"After everything that has happened in the last few weeks, I wanted the both of them to be able to give each other some peace" Courtney said quietly.

"I'm glad you're here too, Court" Spencer said as he took his sister's hand in his. "You know better than anyone what he's going through."

Courtney was engaged to Julian Baker three years ago, on the night of their wedding, Julian was shot by Amelia Vetch right in front of Courtney.

"That's why I wanted to be here for him" Courtney looked back over at Spencer.

"Hey, babe, I got you a plate" an olive toned hand placed the plate on the table in front of Courtney. The hand belonged to Elijah Olsen, Courtney's boyfriend. Three years after Julian's death, Courtney had finally allowed herself to move on. She and Elijah had began dating a few months ago.

"Thanks, babe" Courtney gave Elijah a quick peck on the lips.

"I'll take your mom back to the hotel in a few minutes, okay?" Elijah questioned.

"Sounds good" Courtney nodded as Elijah went to get their coats.

"You know you didn't have to get a hotel, right? You could have stayed at the house with us" Spencer stated.

"With four of your kids, plus you and J.J. and Owen? The house isn't full enough for you?" Courtney teased.

"It's a big house" Spencer joked.

Courtney chuckled and turned back to where their mother and Henry were sitting as her smile disappeared. "When you come back to Vegas with us, we need to get Mom tested."

"For what?" Spencer asked.

"Alzheimers" Courtney said rising from her chair and crossing the room to where her mother and Henry were sitting.

Spencer was shocked by Courtney's announcement. Their mother was fine, she was just irritated and agitated because the doctors needed to change her medication again. That's all that was going on, Spencer convinced himself. He wasn't ready to lose his mother yet and he wasn't going to.