After a week of many court dates, Ellen's grandmother is granted custody of her. Ellen has to leave the care of the BAU . She is still enstranged to many people, but she still wants to keep in touch with others. They were her temporary caregivers in her time of need, and she feels in debt to them.
As Ellen walks out of the doors for the last time, she stops by Reid's desk space to say goodbye.
"So, I am gone now," she says as she peers over Reid's shoulder.
Reid looks up at her and gives a small smile, "It was nice to meet you and be there for you," he says.
Ellen's eyes appear vividly blue against her aquamarine shirt. She looks healthy again, a speedy recover in everyone's mind.
"Please, make sure to visit me one day," she says and a sigh follows.
"We might be over someday in the following weeks to talk with your guardian about certain things," He says. He rises up from his seat to gather his papers for the day.
She steps back and inquiers, "What does that mean?"
"You do not need to worry about it," he says flatly and picks up a stack of papers and shoves them into his tan sachel.
"Oh...," she drifts, "...Do I at least get a goodbye hug?" She asks.
Reid sharply spins his head only to stare appalled.Her eyes capture his, almost in ateasing way. He swallows back his smart comment and says, "Well, maybe next time when we are both not in such a rush."
She solemly nods her head and turns away. The embarassment flushes her cheeks.
He gently pats her shoulder, "I hope everything turns out alright for you."
"Thank you," she says softly and slowly walks away to her grandmother. In an instant, she has vanished through the doors.
Morgan comes up behind Reid and says, "Looks like someone has their eyes on you."
Reid leans his back against his desk and says, "Come on, Morgan, she is just a little girl."
"I know that, but did you notice how she wanted to hug you goodbye?" Morgan asks. His brows raise up. "You missed that smile she gave when you gave her, that pat."
Reid rolls his eyes and says, "She has just been through a lot in the last few weeks. All I did was give her some solace that she needed."
Morgan says, "Eh, I do not know. Those young girl might see it in a different light." He knocks his fist on the desk and leaves Reid with his thoughts.