The BAU had flown out to Arizona after a girl was found in the street. She was chained and filthy, covered head to two in scars, bruises and blood. And to add fuel to the already steaming fire, right after she had escaped a women was reported missing. All of which led to the Behaviour Analysis Unit being called in to find the unsub.

Reid was at the hospital the girl was being held at Hotch with him as they spoke to the doctor on her condition. The doctor informed them that she was highly on edge and was yet to speak a word or let anyone come close, most definitely a very high level of CPTSD. The two men stood outside the hospital room that was slightly isolated, the lights were dimmed and it was near silent.

Hotch motioned for Reid to go in and try talking to her, knowing that between them Reid was the less imposing one. Reid stepped into the dark room slowly, careful not to make too much noise as his eyes trailed across the room carefully until his stare landed on a girl who was hiding under a small table in the corner.

Reid crouched down slowly, his hands held in front of him carefully as he looked at her.

“Hi there..my name is Dr Spencer Reid, I’m with the Fbi..”

His voice was low and calculated, talking slowly in a quiet tone to not startle the girl.