Peace

24~ Fight

A week later
They were releasing me from the hospital today. Only Dad and Spencer were allowed to see me. Spencer stayed with me last night so dad and the rest of the team could work on the case. Spencer brought me clothes from home to change into. The nurse came in and sat me up before helping me off the bed. She helped me change into my clothes. When I was all changed, they put me in a wheelchair.

"We are going to go out the back. There are a lot of media people out there." She said

They wheeled me to where the ambulances were parked. There was Spencer's car in an empty space. They helped me into the passenger seat. Spencer climbed into the driver's side and drove off. I pulled out my phone from the glove box. I called the president.

"Hello." a sweet voice said. "How can I help you?"

"My name is Emily Reid." I said

"Oh. Just a moment."

After a minute of silence, he answered.

"Hello Emily. Out of the hospital?" he said

"Is that Emily?" i heard Michelle say

"Yes it is." He said

I heard a beep.

"Michelle is listening Emily."

"I just got released and the doctor said that the wound won't affect my abilities." I said

"Glad to hear you are better." Michelle said

"We would like you and your teammates to come to a party here in the white house." he said

I looked at Spencer.

"When?" I asked

"Tomorrow night. If you want we can reschedule."

"That would be great. Just one more thing," I said

"Anything."

"How would you like a little party for your daughters? We can talk more about it night of." I said

"Sure thing. I'll look forward to seeing you."

After we said our goodbyes, I hung up.

"Who was that?" Spencer asked

"Just a friend. He wants us to come to his house for a party tomorrow night." I said

We arrived at the office. Spencer got out before helping me out of the car. We walked up to the office. Morgan, Rossi, Prentiss, JJ and Penelope were at their desks.

"Penelope," I said

Penelope has been worried sick about me since I got shot. She looked up at me. Penelope gasped and ran toward me. She stopped before she hugged me.

"Are you okay? I heard you got shot and I started panicking." Penelope said

"I'm fine. Just trying to stay away from the paparazzi right now." I said

Penelope hugged me tight.

"I'm glad you're okay." She said after she pulled away

"I actually have some news to share with all of you. Anyone know where my dad is?" I asked

"Meeting. He should be out any minute now." JJ said

Two minutes later, Dad came out to us. I hugged him before backing up.

"What's this news?"Morgan asked

"Please tell me there are no more huge surprises. Like another concert." Dad said

"The president was thankful that I saved him and his family on the night of the shooting. He is holding a party for us in the white house tomorrow night. And for the concerts dad, he has asked me to perform for his daughters."I said

"Will you be able to perform? With the wound and all?" Prentiss asked

"Its not that bad. I'll be able to perform." I said

"Emily, can I talk to you outside for a second?" Spencer asked

"Sure." I said

We went outside. He hopped in his car and I hopped into the passenger seat. He drove home. WE got out and went inside the house.

"I'm not okay with this. Any of this. Your career, your fame. Any of it." Spencer said. "When you worked at the BAU, I always got to see you and I was always with you. Now, you are hardly ever with me."

"What are you saying?" I asked as tears fell down my cheeks

"I'm saying that I don't like your career choice."

"My career is none of your business. As far as I'm concerned, your career is your life so why can't my career be my life?"

"You are never home!"

"I'm done! If you can't accept my career choice then you can't accept me." I said

I grabbed my keys and got into my car. I drove back to the office. When I got there, I went into dad's office. He stood up immediately. I closed the door.

"What happened?" dad asked as he wrapped his arms around me

"I feel like he doesn't even love me anymore." I said

"What did he say to you?"

"He told me that he hated my career choice because it was taking me away from him, taking my life. I just don't get it." I said

"Emily, go back to our house. Most of your clothes are still there. Its late. Go to sleep and tomorrow we can deal with this." dad said

I nodded and left his office. I went to my old desk. I opened the desk drawer and pulled out a picture of Spencer and me on our wedding day. It was the only thing I kept in my desk when I left. I set it on my desk and walked out. I got in my car and drove to dad's house. I went upstairs to my old room and fell asleep.

3 pm the next day

I woke up to dad shaking me.

"Come on. Its 3. You still have to get ready for the party tonight." dad said

I sat up.

"You think Spencer's still mad at me?" I asked

"He's just stressed. That's all." Dad said. "Get ready. You only have 3 hours."

Dad got up and left the room. I got up out of bed. I went into the bathroom and straightened my hair and did my makeup. By the time I finished, it was almost 6. I put on a pink, long, strapless dress. There were sparkles on the top. I slipped on pink matching heels, grabbed my duffel bag and walked downstairs. We got into the car and drove to the airport. Dad and I got on the plane with Morgan, Rossi, JJ, JJ's husband, Penelope and Prentiss. We flew to Washington.