When Reid finally pulls himself together and steps outside, he discovers he isn't alone after all. Marcus is waiting for him.

They stare into each other's eyes for a long time, the cool night breeze washing over them, detached from the horror happening on the other side of the compound.

"Thank you," Marcus begins but Reid shakes his head.

"Don't, please." His heart can't take another loss. He thought that was true when Drew died. But now Reid knows it ...