The words sounded muffled, like they were coming to him from a great distance, but he could hear them nonetheless. He could hear the panic in Reid's voice, too. He couldn't remember ever hearing Reid sound that afraid.

He could say anything. He had to say something, he had to reassure him somehow. His fingers tightened around Reid's, though it was almost imperceptible, given his lack of strength right now.

"I'm not gonna..." His eyes slid closed again, and he snapped them open. "...not gonna leave. Promise."

There were sirens in the distance, getting closer and closer until they stopped completely, and the medics rushed in.