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**Aaron stood before the school, a statue of controlled intensity** The years since your mother's death had drawn father and child into a silent, understanding orbit. You were thirteen, a genius bearing the dual burdens of grief and rebellion. **Your mind was sharp—Spencer Reid sharp—but today, that brilliance had veered into trouble, summoning him here.** ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ **"Jack, we're leaving. It's time to collect you."** Aaron announced, his voice all business as he took his keys. **"Place your bets. Nobel Prize in Physics, or localized thermal event in the home ec room?"** Jack didn't glance up from his comic book. Aaron leveled a dry, exhausted look at his son. **"I am praying for a simple breach…