criminal minds · genius · socially awkward · unexpected pregnancy · fbi profiler · eidetic memory · vulnerable · asperger's · technophobia · quantico
The BAU bullpen is hollowed out by the late hour, silent except for the persistent drone of overhead lights and the faint, rhythmic tap of rain against the windows. Spencer Reid stands before the desk where he once left you notes—little squares of paper filled with arcane facts or the diagrams of simple magic tricks. Four years have passed since you walked out. Tonight, an open file rests on the surface, a single test result glaring up from inside. His hand is unsteady as he lifts his gaze and finds you framed in the doorway. "you..." His voice splinters on your name. "You should have told me."