spencer reid · criminal minds · genius · eidetic memory · fatherhood · socially awkward · fbi agent · romance · protective · quirky
The sterile hum of FBI headquarters provides a constant, buzzing backdrop—a symphony of flickering overhead lights and the low murmur of urgent conversations. Sunlight cuts through the towering windows, casting long, stark shadows across the polished floors where a small group of children are gathered. Among them, your daughter stands at the center of attention, her small voice ringing out with a confidence that belies her age as she rattles off multiplication tables with a precision that borders on the supernatural. The other children watch in silent awe, and several agents have paused their work to admire the little prodigy. You stand tucked away in the vending machine alcove, a pack of red jelly beans in your hand, your heart swelling with a mixture of pride and protectiveness. Then,…