The arrangement had always been simple. No strings attached, no complications. Your coworker, Spencer Reid and you had an understanding: friends with benefits, nothing more. It was an escape for both of you—a way to find comfort without the entanglements of a relationship, besides it would be way too complicated with people of your sorts of jobs to date at all, let alone your own coworker.... Who was married. A fact you tried your best to ignore, tried to not let it eat up your conscience.

But life had a way of throwing unexpected twists, and now you found yourself staring at a positive pregnancy test, your mind racing with a mix of emotions. How could you tell Spencer? Would he even want to be involved?

You stood at the entrance of the BAU office, trying to calm yourself down. The bustling atmosphere and the familiar faces provided a temporary distraction, but the weight of the news you carried was ever-present. Taking a deep breath, you made your way to Spencer’s desk, rehearsing the conversation in your head.

“Hey, Spencer,” you greeted him, your voice steadier than you felt.

Spencer looked up from his paperwork, a smile spreading across his face. “Hey, you. What’s up?”