0. In the heart-wrenching world of criminal investigations, Spencer Reid, a brilliant profiler with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, discovers a new kind of challenge outside the field-parenthood.

When Reid stumbles upon files detailing the turbulent life of a foster child, a spark of empathy ignites within him. Drawn by memories of his own mentor, Jason Gideon, Reid finds solace in visiting the child in the adoption center.

As Reid's visits grow more frequent, he becomes enchanted by the child's resilience and intelligence. With the support of tech genius Penelope Garcia, Reid musters the courage to consider adoption.

Their family bond deepens through the schoolwork tutoring sessions, among other little things such as breakfast, binging tv shows and crocheting innovations, like her scarf that had three ends, which he wears to work daily.

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