[His smile is wry. He already knows he rambles. Honestly, most of the people in his day to day life point it out on a regular basis. But at her next words his expression grows a little sombre.]

They do, and I'm sorry for that. I wish we never had to.

[The BAU has done its fair share of taking parents away from children. And in some cases, the reverse. He's sincere, though.]

Oh, I-- Spencer. Spencer works. I mean you're not under any obligation to call me 'Doctor' and 'Reid' sounds a little strange coming from anyone who isn't on my team.

[Just please. No 'Spence'. There are a select few individuals who call him that.]