Disclaimer: I do not own Criminal Minds.
Since I was asked to write a prequel to Spencer's Secret Wife by a few reviewers I decided to do it so here it is.
I'm going to cast Alexis Bledel as Clarissa Hotchner, and eventually Little Diana will appear since I have it that she was born on December 21st of 2003 after Spencer was in the BAU for over two months and right now in this story it's November 28th of 2000 when Spencer is 19.
I have it that Spencer decided to go to Yale instead of Cal-tech.
Spencer was getting ready for his morning lectures when there was a knock on the door of his dorm. A minute later he saw his academic adviser with a police officer who both had grim faces.
"Did I do anything wrong officer?" asked Spencer.
"May I please come in?" asked Officer Benson.
"Sure." said Spencer.
A few seconds later Spencer was sitting across from Officer Benson who introduced himself.
"At three AM your aunt Ethel and uncle Gordon were killed by a drunk driver while they were driving back from New York City." said Officer Benson.
At that moment Spencer fell onto his pillows while bursting into tears as Officer Benson looked at Spencer's academic adviser.
"Is there anyone I can call for him?" asked Officer Benson.
"He has a cousin living in Atlanta, Georgia and an aunt residing in Bennington Sanitarium in his hometown Las Vegas," said Dr. Steven Richards.
"What about a girlfriend?" asked Officer Benson as his heart broke for the young man.
"No, but I'm already planning on helping him plan the funerals and have him go to mandatory grief counseling." said Dr. Richards.
Officer Benson pulled out his card and passed it to Dr. Richards.
"If he needs anything please call me." said Officer Benson.
"Thank you." said Dr. Richards as he looked at the young man who cried himself to sleep.
A minute later Office Benson let himself out, and Dr. Richards used the phone to call Spencer's professors and let them know that Spencer won't be attending classes for awhile.
Two days later Spencer was sitting on a bench with tears streaming down his face while looking at a picture of him with his aunt and uncle after he earned his first PhD when he heard a female voice.
"You alright?" asked a young woman.
Spencer looked up and saw a girl around his age.
"My aunt and uncle who raised me since I was four years old after my parents death, passed away two days ago in a car accident." said Spencer as he wiped a tear from his face.
"I lost my father when I was five and my mom at 17." said the girl as she sat down next to Spencer.
"I'm Spencer Reid." said Spencer.
"I'm Clarissa Hotchner, and you look like you could use a friend." said Clarissa as her cellphone rang and she answered it.
"Hello?" asked Clarissa.
"Where are you Clarissa? I have been waiting for you for the past 10 minutes." said Hotch.
"Right now I am talking to a boy around my age who just lost his aunt and uncle who practically raised him a few days ago, and I don't want to leave him alone since he is grieving." said Clarissa softly.
"Well bring him with you if you want to help cheer him up." said Hotch before hanging up.
Clarissa looked at Spencer who pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose.
"Come join my older brother and I for lunch, Spencer, because I would rather not leave you alone right now." said Clarissa as she held out her hand for Spencer to take.
Spencer took Clarissa's hand as he got up before following her to her car. A few minutes later Clarissa looked at the young man in her passenger seat.
"How long have you been attending Yale?" asked Clarissa.
"Since I was 12. My aunt and uncle moved here with me when I decided to attend Yale," said Spencer.
"And you're like 18?" asked Clarissa.
"I just turned 19 less than two months ago." said Spencer.
"I'm turning 19 in two weeks. But if you have been attending college since you were 12, you must be a genius." said Clarissa.
"Yes I am." said Spencer.
"So how smart are you?" asked Clarissa who was impressed.
"I have an IQ of 187, an eidetic memory, and a reading speed of 20,000 words per minute." said Spencer while looking at Clarissa.
"Cool." said Clarissa.
"You're not intimidated?" asked Spencer.
"I'm not because I graduated high school as valedictorian in my class, and I am studying to become a nurse." said Clarissa.
"As of right now I have a PhD in Mathematics, and I am almost finished with my second PhD." said Spencer.
"What is your second PhD going to be in?" asked Clarissa.
"Engineering since I already have BAs in Engineering and Chemistry." said Spencer.
"So you're the math and science type of guy." said Clarissa.
"Pretty much." said Spencer.
"Learning about the human body in school is the reason why I wanted to become a nurse because my dad died from cancer." said Clarissa.
A few minutes later Clarissa pulled up into a parking lot for a diner and looked at Spencer.
"Come with me." said Clarissa.
A few minutes later Spencer was sitting in a booth with Clarissa and Aaron Hotchner.
"Aaron Hotchner." said Aaron as he held out his hand for Spencer to shake, "And I'm so sorry about your loss."
"Thank you, and I'm Dr. Spencer Reid, but please call me Spencer." said Spencer.
"You look way too young to be a doctor." said Hotch.
Spencer quietly explained his IQ, memory, and reading speed to his new friend's older brother.
"Impressive." said Aaron.
"Thank you." said Spencer before looking at the suit that Hotch was wearing, "You work for the government?"
At that moment Hotch looked a bit impressed.
"I'm a profiler for the Behavioral Analysis Unit down in Quantico, Virginia." said Aaron.
Spencer smiled a bit since he heard about the BAU.
"Do you work for Jason Gideon or have ever worked with David Rossi?" asked Spencer.
"I've worked with both men, and how do you know their names?" asked Aaron.
"I read David Rossi's latest book, and I attended Agent Gideon's lecture two months ago." said Spencer.
"And you didn't think of approaching him?" asked Aaron.
"I was late for my next lecture, and I didn't know if I could join the FBI since I have no experience with law enforcement." said Spencer.
"How old are you?" asked Aaron.
"19 sir.." said Spencer.
"The FBI is always looking for academics since they can use more brains than brawn, and maybe in a few years you could join since the FBI can always use someone with your intelligence." said Aaron.
"Let's just say that I have been approached by the CIA and NSA already due to my intelligence, and I don't want to do the CIA but the NSA is tempting." said Spencer.
"I can't blame them for wanting someone as smart as you, and as soon as the FBI Director finds out about you he will want to have you recruited." said Aaron as he made a mental note to send word to the Director about meeting Spencer.
Spencer smiled thoughtfully at Aaron's comment just as a waitress approached them.
"May I take your orders now?" asked a waitress.
Spencer, Clarissa, and Aaron gave their orders, and as soon as the waitress left, Aaron looked at Spencer.
"How long ago did your aunt and uncle die?" asked Aaron.
"Two days ago, and my academic adviser is helping me with funeral preparations while having me talk to a counselor." said Spencer.
"Cause of death?" asked Aaron.
"They were hit by a drunk driver, and the drunk driver didn't make it." said Spencer.
Clarissa looked at Spencer.
"When is the funeral?" asked Clarissa.
"In two days." said Spencer.
At that moment Clarissa made her decision.
"Like I told you that since you look like you need a friend, I'm going to come to the funeral so I can support you." said Clarissa.
Spencer was about to protest when Aaron looked at Spencer.
"Better not argue with my baby sister since she doesn't back down on any decisions that she makes." said Aaron.
Spencer sighed in defeat, and a few minutes later their food arrived causing all three adults to eat and Aaron looked at his little sister.
"Just so you know Haley, Jason, Sean, and I will be here for your birthday in two weeks." said Aaron.
"I can't wait." said Clarissa before looking at Spencer who looked like he was feeling out of place, "You're welcome to join us."
"I don't want to intrude on your family gathering." said Spencer.
"If my sister in law, Sean, uncle Jason find out that I finally made a friend on campus, they're gonna want to meet you." said Clarissa.
Aaron looked at Spencer.
"And the Jason I mentioned is Jason Gideon, and he would be glad to meet you." said Aaron.
"I guess I will come." shrugged Spencer before dipping a French fry in ketchup and popped it into his mouth.
After eating for a few more minutes in silence, Aaron's phone rang and a minute later he looked at Spencer and Clarissa.
"I have to get going since I'm heading back to Quantico." said Aaron as he pulled out a business card, "If you need someone to talk to or need anything, please give me a call."
Spencer took the card.
"Thank you." said Spencer.
A few minutes later Spencer and Clarissa were sitting alone in their booth, and Clarissa looked at Spencer.
"What's one of your favorite TV shows?" asked Clarissa.
"Star Trek." said Spencer.
"Awesome." grinned Clarissa.
"You're a fan?" asked Spencer.
"I am and I also love Star Wars." said Clarissa.
"Me too." said Spencer.
Spencer and Clarissa started talking about their hometowns and what led them to attending Yale, and when they were leaving the diner Clarissa looked at Spencer.
"I think we're going to be great friends Spencer." said Clarissa as she smiled at Spencer before reciting her cellphone number, causing Spencer to commit it to memory before giving her his number.