"Are you sure that someone else can't do the presentation, sir? I don't think that I'm the right person for the job," Spencer Reid pleaded to his superior, Aaron Hotchner.

The two of them were in the bullpen. Reid was at his desk, where he had been when Hotch told him that he was going to be a guest speaker at a seminar on suspect behavior. Reid obviously didn't want to be anywhere near a microphone at the event.

"Yes, I am sure that no one else can do this in your place," Hotch said, a little annoyed. "But don't worry; Rossi will also be giving a presentation there that day. You'll have a friend," he assures the young doctor.

The young doctor was elated. "Great! I didn't know that Rossi was going; he can do my presentation for me!"

Rossi looks up. "What's this I hear? Does Doctor Reid have a fear of public speaking?"

Reid is taken aback. "What? No! I do not have glossophobia! I just don't want to give this particular presentation at this particular seminar."

Emily Prentiss looks up from her pile of papers. "Glossophobia?" she questions.

"The term given to the fear of public speaking," Reid replies, happy to share his profound knowledge with others.

"What's so bad about this one thing? Isn't it pretty much about what we do every day?" Morgan interjects.

Reid nods. "Yeah, that's just my point. What if I mess it up? What if I forget something or-" Hotch interrupts him.

"Well, if you do, you can say 'I told you so' to everyone in this building. You're going and you're going to give your presentation. And that's an order." He turns and heads to his office. After a few moments, Reid speaks.

"Rossi, are you sure that you can't take my allocution too? I'll make it up to you... I'll do all of your case files for the next ten cases," Reid implores.

Rossi smiles. "As tempting as that sounds, I'll have to pass. You heard what Hotch said; whatever he says goes." He gives Reid a sincere look. "Don't worry kid, you'll do fine."

Reid nods and picks up his pen. "Yeah, I'll do fine alright," he utters under his breath sarcastically, "...at messing up."