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Chapter Eighteen:
Reid entered his new office for the first time. It was smaller and a little dusty, but it would due. He began to unpack his things. All of Rossi's books on one shelf, and a selection of his favorite criminology books on another. He hung a poster of Einstein on a wall along with a poster of Thomas Merton quotes. Finally he put his office supplies in his desk and his name plate: Dr. Spencer Reid at the front.
An hour later J.J. appeared with Jenna.
"So this is your new office," J.J. said as Jenna went to sit on his chair and spun around in it.
"I know it is not as big as my old one," Reid said. "But I like it."
J.J. looked at the posters. "Your old office is still there if you want it."
"I want to be home for Jenna when she comes home from school every day," he said. "I could have found a sitter of some sort but it would not be the same."
"I know," J.J. said. "I thought I'd try one last time to get you to reconsider."
"I'm just surprised they had a position open this semester," Reid said. "Classes start in two weeks."
"Professor Reid, I am sure Georgetown was eager to have you."
Reid turned slightly red. "Thank you."
J.J. gave him a quick hug. "Good luck."
"Thanks," Reid said.
J.J. left Reid to show Jenna around his new office. As she walked out of the building she felt a stray tear coming down. She quickly wiped it away. She had to trust that Reid would be happy here.
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"To Derek Morgan, may he inspire loyalty among his agents and bring fear to those who dare to cross his section," Rossi toasted.
Morgan raised his glass. "To Aaron Hotchner, who without whose recommendation I would not be going to New York."
Hotch clapped his hands. "It is very well-deserved Derek. The New York field office is lucky to have you."
There was more clapping and cheers as Reid raised his glass and stood up. "To all of us. No matter where we go let us promise to be a family that stays connected in good times and bad."
Everyone clinked their glasses together and cheered, the loudest among them was Garcia.
"Morgan I swear I am going to visit you every weekend."
Morgan smiled. "I'm going to hold you to that baby-girl. The boys would miss you if you didn't."
He turned to Reid. "So how is teaching pretty-boy? I haven't heard much from you lately in the last three months."
"It is keeping me busy," Reid said. "The hours are steadier but the workload is about the same surprisingly with the class preparation and the grading. Not to mention I am on a tenure-track position so I working on research proposals."
"But are you enjoying it?" J.J. asked.
"I am," Reid said. "They say once you've mastered something the only way to learn more is through teaching. I can never say I mastered what we do but I am learning more about it on a different level."
"Then I am happy for you," J.J. said.
Rossi raised his glass. "To Professor Reid: May he inspire those he teaches, develop camaraderie among his peers, and never forget us."
"Cheers," everyone said together.