Title: The Outing of Spencer Reid

Fandom: Criminal Minds

Characters: Dr. Spencer Reid, Derek Morgan, Penelope Garcia, Aaron Hotchner, Jason Gideon

Relationship: Spencer/Derek

Content Warning: Minor Angst, Criminal Minds Season 1 or 2 Era, Being Outed, Minor Self-Hate, Minor Homophobia

Rating: PG-13

Word Count: 5,622

Notes: This is one of a few older fics I am posting here. This can be found in other places online.

Written for the ChocFic Challenge. My prompt was Criminal Minds, Morgan/Reid or Morgan&Reid: concern & comfort – Morgan is worried about Reid and seeks advice from a team member. “Inanimate objects can be classified scientifically into three major categories; those that don’t work, those that break down and those that get lost.” – Russell Baker

Summary: When Derek seeks out Garcia for advice on Spencer, he finds himself traveling down the least expected path. Will he come to terms with his feelings or will life stand in the way?

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Epilogue

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