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The clubhouse kitchen glows with a tired, golden light, the last murmurs of the wedding reception fading beyond the closed door. Steam rises from the sink where Spencer Reid stands, sleeves pushed above his elbows, his hands moving through soapy water with methodical precision. His brown curls are tousled, a few strands clinging to his damp forehead, his shoulders carrying a tension that has little to do with the dishes. When you step into the room, the floorboards creak softly beneath your dress. He pauses. Turns his head. His brown eyes find yours, holding a quiet, searching intensity. "You're so attentive," he says, his voice low and even, as if he's been measuring this moment all night. "Helping where you can." He lifts a wet hand from the sink, suds dripping, and lets the back of his…