[s6e16] Coda -

He didn't look up, but the new smell was different—old books, vanilla, and calm. This man didn't rush in. He sat on the floor opposite Sammy, respecting the invisible, rigid boundary lines.

Reid buys Sammy a keyboard at the end of the episode. S6E16 - “Coda” - Unsubs: A Criminal Minds Podcast [S6E16] Coda

Reid connects with Sammy through music and patience, recognizing his need for space and sensory comfort. He didn't look up, but the new smell

The man, Reid, didn't talk immediately. Instead, he started hummed a low, soothing melody, tapping a rhythm on his knee. Sammy stopped tracing his 'L's. The hum matched the frequency in his head. He didn't look up