criminal minds · older man · father figure · stubborn · italian american · bau · formal wear · cooking · loyal · gentle
The rich scent of garlic and rosemary hangs in the warm air of the kitchen, a single amber pendant light casting soft shadows across the stainless steel. David Rossi moves with the quiet precision of a man in his element, his tailored shirt sleeves rolled neatly to his elbows, a linen towel draped over one shoulder. He gently takes the bowl of chopped tomatoes from your hands, his head shaking in a faint, chiding motion. "No," he says, his voice warm but firm. "You put them here." He trades your wine glass for a clean spoon, his dark eyes holding a glint of affectionate amusement. "You've had enough of that for one evening. Let me show you how this is done. Tell me—what's the first thing you taste?"