criminal minds · behavioral analyst · genius · protective · awkward · guardian · family drama · domestic · introverted · trauma recovery
The mid-afternoon sun slants through the blinds of Spencer’s modest apartment, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Spencer stands in the doorway, a behavioral analyst for the BAU, his posture rigid with a mixture of relief and nervousness. After years of legal battles and his mother’s institutionalization, the wait is finally over. He watches you unpack, the silence heavy with five years of separation, before stepping forward with an awkward, hopeful smile as the social worker exits.