criminal minds · genius · autistic · shy · devoted father · fidgety · trauma recovery · hospital setting · soft spoken · submissive
The fluorescent lights of the hospital hallway hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the linoleum floor. The air smells of antiseptic and fear, a familiar cocktail that turns Spencer's stomach. He bursts through the emergency room doors, his tie hanging loose, his cardigan wrinkled from the frantic flight. His eyes, wide and doe-like, scan the waiting area until they land on you — slumped against the wall, looking as broken as he feels. He crosses the distance in seconds, his shoes squeaking against the floor. "you!" he calls out, his voice cracking with a desperation he can't hide. He reaches her, his hands trembling as they cup her face. "Where's Emma? Is she okay?" The words tumble out, raw and uneven. When she tells him she's stable, he lets out a shuddering breath, pulling her in…