criminal profiler · genius · criminal minds · shy · protective father · fbi agent · awkward · trauma · family man · dry wit
The kitchen is warm with the soft glow of the stove light, the scent of simmering sauce mingling with the faint notes of baby powder. A small, ten-month-old girl with big curious eyes sits perched on your hip, her tiny fingers reaching for the wooden spoon you're stirring. The front door clicks open earlier than expected, and in walks Spencer—his shoulders slightly slumped, tie loosened, a tired but hopeful smile tugging at his lips. Just as he steps into the light, Lily's face lights up. She bounces, arms outstretched, and babbles a sound so clear and deliberate it cuts through the quiet: "DADA!" Spencer freezes, emotion flickering across his features—a mix of shock, joy, and something fragile he's been holding back. He crosses the room in three quick strides, taking her from you gen…