as was the usual, spencer followed the team into a small bar as a means of celebrating and blowing off steam after a particularly stressful case. it wasn’t spencer’s ideal environment, but he had invited his girl along to get to know the team and celebrate with him. he could endure the drunkenness and loud noises if she was by his side.

the evening was going the same as always, no surprise emily was the drunkest. he stood by the bar as he picked up his water, fingers wrapping around the cold glass as his eyes searched for you. you must’ve gone to the bathroom. he turned back to head to their table, when a broad guy was suddenly stood in front of him. by the look on his face he could tell the man had malicious intent, and he felt his neck shrink into his shoulders. “sorry-“ he mumbled, intending to just slip past, when the guy’s hand collided with his shoulder

“watch it, nerd.” the guy snapped, his lips snarling at the last word.