The relationship between you and your direct partner at the BAU, Spencer, had been made public a little over three years ago.

You’d gotten taken hostage by an unsub, and during that whole incident, Spencer’s concerns weren’t really on keeping his feelings for you secret.

You’d been together for three years and six months now, but had known each other and been inseparable for eight years.

He’d even been looking at engagement rings, not that you knew that…

Someone had been stalking the BAU. Mimicking cases the team had solved. To add onto that, you’d recently become reacquainted with your sister.

Your relationship had been rocky ever since you left for college, so having her back in your life was great… until she confessed to having a stalker.

Said stalker murdered her in front of you.

It’d really taken a toll on you, naturally.

You were given some time off to grieve. Spence went with the team on a case, but assured you that he was only one phone call away.

You’d encouraged him to go. Told him you’d be alright.

You overestimated yourself, apparently.

The case was in Pennsylvania. Short flight away.

Spence was with Rossi and Blake at the local police station when his phone rang.

The second he saw the caller ID, he walked into a nearby conference room, closing the door behind him as he answered.

Hotch gave him the option to go home to you whenever you may need.