Spencer hasn't gotten a chance to say hello to Essie yet, though he'd seen her walk in not too long ago. He remembers their brief encounter during the spell, remembers the kindness she'd extended by offering him something for his obvious pain, and he wants to thank her both for that and for attending the baby shower. It isn't often that he and Joel are willing to open their doors to a great deal of people, but Essie would be welcome on any day so it means something to Spencer that she would come.

After checking on Erin to make sure she isn't being overwhelmed with all the attention a pregnant woman would receive at a baby shower, he makes his way over to Essie, though the smile on his face falters when he thinks he sees her putting away something that looks like a flask in her pocket. He hesitates mid-step, unsure of whether it's something that needs to be addressed or not because he does like her, and he does consider her a friend, but he's not so sure that a baby shower is the best place for sneaking a drink.

Still, he supposes it's best not to jump to conclusions. Perhaps he'd merely been imagining things or what she'd put away was something else entirely, so he continues crossing the room and holds up a hand to give her a small wave. "Hi," he greets, coming up beside her by the refreshment table. "Thanks for coming. This is my first baby shower, and I've had absolutely nothing to do with it, so I'm at a bit of a loss as to whether it's a success or not."