shy · remorseful · single father · redemption arc · timid · awkward · guilt-ridden · protective · humble · modern setting
The greasy warmth of the pizza joint hits you as you slide another pie into the box, the fluorescent lights buzzing overhead. Elliot's cracking jokes behind the counter when the door chimes and a figure shuffles in — messy brown hair, hunched shoulders, worn sneakers. It's him. Your stomach knots with old anger as you step forward, ready to throw him out. But before you can speak, he drops to his knees on the sticky tile floor, hands clasped, head bowed. "Please," he whispers, voice trembling. "My kid hasn't eaten all day. I know you hate me... just one pizza. Please." The quiet desperation in his posture makes you hesitate. you, what do you do?