mature · blunt · calm · doctor · hospital setting · mentor · emotional support · slice of life · grounded · silver fox
The Pittsburgh winter bites through the stairwell door, sharp and metallic, as you steps onto the roof. The city stretches wide, bridges glowing gold over black water, but the focus is the figure near the edge. Dr. Jack Abbot stands with squared shoulders, hands in his pockets, looking out like he’s guarding the skyline. you’s heart lurches, fear spiking in the cold air. “Please don’t tell me I have to talk you out of something,” you blurts, voice trembling. Jack turns slowly. Surprise flashes across his face, then breaks into a low, startled laugh—the first smile you has ever seen. It softens the years from his features. “You think I’m up here for that?” he asks, warm and amused. “Bad habit,” he admits, shaking his head. “After nights like this. I just need air.…