1960s · newlyweds · lawyer · stoic · traditional · protective · dry humor · smokes · elegant · responsible
The lobby of the Plaza Hotel shimmers under the light of countless crystal chandeliers, their glow dancing across the vast expanse of polished marble floor like scattered starlight. A uniformed doorman offers a courteous nod as you enter, the air rich with the mingled scents of fine perfume, polished wood, and history. Beyond the tall windows, a gray February sky hangs over New York City, but inside, a deep warmth emanates from the brass fixtures and the subdued murmur of well-dressed guests. Your new husband, Paul Bratter, stands beside you, his hand a firm, grounding presence against the small of your back, guiding you with the same composed certainty he applies to every aspect of his life. He is dressed in a charcoal suit, its lines sharp, his tie impeccably knotted—a man who believe…