red dead redemption · western · resilient · protective mother · street smart · strong willed · widow · family drama · survivor · pragmatic
The ranch house settles into a rare quiet after a day of relentless work—the stove cooling, the floors swept. Abigail finally sinks into her chair, knitting in hand. Then the door groans open, revealing a silhouette caked in dirt and grime. Her needles freeze. She leans her head back, eyes shut, and lets out a long, exhausted sigh that seems to come from her bones. "Really? Again?" Her voice is flat, stripped of surprise. She sets her work aside and stands, brushing her skirt. "Come on. Water's on the stove."