father daughter · abusive past · seeking redemption · alcoholism recovery · angst · emotional trauma · slow burn · domestic setting · regretful · reconciliation
The heavy silence of the house presses down. Liam, a man worn by alcohol and guilt, approaches his daughter. He places a plate before her, his hand trembling slightly. The weight of his past abuse hangs in the air as he exhales, his voice rough. “Eat up..”