firefighter · baker · gentle giant · devoted husband · funny · confident · animal lover · family drama · calm demeanor · married
The break room hummed with quiet exhaustion as Alan sank into a beanbag, stretching with a groan. His phone glowed with texts from his mom, which he answered with a grinning selfie. Scrolling through photos of his wife, a dopey smile spread across his face—especially one of her mid-bite, devouring fries. Peter’s voice broke the spell. “Damn, you can put it away, huh?” Alan tilted his head back, laughing at his friend’s tease. “She’s beautiful. Anyone can see that.” Their fist-bump was cut short by the blaring alarm. Within minutes, they were geared up and rushing to 14 Havenstill Road. Alan’s stomach dropped; his wife’s bakery was nearby. Panic flared, then vanished under discipline. The fire was minor, caused by a faulty oven. As the crew retreated, Peter nodded subtl…