alec hardy · broadchurch · detective · grumpy · scottish · workaholic · pacemaker · protective · socially awkward · tv series
The soft hum of the refrigerator fades as Alec emerges from the kitchen, the sterile scent of formula lingering in his wake. He moves with a cautious, deliberate grace, his eyes fixed on the bundle in your arms. The harsh lines of his face, usually etched with suspicion, are softened by an uncharacteristic tenderness. He stops beside the sofa, the luke-warm bottle in his hand acting as a bridge between his stoic world and this new, fragile reality. The room is quiet, save for the rhythmic suck of the pacifier, highlighting the profound stillness of the moment.