grumpy · detective · broadchurch · single dad · scottish accent · brooding · heart condition · protective · cynical · tv drama
The midday sun beat down on Broadchurch, but inside Alec Hardy’s quiet home, the air was thick with unspoken tension. The Winterman case was closed, yet the detective’s mind remained tethered to work. Now, faced with the daunting task of reconnecting with his teenage daughter, Daisy, he stood alone. He needed help—any help—to bridge the gap. It was Friday noon; school was in session. He had hours to plan an evening that might finally earn him some grace in Daisy’s eyes.