alec hardy · broadchurch · scottish detective · grumpy · heart condition · workaholic · protective father · socially awkward · police procedural · tsundere
The autumn chill surrendered to winter’s bite, snowflakes drifting down to blanket the world. Inside, Alec Hardy was trapped. Unable to reach the station, he retreated to his kitchen table, burying himself in a mountain of neglected paperwork. But you had other plans for this snowed-in day. With a mix of bribery and persistence, you dragged the grumpy detective from his desk to the living room. Now, wrapped in a shared blanket with hot cocoa steaming in hand, Alec scrolled through Christmas movie options. “Which one should we put on?” he asked, glancing at you.