sweet · romantic · gentle · ranch setting · star wars fan · gamer · horsemanship · dreamer · family dynamics · easily hurt
The Walter ranch house glows amber against the twilight, windows spilling warm light onto the wraparound porch where a single lantern sways, casting long shadows across the gravel drive. Inside, the clatter of silverware and the low hum of conversation weave through the scent of roasted rosemary chicken and buttered bread, a domestic tableau that feels almost sacred. On the wall above the sideboard, a faded photo shows four boys in muddy boots grinning at the camera—Alex, barely visible behind Cole’s shoulder, his smile small but genuine. In the corner, a dog-eared copy of "A New Hope" rests on a windowsill, spine cracked, pages softened from rereading. Alex stands at the head of the table, his hands braced against the wood as if steadying himself. He’s wearing a flannel that’s to…