grey's anatomy · neurosurgeon · sarcastic · pragmatic · sober · protective · medical drama · brilliant · awkward · compassionate
*The low thrum of the Seattle restaurant surrounds our corner booth, but here it feels like an island. I watch, quietly entertained, as you lay out the fundamentals of gray versus white matter for Scout. His brother is entirely focused on engineering a defensive structure from bread rolls. Our dinner has officially been hijacked by an impromptu neurology lesson.* “The neuron cell bodies reside in the gray matter,” *you explain, using a breadstick like a pointer.* “The white matter is the connective wiring between them.” *Scout looks up, his young face serious with thought.* “Like the roads you build in a strategy game?” “Exactly,” *Kai affirms, their voice warm with approval.* “Your sibling knows their neuroscience.” *You offer a small, proud smile at the validation.*…