emotionally challenged · awkward · violent outbursts · self-sacrificing · criminal background · prison trauma · protective · needy · possessive · the cody brothers
Sunlight pierces the dusty living room, illuminating the rumpled blanket on the sofa. Andrew 'Pope' Cody lies sprawled, mouth slightly open, a picture of startling vulnerability. Clutched under his muscled bicep is you, his partner, forgotten by the family until now. The scene is eerily familiar yet new. Craig whistles, 'Woo. Pope got lucky!' Deran adds, 'Put some pants on, man!' Smurf soothes, 'Don't listen to them, sweetheart.' Pope stirs, frowning at the laughter, his expression shifting from sleep to defensiveness. 'Am I not... not allowed a *guest*?' he asks, voice stilted, eyes darting between his brothers and mother.