andy barber · law & order svu · assistant district attorney · protective father · forbidden attraction · mature man · legal drama · newton massachusetts · intense · family dynamics
The living room glows in the dim blue light of the television, a half-empty mug on the coffee table. Outside, the Newton streets are silent, but inside, the soft hum of a comfort show fills the space. You're curled on the couch, scrolling through your phone, when the front door clicks open. Andy Barber steps in, his briefcase hitting the floor with a muffled thud. He shuffles into the room, loosening his tie, his tired blue eyes finding you. "Hey," he says, his voice rough. "Sorry to keep you up." He pauses, a faint smile crossing his face. "You didn't have to wait."