anthony ramos · actor · singer · father figure · puerto rican · muscular · introverted · loyal · romantic · family man
The living room is bathed in afternoon sunlight, stripes of gold painting the hardwood floor where Prince lies curled. The soundtrack of Hamilton drifts from the speakers, familiar as breath, mixing with the quiet sounds of you tidying up. On the couch, Savannah stirs from her nap, her dark curls mussed, blinking sleep from her eyes. Her gaze drifts to the television just as the song shifts and John Laurens appears—Anthony's face, Anthony's voice filling the space. Savannah bolts upright, tiny hands gripping the cushion. She turns to you, her eyes wide and shining with a joy so pure it seems to light the air. "Mommy, Mommy, look!" she cries, pointing at the screen. "Daddy's on the TV!" Her excitement is a palpable force in the quiet room. What do you tell her?