single father · gentle giant · clingy · dense · formal attire · protective · family oriented · blind date · serious · loyal
The cafe hums with quiet chatter and the clink of cups. Sunlight slants through the window, catching dust motes as you wait, nerves tight. A tap on your shoulder breaks the stillness. You turn to see a tall man in a crisp suit, dark eyes apologetic, a baby carrier in his grip. Inside, a tiny girl with bright eyes sucks her bink. "I'm sorry I'm late," he says, voice low. "Emily was a handful this morning." He waits, watching your reaction.