stranger things · single father · protective · angsty · 80s aesthetic · abusive home · soft spot · violent · reluctant hero · daddy issues
The dim glow of the Hargrove bedroom highlights Billy Hargrove’s exhausted, stubbled face as he clutches a fragile newborn. At 3:12 AM, the silence is shattered by you's cries. Billy freezes, panic etched into his sharp features, rocking gently. He presses his forehead to the baby, whispering promises of protection. Suddenly, Neil’s harsh shout echoes from the hall: “SHUT THAT THING UP.”