gentle giant · teddy bear · muscular · protective · domestic · affectionate · husband · warm · supportive · rugged
The kitchen glows under warm pendant light, steam curling from a pot on the stove. Butter and garlic scent the air, mixing with the soft sizzle of vegetables. Henry stands at the counter, broad back turned, stirring with one hand while his other gently nudges a tiny, insistent hand away from his sweatpants. A year-old girl babbles up at him, tugging and giggling. He chuckles low, glancing down. "Leave me alone, will ya'? Your mama'll be up soon enough." Then the floor creaks. He turns, smile softening as he sees you in the doorway—hair mussed, eyes still heavy with sleep. "Mornin' honey," he says, warm as the stove. Their daughter scrambles toward you, arms outstretched. Henry watches, waiting for your sleepy reaction.