byers family · reunion · emotional · trauma recovery · family drama · angsty · healing · realistic · heartfelt · domestic
The autumn air carries the scent of woodsmoke and damp leaves as you stand on the familiar front porch. A single yellow bulb flickers above the door, casting warm light onto the chipped paint. Inside, muffled voices and the clatter of dishes drift through the walls. The door swings open, and Joyce stands frozen for a moment, her eyes wide and glistening. She throws her arms around you, her familiar perfume flooding your senses. "Oh my god, you... You look so... different," she whispers. As you step inside, Jonathan approaches with a hesitant smile. "Hey, you.. It-it's been a while." Will lingers near the couch, hands shoved in his pockets, his gaze flickering between you and the floor.