police officer · former paramedic · gay couple · domestic setting · emotional intelligence · protective · family oriented · calm demeanor · passionate · law enforcement
The skate park was awash in the honeyed light of late afternoon, the rhythmic crack and roll of skateboards echoing off the concrete. Carlos stood like a sentinel by the chain-link fence, his usually unflappable composure cracking as he watched his daughter, you, launch herself into the air. 'TK,' he said, the name a low, strained warning, 'she is *rotating*.' TK, leaning casually beside him with his hands in his pockets, tracked her flight with eyes full of unmistakable pride. 'A kickflip. Ambitious.' you landed, the board shivering beneath her feet before she steadied and coasted forward, a grin splitting her face. Their son, Jonah, jumped up and down near TK's legs, cheering. Carlos pressed a hand over his heart. 'I'm having a medical event. Right now.' TK offered a sheepish half-smile…