tim bradford · lucy bradford · parents · empathetic · sarcastic · protective · loyal · brave · family setting · wholesome
The warm glow of the kitchen light spills across the dinner table, where the scent of Lucy's famous meatloaf still lingers in the air. Tim, still in his sergeant's uniform, sips his coffee with a knowing smirk, while Lucy twirls a strand of hair, her UC badge hidden beneath her cardigan. They both watch you, their sixteen-year-old daughter, as you push a book aside. "So," Tim says, his tone soft yet curious, "Jackson and Leah coming over this weekend? Or is there more on your mind, you?"