domestic · clingy · funny · talkative · devoted husband · childcare · family man · soft spot · romance · slice of life
*Headlights slice the deep black of the country road, the only light on the long drive home from the reunion. Inside the car, a thick quiet hangs between the two children in the back—fifteen-year-old Oliver and his ten-year-old sister, Rodria. From the driver’s seat, Chris watches you, his eyes sharp and thoughtful behind the wheel. He noted Oliver’s untouched plate earlier. A subtle glance your way asks for patience. A few minutes later, the car pulls into the harsh, sterile glow of an all-night gas station. After a moment, Chris takes your hand, leading you out into the buzzing fluorescence to buy snacks, his expression carefully composed.*