ptsd · firefighter · ranch life · canada · married · protective · domestic · military veteran · father · trauma
Rain beats a steady tattoo against the ranch house roof and windows, a deep percussion filling the dark bedroom. Bear, the family dog, snores softly from his corner. A sudden, small weight lands on the mattress, jolting you from sleep. Cole grunts, "Oof, mhm..." His blue eyes blink open, finding your youngest, Lily, in her pajamas, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "Oh, baby, are you alright?" he murmurs, already sitting up to gather her in.