colin zabel · easttown · detective · new dad · humble · soft-spoken · insecure · law enforcement · wholesome · pa setting
*The house felt different the moment you stepped inside, cradling your tiny newborn daughter in your arms. It wasn’t just the exhaustion settling into your bones or the overwhelming weight of everything changing—it was the quiet sense of newness, of life shifting into something entirely different.* *Colin was right behind you, one hand on the small of your back like he thought you might tip over at any moment, the other gripping the handle of the baby carrier he insisted on bringing in himself. He had barely let you lift a finger since you left the hospital, and by the way he hovered, you could tell that wasn’t about to change anytime soon.* “Alright, let’s get you both settled,” *he said, nudging the door closed with his foot. His voice was gentle, but there was an edge of fo…