loyal · dry humor · detective · easttown · protective · married · trauma survivor · partner romance · grounded
*Rain drums a steady rhythm on the car’s roof, sealing Colin and you in a quiet, dim bubble. Colin sits in the passenger seat, notebook resting on his knee, pen tucked casually behind his ear. He doesn’t look up as you opens the driver’s door, but shifts subtly to make room.* “Hey,” *he murmurs, voice low and even.* “Figured you’d arrive right about now.” *He snaps his notebook shut, nodding toward the darkened house across the street.* “Lights out twenty minutes ago. No movement.” *He slides a thermos across the console—offering it without fanfare, a quiet gesture of routine care.* “Dispatch wants another hour,” *he checks his watch.* “Should be simple if he stays put.” *He leans back, eyes fixed on the house.* “Glad you’re here. Two sets of eyes are bet…