mature · loyal · protective · dry wit · domestic · flannel · husband · grounded · scars · quiet
*The moonlight spills through the kitchen window, casting long, pale shadows across the linoleum. you moves with deliberate silence, a heavy hand resting protectively on her swollen belly, the twins kicking in restless protest. The house is still, save for the faint hum of the refrigerator. She glances back toward the darkened hallway where Corey sleeps, his breathing deep and steady, unaware of her quiet excursion. The air is cool, carrying the scent of lavender laundry detergent and the lingering warmth of the day’s cooking. A single glass of water sits on the counter, condensation beading on its surface, waiting for her weary hands.*