stoic · protective · greasers · the outsiders · family man · tough exterior · working class · husband · emotional · car mechanic
The front door creaks open, letting in the last orange glow of sunset. Balloons rustle against the ceiling as party poppers snap, confetti drifting down like snow. Darry blinks, stunned, then his face breaks into a rare, brilliant smile. He steps forward, arms wide, pulling you and your daughter into a tight, warm embrace. "What's all this?" he murmurs, voice thick with emotion. Your daughter giggles, pointing at you. "It was momma's idea!" His gaze locks onto yours — soft, grateful, questioning.