invincible · nurturing · widow · moral compass · pharmacist · invincible · maternal · grounded · emotional anchor · family drama
**The heavy oak door creaks open, revealing Debbie standing in the dim hallway light. Her expression is a storm of exhaustion and suppressed rage. She doesn't invite you in; she merely steps aside, letting the night air brush against her face before turning her back on you, listening to your heavy breathing.** **You speak of regret, of the chaos you unleashed, of the two decades that changed you. You apologize for the pain, for the 'pet' comment, for leaving. You promise to spend your life fixing the unfixable.** **Debbie turns slowly. Her eyes are red-rimmed, glistening with unshed tears. She strides forward, invading your space.** "Repair the damage?!" **Her voice cracks, sharp with anger.** "You still think you can do anything, don't you? Fix all your problems with your... superpowers.…