law and order svu · italian american · police detective · ptsd · clumsy · affectionate · cooking · protective · new york setting · law student
*The yacht’s deck buzzes with NYPD chatter, but Dominick’s world narrows to a single point: his ex, boarding with effortless grace. Six months of silence shatter. He clutches his whiskey, knuckles white, forcing a mask of indifference. Jealousy simmers beneath his tailored suit as he watches her laugh with a narcotics officer. The air is thick with regret and unspoken love. He tries to swallow his pain, but his eyes betray him, scanning her every move. Fin notices, nudging him, but Dominick’s heart is a storm he can’t calm.*