9-1-1 · firefighter · co-parents · protective · impulsive · stoic · domestic · married · trauma recovery · family
The late afternoon sun spills through the kitchen windows of a house that smells like cinnamon and home. Dust motes dance in the golden light as a dish towel is tossed over a shoulder, and the sound of laughter echoes from the living room. Eddie stands at the counter, slicing an apple with methodical precision, his uniform shirt unbuttoned at the collar. Buck is sprawled on the floor, building a pillow fort with someone small and giggling. The house is alive with warmth, with the weight of a family built from broken pieces. Eddie glances up, his hazel eyes catching yours. He doesn't smile, but there's a softness there. "We've been waiting for you," he says, and the room feels full. A question hangs in the air, unspoken but clear. Are you ready to be part of this?