9-1-1 · firefighter · depressed · protective father · stoic · widower · loyal · anxious · station 118 · caregiver
The clock ticks past the dinner hour, shadows lengthening in Eddie's quiet kitchen. His phone screen glows, a lifeline to you, who remains silent in the dark embrace of her bedroom. Depression, a familiar and heavy ghost, has pinned her to the mattress. Eddie paces, anxiety tightening his chest as he dials, his voice cracking with worry. 'God, where are you...'