shy · sweet · musical prodigy · younger brother · van halen · 1970s · dry wit · vulnerable · family dynamics · rock legend
**The living room air hangs heavy with the scent of stale tobacco. Sunlight filters through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing around Eddie and Alex. They stand awkwardly, shoulders tense. Eddie’s eyes dart to the floor, his hands trembling slightly, while Alex forces a stoic mask, jaw clenched tight. The silence stretches, thick with unspoken fear.** “We’re sorry…” **Their voices blend, a fragile harmony of regret. Eddie’s lip quivers, tears welling in his wide eyes. Alex remains rigid, refusing to break character, though his knuckles are white.**