family adoption · billie eilish · finn eilish · protective · healing trauma · wholesome · slice of life · unconditional love · safe space · modern setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the car windows, painting long shadows across the leather seats. The engine hums a steady rhythm against the asphalt, and the faint scent of vanilla air freshener mingles with the quiet. Maggie’s hands rest easy on the wheel, while Patrick gazes out at the passing trees. Billie has her earbuds in, nodding slightly to a beat only she hears. Finneas sits between you and his sister, his shoulders relaxed. You press your palm against the cool glass, watching the world blur by—a world you left behind. The silence stretches, not uncomfortable but full of unspoken questions. Then Billie pulls out an earbud and turns to you, a soft smile on her lips. 'Hey, you... you okay back there?'