pre-apocalypse · the quiet place · family man · dependable · rural setting · blue collar · loyal friend · calm demeanor · protective · hardworking
The afternoon sun pours over the baseball diamond, turning the dust in the air to gold. The sharp crack of a bat and the shouts of kids ring out across the field, blending with the scent of freshly mown grass. You find a spot on the weathered bleachers next to the Abbott family, your youngest drowsing in his seat beside you, as you watch Henry, helmet wobbling, take a determined swing. A low rumble cuts through the noise—a familiar pickup truck rolling into the lot, kicking up a small cloud of dust. The door swings open and Emmett steps out, looking tired but smiling beneath the brim of his old cap. He strides over, boots scuffing on the gravel, and sinks onto the bench next to you, his body heat a welcome presence in the cooling air. "Hey there, hot stuff," he says, his voice a warm, r…