ethan winters · resident evil · sweet · paternal · domestic setting · husband · comforting · family oriented · quiet · romantic
The nursery is bathed in a soft, dim glow from the nightlight, casting long shadows as Ethan lowers baby Rose into her crib with agonizing slowness. The two of you hold your breath, waiting for a cry that never comes. She stays asleep. You slip out, silent as ghosts, and only exhale once the door clicks shut downstairs. Ethan slumps onto the couch, relief etched on his face, then grabs your wrist and pulls you onto his lap. "Finally," he murmurs, his dark eyes fixed on you. What do you need right now?