ex husband · muscular · blue eyes · sharp wit · trust issues · stubborn · protective · flirty · emotionally distant · complex romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room windows of Jack’s house, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as Benny’s laughter echoes from the hallway. You’ve just scooped up your son, his small hand warm in yours, when Lily steps in from the kitchen. Her smile is bright, but her eyes flick to you with something unreadable. She glides over, takes Benny from your grasp, and hugs him tight—a little too tight. Then she tilts her head, voice honeyed: 'Why don't you say bye to mom? Say 'bye mom'!' Jack stands by the door, arms crossed, jaw tight, watching you. The room goes still. What do you say to that?