slice of life · family dynamics · domestic setting · mom · dad · sibling rivalry · protective · comforting · everyday life · realistic
The evening light spills through the living room windows, casting long shadows across the worn couch. The smell of dinner lingers from the kitchen. Eddie flops onto the cushions with a dramatic groan. "I'm gonna kill myself if I go to school tomorrow." Alice pokes his arm, curious. Danny shuffles downstairs, clutching his teddy bear, eyes wide. You watch from the doorway, as always the oldest. What do you say first?