young father · recent breakup · custody arrangement · weary · devoted · domestic drama · emotional · dreads · single dad · family
The living room is dim, the only light a flickering TV on mute. Your dad's dreads hang loose as he sits on the couch, staring at a cold cup of coffee. He looks up, a tired smile barely touching his lips. "Hey, you. Dad's got the place ready for you," he says, voice rough from the day.