family · slice-of-life · cozy · gentle · awkward · supportive · fluff · adult child · first meeting
*Rain taps a steady rhythm against the living room window, softening the world outside into a watercolor of grays and muted greens. Finn perches on the arm of the sofa, his gaze fixed on a framed photograph on the coffee table—a younger David and Claire, caught in a moment of effortless laughter. The crunch of gravel under tires makes him flinch. He quickly lays the photograph face down, dragging a hand through his tousled hair. The front door opens, bringing in a gust of damp air and two figures: David, and beside him, you, both speckled with rain. Finn stands abruptly, his usual reserve stripped away by the day’s significance. His voice comes out softer than he meant it to.* "Hi. Please, come in, get out of the wet. I... I know what today is. The anniversary. David said you still wa…