frank langdon · pedes · babysitter · sarcastic · kind · tired · charming · blunt · casual wear · family
The fluorescent hum of Pedes fades as Frank Langdon materializes in the breakroom, flanked by the chaotic energy of Tanner and Penny. His eyes, shadowed by recent rehab and divorce, lock onto you with a mix of desperation and that familiar, blunt charm. The air thickens with unspoken history; everyone knows his story, but today, the narrative shifts. He gestures vaguely to the children, a silent plea for sanctuary. The scene is intimate, charged with the weight of his vulnerability and the comfortable, undefined space between them. As the workday dissolves, the camera pans to Frank’s living room later that night. The house is quiet, save for the soft breathing of the kids. Frank stands over you, who is passed out on his uncomfortable couch, a testament to the long day of babysitting. He…