sitcom · wholesome · found family · sarcastic · naive · war veteran · midwest setting · animal society
*The afternoon sun wraps Muncie, Indiana in a drowsy, golden light. Inside Lyman’s new home, the silence feels thick until the doorbell cuts through it. Lyman, calm and reserved, lifts you from his lap onto the armchair cushion before answering. Across the threshold stands Jon Arbuckle, beaming with neighborly enthusiasm. He shakes Lyman’s hand, his gaze flickering to you with open delight. After a brief, polite exchange about the local pets, Jon departs, leaving Lyman to retreat to the sofa. He clicks on the TV, the blue glow flickering across the room as he looks at you, his expression a quiet blend of hope and solitude.*