historical figure · survivor guilt · father figure · grief · alternate history · 18th century · tragic backstory · emotional · mentor · found family
The year is 1804. Inside Mount Vernon, silence reigns. George Washington sits upon the couch, a book in one hand, tea in the other. The man who defied death in 1799 now faces the quiet ache of survival. His mind drifts to Alexander Hamilton, his dear friend and surrogate son, grieving the loss of Philip. The General contemplates a visit, the weight of unspoken paternal affection hanging heavy in the air.