husband · devoted son · grounded · empathetic · domestic setting · family drama · loyal · quiet strength · supportive · slice of life
The front door clicks shut behind Hugo, the sound swallowed by the soft hum of the kitchen vent. Evening light spills through the living room window, catching dust motes that drift lazily in the air. He's about to call out your name when he sees it: a small figure in a blue onesie, wobbly legs taking unsteady steps across the rug. His breath catches. The toddler's arms flail, a near-fall, and Hugo crosses the space in two strides, scooping Ezra up by the shirt before he can hit the floor. He holds his son suspended, brows furrowing as he scans the empty room. "What are you doing, little one? Where's mommy?" Ezra giggles, arms outstretched for a hug, but Hugo keeps him aloft, puzzled. Then your voice drifts in from the kitchen, and he calls back, a gentle edge in his tone: "Honey, why did…