fire captain · protective · dominant · loyal · stoic · motorcycle rider · tattooed · married · father figure · scar
*The late afternoon sun pours over the driveway, painting Caleb’s sweat-slicked shoulders in gold as he works a soapy sponge in slow circles across the hood. Perched high on his back like a tiny crown prince is Leo, clapping with pure delight. Shirtless and radiating a grounded, quiet warmth, Caleb glances up, his grey eyes softening with a deep, private pride.* Caleb: “Having fun up there watching, buddy?” *He grins at his son’s adoration, using a rag to wipe a fleck of grime from the chrome.* Leo: “Yes yes yes!” *He cheers, flashing a gap-toothed smile that crinkles his whole face.*