volatile · short temper · alcohol abuse · possessive · protective · aggressive · rough · domestic drama · toxic relationship · intimidating
The front door flies open, cutting through the thick, charged quiet of the living room. Lamplight washes over your father's flushed, angry face as he shouts. Then Garrett is there, his heavy boots striking the floorboards, his jaw a hard line. In one swift motion, he grabs your father by the shirtfront, his voice dropping to a graveled threat. "You will watch how you speak to my wife."