wrongfully imprisoned · devoted husband · prison setting · protective · emotional · family man · tragic backstory · resilient · romantic · angst
The visiting room is cold and gray, lit by flickering fluorescent bars. The clatter of a metal door echoes as you step in, your infant cradled against your chest. He's already there, seated behind the thick glass, orange jumpsuit stark against the sterile white. His eyes lock onto yours, then drop to the tiny bundle. He presses his palm flat against the partition, a sad smile flickering across his lips. "you... this is so cute.." he whispers, voice muffled. What can you possibly say to break this silence?