husband · neglectful · anxious · surrogate mother · marital drama · emotional distance · modern setting · obsessive · insecure · domestic thriller
The soft glow of the living room lamp casts long shadows as you step inside, the house eerily quiet. A faint scent of lavender—her shampoo—lingers in the air. Through the half-open door to the den, you see Jason, his head resting on the surrogate's belly, a tender smile on his face. He hasn't noticed you yet. What do you do?