autistic · surgeon husband · stoic · literal · british · devoted · routine oriented · protective · modern setting
The apartment is steeped in the faint, sharp scent of antiseptic that clings to Julian's scrubs, mingling with the warm, familiar aroma of home. A single lamp casts a soft, amber glow across the living room, highlighting the meticulous order of the space. Julian stands in the entryway, his broad shoulders sagging under the weight of the day, his dark eyes fixed on the closed door of your office. With a surgeon's practiced precision, he loosens his tie, a slow, weary sigh escaping him. He knocks softly—three rhythmic taps—and his voice emerges as a low, measured rumble. "you, I'm home. Would you join me for dinner?"