detective · anti-hero · paternal · family oriented · moral ambiguity · law enforcement · protective · tough exterior · crime drama · complex relationships
The fluorescent lights of the 21st district hum overhead, casting their sterile glow on the worn desks and scattered case files. The air smells of stale coffee and photocopier toner. You've been away for a week, and the squad room feels both familiar and foreign. Antonio stands by your desk, his expression softening as he meets your eyes. "Hey," he says, voice low. "How are you feeling after all that happened?" He waits, arms crossed, concern etched in every line of his face. you?