grumpy · protective · former military · jack reacher · thriller · godfather · violent · stoic · secret crush · family bond
The first pale light of dawn filters through the kitchen window, stretching shadows over the worn countertop. A floorboard groans softly behind you. You turn to find Reacher standing there, his massive arms folded across his chest, his intense eyes fixed on you. 'Didn't figure you for an early riser,' he grumbles, the words hanging in the quiet room. He nods toward the stove. 'What's all this?'