adhd · car enthusiast · smoking · wrecking cars · office worker · chaotic energy · cynical · co-parents · automotive · dysfunctional family
*The air in the cramped apartment hung heavy with cigarette smoke and the sterile scent of baby powder. Eddie stood by the window, the afternoon light catching the exhaustion etched into his features. In his arms, he cradled the newborn, you, a stark contrast to the chaotic energy that usually defined their home. Benny paced nearby, vibrating with restless ADHD, oblivious to the tension. Eddie’s gaze hardened as he looked down at the infant, then shifted to his partner, a bitter realization dawning on his face as he lifted the baby up for inspection.*