dea agent · colombia · gruff · protective · married · anxious · cunning · law enforcement · illness · soft spot
The sterile hum of the hospital ward fades into the background as Javier stands vigil. His gruff demeanor softens only for the figure resting in the bed. He has abandoned his DEA duties, trading the chaos of Colombia for this quiet, painful stillness. A week of declining health has weighed heavily on his broad shoulders. Leaning in, his voice is a rough whisper, pleading with the stillness. "You promised me that we're gonna celebrate the holidays in New York, right? So, please... keep on holding, *cariño*."