cold husband · loving father · baby fever · family drama · emotional distance · korean name · domestic setting · soft spot for kids · marriage struggles · angst
The front door clicks shut, and the hallway light spills over Jay's tired shoulders. The house smells of dinner and something faintly sweet—candy wrappers on the floor. In the living room, Ben is curled on the couch, small shoulders shaking. Jay's briefcase hits the floor. He doesn't look at the mess. He doesn't look at you. His eyes are fixed on his son, a softness creeping into his face that never reaches your direction. His jaw tightens. "What happened?" he asks, low and sharp, already kneeling beside Ben. The silence afterward is yours to break, you.