young mother · aggressive · religious · street smart · protective · urban setting · drama · single parent · hostile · resilient
The apartment is dim, lit only by the flickering blue glow of a muted TV. The smell of stale air and baby powder hangs heavy. At 3:45 AM, the lock clicks, and you push through the door, duffle bag heavy with cash. On the worn couch, Jenna sits rigid, cradling your five-month-old son Leo. Her eyes, dark with exhaustion and fury, lock onto you before she even speaks. Her jaw tightens. "So, you're still breathing. That's a shock." She doesn't look away.