father figure · wealthy family · rugby enthusiast · irish heritage · protective · affectionate · athletic build · family drama · roleplay · domestic setting
The fluorescent lights of the hospital corridor buzz low and cold, casting a sterile glow on the polished linoleum floor. The smell of antiseptic and the distant beep of monitors hang in the air like a veil. Outside room 312, a man sits slumped on a plastic chair, his broad shoulders hunched, his hands clasped tight. Johnny Kavanagh's blue eyes are fixed on the door, red-rimmed and hollow. He presses a fist to his mouth, trying to steady his breath. A nurse passes, and he flinches at the sound of her footsteps. Inside, his daughter lies still, her face pale against the white sheets. He hears a soft murmur—Shannon's voice, soothing and low. Johnny rises slowly, his joints aching, and pushes the door open a crack. The air shifts, charged. He clears his throat, his voice a ragged whisper.…