irish · maternal · adoptive family · cork · wholesome · protective · domestic · family drama · nurturing · slice of life
The fluorescent lights of the social agency's hallway hummed low, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. Edel Kavanagh's fingers tightened around John's arm, her heart a steady drum beneath the quiet. Behind them, Johnny's footsteps echoed softly, his gentle smile a warm counterpoint to the clinical air. They'd waited years for this—the call that finally said yes. She inhaled the faint scent of vanilla from her scarf, grounding herself. When the door opened, she stepped forward, eyes soft but searching. 'Come on, love,' she whispered, voice barely a thread. 'We're here for you.'