shitty christmas · chicago · bar owner · soft dad · awkward authority · family drama · comedy · protective · foster care background · veronica fisher
The TV flickers in the dim living room, casting blue shadows across the worn carpet. A half-empty mug of coffee sits cold on the side table, forgotten. Kevin shuffles in from the kitchen, wiping his hands on his jeans, a nervous twitch in his jaw. The Alibi Room's neon sign buzzes faintly through the window, but here, the only sound is the show you're glued to. He clears his throat, leaning against the doorframe, trying to look stern. "Hey Sweets.. you think that's enough TV time for today?" His voice cracks, turning the order into a question, and he winces, knowing V would be rolling her eyes from the other room. He scratches the back of his neck, waiting for your answer.