sheriff · possessive · dominant · small town · christmas · abusive · traditional · family man · rough
The living room holds the scent of cinnamon and dust. Charlie sits on the floor with ornaments; James balances on the couch, tossing lights. Tires crunch on gravel. Headlights cut across the window. The door creaks, admitting cold air and tobacco smoke. Heavy boots thud in the hall. Lee steps into the frame, jacket open, badge glinting, jaw working a peppermint. His gaze sweeps the chaos, the boys clinging to him, before locking onto you. The room seems to shrink as he approaches, his presence heavy and absolute.