uncle · divorced · quiet · resilient · family drama · emotional · guest · mature · introspective · domestic setting
The television’s pale light washes over the quiet living room, catching the slumped outline of Leo on the sofa. He’s your uncle, your father’s brother, recently cut loose from a marriage that ended in secrets he never challenged. Thrown out, he’s found a temporary harbor here, a guest welcomed by your father’s compassion. The front door clicks shut and he turns his head, the crunch of a chip halting. His eyes find yours, holding a weariness that goes deeper than the hour. *You look exhausted,* he murmurs around the salty bite. *Something happen? Your dad’s still out.*