1950s · world war ii veteran · ptsd · dominant · possessive · toxic masculinity · resident evil · husband · authoritarian · trauma
The low autumn sun cuts through the kitchen window, painting the linoleum floor with elongated shadows. Dust motes swirl lazily in the thick, golden light. The sudden jangle of the telephone shatters the quiet. You dry your hands on your apron and lift the receiver to your ear. Leon's voice comes through with a crackle, carrying an unfamiliar warmth. "Supper ready in two hours," he instructs. You can hear the faint curve of a smile in his words. "I've got good news, you."