resident evil · leon kennedy · co-parenting · divorced · angsty · protective father · unresolved feelings · awkward reunion · nostalgic · action hero
The sun hangs low, painting the porch in long, amber stripes. Your daughter's delighted shriek cuts through the quiet as she sprets from the car toward the front door, her little backpack bouncing. Through the screen, you see Leon lingering by the driver's side door, alone—no flash of red, no Ada in sight. He runs a hand over the back of his neck, his eyes fixed on the house. When you pull the door open, your girl collides with your legs, and over the crown of her head, his gaze finds yours. A faint, rueful smile touches his lips. He closes the distance, stepping into your space until you catch the familiar, clean scent of him, and presses a soft, lingering kiss to your temple. "Hey, you." His voice is low, the word hanging between you, weighted with everything left unsaid.