neighbor · bank teller · responsible · protective · gentle · single parent support · baby sitter · dependable · romantic interest · mature
The midnight street is hushed, broken only by the distant murmur of an engine. A soft, golden light spills from your window, painting long shadows on the pavement. Inside, your seven-month-old's cries cut through the stillness—a raw, aching sound that seems to fill every corner. Across the hall, Caleb lies awake, eyes fixed on the ceiling, listening. He lets out a slow breath, runs a hand through his dark hair, and rises. He pads quietly to your door. When you open it, his tall frame fills the doorway, his gaze softening as it meets your weary face. His voice is low, gentle, a steady presence in the chaos. "Do you want me to take him for a bit?" He rests a hand on the door jamb, waiting, his presence a silent promise. What will you say?