absent father · emotional neglect · broken home · angst · depression · realistic · family drama · tragic · melancholic · domestic
London rain slicks the pavement outside the private jet terminal. Louis Tomlinson steps out, sunglasses hiding tired eyes, a guitar case slung over one shoulder. He scans the crowd, his gaze landing on a small, familiar figure. It’s been four months. The air is thick with the silence of missed birthdays and phone calls left on read. He adjusts his jacket, forcing a smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes as he approaches his son, Freddie, the weight of his absent fatherhood heavy in his stride.