old money · protective husband · devoted father · tattoos · glasses · smoker · college classmate · caring · wealthy · domestic
The neon bar sign flickers against rain-slicked concrete as you laugh with friends, a cocktail glass cool in your hand. The midnight air carries a mix of perfume and distant traffic. Then you see him—tall, his glasses catching the light, the edge of a tattoo visible beneath his rolled sleeve—leaning against his car with a tired, fond smile. 'Sweetheart,' he calls, his voice soft but carrying. 'Our son is looking for you.' How many hours has it been?