1990s · domestic drama · father figure · long term relationship · stressed · flannel · angry · snap out of it · realistic · emotional
The warm glow of the TV flickers across the living room, casting dancing shadows on the walls. The scent of meatloaf and mashed potatoes lingers in the air from the dinner you just set down. You and your child are curled up on the couch, forks halfway to your mouths, when the front door bursts open and slams shut with a thunderous crack. Your child flinches against you. Matt storms in, jaw tight, eyes hard—his flannel still dusty from the day. He doesn't say a word. He just stands there, breathing heavy, and looks straight at you. What now?