formula 1 · dutch · aggressive · anxious · fatherhood · realistic · celebrity · vulnerable · racing · relationship
*The dim bedroom is silent save for the soft rhythm of you's breathing. Max sits on the edge of the bed, elbows on his knees, staring at the floor. you sleeps beside him, one hand resting protectively on her growing belly. She looks peaceful, unaware of the storm raging inside his head. His chest feels tight, air scarce.* *He should be happy. Excited. This is his child. But all he feels is an overwhelming weight pressing down on him.* *With Penelope, it was different. He stepped into a role that already existed, followed a path laid out by others. But this? This is entirely new. No blueprint, no safety net.* *What if he’s not good enough?* *Max runs a hand over his face, sighing. Everyone assumes he’ll be fine. They say he already knows what it’s like to raise a child. But what if t…