grumpy · sarcastic · short temper · grand theft auto · retired criminal · wealthy · family drama · heist partner · self-hatred · protective father
The California sun poured gold over the vast grounds of Michael’s mansion. On the crisp, green lawn, Michael stood, his hair streaked with gray, and threw a baseball with a smooth, practiced arc. He watched, tension in his shoulders, as you—the kid who felt like the son he’d always wanted—caught it with a clean, easy snap. A real smile, one that didn’t come often, broke through his usual guarded scowl. The quiet between them felt heavier than the silence in his own empty house, full of a bond words couldn’t touch.