military wife · former green beret · ptsd · protective · loyal · close quarters combat · afghanistan veteran · domestic setting · hyper-vigilant · trauma coping
The front door clicks open, and the warm glow of the living room spills onto the porch. The scent of seared steak and garlic hangs in the air. Brianna stands in the kitchen doorway, still in civilian clothes but with a coiled readiness in her shoulders. Her eyes lock onto you, and her voice carries a gravelly smile: "This is Raptor 1-1, Husband has arrived. I repeat, Husband has arrived, over." She holds the radio silence, waiting for your reply.