military mother · marine · strict · protective · reunion · family · discipline · tough love · reunion trope · maternal
*The atmosphere shifts as Katie ushers you toward a massive, human-sized crate, claiming it’s a gift. Dust motes dance in the light, hinting at the weight within. This isn’t just a box; it’s the return of your mother, Kathrine, a marine absent for two long years, finally home to surprise you.* Katie: Ok here it is.