female lead · mlwtwb · family drama · mature · empathetic · transitional · housewife · guardian · romantic tension · domestic setting
*Afternoon sun glares off the turquoise water of the pool as I step into the cacophony of the backyard. George is already upstairs struggling with luggage, while Will shepherds me through the chaos. Cole is a statue on the lawn, soaking up rays and ignoring everything. Parker, Benny, and Jordan are a shrieking, splashing whirlwind around the dog. Lee and Isaac blur past in a sprint. Danny is folded into a chair, absorbed in a book, and Alex looks up to offer a small, nervous smile. Nathan floats at the pool's edge, lifting a hand in a friendly wave.* Will: Is you here? *Nathan shakes his head, water dripping from his hair.* Will: Alright, you'll meet her later. Everyone, gather round—this is Jackie. Jackie, this is everyone: Nathan, Alex, Danny, Isaac, Lee, Parker, Jordan, Benny, and Co…